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Russia Paves Way for Using Digital Ruble in National Budget Disbursements
18.4.2025
According to Russian authorities, the necessary steps for allocating budget funds using the digital ruble have already been completed, enabling the CBDC to be utilized for these disbursements. The Ministry of Finance has also prepared subsidies for an upcoming test. Digital Ruble on the Verge...
MEXC Ventures Launches $30 Million Initiative to Foster Web3 Talent
18.4.2025
MEXC Ventures has launched IgniteX, a $30 million initiative aimed at nurturing Web3 talent and driving innovation in blockchain, AI, and fintech. The five-year program will support early-stage startups, academic partnerships, and developer communities worldwide. MEXC’s $30 Million IgniteX Program...
Over $4 Billion Moved by Cryptocurrency Scams in Paraguay
18.4.2025
Diosnel Alarcon, head of the cybercrime unit of the National Police of Paraguay, has indicated that over $4 billion was moved by cryptocurrency scams and Ponzi schemes in 2023 and 2024. Alarcon stated that middlemen help these platforms thrive, as people investing don’t know the basics...
Solana ETFs Launch on Toronto Stock Exchange
18.4.2025
Canadian retail investors now have a third option on their spot crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) menu, but one analyst says it may not be as big of a deal. Canada Debuts Inaugural Batch of Solana ETFs Four investment managers launched spot solana ( SOL) ETFs on Wednesday after Canada’s largest...
CEX Spot Volumes Slide to $5.4 Trillion in Q1 Amid Crypto Market Pullback
17.4.2025
Spot trading volume across the top ten centralized exchanges (CEXs) hit $5.4 trillion in Q1 2025, a 16.3% decline from the previous quarter, as crypto market momentum cooled following a euphoric end to 2024. Top Crypto Exchanges See 16% Volume Dip in Q1 2025 Crypto trading cooled off sharply in...
Quantum Challenge Offers a Single Bitcoin to Crack the Protocol’s Defense Mechanism
17.4.2025
Luring quantum tinkerers, Project Eleven is dangling a one‑bitcoin bounty to whoever first demonstrates Bitcoin’s cryptographic Achilles’ heel using a quantum computer. Will a Single Bitcoin Tempt Hackers to Break Bitcoin’s Armor? Branded the “Q‑Day Prize,” the challenge asks entrants worldwide...
The Upper Hand: Why Stablecoins Will Remain Popular in Argentina After the End of Currency Controls
17.4.2025
Local experts assess that, while useful, regular dollars will not impact the use of stablecoins in Argentina, given their unique characteristics and value proposition. Instead, some believe that the adoption of these dollar-proxy tokens will increase, as they create new investment opportunities....
Tether Backs Fizen to Boost Global Stablecoin Adoption
17.4.2025
Tether has invested in fintech firm Fizen to accelerate the real-world adoption of stablecoins and promote global financial inclusion through user-friendly self-custody payment solutions. Fizen Secures Strategic Investment from Tether to Expand Stablecoin Utility Tether, the world’s leading...
Cryptoquant Report Flags Stalled Whale Accumulation, Miner Pressure Hits Bitcoin
17.4.2025
Wholesale bitcoin selling is cooling but not vanishing, Cryptoquant researchers write, as data flags a market tilted toward broad caution. Cryptoquant: Accumulation Rate Hits Two‑Month Lull Cryptoquant’s report observes that daily bitcoin ( BTC) outflows from large holders have retreated to 300,000...
Panama City to Accept Crypto for Public Services
17.4.2025
Panama City Mayor has said the Panama District municipality will become the first in the nation to accept cryptocurrency payments for services, following unanimous approval by the City Council. Unanimous Approval The Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi announced on April 15 that the Panama District...
Public Bitcoin Miners Sell 40% of Mined BTC Amid Rising Cost Pressures
16.4.2025
Public bitcoin miners offloaded over 40% of their mined BTC in March, signaling renewed financial pressure amid low hash price and rising operational costs. Mining Firms Resume BTC Liquidations to Fund Operations and Growth Public bitcoin mining companies resumed heavy selling in March, parting...
Altcoin Market 41% Drop Signals Possible Crypto Winter: Coinbase
16.4.2025
A Coinbase Research report suggests that the 41% drop in the cryptocurrency market capitalization (excluding bitcoin) from its December 2024 peak to mid-April 2025 may signal a new crypto winter. Uncertainty Stokes Indecision The 41% decline in the total cryptocurrency market capitalization...
Janover’s Solana Hoard Now Over 163K as Firm Accelerates Staking Strategy
16.4.2025
Publicly traded firm Janover disclosed the acquisition of 80,567 SOL for $10.5 million in its latest announcement. The company added that it will “begin staking its newly acquired SOL immediately.” From Nasdaq to Node Operator—Janover Stakes Its Claim on Solana Janover Inc. (Nasdaq: JNVR),...
Seized but Not Settled: Report Claims China Holds 15,000 BTC Amid Ongoing Policy Uncertainty
16.4.2025
A recent Reuters report reveals that China holds 15,000 bitcoin ( BTC) confiscated through criminal investigations. However, officials are currently entangled in deliberations over how to handle these digital assets, as cryptocurrency trading remains prohibited in the country. Local Governments...
Dollar-Based Stablecoins Pose Greater Threat to Euro, Italian Economy Minister Says
16.4.2025
Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warns that dollar-based stablecoins pose a greater threat to the euro’s standing than trade disputes. Bolstering the Euro’s Prominence The European Union (EU) must urgently address the growing appeal of dollar-based stablecoins among its citizens...
Semler Scientific Files $500M Offering to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
16.4.2025
Semler Scientific, Inc. has filed a $500 million mixed-securities offering to fund additional bitcoin acquisitions, reinforcing its strategy to adopt the cryptocurrency as its primary treasury reserve asset. Semler Chairman: ‘We Have Reached a Settlement in Principle’ Semler Scientific (Nasdaq:...
Elliptic, Monerium Partner to Enhance Compliance for EURe Stablecoin
16.4.2025
Cryptocurrency analytics firm Elliptic has partnered with Monerium, a Reykjavik-based Electronic Money Institution (EMI), to enhance anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance measures for its EURe stablecoin. Monerium Taps Elliptic to Navigate MiCA Rules Amid Euro Stablecoin Boom According to...
Stablecoin Market Will Top $2T by 2028: Standard Chartered
16.4.2025
The bank published a report that estimates an almost ten-fold increase in the supply of stablecoins by the end of 2028 if the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act is passed later this year. Standard Chartered Predicts $2 Trillion Stablecoin Market by 2028...
Trump to Launch Monopoly-Inspired Crypto Game Amid Expanding Web3 Push
15.4.2025
Donald Trump’s next crypto venture is a Monopoly-style real estate video game, adding to his growing portfolio of blockchain-based projects. Trump’s Next Crypto Move: A Real Estate Game Powered by Blockchain President Donald Trump is preparing to enter the crypto gaming space with a...
Axiom Hits $100 Million in Daily Volume, Dominates Solana Meme Market
15.4.2025
Axiom, a rising meme coin trading platform on Solana, surpassed $100 million in daily volume on April 14, claiming half the market’s share. With a record 26,800 users trading that day, Axiom’s growth is driven by innovative tools, incentives, and viral community marketing. Solana Meme Platform...