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BIS Calls for Tighter Crypto Regulation to Protect Traditional Finance, Drawing Criticism from Industry Leaders

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released a new report urging policymakers to adopt a “containment” strategy for cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) risks, citing growing links between digital assets and traditional finance. However, the recommendations have sparked strong reactions from key figures in the crypto community, who argue

Regulation

Binance Rolls Out Mandatory KYC Re-Verification for Indian Users to Strengthen AML Compliance

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced a mandatory Know Your Customer (KYC) re-verification for all users in India. The move is part of a broader effort to align with India’s stringent anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and reinforce its commitment to a compliant digital

Cryptocurrency

XRP Faces Critical Juncture: Peter Brandt Predicts Possible 50% Drop Amid Market Uncertainty

XRP’s Momentum in Question as Analyst Flags Potential Market Correction Ripple’s native token, XRP, has enjoyed an impressive run in recent months—but its bullish streak may be at risk. Veteran market analyst Peter Brandt has issued a cautionary forecast, warning of a potential steep correction based on

Markets

Hedera (HBAR) Trading Volume Drops Despite Bullish Indicators and Technical Optimism

Hedera (HBAR) finds itself at a pivotal point this week as conflicting technical indicators paint a complex picture for traders and investors. While some signs point to the possibility of a bullish breakout, a notable 27% drop in trading volume raises questions about the strength of market conviction. At the

Markets

Scroll, Plume, and AltLayer Set for Major Token Unlocks in Late April, Stirring Market Anticipation

Three Major Token Unlocks This Week Could Shift Crypto Market Dynamics The final week of April is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for several blockchain projects, as significant token unlocks are scheduled to release hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of assets into the market. These events—where

Cryptocurrency

HashKey Capital Unveils Asia’s First Institutional XRP Fund Amid Growing Demand for Digital Payment Assets

HashKey Capital has officially launched Asia’s first XRP-focused investment vehicle for institutional investors, signaling rising interest in the digital asset’s use in global payments. The new HashKey XRP Tracker Fund is designed to give professional investors direct exposure to XRP’s market performance, offering monthly subscription and redemption

Regulation

Oregon Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Coinbase, Reigniting Debate Over State Crypto Regulation

In a move reigniting legal tensions within the U.S. cryptocurrency industry, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has filed a securities enforcement lawsuit against Coinbase, several months after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped similar charges against the major crypto exchange. The lawsuit, announced this week, alleges

DeFi

CZ Proposes Unified BNB Staking Token to Streamline DeFi Participation

Changpeng Zhao Calls for Unified BNB Staking to Reduce DeFi Fragmentation Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, has proposed a significant overhaul to the BNB staking ecosystem aimed at simplifying the growing complexity caused by fragmented staking products. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Zhao suggested

Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Whale Accumulation Hits 9-Year High: What It Means for ETH Price and Market Stability

Ethereum Faces Mounting Price Pressure as Whale Dominance Grows Ethereum (ETH) continues to grapple with bearish sentiment, unable to break above the $2,000 threshold it last touched in late March. While the broader market remains cautious, recent data is raising eyebrows across the crypto space—particularly around the rising

DeFi

Beyond TVL: Why Polygon’s David Silverman Says It’s Time for a Smarter DeFi Metric

Total Value Locked (TVL) has long been the go-to headline metric in decentralized finance (DeFi), but according to David Silverman of Polygon Labs, it's time the industry looked deeper. In a recent interview with BeInCrypto, Silverman argued that while TVL gives a snapshot of on-chain assets, it fails

Regulation

Bybit CEO Meets Vietnam’s Finance Minister as Country Pushes Forward on Crypto Regulation

Bybit and Vietnam Deepen Dialogue on Crypto Regulation and Exchange Development In a landmark move toward strengthening Vietnam’s digital asset ecosystem, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou met with Vietnamese Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang on April 17 to explore potential collaborations in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. The meeting, held

Regulation

Galaxy Proposes Market-Driven Voting System for Solana Token Emissions After SIMD-228 Debate

Galaxy Introduces MESA Proposal to Refine Solana’s Emissions Voting Process In the wake of the community’s rejection of Solana Improvement Document 228 (SIMD-228), Galaxy Research has put forward a novel voting framework called Multiple Election Stake-Weight Aggregation (MESA). This system aims to modernize how Solana community members decide

Finance

Ethereum ETF Options Approved: A New Chapter for Institutional Access Amid Market Uncertainty

Ethereum took a major step forward in mainstream finance this month as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved options trading for several spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The decision, which follows July’s regulatory nod to Ethereum ETFs, could open the door to a wave of institutional

Cryptocurrency

Top AI Cryptocurrencies to Watch in Late April: RENDER, IP, and CLANKER in Focus

As April draws to a close, AI-related cryptocurrencies continue to attract investor attention, driven by growing interest in decentralized computing and the integration of artificial intelligence in Web3 infrastructure. Among the top contenders this week are Render (RENDER), Story Protocol (IP), and Tokenbot’s CLANKER token—each offering a distinct

Cryptocurrency

Sui Meme Coins Gain Momentum as DEX Volumes Surge in April

In the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency, meme coins are once again taking center stage—this time on the Sui blockchain. While Solana has recently dominated headlines with a surge in meme coin trading, a quieter but noticeable trend is emerging on Sui, a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for speed

Cryptocurrency

Hyperliquid Surges with $6.4B Daily Trading Volume, Outpacing Rivals in Derivatives Market

In a rapidly evolving crypto landscape, a new player is rising fast. Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange, has quietly become a major force in crypto trading, averaging a staggering $6.4 billion in daily volume over the past three months, according to a recent report from Blockworks Research. This figure

Markets

Bitcoin Approaches $90,000 as Traders Signal Confidence Despite Macroeconomic Uncertainty

Bitcoin Poised for Breakout Amid Dip-Buying and Derivatives Optimism As global markets continue to digest complex macroeconomic signals, Bitcoin is once again nearing a critical resistance level—this time eyeing a potential breakout above $90,000. Despite turbulent global headlines and cautious central bank policy, investor sentiment surrounding the world’

Cryptocurrency

Meme Coin Mania: MANEKI Soars 333% as MIM and SHIB Gain Momentum – Are These Tokens Worth Watching?

As the broader cryptocurrency market stabilizes, meme coins are stealing the spotlight with wild rallies and high volatility, proving once again that community-driven tokens are anything but predictable. Leading the charge is MANEKI, a cat-themed meme coin that surged a staggering 333%, drawing attention from both casual traders and seasoned

Cryptocurrency

XRP Price Holds Above $2 Amid Bearish Market, But Risks Remain as Long-Term Holders Accumulate

XRP Maintains Key Support Above $2 as Long-Term Holders Signal Confidence Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment for digital assets, XRP continues to hold above the critical $2 mark. This stability comes as long-term holders (LTHs) show resilience, increasing their positions during the ongoing downturn—a sign of potential confidence in

Cryptocurrency

Raydium Launches 'LaunchLab' to Rival Pump.fun as Solana's Token Creation Race Heats Up

Raydium Unveils LaunchLab: A New Era for Token Creation on Solana In a bold move to solidify its dominance in the Solana ecosystem, decentralized exchange Raydium has officially launched LaunchLab, a new token launchpad designed to go head-to-head with meme coin juggernaut Pump.fun. Announced last month and now fully

Cryptocurrency

Pi Network (PI) Drops 10% Amid Bearish Signals: CMF Outflows Surge, Death Cross Looms

Pi Network (PI) is facing renewed selling pressure as technical indicators turn decisively bearish, triggering a 10% drop in the past 24 hours. A combination of declining trend strength, growing outflows, and a looming death cross has put the token under intense scrutiny, raising questions about its near-term trajectory. Bearish

Cryptocurrency

DWF Labs Invests $25 Million in Trump-Linked WLFI Amid Scrutiny Over Past Controversies

DWF Labs Bets on WLFI With $25 Million Investment and U.S. Expansion Plans DWF Labs, a prominent player in the Web3 and digital asset investment space, has announced a $25 million investment in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto venture reportedly linked to the Trump family. The firm also

Security

New Crypto Wallet Vulnerability Raises Alarms: How Hackers Exploit MCP Protocol to Steal Digital Assets

A newly discovered security flaw in blockchain interaction protocols is sending shockwaves through the crypto community. Experts warn that the vulnerability could allow hackers to hijack transactions or steal seed phrases, potentially putting millions in digital assets at risk. In the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency, user experience often takes center

Markets

Altcoins ZKsync, DeepBook, and WalletConnect Token Capture Market Spotlight Amid Broader Crypto Pullback

April 16, 2025 — While the global cryptocurrency market continues to reel from a $40 billion dip in total capitalization, a few altcoins are defying the downward trend to capture investor interest. ZKsync (ZK), DeepBook (DEEP), and WalletConnect Token (WCT) are emerging as today's most talked-about digital assets—each

Markets

Gold Hits Record High Above $3,300 as Bitcoin Lags—Is the Digital Gold Thesis Losing Ground?

Gold Surges While Bitcoin Stalls: Is the ‘Digital Gold’ Narrative Fading? Gold prices soared to an all-time high of $3,317 per ounce this week, marking a 25% rise since the beginning of the year, while Bitcoin struggles to maintain momentum. The diverging paths of these two assets have reignited