The global trade war and negotiations are expected to drag on longer as China and the U.S. remain in impasse mode. Europe has found itself on thin ice as China makes progress in negotiations, while the U.S. side stalls.

Coinbase has warned that crypto may be entering a new bear market, but it expects prices to find support between May and June, potentially setting up a stronger Q3. In its monthly report published on Apr.

Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has radically altered its position on cryptocurrency from critic to advocate in the run-up to the formation of the nation's new government. The political party, once a leader in advocating hardline regulations against digital assets, now seeks to transform Germany into a Bitcoin business hub, recent reports indicate.

China cracks down hard on cross-border crypto fraud, jailing fraudsters in a major blow to digital crime targeting Indians.

The US SEC has closed its investigation into Ethereum-based NFT project CyberKongz without taking enforcement action. The post SEC Closes Investigation Into NFT Gaming Project CyberKongz appeared first on Cryptonews.

Local governments in China are reportedly seeking ways to offload seized crypto while facing challenges due to the country's ban on crypto trading and exchanges.The lack of rules around how authorities should handle seized crypto has spawned “inconsistent and opaque approaches” that some fear could foster corruption, lawyers told Reuters for an April 16 report. Chinese local governments are using private companies to sell seized cryptocurrencies in offshore markets in exchange for cash to replenish public coffers, Reuters reported, citing transaction and court documents.

China's mounting stash of seized crypto is pushing local authorities and regulators to seek clearer rules for its disposal. The post China Grapples With What to Do With Seized Crypto Stash appeared first on Cryptonews.

China is debating how to manage billions in seized crypto as crimes involving digital assets surge.

For the first time in history, dapps are generating more revenue than blockchains, raising questions about the real value of the latter without the former, and how this trend could accelerate the rise of appchains.

The exchange plans to roll out services to new US customers in phases, with a nationwide launch expected later in 2025.

OKX, the global cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in Seychelles, is officially entering the United States market, establishing its new regional headquarters in San Jose, California, and launching its trading platform and OKX Wallet for U.S.-based users.

Securitize has acquired MG Stover's fund administration business, making it the world's largest digital asset fund administrator. The news was announced in an Apr.

Markets may have moved past the peak of U.S. tariff policy uncertainty, but the path ahead remains volatile, according to a new report from Nansen. Nansen Highlights ‘Bessent Put' as U.S. Moderates Trade Stance In a report shared with Bitcoin.com News, Aurelie Barthere, Principal Research Analyst at Nansen, argues that recent U.S.

Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange OKX is expanding to the U.S., establishing a new regional headquarters in San Jose, California and rolling out access to its platform and its native OKX Wallet to U.S.-based crypto traders.

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has issued a critical alert about a widespread malvertising campaign targeting cryptocurrency traders. The malicious operation, which began earlier this month, uses fake advertisements to trick users into downloading malware disguised as popular crypto trading tools, including those from Binance and TradingView.

Trump family's stablecoin launch scrutinized as political risks rise.

South Korea plans more crackdown on non-compliant crypto exchange sites and applications.

Securitize, a leading platform in the tokenized asset space, has acquired the fund administration arm of MG Stover, establishing its subsidiary, Securitize Fund Services (SFS), as the largest digital asset fund administrator. The move significantly expands SFSs capabilities, now overseeing $38 billion in assets across 715 funds, including high-profile offerings like BlackRocks $2.45 billion tokenized U.S. Treasury fund (BUIDL).

Healthcare tech company Semler Scientific has announced a tentative $29.75 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over alleged violations of a federal anti-fraud law related to its flagship product, QuantaFlo. According to a Tuesday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company disclosed it has been under investigation since 2017, when it received a civil investigative demand (CID).

OKX launches U.S. exchange, regional HQ in San Jose.

Healthcare technology firm Semler Scientific has reached a tentative settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), disclosing in a Tuesday filing that it was prepared to pay a $29.75 million fine in order to settle all claims tied to potential violations of a federal anti-fraud law related to its marketing of QuantaFlo, its flagship product.

Securitize acquires MG Stover's fund management business, expanding services.

Cryptocurrency analytics firm Elliptic has partnered with Monerium, a Reykjavik-based Electronic Money Institution (EMI), to enhance anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance measures for its EURe stablecoin. Monerium Taps Elliptic to Navigate MiCA Rules Amid Euro Stablecoin Boom According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.

China's growing pile of cryptocurrencies seized from illegal transactions is prompting local governments to find ways to dispose of the hoard and spurring calls from courts and the financial industry for better regulation.

The payments industry is no stranger to disruption. But it has long had the same strategy for it: rely on the key foundations of trust, transparency and interoperability.

AWS outage affects Binance, KuCoin; withdrawals temporarily suspended.

The AWS outage heavily impacted Binance, showing reliance on centralized services.

The bank published a report that estimates an almost ten-fold increase in the supply of stablecoins by the end of 2028 if the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act is passed later this year.

The Phantom lawsuit filed in New York alleged security vulnerabilities in the noncustodial wallet, including unencrypted browser memory that enabled theft of over $500,000 in tokens. The case exposed a pattern of similar breaches across multiple wallet providers and raised questions about third-party integrations with partners like OKX that faced prior legal troubles. The post Phantom Faces Lawsuit over Security Vulnerabilities in Crypto Wallet appeared first on Cryptonews.

Securitize has acquired a crypto-centered fund administration company out of the MG Stover for an undisclosed amount.

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The Trump Family Monopoly themed game project expanded their crypto presence beyond NFTs and meme coins into blockchain gaming. Led by Bill Zanker, the real estate-themed game drew comparisons to Monopoly GO! despite Hasbro confirming no licensing agreement existed. This venture complemented their broader Web3 strategy that included DeFi services, stablecoin development, and Bitcoin mining partnerships. The post Trump Family to Launch Blockchain Real Estate Game Inspired by MONOPOLY GO! appeared first on Cryptonews.

A database containing records of millions of over 18 million US crypto users has surfaced on the dark web. Dark Web Informer on X first reported the incident, noting that the hacker offered the database for $10,000.

Securitize, one of the largest tokenized asset issuers, said on Tuesday it has acquired MG Stover's fund administration business, making its subsidiary Securitize Fund Services the largest digital asset fund administrator.

A new stablecoin aims to serve as an inflation-proof form of cash. USDi is a dollar-tracking coin whose value is determined by the increase in the consumer price index (CPI) since December of last year, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (April 15).

NFT collection CyberKongz says the SEC has shut its investigation, marking the latest probe ended by the agency since Trump took office.

Standard Chartered projects tenfold stablecoin supply growth to $2 trillion.

A group of veteran derivatives and FX traders in the US are launching USDi, a stablecoin designed to adjust its price in line with inflation. Its value will change regularly based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and the performance of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS).

Canada is leading the way again — this time on spot solana ETFs.

Markets edged lower Tuesday as investors weighed first-quarter earnings, trade developments, and a dip in Bitcoin, which fell below $84,000. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 155 points, or 0.

President Donald Trump is working with longtime associate Bill Zanker to develop a crypto-based video game reportedly modeled on the structure of Monopoly, Fortune reported on April 15, citing two individuals familiar with the project. The initiative represents the latest crypto venture linked to the US president and his family.

The Trump family has invested in various crypto products including NFTs, decentralized finance, stablecoins, bitcoin mining, memecoins, and the paper gains are approaching $1 billion dollars. Bloomberg's Olga Kharif explains where the majority of the gains are coming from.

Standard Chartered predicts the stablecoin market could surge to $2 trillion by the end of 2028, up from $230 billion today. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explains how the sector is positioned for growth with regulatory clarity in the U.S. and Europe, and banks looking to enter the field on "Chart of the Day.

OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer discusses the use case for an NFT marketplace and says for those who believe in the tokenization of everything including stocks, Bitcoin, and digital art, an NFT marketplace is a single destination to trade any digital item. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

Donald Trump's next crypto venture is a Monopoly-style real estate video game, adding to his growing portfolio of blockchain-based projects.

Securitize declined to disclose the terms of the deal to Blockworks.

Trump family's crypto ventures — including a planned stablecoin launch — could stall crypto regulatory advancements, according to TD Cowen.