The digital asset’s price remained largely unchained on Good Friday even after President Donald Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell the day before. Bitcoin Remains Resilient As Fed Independence Debate Heats Up President Donald Trump blasted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday for not cutting rates and threatened to fire him, […]
South Korea kicked off 2025 with political chaos, regulatory heat and a crypto market finally brought to heel — or at least forced to grow up. The nation closed 2024 in disarray following then-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched martial law stunt in December. In the aftermath, authorities spent the first quarter drawing lines in the […]
Opinion by: Axel Schorn and Dr. Duc Au Traditional stocks, bonds and commodities markets have long benefited from well-established standards governing the flow of information and data. These standards underpin the seamless functioning of trading, settlement and regulatory compliance, ensuring all participants can rely on the same consistent frameworks. As the financial industry moves into […]
Opinion by: Axel Schorn and Dr. Duc Au Traditional stocks, bonds and commodities markets have long benefited from well-established standards governing the flow of information and data. These standards underpin the seamless functioning of trading, settlement and regulatory compliance, ensuring all participants can rely on the same consistent frameworks. As the financial industry moves into […]
The cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped 18.6% to $2.8 trillion in Q1 2025, with bitcoin consolidating its lead as altcoins stumbled, according to Coingecko’s quarterly report. Coingecko Data Shows Crypto Trading Activity Slowed Sharply in Q1 2025 The crypto market faltered in early 2025, shedding $633.5 billion amid muted trading activity, Coingecko researchers detailed in a […]
An XRP Tracker Fund has launched in Asia, opening the floodgates for institutional investors to tap into XRP’s explosive growth and Ripple’s game-changing blockchain strategy. XRP Tracker Fund Goes Live in Asia—Ripple Drives Strategy as Investor and Trusted Advisor Digital asset management firm Hashkey, a major player in Asia’s blockchain investment space, announced a significant […]
Early cypherpunk Adam Back, cited by Satoshi Nakamoto in the Bitcoin white paper, suggested that quantum computing pressure may reveal whether the blockchain’s pseudonymous creator is alive. During an interview after a Q&A session at the “Satoshi Spritz” event in Turin on April 18, Back suggested that quantum computing may force Nakamoto to move their […]
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On April 18, 2025, bitcoin’s price held near $84,549 as traders weighed momentum and moving averages for direction. Bitcoin On the daily chart, bitcoin ( BTC) has traded in a defined range since forming a lower high near $88,772 and finding support around $74,434. The rebound from that level produced a V‑shaped recovery to the […]
As gold prices break new highs, many Bitcoiners are seeking ways to get exposure to the precious metal, but have been met with some hurdles along the way. Although physical gold is accessible in the form of jewelry, gold bars and coins, many industry executives are concerned about aspects like its quality, liquidity when selling, […]
The Brazilian justice system sentenced Joel Ferreira de Souza to 128 years, 5 months, and 28 days in prison. Souza was identified as the main operator of Braiscompany, a Brazilian crypto scheme that raised over $100 million from nearly 20,000 investors. Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Operators Receive Combined Sentences of Over 170 Years in Prison […]
Blockchain firm Astar Network implemented changes to its tokenomics to reduce inflationary pressures in its ecosystem. On April 18, Astar Network announced that it reduced the blockchain’s base staking rewards to 10% from 25% to curb token inflation. The company said the change promotes a more stable annual percentage rate (APR) for users as staking […]
