Month: April 2025

Caitlin Long Accuses Federal Reserve of Quietly Favoring Big Bank Stablecoins Over Open Crypto Innovation

Caitlin Long, the CEO of Custodia Bank and one of the most respected voices in the crypto banking sector, has launched a sharp critique of the U.S. Federal Reserve, alleging that it continues to undermine open crypto innovation while quietly…

Nexo Declares U.S. Comeback Amid Crypto Policy Shift Under Trump

Nexo Capital has officially revealed plans to reenter the U.S. market, a move that underscores the shifting dynamics in Washington’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation. The announcement came during a major business summit hosted in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday, where Donald…

PENGU Breaks Out as NFT Market Heats Up

The Pudgy Penguins token, PENGU, rallied aggressively this week, delivering a remarkable rebound from its recent lows. PENGU surged over 167% to a peak of $0.010, fueled by soaring investor interest and a steep rise in trading activity. Daily trading…

Tether’s Master Plan: Future-Proofing Crypto’s Biggest Stablecoin Brand

Tether is executing a master plan to secure its future beyond USDT, the stablecoin that built its empire. In a bold move, it announced in April a partnership with Bitfinex, SoftBank, and Cantor Fitzgerald to launch Twenty One Capital —…

DeFi Development Charts New Path With $1 Billion Solana Investment Plan and New Crypto-Focused Leadership

DeFi Development, formerly operating under the name Janover, has announced bold plans to reposition itself at the heart of the blockchain economy with a proposed $1 billion capital raise. In a newly filed registration statement with the SEC, the company…

World Liberty Financial Leaders Meet Binance’s CZ for Crypto Expansion Talks

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) co-founders Zach Witkoff, Zak Folkman, and Chase Herro met with Binance’s co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) in Abu Dhabi to discuss strategies for global cryptocurrency adoption and setting new industry standards. Announced on April 27 via WLFI’s…

Brazil Leads Crypto Innovation with Launch of World’s First Spot XRP ETF

Brazil has officially launched the first-ever spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), solidifying its role as a global leader in crypto finance. The Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Fundo de Índice (XRPH11) started trading on April 25 on the B3 Exchange, the country’s…

Bitcoin & Ethereum Options Expiry Hits $8.05B — Brace for Market Whiplash?

The crypto market faces a critical inflection point today, as $8.05 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire. This significant event could inject sharp volatility into the market, with traders and institutions alike closely monitoring potential…

TAO Poised for Major Upside Break — 200% Rally Possible Pending Crucial Confirmation

Bittensor’s native token, TAO, may be preparing for a major bullish reversal after a prolonged period of bearish dominance. Throughout the past few months, TAO’s price action has been characterized by a steady formation of lower highs and lower lows,…

Strong Week for Nasdaq and Bitcoin Amid Trade Uncertainty

Markets closed out the week on solid footing, with strong earnings from tech giants and rising momentum in the crypto sector helping offset anxiety over U.S.-China trade tensions. The rally reflects investor confidence in corporate resilience, even as the geopolitical…