What if the first entry point into Web3 didn't require a wallet, a white paper, or even prior knowledge of crypto? That's the bet behind Startup Warriors, a new reality show launched by XFounders, which merges startup acceleration with mass entertainment.

WalletConnect's $WCT token experienced price volatility following its April 15 launch, climbing from $0.40 to $0.63 before dropping over 30%. Founder Pedro Gomes defended the token as essential for the protocol's growth while technical analysis revealed a bearish head and shoulders pattern, with support levels around $0.35-$0.36. The post $WCT Peaks at $0.63, Slides 30%—Is Web3's “Visa” Token in Trouble? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Opinion by: Alexander Guseff, founder and CEO of Tectum Crypto companies have spent years pushing digital wallets and exchange apps, convinced they'll bring financial inclusion to the world. Here's the reality: 1.4 billion people remain unbanked, and crypto adoption has barely exceeded 8%.

A viral Base token soared to millions, then crashed in minutes, triggering confusion across Coinbase's Layer 2.

The security of crypto self-custody remains a pressing concern, especially with increasing cases of lost funds and compromised wallets. While traditional hardware wallets rely on seed phrases, frequent firmware updates, and hardware interfaces like screens and buttons, Tangem proposes a fundamentally different approach: fixed firmware, no seed phrases, and minimalistic hardware.

Blocksquare and Vera Capital are launching a $1 billion effort to bring U.S. real estate on-chain.

AERGO price has fallen 63% in the past 24 hours following a series of controversial actions by the Binance exchange. The significant drop comes after AERGO recorded a 248.1% gain over the past 14 days, a period during which it was one of the market's top performers.

VanEck is bringing an actively-managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking digital asset stocks to the market after receiving approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Cryptocurrency and equities markets entered a “new phase of the trade war, amid ongoing tariff escalations between the United States and China. Global trade war concerns intensified on April 15 after the White House published a fact sheet announcing that Chinese imports would be hit with tariffs of up to 245%.

Documentary creators collected nearly $2M in cryptocurrency within days for 'Vitalik: An Ethereum Story,' while thriller 'Cold Wallet' received backing through democratic funding platforms. These crypto funded films established direct connections with audiences through NFTs and token-based communities, generating revenue streams previously unavailable to independent creators. The post Indie Filmmakers Raise $2M in 72 Hours — How Crypto is Revolutionizing Hollywood appeared first on Cryptonews.

A new survey by Ramp Network, a crypto on-ramp provider, has once again confirmed that security and transparency concerns are the chief obstacles to mainstream cryptocurrency adoption.

MEXC Ventures, an investment arm of crypto exchange MEXC, launches a $30 million initiative under its CSR program “IgniteX” to support Web3 talents and drive innovation across the crypto ecosystem. Announced on Wednesday, the five-year commitment is part of the company's broader CSR strategy and will support blockchain education, developer training, and startup acceleration.

South Korean traders slowed down their activity in Q1, switching to BTC and KRW as safer assets.

Ramp Network's latest user study finds fear of scams and fraud blocks new crypto adopters. Platforms must lead with transparency to win user trust.

Bitcoin liquid staking platform Lombard Finance launches LBTC SDK, a production-ready toolkit enabling wallets, exchanges, mining pools, and DeFi platforms to easily integrate Bitcoin staking and LBTC minting. The post Lombard Finance Reveals BTC-DeFi Integration Toolkit, Bybit and Binance Already In appeared first on Cryptonews.

A brand new Play 2 Earn game is set for launch this month, realizing Trump's Monopoly-inspired idea.

Canada Crypto Week returns for its fifth year, running May 11–17, 2025, bringing international attention to the city. Anchored by two global conferences: Consensus & Blockchain Futurist Conference, this week-long celebration will transform Toronto into a global hub for crypto, AI, and Web3.

NodeOps, the decentralized infrastructure platform, has officially launched its Staking Hub — a feature designed to simplify participation in Proof-of-Stake (PoS) ecosystems and streamline reward generation for users. The Staking Hub provides a unified, user-friendly interface that allows token holders to stake assets across various blockchain networks.

The crypto market is poised for a significant rally as President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's interest rate cut plans. The President's approach to cryptocurrencies, coupled with these recent comments on the Fed's monetary policy, has sparked enthusiasm within the crypto community.

We've talked a lot about where venture capital stands in crypto right now. I had the chance to catch up with Dragonfly's Rob Hadick and pick his brain about the industry, VCs and, of course, stablecoins.

Bybit is shutting down more of its Web3 services after axing its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace earlier in April.According to an April 16 announcement, the exchange is shutting down its Cloud Wallet (a hosted custodial wallet​), Keyless Wallet (non‑custodial multiparty computation wallet with no seed phrase​), NFT marketplace, multi‑chain decentralized exchange (DEX)​ DEX Pro and the Swap & Bridge cross‑chain swap widget​ on May 31. Source: Bybit Web3 On April 28, 2025, Bybit will also discontinue Web3 Points, its internal loyalty program that rewarded onchain activity with redeemable points for fee discounts, airdrop boosts and early-bird perks.

TL;DR Several Bitcoin mining companies rushed to move equipment from Asia to avoid tariffs of up to 36% imposed by Trump. Sealion Cargo coordinated urgent shipments worth $330 million, with routes from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Batam to the U.S. Although the U.S.

Leading Web3 Marketing, PR & Events agency, EAK Digital, has announced one of its biggest events, DefaiCon Dubai 2025, taking place on the 29th of April, dedicated to exploring the intersection of DeFi, AI, and AI Agents.

Something big just happened in crypto – and it might be the spark that sets off the next frenzy for meme coins. OKX, one of the largest global crypto exchanges, is expanding into the US market.

TL;DR Dominant Narratives: Tokens AI and memecoins captured 62.8% of global crypto interest in Q1 2025, with AI leading at 35.7% and memecoins at 27.1%. Political and Market Catalysts: Memecoin interest surged around political events, while AI tokens gained traction for their transformative potential across industries.

North Korean hackers linked to the $1.4 billion Bybit exploit are reportedly targeting crypto developers using fake recruitment tests infected with malware. Cybersecurity outlet The Hacker News reported that crypto developers have received coding assignments from malicious actors posing as recruiters.

Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) chain, Base, has faced critism for its content-tokenization initiative after its first auto-converted ERC‑20 token on Zora pumped and dumped. On April 16, Base's simple “Base is for everyone” post on Zora was auto-converted into an ERC‑20 token.

This move could give Russia greater control over its financial system. Western sanctions have made international payments more difficult.

After stepping out of the US market, crypto exchange OKX has announced a return to the country. The trading platform shared the news in a blog post on April 16, revealing plans to establish its headquarters in San Jose, California.

Mike Novogratz's Galaxy firm has been making waves in the web3 industry. Today only Galaxy announced that its venture firm is set to surpass its set target of $180 million in fundraising by June 2025.

Falling altcoin prices depressed DeFi TVLs in Q1 2025 while bitcoin dominance grew and trading volumes backpedaled.

On April 14, the cryptocurrency exchange Binance launched a new event called Word of the Day, aimed at helping users grow their crypto vocabulary.

VanEck, a global asset management firm, plans to launch a new cryptocurrency-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) under the NODE ticker on May 14.

The South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has announced a new listing for a wallet-focused altcoin, triggering explosive price action. According to a new announcement, Upbit is supporting Wallet Connect (WCT) for trading over the Optimism (OP) network on its platform starting Wednesday.

TL;DR Fundraising Milestone: Galaxy Ventures Fund I LP shattered its initial $150 million target and is now set to top between $175 million and $180 million by the end of June, defying current market headwinds.

TL;DR VanEck is set to launch the NODE ETF on May 14, providing exposure to 30 to 60 stocks tied to the crypto ecosystem, including exchanges, Bitcoin miners, and data centers. NODE aims to democratize access to the sector without requiring direct purchase of digital assets.

Jerome Powell has suggested a potential loosening of crypto-related banking rules, as the SEC simultaneously holds a roundtable with industry leaders to address crypto custody.

Coinbase's Base network faced backlash after a tweet linked to a meme coin that soared to a $17.1 million market cap before crashing 90%, prompting Coinbase to clarify it had no official involvement with the token. The post Coinbase Distances Base from Viral Meme Coin After 90% Crash Post $17.1M Surge appeared first on Cryptonews.

Here's why stablecoin outpacing Visa in volume is crucial market shift for the sector.

Coinbase-backed Layer-2 network Base is under fire from the crypto community after promoting a so-called “Content Coin” that lost nearly all its value shortly after launch.

China is sitting on a growing mountain of seized crypto assets, but has no clear legal roadmap.

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, former CEO of Binance, stated Thursday that he had encountered an AI-generated video that replicated his voice so accurately that he could not distinguish it from a real recording.

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, former CEO of Binance, stated Thursday that he had encountered an AI-generated video that replicated his voice so accurately that he could not distinguish it from a real recording.

Local experts assess that, while useful, regular dollars will not impact the use of stablecoins in Argentina, given their unique characteristics and value proposition. Instead, some believe that the adoption of these dollar-proxy tokens will increase, as they create new investment opportunities.

Cryptocurrency markets are showing several converging signs of weakness, suggesting a potential onset of another “crypto winter,” according to a recent report by Coinbase Institutional. Despite a brief price recovery in Bitcoin, broader indicators are flashing caution due to sustained macroeconomic uncertainty and diminished capital inflow into the sector.

Powell pointed to potential risks arising from ongoing tariffs and policy changes, including in trade, immigration, and fiscal areas. He acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding how these factors will play out.

Despite the broader market uncertainty brewing lately, crypto traders have managed to make a whopping $666K out of a mere $4.5K investment in just one trade. The latest hot buzz of the crypto market, “Base is for everyone,” is a token that aided these traders in achieving such a phenomenal feat.

Belarus and Russia are coordinating plans for digital currency integration as Minsk targets a full digital ruble rollout by late 2026.