Bitcoin DeFi booms as Core blockchain hits $260M in dual-staked assets
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Core, a proof-of-stake blockchain built on Bitcoin, has surpassed $260 million in dual-staked assets as institutional interest in Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to grow. Core’s initial contributor, Rich Rines, told Cointelegraph that as of April 7, over 44 million Core tokens have been dual-staked with 3,140 Bitcoin (BTC). At the time of writing, the […]

Lightchain Protocol AI Launches Massive Developer Grant Program to Accelerate Ecosystem Innovation
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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. As one of the most talked-about Layer 1 crypto presales this year, Lightchain Protocol AI is making a bold move to expand its ecosystem through innovation and collaboration. Starting this April, Lightchain AI is launching a new developer-focused grant and ecosystem incentive initiative, aimed at attracting […]

Bitcoin’s safe-haven appeal grows during trade war uncertainty
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The global trade war may be a silver lining for Bitcoin’s growing recognition as a safe-haven asset next to gold, thanks to its liquidity and accessibility advantages compared with precious metals. Financial markets have been rattled since US President Donald Trump’s April 2 reciprocal import tariffs announcement, leading to record-breaking sell-offs for traditional stock markets […]

Bitcoin’s safe-haven appeal grows during trade war uncertainty
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The global trade war may be a silver lining for Bitcoin’s growing recognition as a safe-haven asset next to gold, thanks to its liquidity and accessibility advantages compared with precious metals. Financial markets have been rattled since US President Donald Trump’s April 2 reciprocal import tariffs announcement, leading to record-breaking sell-offs for traditional stock markets […]

Bitcoin’s safe-haven appeal grows during trade war uncertainty
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The global trade war may be a silver lining for Bitcoin’s growing recognition as a safe-haven asset next to gold, thanks to its liquidity and accessibility advantages compared with precious metals. Financial markets have been rattled since US President Donald Trump’s April 2 reciprocal import tariffs announcement, leading to record-breaking sell-offs for traditional stock markets […]

New York bill proposes blockchain study for election record security
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Blockchain may soon earn itself a role in New York State’s voting processes and procedures. New York Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A07716 on April 8, directing the state Board of Elections to evaluate how blockchain could help protect voter records and election results. The legislation is currently under consideration by the Assembly Election Law […]

New York bill proposes blockchain study for election record security
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Blockchain may soon earn itself a role in New York State’s voting processes and procedures. New York Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A07716 on April 8, directing the state Board of Elections to evaluate how blockchain could help protect voter records and election results. The legislation is currently under consideration by the Assembly Election Law […]

Real estate not the best asset for RWA tokenization — Michael Sonnenshein
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As more institutions explore blockchain-based finance, some industry leaders say tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) may surpass $30 trillion by the 2030s. Others are casting doubt on that projection. In June 2024, Standard Chartered Bank and Synpulse predicted that RWAs may reach over $30 trillion by 2034. The narrative remained strong in the latter part of […]

Crypto fintech Taurus launches interbank network for digital assets
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Swiss cryptocurrency fintech Taurus has launched an interbank network that is purpose-built for regulated institutions involved in digital asset operations. On April 9, Taurus said in an announcement shared with Cointelegraph that it had launched Taurus-Network (TN), an interbank network designed to simplify and improve digital asset transactions between regulated financial institutions worldwide. The network […]

Bitcoin ETFs Hit Hard With $326 Million Outflow, Marking Fourth Straight Day of Redemptions
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Bitcoin ETFs suffered a steep $326 million outflow on Tuesday, April 8, led by a massive withdrawal from Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether ETFs didn’t fare much better, posting a $3.29 million exit from Fidelity’s FETH. Blackrock’s IBIT Leads $326 Million Bitcoin ETF Exit, Ether ETFs Also Slip Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are deep in outflow territory, […]

Kraken taps Mastercard to launch crypto debit cards in Europe, UK
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Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has partnered with Mastercard to issue crypto debit cards across the United Kingdom and Europe, the company announced on April 8. The partnership will enable the crypto exchange to expand its payment offerings by launching physical crypto debit cards. The partnership comes as Kraken continues to pursue a license under the European […]

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