Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered Plan U.S. Crypto Expansion as Regulation Softens
Legacy banks re-enter the U.S. crypto scene amid a friendlier political and regulatory climate. In a notable shift, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are actively preparing to expand their cryptocurrency operations in the United States, according to a report by…
Ledger and Pudgy Penguins Drop Cryptic Tweets, Hint at Dubai-Based Joint Launch
The hardware wallet giant and NFT powerhouse appear ready to merge digital security with digital collectibles. In a surprise Twitter/X exchange, Ledger, one of the world’s most trusted crypto hardware wallet makers, and Pudgy Penguins, the beloved NFT brand, hinted…
Korean Crypto Holdings Hit $73.4B as Trump’s Return Triggers Buying Frenzy
South Korean crypto users respond to global and domestic changes, pushing exchange-held assets to new highs. The South Korean crypto market has reached new heights, with investors holding approximately $73.4 billion in digital assets across domestic exchanges, the Bank of…
Blockchain Leaders Slam BIS for ‘Outdated and Dangerous’ Crypto Isolation Report
CoinFund and Lightspark executives criticize BIS for suggesting separation between crypto and mainstream finance. A new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has triggered backlash from the blockchain community. The April 15 report calls for a clear “containment”…
Brazilian Authorities Seize Crypto in $2.3M Protection Racket Probe
A prison-orchestrated criminal network used crypto to extort and launder money from small auto businesses. Brazil’s Civil Police have revealed details of a protection racket and money laundering scheme that used cryptocurrency to disguise illicit gains, with more than $45,000…
Weekly Crypto Outlook: Mantra, Memecoin, and Pi Network in the Spotlight
As Bitcoin trades sideways and AI coins dominate headlines, other altcoins like Mantra, Memecoin, and Pi Network are facing major turning points this week. While most major cryptocurrencies stayed within a narrow range last week, artificial intelligence-focused tokens stood out,…
Weekly Recap — Strategy Adds 3,459 BTC, Kraken Expands Product Line, SEC Ends CyberKongz Probe
This week in Web3: institutions double down on Bitcoin, exchanges broaden their services, and regulators wrap up one high-profile NFT probe. Strategy Pushes BTC Holdings Past 530K With Latest Buy Continuing its Bitcoin buying streak, Strategy announced the acquisition of…
Voxies and Broccoli Rally Over 100% as Dogecoin Slips Into the Red
Altcoins Shine Amid Dogecoin Weakness While Dogecoin continues to edge lower, altcoins like Voxies (VOXEL) and Broccoli have stolen the spotlight with massive gains over the past 24 hours. VOXEL has surged 178.8%, now trading at $0.1166, up from just…
Shardeum Confirms May 5 Token Launch Following Postponements and Strategic Delay
After navigating delays and internal restructuring, Shardeum’s SHM token is now scheduled for a May 5 rollout. Shardeum, the next-generation layer 1 blockchain founded by Nischal Shetty, has confirmed that its long-anticipated token launch will happen on May 5, 2025….
MEXC and Korea University Launch $30M IgniteX Fund to Develop Global Web3 Talent
IgniteX to Fund Web3 Innovation Over the Next Five Years MEXC Ventures has unveiled IgniteX, a five-year, $30 million fund dedicated to supporting early-stage projects and developer talent across the Web3 ecosystem. The initiative was announced Thursday and marks a…