GOSH, the core developer behind the Acki Nacki blockchain, has partnered with global connectivity leader NetIX to deliver faster, more scalable network performance for its decentralized validator ecosystem.

On Wednesday, the total valuation of the global crypto market declined by nearly 5%, settling at $2.42 trillion. Bitcoin, the dominant digital asset, slipped to a low of $74,588 per coin on Tuesday and is now hovering slightly above the $76,000 threshold.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the verge of a major leadership change, as Paul Atkins is expected to be confirmed as chairman within days. According to journalist Eleanor Terrett, the U.S.

This move gives users across the U.S. and beyond an even easier way to buy crypto with the tap of a button. Now, anyone with a debit or credit card linked to Apple Pay or Google Pay can purchase crypto directly on Binance.

Ukraine may tax crypto earnings at the point of swapping to fiat, with a 18% income tax for individuals and corporations plus a 5% military surcharge.

LDUSDT has no expanded name and is Binance's second yield bearing asset for traders.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly disbanding the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Unit (NCET) to comply with President Donald Trump's regulatory shift towards digital assets.

Some of the best altcoins are ready to surge as the DOJ (Department of Justice) just announced the official dissolution of NCET (National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Unit). The DOJ formed the unit in 2022 with the specific goal of regulating the crypto sector to prevent criminal misuse like money laundering and cybercriminal activities.

Blockchain may soon earn itself a role in New York State's voting processes and procedures.New York Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A07716 on April 8, directing the state Board of Elections to evaluate how blockchain could help protect voter records and election results. The legislation is currently under consideration by the Assembly Election Law Committee.

TL;DR AT&T partners with Karrier One to expand its global Wi-Fi network through Web3 technology, using Hotspot 2.0/Passpoint. The agreement boosts decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), enabling more resilient and accessible connectivity.

A growing number of Hong Kong investors are turning to digital banks over crypto exchanges due to one-stop convenience, a survey reveals.

Announced on April 8, this partnership is another step toward making crypto spending as easy as swiping a card. Starting in the coming weeks, Kraken users in eligible regions will be able to join the waitlist for the new debit card.

As more institutions explore blockchain-based finance, some industry leaders say tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) may surpass $30 trillion by the 2030s. Others are casting doubt on that projection.In June 2024, Standard Chartered Bank and Synpulse predicted that RWAs may reach over $30 trillion by 2034.

The Swiss-based firm's Taurus-NETWORK connects over 35 regulated financial institutions for secure, automated digital asset operations.

Swiss cryptocurrency fintech Taurus has launched an interbank network that is purpose-built for regulated institutions involved in digital asset operations.On April 9, Taurus announced it launched Taurus-Network (TN), an interbank network designed to simplify and improve digital asset transactions between regulated financial institutions worldwide, the firm said in an announcement shared with Cointelegraph. Taurus' TN aims to improve collateral mobility, optimize settlement speed and reduce counterparty risk while benefiting capital and liquidity management in digital assets.

Under new regulations, Thailand will enhance its efforts to prevent foreign peer-to-peer crypto exchanges from targeting local users.

Kraken partners with payment card giant Mastercard to make crypto payments available for users at over 150 million merchants across U.K. and European regions.

Gate.io, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, successfully hosted the inaugural event of the Football For Future: Gate.io x Inter Vietnam Football Charity Program in collaboration with FC Internazionale Milano on April 9, 2025. The initiative aims to enhance sports facilities in underprivileged schools across Vietnam, fostering a passion for football and promoting a healthy lifestyle among students.

Binance's LDUSDT follows BFUSD as the crypto exchange's latest move to blend yield generation with trading liquidity.

Assemblyman Clyde Vanel filed Assembly Bill A7716 on April 8th, proposing that the New York State Board of Elections study how blockchain technology could be used to secure voter records and election results.

In the ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine has taken a big step toward regulating cryptocurrency. The government is now moving to tax cryptocurrency earnings at a hefty 18%, along with an additional 5% military levy. Meanwhile, this proposal, now under parliamentary review, aims to bring clarity to how crypto earnings will be taxed.

Major crypto exchange Binance has announced the imminent removal of seven spot trading pairs, to be undertaken on April 11, 2025.

BlackRock is not recommending crypto as a hedge right now, despite holding $48 billion in Bitcoin and $2 billion in ETH. They're predicting a recession and still not pushing crypto.

New York is weighing a bill that could set a precedent for integrating blockchain into state-level electoral systems, as interest in secure, decentralised technologies gains ground across the United States.

Octane Funding:- Crypto Hacks still persist as the billion-dollar problem for the Web3 industry. Due to its transparent and decentralized nature of the blockchain technology, blockchain and crypto platforms remains vulnerable to hacks.

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has partnered with Mastercard to issue crypto debit cards across the United Kingdom and Europe, the company announced on April 8.The new partnership enables the crypto exchange to expand its payment offering in Europe and the United Kingdom by launching physical crypto debit cards. The partnership comes as Kraken continues to pursue a license under the European Union's regulatory framework, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

New York lawmakers proposed studying blockchain application for unbiased voting and election results.

Kraken is joining forces with Mastercard to allow digital asset holders in the UK and Europe to spend their crypto at over 150 million merchants worldwide. The post Kraken Partners with Mastercard to Bring Crypto Payments to 150M Merchants in UK and Europe appeared first on Cryptonews.

The so-called “Economic Nuclear War”, triggered by US President by introducing an aggressive tariff plan, has contributed to extreme instability in the global market. As of now, none of the top global markets are showing bullish signals, except China. The S&P 500 daily performance index shows -1.

The early days of the Trump administration saw a flurry of activity that could give the crypto industry an idea of forthcoming crypto regulations, namely that they may not be regulated as securities. Practitioners have decried a lack of concrete change in the form of new rules and guidance.

How Exabits aims to decentralize the future of AI with tokenized compute infrastructure

The DeFi sector showed resilience this week as inflows and volumes increased.

Thailand is beefing up measures to combat online crimes involving digital assets by passing new amendments to several national laws.Thailand's cabinet on April 8 passed a resolution approving amendments to emergency decrees on digital asset businesses and on measures for cybercrime prevention, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced. As part of the new laws, Thai regulators aim to strengthen measures for combating digital asset mule accounts in banks, restrict foreign cryptocurrency peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms and introduce strict financial penalties of as much as $8,700 and imprisonment of up to three years.

Once installed, the malware places ClipBanker on the device. The software replaces cryptocurrency addresses in the clipboard with the attacker's own.

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 users to download malicious software.

Ukraine's securities regulator has proposed applying the country's full personal income and military taxes to crypto gains, totaling 23%.

Launching a startup is a life-changing moment: the ambition of transforming a dream into a real-world Web3 product or service starts to see the light. However, there are precious few options for financing, and one of them is venture capital, where startups need to convince investors to believe in their business idea.

Basketball star Shaquille O'Neal settled a class-action lawsuit for up to $11 million over his promotion of the defunct Astrals NFT project.

According to Fortune, the DOJ will no longer pursue criminal charges against crypto exchanges. Also, to mixing services, or holders of cold wallets.

The next generation of cryptocurrency projects must embrace a more collaborative approach to compete with major centralized tech companies entering the Web3 space, according to Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson.Speaking at Paris Blockchain Week 2025, Hoskinson said one of the main criticisms of the crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) space is its “circular economy,” which often means that the rally of a specific cryptocurrency is bolstered by funds exiting another token, limiting the growth of the industry. Hoskinsin said that to have a chance against the centralized technology giants joining the Web3 industry, cryptocurrency projects need more collaborative tokenomics and market structure.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance triggered a wave of market concerns this Wednesday by revealing plans to delist seven crypto trading pairs shortly ahead. The exchange announced on April 9 that it is delisting specific pairs for ACT, ALPHA, BLUR, CELR, PENGU, POND, and RUNE tokens as soon as this weekend.

New York may soon explore blockchain technology as a potential safeguard for its electoral process, following the introduction of a new bill in the state legislature. The post New York Eyes Blockchain to Safeguard Elections Under New Bill appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Blockchain project Mind Network, which is working on privacy-focused Web3 applications, has announced its crypto token launch with an airdrop. The firm has received $12.5M in funding from Binance Labs, Animoca Brands, and other investors and is set to launch its native crypto coin FHE this year.

The partnership will see the crypto exchange introduce physical and digital debit cards users will be able to use to spend their cryptocurrency throughout the world.

Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has introduced a new VIP market research perk, according to the latest reports shared with Finbold on Wednesday, April 9.

The future of Web3 gaming lies in striking a delicate balance between entertainment and profit, according to industry leaders and experts at the 2025 Web3 Festival Hong Kong.

Decentralized AI avatars can drive a vibrant web3 economy, integrating into metaverses, digital workspaces, and decentralized social networks

FBI operated an Elon Musk-themed crypto laundering operation for a year after arresting its creator who had laundered $20+ million.