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Avalon Labs Launches Institutional Layer on Bybit to Enhance Bitcoin Lending and Yield
15.4.2025
Avalon Labs has launched its institutional layer on Bybit, aimed at transforming bitcoin lending and yield opportunities within the centralized exchange ecosystem. This new feature allows bitcoin holders to access enhanced yield by leveraging Avalon’s fixed-rate institutional borrowing layer...
Xapo Bank Reports Record Bitcoin Trading Volume in Q1 2025
15.4.2025
Gibraltar-based Xapo Bank, a digital asset-friendly regulated bank, has announced that Bitcoin trading volume reached record highs in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 14.2% increase compared to the previous quarter. The surge in trading activity is attributed to strong Euro and USDC deposits...
Ethereum Drives Highest Daily Liquidations on Aave V3 Since February Amid Market Volatility
14.4.2025
This past week, Aave V3 on the Ethereum mainnet experienced its highest daily liquidations since early February, coinciding with significant market volatility. According to Galaxy Research, approximately $98.6 million in collateral was liquidated between April 6 and 7, following a similar trend...
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 319 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 4,525 Bitcoin
14.4.2025
Japan’s publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), has announced the acquisition of an additional 319 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, increasing its total bitcoin holdings to 4,525 BTC. The latest purchase...
Blockchain Surveillance Firm Elliptic Expands Coverage to Over 50 Chains
14.4.2025
Elliptic, a blockchain surveillance firm, has expanded its coverage to include over 50 blockchain networks, a move aimed at improving its ability to track and analyze digital asset transactions. This expansion follows data indicating that 33% of complex cross-chain investigations involve more than...
Unocoin Launches Bitcoin Payments Over Lightning Network in India
13.4.2025
Unocoin, India’s longest-standing cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the integration of the Lightning Network, powered by Voltage, marking an advancement in bitcoin and stablecoin adoption within the growing Indian crypto market. This new feature allows Unocoin users to send and receive bitcoin...
Bitpanda Secures MiCAR License From Austria’s FMA, Further Strengthening European Position
13.4.2025
Bitpanda has announced that it has become the first major cryptocurrency exchange to secure the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA). This achievement marks Bitpanda’s third MiCAR license, following similar approvals in Germany...
Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Proposes a ‘Maximally Simple’ L1 Privacy Roadmap
13.4.2025
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a “maximally simple” Layer 1 (L1) privacy roadmap aimed at enhancing user privacy on the Ethereum network with minimal changes to its consensus mechanism. The roadmap outlines four key areas of focus: ensuring privacy for onchain...
Binance Develops LDUSDT: An Asset That Lets Users Earn Rewards While Trading Futures
10.4.2025
Binance has announced the upcoming launch of LDUSDT, a new reward-bearing margin asset designed for users of its Simple Earn USDT Flexible Products. This asset allows users to convert their subscribed USDT Flexible assets into margin assets for futures trading while simultaneously earning annual...
NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Expands as Multi-Chain Crypto Platform With Acquisition of Slingshot
10.4.2025
Magic Eden has announced its acquisition of Slingshot, an app designed to facilitate trading across multiple blockchains using a single, universal account balance. This acquisition aims to simplify the onchain trading experience, which currently requires users to navigate multiple wallets, manage...
OpenAI Counter-Sues Elon Musk, Accusing Him of Spreading Misinformation
10.4.2025
OpenAI has announced a counter-lawsuit against Elon Musk, alleging that his ongoing actions against the organization are bad-faith tactics aimed at undermining its operations and seizing control of its AI innovations for personal gain. In a statement on X, OpenAI accused Musk of spreading false...
Openzeppelin Open Sources Relayers and Monitor Tools, Expanding Support to Solana and Stellar
10.4.2025
Openzeppelin has announced the release of alpha Open Source versions of its Relayers and Monitor tools. With over 40 million transactions executed through Relayers and 45 million alerts triggered via Monitor, these tools have been widely adopted by thousands of blockchain developers across more...
Hackers Exploit Fake Microsoft Office Add-ins to Spread Crypto Miner and Wallet-Stealing Trojan
9.4.2025
In a recent security alert, Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a unique malware distribution scheme exploiting Sourceforge, a popular software hosting platform. Attackers have created a project named “officepackage” that appears to offer Microsoft Office add-ins but instead leads...
Mastercard Partners With Kraken to Enhance Crypto Payments in the UK and Europe
9.4.2025
Mastercard has announced a partnership with Kraken, leveraging its global payments network to enable millions of users to spend their cryptocurrencies at over 150 million merchants worldwide. This collaboration underscores Kraken’s commitment to bridging traditional finance and digital...
Janover Raises $42 Million to Focus on Solana Treasury Strategy
8.4.2025
Janover, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNVR) announced the successful raising of approximately $42 million through a private offering of convertible notes and warrants, with participation from notable investors including Pantera Capital, Kraken, and Arrington Capital. The convertible notes, which accrue interest...
Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Staking Guidance for Crypto Exchanges and Funds
8.4.2025
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued new regulatory guidance for licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) and SFC-authorized virtual asset funds (VA Funds) regarding the provision and engagement in staking services. Recognizing the potential benefits...
Galaxy Digital Secures SEC Approval for US Listing
8.4.2025
Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared effective its Registration Statement on Form S-4, paving the way for the company’s reorganization and domestication from the Cayman Islands to Delaware, as well as its proposed listing...
Pump.fun Reintroduces Live Streaming to 5% of Users with New Moderation Policy After Five-Month Suspension
7.4.2025
Pump.fun, the solana-based memecoin launchpad, has reintroduced its live-streaming feature to 5% of users, five months after suspending it due to incidents involving harmful content. Alon Cohen, co-founder of Pump.fun, announced the rollout on X, stating that the platform now includes...
Conor McGregor’s Memecoin Fails to Meet Fundraising Goal, Full Refunds Issued
7.4.2025
In a recent announcement from the team behind Conor McGregor’s memecoin, it was revealed that the project failed to meet its minimum fundraising goal, leading to a full refund for all bids. The statement emphasized the need for transparency, declaring, “We need to be real. This is...
Bitcoin Plummets Below $75,000, Hits Intraday Low of $74,637 Amid Market Turmoil
7.4.2025
Bitcoin’s price has fallen below $75,000, reaching an intraday low of $74,637 as of 2:47 AM EST. This decline marks a significant drop of over 12% today and reflects ongoing economic anxiety amid a broader downturn in financial markets. The cryptocurrency’s recent price movement appears...