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Hedera (HBAR) Faces Bearish Momentum as Trading Volume Drops and Death Cross Threatens Price Stability

Hedera (HBAR) Faces Bearish Momentum as Trading Volume Drops and Death Cross Threatens Price Stability

Hedera (HBAR) is facing growing market pressure as key technical indicators weaken, signaling a possible shift toward bearish territory. Once boasting a market capitalization above $7 billion, the cryptocurrency has slipped below that threshold amid falling investor interest and declining trading volume. Over the past 24 hours, HBAR’s trading

Coinbase Prime to End Custody for 49 Altcoins Amid Strategic Asset Review

Coinbase Prime to End Custody for 49 Altcoins Amid Strategic Asset Review

Coinbase Prime to Remove 49 Altcoins from Custody by April’s End in Institutional Streamlining Effort Coinbase Prime, the institutional-grade platform from U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase, has announced it will end custody support for 49 altcoins by the end of April 2025. The move reflects an internal realignment

Bitcoin ETFs Break Outflow Streak With Renewed Institutional Interest Amid Market Caution

Bitcoin ETFs Break Outflow Streak With Renewed Institutional Interest Amid Market Caution

Bitcoin ETFs Attract Modest Inflows After Week-Long Exodus, Signaling Possible Sentiment Shift After a seven-day streak of outflows, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs are once again drawing institutional capital. On Monday, the sector saw a net inflow of $1.47 million — a modest figure, but one that marks a

Trump Administration Eyes Fed Leadership Shift Amid Tariff-Induced Economic Strain

Trump Administration Eyes Fed Leadership Shift Amid Tariff-Induced Economic Strain

As the U.S. braces for the economic impact of steep new tariffs, the Trump administration is reportedly preparing to make a major change at the top of the Federal Reserve. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed that interviews are underway to find a replacement for current Fed Chair Jerome

DeFi Leads the Crypto Lending Comeback, Outpacing CeFi in Post-Bear Market Recovery

DeFi Leads the Crypto Lending Comeback, Outpacing CeFi in Post-Bear Market Recovery

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is emerging as the clear leader in the resurgence of the crypto lending market, outpacing Centralized Finance (CeFi) counterparts in a rebound from the sector’s severe post-2022 downturn, according to a new report by Galaxy Digital. The report paints a cautiously optimistic picture for crypto lending

MicroStrategy and Metaplanet Double Down on Bitcoin Despite Economic Uncertainty

MicroStrategy and Metaplanet Double Down on Bitcoin Despite Economic Uncertainty

Amid growing concerns over a potential global recession and increased market volatility, two high-profile companies—Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Japan-based Metaplanet—have once again made major Bitcoin purchases, signaling strong institutional confidence in the cryptocurrency's long-term value. Strategy, already one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, revealed

SEC Delays Decision on Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF Staking Proposal Until July 2025

SEC Delays Decision on Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF Staking Proposal Until July 2025

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a delay in its decision on whether to approve staking as part of Grayscale’s proposed Ethereum spot ETFs—a move that continues the agency’s cautious approach toward evolving crypto investment products. The proposed funds, the Grayscale Ethereum Trust

Anchorage Digital Faces Homeland Security Inquiry Amid Growing Institutional Partnerships and Crypto Policy Shifts

Anchorage Digital Faces Homeland Security Inquiry Amid Growing Institutional Partnerships and Crypto Policy Shifts

Anchorage Digital Bank, a key player in the U.S. digital asset custody space, is under scrutiny by a division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to a recent report by Barron’s. The investigation is being led by the El Dorado Task Force, a specialized

Kraken Launches U.S. Stock and ETF Trading, Sets Sights on UK and Europe for Next Expansion Phase

Kraken Launches U.S. Stock and ETF Trading, Sets Sights on UK and Europe for Next Expansion Phase

Kraken, a prominent U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, is expanding beyond digital assets by introducing commission-free trading of U.S. stocks and ETFs to its platform. This move allows users to manage crypto and traditional financial instruments—like equities and Wall Street funds—from a single account, in a format

Tether Joins Decentralized Bitcoin Mining Pool OCEAN, Expands Global Crypto Mining Footprint

Tether Joins Decentralized Bitcoin Mining Pool OCEAN, Expands Global Crypto Mining Footprint

Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is making a strategic move into the Bitcoin mining sector by backing OCEAN, a decentralized, non-custodial mining pool created by long-standing Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr. In an announcement on Monday, Tether confirmed it will allocate both its existing and

Laser Digital Denies Role in OM Token Collapse Amid $5.2B Market Cap Crash

Laser Digital Denies Role in OM Token Collapse Amid $5.2B Market Cap Crash

Nomura-backed Laser Digital has issued a firm denial of any involvement in the dramatic price plunge of MANTRA’s OM token, distancing itself from rumors swirling in the crypto community. Over the weekend, the OM token—linked to the Layer 1 blockchain project MANTRA—suffered a staggering 90% drop in

Japan’s Bond Yields Hit 20-Year High—What It Means for Bitcoin and Global Markets

Japan’s Bond Yields Hit 20-Year High—What It Means for Bitcoin and Global Markets

Japan’s Surging Yields Signal Broader Market Shifts, Raising Crypto Concerns Global financial markets are showing signs of turbulence as Japan’s 30-year bond yield has climbed to 2.345%, the highest level since 2004. This significant spike has stirred conversation across investment circles, especially among cryptocurrency watchers, as the

New Malware Campaign Targets Atomic and Exodus Wallets via Open-Source Software: Users Urged to Stay Alert

New Malware Campaign Targets Atomic and Exodus Wallets via Open-Source Software: Users Urged to Stay Alert

Cybercriminals have ramped up their efforts to exploit the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with a newly uncovered malware campaign now targeting users of popular crypto wallets Atomic and Exodus. According to cybersecurity firm ReversingLabs, attackers are leveraging open-source software repositories—specifically Node Package Manager (NPM) and SourceForge—to distribute malware designed to

MANTRA’s $OM Token Crashes 90% in Sudden Drop as Team Denies Rug Pull Claims

MANTRA’s $OM Token Crashes 90% in Sudden Drop as Team Denies Rug Pull Claims

The native token of MANTRA, a Layer 1 blockchain project focused on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, suffered a shocking price collapse over the weekend — plunging more than 90% in just under two hours. The sharp drop has raised alarm across the crypto community, sparking accusations of a potential rug pull,

CryptoPunk Investor Pleads Guilty to $13M Tax Evasion in First Major NFT-Related IRS Case

CryptoPunk Investor Pleads Guilty to $13M Tax Evasion in First Major NFT-Related IRS Case

A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to tax evasion after concealing millions of dollars in profits from NFT sales—marking a legal first in the rapidly evolving world of digital assets. Waylon Wilcox, 45, of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, admitted in federal court that he failed to report over $13 million in

Solana Surges Against Ethereum as SOL/ETH Ratio Hits All-Time High Amid Ethereum Upgrade Hints

Solana Surges Against Ethereum as SOL/ETH Ratio Hits All-Time High Amid Ethereum Upgrade Hints

Solana Outpaces Ethereum in Market Performance as Buterin Signals Quicker Future Upgrades The price ratio between Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) has climbed to a record high, highlighting a growing divergence between the two major blockchain ecosystems. According to recent market data, the SOL/ETH ratio reached 0.081 on

‘Clean Cloud Act’ Targets Emissions from Crypto Miners and AI Data Centers with 2035 Deadline

‘Clean Cloud Act’ Targets Emissions from Crypto Miners and AI Data Centers with 2035 Deadline

A new draft bill introduced to the U.S. Senate aims to hold cryptocurrency miners and AI data centers accountable for their carbon footprints. The proposed legislation, known as the Clean Cloud Act of 2025, would establish a clear roadmap toward carbon neutrality in these high-energy sectors by the year

CZ Dismisses WSJ Report Alleging He Provided Evidence Against Justin Sun Amid Legal Speculation

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder of global crypto exchange Binance, has publicly dismissed a Wall Street Journal report suggesting he provided evidence against TRON founder Justin Sun to U.S. authorities as part of his plea agreement. Taking to social media platform X, Zhao responded to the WSJ’s

SEC and Binance Seek Additional 60-Day Pause Amid Ongoing Settlement Talks

SEC and Binance Seek Additional 60-Day Pause Amid Ongoing Settlement Talks

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and global crypto exchange Binance are jointly requesting a 60-day extension to pause their legal proceedings, citing continued "productive discussions" that could shape the outcome of one of the most high-profile regulatory cases in the crypto sector. In a court

Ripple Nears Landmark SEC Settlement: $50M Fine May Be Paid in XRP Token

Ripple Nears Landmark SEC Settlement: $50M Fine May Be Paid in XRP Token

Ripple’s high-profile legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be heading toward resolution — and in a move that could reshape crypto regulation, the company may settle by paying its $50 million penalty in XRP, its own native cryptocurrency. Ripple’s Legal Battle Inches

Will the SEC Approve Ethereum Staking ETFs? What’s at Stake for Crypto and Investors

Will the SEC Approve Ethereum Staking ETFs? What’s at Stake for Crypto and Investors

As Ethereum continues to mature and seek wider institutional acceptance, a pivotal question looms over the crypto industry in the U.S.: Will the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approve staking in spot Ethereum ETFs? Since early 2025, major exchanges like Cboe BZX and NYSE Arca have submitted proposals to

Janover Embraces Solana in Bold Treasury Move, Fueling 1,100% Stock Surge

Janover Embraces Solana in Bold Treasury Move, Fueling 1,100% Stock Surge

In a striking shift from traditional finance to the world of blockchain, commercial real estate platform Janover Inc. has caught the attention of both Wall Street and crypto enthusiasts. The company’s stock soared over 1,100% this week following its announcement of a new digital asset treasury strategy focused

Tokenized Real-World Assets Surpass $20B, Defying Crypto Market Downturn

Tokenized Real-World Assets Surpass $20B, Defying Crypto Market Downturn

While much of the crypto landscape continues to grapple with market volatility and investor hesitation, one segment is quietly thriving: Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. According to recent on-chain data, the RWA market has now exceeded $20 billion in total value—marking a 12% growth in just the past 30 days.

McDonald’s Declines Shareholder Push for Bitcoin Treasury Plan Amid SEC Support

McDonald’s Declines Shareholder Push for Bitcoin Treasury Plan Amid SEC Support

In a move that’s stirred conversations in both corporate and crypto circles, McDonald’s has opted not to entertain a shareholder-backed proposal urging the fast-food giant to adopt Bitcoin as part of its financial strategy. The decision was supported by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling

Bitcoin Investor Profitability Outpaces Ethereum for Over Two Years, Glassnode Reports

Bitcoin Investor Profitability Outpaces Ethereum for Over Two Years, Glassnode Reports

New analysis from blockchain data firm Glassnode reveals that Bitcoin investors have consistently outperformed their Ethereum counterparts for more than 800 days, marking the longest stretch of profitability dominance in the two assets' histories. The key metric behind this trend is MVRV (Market Value to Realized Value)—a ratio