TL;DR Crypto Titans on the Rise: Forbes 2025 Global Billionaires List spotlights 16 crypto billionaires with a combined net worth of $164 billion, marking a significant industry milestone. Leading Figures: Binance founder Zhao Changpeng leads the pack with a staggering $63 billion fortune, alongside influential figures like Giancarlo Devasini and Michael Saylor.

Usual has announced a significant bug bounty program offering $16 million to identify critical vulnerabilities within its codebase.

Cryptocurrency is rapidly evolving with different innovations, adoptions and integrations. This evolution has given rise to the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in crypto.

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has obtained a new registration in Canada at its latest compliance milestone.Kraken has received a restricted dealer registration in Canada, reaffirming its commitment to serving Canadian investors, the company said in an announcement shared with Cointelegraph on April 2. The registration comes as Kraken handles more than $2 billion in Canadian dollars ($1.4 billion) combined assets under custody for its Canadian users.

Canadian Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms secured up to $300 million in private debt from Australian multinational investment firm Macquarie to fund its data center development.

A surge in micro futures trading pushed CME's crypto derivatives volume to the new quarterly record.

Justin Sun becomes the newest crypto magnate added to the Forbes list of the world's billionaires. Meanwhile, CZ retains his place as the richest crypto billionaire.

Google warns UK crypto firms of North Korea-linked fraudsters infiltrating blockchain projects, using fake identities and extortion tactics to exploit vulnerabilities as they shift operations from the U.S. to Europe amidst heightened scrutiny. The post Google Warns UK Crypto Firms of North Korea-Linked Fraudsters appeared first on Cryptonews.

The cryptocurrency market has entered turbulent waters once again as mounting liquidations signal a looming bloodbath. Within the last 24 hours, over $270 million in positions have been liquidated across the market, including $5.32 million from Bitcoin alone.

American multinational investment management company Franklin Templeton has made global headlines this Wednesday by revealing that it is eyeing a crypto ETP launch in Europe. The company with over $1.5 trillion in AUM (Assets Under Management) now follows the footsteps of its rivals BlackRock and 21Shares, who previously revealed similar plans for the region.

TL;DR Market Capitalization Surge: Tokenized gold has surpassed a $1.5B market cap as rising gold prices (over $3,000/oz) boost demand for digital assets. Blockchain Enhancements: Tokens like Tether Gold (XAUT) and Paxos Gold (PAXG) offer fractional ownership, real-time tracking, and improved liquidity versus traditional gold investments.

The Chinese government is considering integrating blockchain to enhance the security of its credit information systems, according to a report from STCN. The move is part of a broader effort by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to apply emerging technologies in improving data-sharing practices and safeguarding sensitive information.

The cryptocurrency market may see a local bottom in the next two months amid global uncertainty over ongoing import tariff negotiations, which have been limiting investor sentiment in both traditional and digital markets.US President Donald Trump is set to detail on April 2 his reciprocal import tariffs, measures aimed at reducing the country's estimated trade deficit of $1.2 trillion in goods and boosting domestic manufacturing. While global markets took a hit from the first tariff announcement, there is a 70% chance for cryptocurrency valuations to find their bottom by June, according to Aurelie Barthere, principal research analyst at the Nansen crypto intelligence platform.

With no inflation, no centralized control, and a fixed supply, Bitcoin could emerge as the dominant global currency.

A South Korean investor fined for assaulting Delio's CEO underscores rising tensions among defrauded crypto investors, as regulatory scrutiny intensifies amidst the collapse of major platforms like Delio and Haru Invest. The post South Korean Investor Faces Fine for Assaulting Delio CEO Over Lost Crypto Funds appeared first on Cryptonews.

With a May 15 deadline looming, just 43% of non-U.S. customers have claimed their distributions.

The world's biggest asset manager will be allowed to act as an arranger for iShares Digital Assets AG, who issue Exchange Traded Products.

The pilot program will run until the end of June.

March brought some good news about the recent crypto scam spree. Scam, hack, and exploit losses dropped to $28.8 million.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a surprising move in its legal battle against Gemini. The agency is now seeking a 60-day delay in the case, hinting at a possible resolution.

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.

In a groundbreaking development, Crypto.com has joined hands with Sony Electronics, paving the way for the exchange's expansion into Singapore. The collaboration has introduced USDC as a payment option on Sony's online store, enabling customers to make purchases using the stablecoin.

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 Securities and Exchange Commission sued Gemini in 2023 over its now-defunct Earn product.

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.

US President Trump is making friends in the cryptosphere! Here is the situation – Trump is all in on crypto.

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.

Two pro-crypto candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine have secured victories in Florida's 1st and 6th Congressional Districts. The post Two Crypto-Friendly Republicans Win Florida Special Elections appeared first on Cryptonews.