Magic Eden acquires crypto trading app Slingshot to move beyond NFTs
10.4.2025
Solana non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Magic Eden has acquired crypto trading app Slingshot as part of a strategy to expand beyond NFTs as other marketplaces fold amid a prolonged market downturn.The move expands Magic Eden's support to more than 8 million tokens across almost every major...
SafeMoon boss cites DOJ’s nixed crypto unit in latest bid to toss suit
10.4.2025
Braden John Karony, the CEO of crypto firm SafeMoon, has cited the US Department of Justice’s directive to no longer pursue some crypto charges in an effort to get the case against him and his firm dismissed. In an April 9 letter to New York federal court judge Eric Komitee...
Bitcoin inflows to Binance see ‘strong acceleration’ ahead of March CPI print
10.4.2025
Bitcoin inflows into crypto exchange Binance have surged over the past two weeks amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) results, says an analyst.However, another analyst argued that while it could signal an impending sell-off...
Feds Know Satoshi? Lawsuit Demands DHS Release Hidden Bitcoin Founder’s Interview
10.4.2025
A high-stakes lawsuit demands the U.S. government release buried documents revealing bitcoin’s true creators, after claims of a secret DHS interview with Satoshi Nakamoto. Satoshi Nakamoto Unmasked? DHS Accused of Hiding Explosive Bitcoin Founder’s Interview Attorney James Murphy has filed...
US May Be Headed for Serious Financial Crisis—Former Treasury Chief Says ‘Be Afraid’
10.4.2025
Exploding tariffs and reckless trade moves are driving the U.S. toward a self-inflicted financial meltdown, former Treasury Secretary warns, threatening debt stability, investment, and global confidence. Summers Warns: US Tariff Policy May Be Engineering a Full-Blown Financial Crisis Former U.S....
Ukraine floats 23% tax on some crypto income, exemptions for stablecoins
10.4.2025
Ukraine’s financial regulator has proposed taxing certain crypto transactions as personal income at a rate of up to 23% but excluding crypto-to-crypto transactions and stablecoins. Crypto transactions would be taxed at 18% with a 5% military levy on top as part of the proposed...
Stablecoins Are a 'WhatsApp Moment' for Money Transfers, a16z Says
10.4.2025
Stablecoins are revolutionizing global money transfers by reducing costs and eliminating intermediaries
Defining Moment for XRP: Ripple CTO Highlights XRP’s Potential in Multi-Trillion-Dollar Ecosystem
10.4.2025
Ripple’s $1.25 billion Hidden Road acquisition supercharges XRP’s role in global finance, unleashing instant, cross-asset settlement and bridging blockchain with trillions in traditional capital. XRP to Anchor Cross-Asset Settlement in Ripple’s Hidden Road Brokerage Play Ripple’s entry into prime...
China Will Strike Back: Scaramucci Predicts Currency War, IP Theft, Treasury Sell-off
10.4.2025
Skybridge’s founder warns China is preparing fierce economic retaliation as the U.S. slaps 125% tariffs on Chinese goods, signaling currency shocks, massive stimulus, and financial warfare. Scaramucci Outlines 5-Point Forecast on China’s Next Moves Amid Rising Trade Tensions Skybridge Capital...
21Shares files for spot Dogecoin ETF in the US
10.4.2025
Digital asset manager 21Shares has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund, following similar filings from rivals Bitwise and Grayscale.The 21Shares Dogecoin ETF would seek to track the price of the memecoin Dogecoin (DOGE), according...
From Red to Rocket Fuel: Crypto Market Valuation Climbs Post-Turbulence
10.4.2025
The digital asset sphere experienced a vigorous upswing Wednesday, its total valuation swelling over 9% as bitcoin surpassed the $83,000 benchmark during afternoon trading. While the leading cryptocurrency rose 8.4%, select altcoins dramatically outpaced this trajectory. Market Whiplash: Crypto...
US Senate confirms Paul Atkins to lead SEC under Trump
10.4.2025
The US Senate has confirmed US President Donald Trump pick Paul Atkins as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission in a 51-45 vote, with lawmakers largely voting along party lines.His appointment comes several months after Trump named Atkins to lead the commission late last year.Atkins...