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Nike sued for $5 million over its shutdown of NFT platform RTFKT
28.4.2025
Nike has been hit with a class-action lawsuit that accuses the sportswear giant of operating a rug pull for shuttering its non-fungible token (NFT) platform RTFKT in January. A group of RTFKT users led by Jagdeep Cheema claimed in the proposed class suit filed in a Brooklyn federal court...
Researcher proposes scaling Ethereum gas limit by 100x over 4 years
28.4.2025
The Ethereum mainnet’s gas limit could theoretically grow 100-fold and reach 2,000 transactions per second under a new Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) put forward by Ethereum Foundation researcher Dankrad Feist.Feist, who had the blockchain’s “danksharding” data storage...
New Bitcoin price all-time highs could occur in May — Here is why
28.4.2025
Key takeaways:Heavy liquidations played a role in Bitcoin’s return to $95,000.Bitcoin’s weakening correlation with stocks highlights its growing independence as an asset.Bullish institutional investor positioning contrasts with retail traders’ caution, supporting a rally above...
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund lost $40B in Q1— Will it hedge risk by increasing Bitcoin exposure?
28.4.2025
Key takeaways: Norges Bank lost $40 billion in Q1 2025 as US tech stocks fell, exposing the risk of concentrated positions.The bank’s indirect Bitcoin exposure via stocks reached $356 million, raising sell pressure risk amid a global trade war and recession concerns.Abu Dhabi’s $437...
Shiny New ZORA Token Loses Its Spark as Traders Remain Wary of VC-Backed Tokens
24.4.2025
Community first tokens, or those deemed to be fair launches, continue to be a favourite among traders who are wary of being exit liquidity for wealthy funds
Riot Platforms secures $100M ‘Bitcoin-backed’ loan from Coinbase
23.4.2025
Riot Platforms has used its massive Bitcoin stockpile as collateral to secure a $100 million credit facility from Coinbase as the cryptocurrency miner eyes continued expansion. The $100 million loan from Coinbase’s credit arm marks Riot’s “first Bitcoin-backed...
Riot Platforms Secures $100M Bitcoin-Backed Credit Line From Coinbase
23.4.2025
The funds will be used for strategic initiatives and general corporate purposes, and cash drawn from the line will carry at least a 7.75% interest rate
Gold-backed vs USD-backed stablecoins: Key differences
21.4.2025
What are gold-backed stablecoins, and how do they work? Gold-backed stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to physical gold reserves and designed to maintain a stable value. The concept of gold-backed digital currencies dates back to the early days...
Gold-backed vs USD-backed stablecoins: Key differences
21.4.2025
What are gold-backed stablecoins, and how do they work? Gold-backed stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to physical gold reserves and designed to maintain a stable value. The concept of gold-backed digital currencies dates back to the early days...
Circle, BitGo about to apply for bank charters, others may follow: WSJ
21.4.2025
Major cryptocurrency firms, including stablecoin issuer Circle and crypto custodian BitGo, are reportedly considering applying for bank charters or licenses.According to an April 21 Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter, Circle, BitGo and others are considering applying...
Coinbase-Backed Zora to Airdrop Token After a Week of Contentious Promotions
21.4.2025
“Good marketing,” a prominent crypto trader posted on X
Michael Saylor’s Strategy bagged 6,556 Bitcoin for $555.8M last week
21.4.2025
Michael Saylor’s Strategy, one of the world’s largest publicly listed corporate Bitcoin holders, added another major purchase to its growing portfolio as the cryptocurrency trades near $85,000.Strategy acquired 6,556 Bitcoin for $555.8 million from April 14–20, at an average price...
Hashkey takes aim at XRP ETF in Asia with new fund backed by Ripple
18.4.2025
Hong Kong-based crypto investment firm HashKey Capital announced the launch of an XRP fund, with plans to convert it into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the future.According to an April 18 announcement, the fund, officially titled the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund, is reportedly “the first...
DWF Labs Unveils $25M Investment in Trump-Backed Liberty Financial and Plans for USD1 Stablecoin Liquidity
17.4.2025
Dubai-based DWF Labs has announced a strategic expansion into the United States with the opening of a new office in New York City, alongside a $25 million purchase of World Liberty Financial (WLFI) governance tokens. The investment in WLFI, a decentralized finance protocol backed by President...
Trump-Family Backed World Liberty Gets $25M Investment From DWF Labs
16.4.2025
DWF Labs opened a New York office and invested in World Liberty Financial, backing its stablecoin USD1 and decentralized finance growth
Metaplanet Becomes 9th Largest Public Bitcoin Holder With Latest BTC Buy
14.4.2025
Company adds 319 BTC, bringing total holdings to 4,525 as part of aggressive treasury expansion backed by capital market activity
Trump’s World Liberty Financial buys $775K in SEI in altcoin buying spree
14.4.2025
The Trump family-backed crypto project World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has added 4.89 million SEI tokens valued at $775,000 to its portfolio, according to onchain data. Data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence shows the purchase was made on April 12 by one of WLFI’s trading...
Gold ETF Inflows Hit Three-Year High as PAXG, XAUT Outperform Wider Crypto Market
13.4.2025
Gold-backed cryptocurrencies like PAXG and XAUT rose significantly so far this year, mirroring a spike in ETF demand
APX Lending Secures $20M Funding Amid 'Rising Demand' for Crypto-Backed Loans in Canada
11.4.2025
APX received exemptive relief from the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) at the start of this month
World Liberty Says it Hasn't Sold Any Ether, Refutes Arkham Data
11.4.2025
A WLFI spokesperson claims that the project hasn't sold any of its holdings