Quantum computers likely to reveal if Satoshi is alive — Adam Back
18.4.2025
Early cypherpunk Adam Back, cited by Satoshi Nakamoto in the Bitcoin white paper, suggested that quantum computing pressure will likely reveal whether the blockchain’s pseudonymous creator is alive.During an interview after a Q&A session at the “Satoshi Spritz” event in Turin...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Filecoin (FIL) Gains 3.7% as Index Trades Higher
18.4.2025
Polygon (POL) joined Filecoin (FIL) as a top performer, also rising 3.7% from Thursday
Ethereum Price Stalls as Lightchain AI Launches Developer Grant Program
18.4.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Ethereum prices have remained relatively flat, causing crypto investors to shift their gaze to new opportunities poised to disrupt the blockchain landscape. One such opportunity making waves is the Lightchain AI Developer Grant Program. With...
Leaders of $190M Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to Over 170 Years in Prison
18.4.2025
The alleged crypto Ponzi scheme lured some 20,000 investors with false promises and raised over $190 million from them
Bitcoin Price Watch: Can $86,000 Resistance Finally Yield?
18.4.2025
On April 18, 2025, bitcoin’s price held near $84,549 as traders weighed momentum and moving averages for direction. Bitcoin On the daily chart, bitcoin ( BTC) has traded in a defined range since forming a lower high near $88,772 and finding support around $74,434. The rebound from that level...
Bitcoin vs. gold: How do they stack up for investors?
18.4.2025
As gold prices break new highs, many Bitcoiners are seeking ways to get exposure to the precious metal, but have been met with some hurdles along the way.Although physical gold is accessible in the form of jewelry, gold bars and coins, many industry executives are concerned about aspects like...
Operator of Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to 128 Years in Prison
18.4.2025
The Brazilian justice system sentenced Joel Ferreira de Souza to 128 years, 5 months, and 28 days in prison. Souza was identified as the main operator of Braiscompany, a Brazilian crypto scheme that raised over $100 million from nearly 20,000 investors. Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Operators...
Astar reduces base staking rewards to curb inflation pressure
18.4.2025
Blockchain firm Astar Network implemented changes to its tokenomics to reduce inflationary pressures in its ecosystem. On April 18, Astar Network announced that it has reduced the blockchain’s base staking rewards from 25% to 10% to curb token inflation. The company said the change...
Crypto Daybook Americas: Trump’s Fed Outburst Fails to Jolt Bitcoin
18.4.2025
Your day-ahead look for April 18, 2025
Justin Sun Delivers Keynote at Liberland’s 10th Anniversary, TRON DAO Named Gold Sponsor
18.4.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. LIBERLAND, April 18 2025 — The Free Republic of Liberland proudly celebrated its 10th Anniversary Conference from April 11–13, 2025, held at the Liberland Ark Village in Apatin, Serbia. Among the distinguished supporters of this milestone event...
Kyrgyzstan’s President Signs Law to Establish Central Bank Digital Currency ‘Digital Som’
18.4.2025
President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan has signed a constitutional law on Thursday amending the existing law on the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, which was approved by the parliament on March 20, 2025. The primary aim of this constitutional law is to initiate a pilot project for a prototype...
Bitcoin price volatility 'imminent' as speculators move 170K BTC — CryptoQuant
18.4.2025
Bitcoin (BTC) speculators could spark “significant” BTC price volatility as a large tranche of coins moves onchain.In one of its “Quicktake” blog posts on April 18, onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant warned that a Bitcoin market shake-up is now due.CryptoQuant:...