The figure marks a 303% increase on the previous quarter.

The SEC and Gemini Trust have jointly requested a 60-day halt in their lawsuit concerning the Gemini Earn program. The motion does not clarify if the pause could lead to a settlement, case dismissal, or another outcome.

Usual has teamed up with Sherlock to offer $16 million for uncovering a critical vulnerability anywhere in the protocol's codebase.

China applied privacy computing to the sharing of credit information to reduce the risk of information leakage. The country will explore the use of blockchain technology to promote the "on-chaining" of important data, realize data encryption processing and process flexibility.

North Korean (DPRK) IT workers are ramping up their corporate infiltration efforts into tech and crypto firms, with a focus on Europe.

Japanese startup Terra Drone , which uses drones to survey and inspect energy infrastructure, is stepping up cooperation with Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company Aramco to inspect oil and gas facilities, Terra Drone told Reuters.

North Korean tech workers have infiltrated global blockchain and tech firms, operating in teams with privileged access while generating millions for the regime.

VanEck announces newest ETF registration for a BNB-based product. The firm has filed for several altcoin-based ETP products over the past few months.

Bybit joins the exodus from NFT marketplaces as the sector sees a 95% drop in trading volumes and major collections lose most of their value.

On Tuesday morning, several altcoins nosedived up to 50% on global crypto exchange Binance, sparking confusion among investors. Several community members shared theories for the incident, speculating that recent adjustments in the exchange's position limits could be responsible.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is calling for a major change in U.S. stablecoin regulations: users should be able to earn interest on their stablecoins. In a series of tweets, Armstrong argued that the government should not favor traditional banks over crypto firms.

Top DeFi protocols decreased their yields to reflect a more subdued market sentiment for crypto. High-yield risky protocols are still trying to gather users on Berachain and Sonic.

South Korea's 7-Eleven stores will accept payments in the country's central bank digital currency (CBDC) until June, as the retailer participates in the test phase of its CBDC project. The convenience store chain will reportedly provide a 10% discount on all products paid for with CBDC during the test period.

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The new owner of FTX EU Backpack has commenced verification for users who still have claims with the exchange to recoup their funds.

Thanks to a new partnership between Sony Electronics (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (SES) and Crypto.com, shoppers can pay with USDC.

The provider of crypto financial services for institutions went public last month.

After a brief recovery on April 1, Bitcoin and major altcoins began dipping again ahead of Liberation Day. The market started the week on a stronger note, bouncing back as traders welcomed signs that U.S.

The market cap of tokenized gold has surpassed $1.2 billion, driven by soaring gold prices and a growing appetite for blockchain-based assets.

Later today, US President Trump will celebrate what he refers to as Liberation Day by continuing with a tariff policy to reduce American reliance on foreign products. Depending on the severity of the tariffs, the domestic crypto-mining industry will suffer considerable losses.

The first quarter of 2025 brought major changes to the crypto world with new regulations like the U.S. Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve and the SEC's Crypto Task Force. The EU also made progress with its MiCA rules, aiming to make crypto safer and more regulated.

The study by ChainPlay and Storible on crypto scams reveals that even for 2025, the situation remains alarming. Among the results, it emerged that 83% of cryptocurrency investors have been scammed or hacked at least once. For the section “crypto scam”, it has emerged that the situation for 2025 is still alarming. This is according to the study by ChainPlay and Storible, which conducted a survey on 444 projects and 2,101 cryptocurrency investors.

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Good news for European FTX customers: Backpack, which has acquired the European subsidiary of the bankrupt exchange, is finally starting the process that allows users to recover their funds. Users can now begin the first phase of the claims process.

BlackRock has secured approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a registered crypto asset firm in the United Kingdom. The approval places BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm, among a growing list of regulated companies in the region, including Coinbase and Kraken.

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Crypto security experts have identified a new malware called Crocodilus. Experts claim this malware targets Android users and steals their funds.

The 2025 list identifies 3,028 billionaires from across the world in a variety of industries, including crypto.

The impact of the April Fool's Binance scandal has continued to unfold amid market confusion and heavy liquidations. In the past 24 hours, Act I The AI Prophecy (ACT) price has dropped over 63 percent to trade at about $0.06987 on Wednesday, during the early Western financial markets.

Yesterday, Nansen published a report by Aurelie Barthere titled “Surviving Liberation Week” in which, among other things, it also addresses the issue of the decline in the crypto market. The report actually analyzes the American market with particular attention to the current situation, so much so that it has been titled “Surviving Liberation Week” because the current week could be crucial, given the “Liberation Day” proposed by Trump.

Blade of God X (BOGX) , a role-playing game developed by Void Labs, is facing criticism from a former team member who says the project dropped its blockchain plans after securing funding from crypto sources.

The crypto market today remains under the heat, as the Trump government is all set to make moves around the reciprocal tariffs. The pressure was not just borne by the crypto market, but also the Asian stock market. Despite the uncertainty, the market cap saw a modest 1.12% increase to $2.

Cryptocurrency markets are on edge as traders brace for the rollout of former President Donald Trump's so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs. The post Crypto Prices in Flux Ahead of Trump's ‘Liberation Day' Tariffs appeared first on Cryptonews.

The current legislative proposals, both in the House and in the Senate, explicitly prohibit stablecoin from generating interest for their holders. While in the United States there is an acceleration towards definitive regulation for stablecoins, the tensions between the criptovalute industry and Congress become more evident.

A coalition of top UK digital economy trade groups has urged lawmakers to step up support for blockchain and digital assets by calling for a dedicated envoy and action plan to keep the country competitive.

Africa is facing a surge in cyberattacks where hackers hijack social media accounts of prominent figures and institutions to promote fake cryptocurrencies. Some experts recommend educational campaigns to teach users how to verify token promotions.

A coalition of leading British trade associations is urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government to appoint a dedicated crypto envoy and implement a national blockchain strategy. The post UK Trade Associations Urge Special Crypto Envoy Appointment and Action Plan appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Two Republicans who received a combined $1.5 million from the crypto-backed political action committee (PAC) Fairshake will enter the US House after winning special elections in Florida.Republican Jimmy Patronis won the vacant seat in Florida's 1st Congressional District to replace Matt Gaetz, taking 57% of the vote to defeat Democrat Gay Valimont, according to AP News data. Randy Fine also took Florida's 6th Congressional District with 56.7% of the vote to beat his Democratic rival, public school teacher Josh Weil, and fill a seat left vacant by Mike Waltz, who took a job as White House national security adviser.

In 2025, declaring your cryptocurrencies has never been so strategic. With the entry into force of the European MiCA regulation and the tightening of tax controls, holders of Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other digital assets must be extra vigilant.

Kristin Smith will step down as CEO of the Blockchain Association in May to take over as President of the Solana Policy Institute. The post Longtime Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith Steps Down to Join Solana-Backed Policy Group appeared first on Cryptonews.

Several British trade associations have asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office to appoint a special envoy dedicated to crypto and for a dedicated action plan for digital assets and blockchain technology.In a March 31 letter, the coalition of six UK digital economy trade bodies urged Starmer's special adviser on business and investment, Varun Chandra, for a “greater strategic focus and alignment to deliver investment, growth and jobs” for the crypto industry. The group, which consisted of the UK Cryptoasset Business Council, Global Digital Finance, The Payments Association, Digital Currencies Governance Group, the Crypto Council for Innovation and techUK, noted the US policy shift on crypto under President Donald Trump and his appointment of a crypto czar.

The convenience store giant 7-Eleven has announced that all of its South Korean branches will begin accepting the nation's CBDC as payment starting in June. The post South Korean 7-Eleven Branches to Accept CBDC Payments from June appeared first on Cryptonews.

Fraudulent tech workers with ties to North Korea are expanding their infiltration operations to blockchain firms outside the US after increased scrutiny from authorities, with some having worked their way into UK crypto projects, Google says.Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) adviser Jamie Collier said in an April 2 report that while the US is still a key target, increased awareness and right-to-work verification challenges have forced North Korean IT workers to find roles at non-US companies. “In response to heightened awareness of the threat within the United States, they've established a global ecosystem of fraudulent personas to enhance operational agility,” Collier said.

The SEC has recently been dropping its lawsuit against crypto companies, including Coinbase, OpenSea and Immutable.

Kentucky's finance watchdog has dismissed its lawsuit against Coinbase over the exchange's staking rewards program, following its peers in Vermont and South Carolina.Kentucky's Department of Financial Institutions filed the stipulation to dismiss jointly with Coinbase on April 1, ending the state's legal action against the exchange first filed along with 10 other state regulators in June 2023. Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal posted to X on April 1, calling for Congress “to end this litigation-driven, state-by-state approach with a federal market structure law.

Once a hotbed of digital speculation, the NFT space continues to unravel as major platforms back away, including Bybit.

Market watchers are expecting massive chain reactions.