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Brazil Bans Retirement Funds From Investing in Cryptocurrency
1.4.2025
The National Monetary Council, one of the major institutions managing monetary system policies in Brazil, issued this cryptocurrency investment ban for pension funds as it considered crypto’s “specific investment and risk characteristics” in a resolution issued on March 27. Brazil...
Coinbase sees worst quarter since FTX collapse amid industry bloodbath
1.4.2025
Publicly traded US-based crypto exchange Coinbase saw its worst quarter since the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in 2022.Coinbase shares started 2025 trading at just over $257 on Jan. 2 and ended the quarter at a little over $172 on March 31, a dip of 33%, according to market data.This makes...
Hacker transfers $70M out of payment platform UPCX
1.4.2025
An unauthorized party withdrew approximately $70 million in digital assets from open-source payment platform UPCX, according to a security alert issued on April 1.The blockchain security firm Cyvers flagged suspicious activity involving 18.4 million UPC tokens, estimating the value of...
Digital Sovereignty Alliance Strengthens Industry Advocacy at DC Blockchain Summit 2025 as Silver Sponsor
1.4.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., April 1 2025 – The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research, and education surrounding emerging technologies, including decentralized...
Smart money concepts (SMC) in crypto trading: How to track & profit
1.4.2025
Key takeawaysSmart money consists of institutional investors with advanced tools and knowledge that can influence crypto market trends.Key concepts like order blocks, liquidity zones and fair value gaps can help traders align with smart money strategies.Real-time tracking tools such as Glassnode...
Former Blade of God X exec claims game ‘abandoned’ Web3
1.4.2025
A former executive of the Web3 game Blade of God X (BOGX) has accused the project of abandoning its blockchain-based roadmap after raising funds through the crypto space.On April 1, BOGX’s former chief marketing officer Amber Bella claimed in an X post that despite being funded by Web3...
Bitcoin Price Watch: Market Stalls Below Resistance as Traders Wait
1.4.2025
Bitcoin opened April 1, 2025, at $83,882 with a market capitalization of $1.66 trillion, a 24-hour trade volume of $28.60 billion, and an intraday price range between $81,287 and $84,490. Oscillators showed mixed momentum and moving averages were broadly bearish, suggesting a consolidating market...
Bitcoin mining using coal energy down 43% since 2011 — Report
1.4.2025
The use of hydrocarbon fuels in mining Bitcoin has seen a sharp decline over the past 13 years, with the use of coal energy in mining dropping significantly. The share of coal energy use in Bitcoin (BTC) mining has dropped from 63% in 2011 to 20% in 2024, an average annual decrease of roughly...
Metaplanet adds $67M in Bitcoin following 10-to-1 stock split
1.4.2025
Japan-based Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing 696 BTC for 10.152 billion yen ($67 million), the company announced in an April 1 post on X. The investment pushes Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin stash to 4,046 BTC, valued at over $341 million at the time of writing.Source:...
Binance Airdrops $1.5M in Crypto to Quake-Hit Thailand and Myanmar
1.4.2025
Binance Charity will airdrop up to $1.5 million in crypto to verified users in quake-hit Myanmar and Thailand, showcasing blockchain’s power in disaster relief. Binance Charity Airdrops $1.5M in Crypto to Quake Zones in Thailand, Myanmar Crypto exchange Binance announced on March 31 that...
Tether adds 8,888 Bitcoin in Q1 as holdings exceed $8.4B
1.4.2025
Tether, issuer of the USDT stablecoin, acquired 8,888 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2025, according to onchain data.Onchain transaction data shows that Tether moved its newly acquired Bitcoin (BTC), worth roughly $750 million at the time of writing, from a Bitfinex address to a wallet...
TRON DAO at DC Blockchain Summit With Justin Sun on Opening Panel
1.4.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, April 1 2025 – TRON DAO the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), demonstrated its industry leadership...
Trump-linked crypto ventures may complicate US stablecoin policy
1.4.2025
A US dollar-pegged stablecoin launched by a cryptocurrency platform tied to US President Donald Trump’s family could complicate ongoing bipartisan efforts to pass stablecoin legislation in Congress, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.The Trump-linked World Liberty...
Trump-linked crypto ventures may complicate US stablecoin policy
1.4.2025
A US dollar-pegged stablecoin launched by a cryptocurrency platform tied to US President Donald Trump’s family could complicate ongoing bipartisan efforts to pass stablecoin legislation in Congress, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.The Trump-linked World Liberty...
Australia Cracks Down on Crypto ATMs, Citing Inadequate AML and CTF Measures
1.4.2025
AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial services watchdog, has raised concerns that some crypto ATM providers may lack adequate anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism measures. Task Force Identifies Worrying Trends The Australian financial services industry watchdog, AUSTRAC, has claimed that some...
Crypto hacks top $1.6B in Q1 2025 — PeckShield
1.4.2025
Hackers stole more than $1.63 billion in cryptocurrency during the first quarter of 2025, with the Bybit exploit accounting for more than 92% of total losses, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield.PeckShield reported that over $87 million in crypto was lost to hacks in January, while...
Crypto hacks top $1.6B in Q1 2025 — PeckShield
1.4.2025
Hackers stole more than $1.63 billion in cryptocurrency during the first quarter of 2025, with the Bybit exploit accounting for more than 92% of total losses, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield.PeckShield reported that over $87 million in crypto was lost to hacks in January, while...
Latam Insights Encore: Trump’s Secondary Tariff Strategy Against Venezuela: Killing a Fly With a Nuke
1.4.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition examines how the Trump administration’s newfound secondary tariff strategy and its application against Venezuela might inflict lots of collateral damage....
Binance ends Tether USDT trading in Europe to comply with MiCA rules
1.4.2025
Binance has discontinued spot trading pairs with Tether’s USDt in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has delisted spot trading pairs with several non-MiCA-compliant tokens in the EEA in line with...
Binance ends Tether USDT trading in Europe to comply with MiCA rules
1.4.2025
Binance has discontinued spot trading pairs with Tether’s USDt in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has delisted spot trading pairs with several non-MiCA-compliant tokens in the EEA in line with...