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HashKey Launches Asia’s First XRP Tracker Fund in Collaboration with Ripple
HashKey Capital and Ripple have launched the first XRP Tracker Fund in Asia. The fund targets professional investors and accepts both cash and in-kind contributions.
a16z Pours $55M into LayerZero with Tokens Locked for 3 Years
Andreessen Horowitz has taken a $55M position in LayerZero with a 3-year token lockup. The token’s price rose 10% on the heels of the news.
Ripple’s $1.25B Target Hidden Road Wins FINRA License
Hidden Road, nearing acquisition by Ripple, has locked in its U.S. broker-dealer license—opening the door to expanded institutional fixed-income services.
DWF Labs Invests $25M in WLFI and Opens New York Office
World Liberty Financial has raised $25 million from DWF Labs. The market maker says the investment reflects its intention to grow its footprint in the U.S. and establish a New York office.
Bitcoin Price Takes a Hit Following Jerome Powell’s Hawkish Remarks
Bitcoin dropped after Fed Chair Jerome Powell highlighted rising inflation pressures driven by the tariff war. Investors now expect the Fed to hold off on cutting interest rates.
Powell Softens Stance: Banks Get Green Light on Crypto Engagement
Fed Chair Jerome Powell, speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, pledged to reduce crypto restrictions on banks and backed new laws for stablecoins.
OpenAI’s Social Vision Emerges from the Shadow of the Musk–Altman Rift
OpenAI is quietly developing a project at the crossroads of artificial intelligence and social connectivity. Whether it materializes as a standalone network or evolves within ChatGPT, the move marks a notable pivot in the company’s trajectory.
Trump Family Teams Up with Bill Zanker for Real Estate Blockchain Game
The Trumps are going Web3. Their new real estate blockchain game, inspired by Monopoly, lands in April 2025.
ZKsync Hit by Hack—$5M in Airdrop Tokens Stolen
A malicious breach of ZKsync’s admin credentials led to a $5M token theft and a steep drop in ZK’s price. The protocol confirms no end-user funds were impacted.
KiloEx Exchange Suffers $7.5M Loss in Hacker Attack: What Happened
A hacker exploited a vulnerability in the decentralized exchange KiloEx and looted around $7.5 million. The team is now in talks with the attacker.
Kraken Launches Stock and ETF Trading in the U.S.
Crypto exchange Kraken introduced commission-free stock and ETF trading for U.S.-based clients, bridging crypto and traditional markets. The company plans to expand the offering globally.
SEC Pushes Ethereum ETF Staking Decision to June
The SEC has delayed its decision on staking and in-kind redemptions (using crypto assets instead of cash) for crypto ETFs until June 2025.
ETH Slips Against SOL but Bets on Its Upcoming Upgrade
The SOL/ETH pair reached a new high as Ethereum’s native token loses ground to Solana. What are the top rivals betting on next?
CZ Denies Claims About Testifying Against Justin Sun
Binance founder CZ refuted WSJ claims that he might testify against Justin Sun in the ongoing negotiations between the exchange and the U.S. Department of the Treasury about simplifying AML regulations.
World Liberty Financial Adds SEI to Its Crypto Portfolio
The DeFi platform World Liberty Financial, associated with the Trump family, has added $775,000 worth of SEI tokens to its portfolio.
China Raises Tariffs to 125%, U.S. Hits with 145% — BTC Holds Ground
China increases tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%. Both sides seek resolution but remain firm. Amidst these developments, the crypto market maintains a cautious stance.
North Carolina Seeks to Define Legitimate Cryptocurrencies
North Carolina lawmakers are reviewing the Digital Asset Freedom Act, which would permit the use of certain cryptocurrencies for tax payments.
Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht to Speak Publicly After 11 Years in Prison
Ross Ulbricht, the creator of Silk Road, will make his first public appearance as a featured speaker at a major Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas.
OpenSea Seeks SEC Guidance on NFT Marketplace Legal Status
OpenSea is asking the SEC to clarify whether NFT marketplaces should be treated as financial institutions, stressing that its structure does not involve asset custody or brokerage operations.
Magic Eden Acquires Trading Platform Slingshot
Magic Eden is moving beyond NFTs with its acquisition of Slingshot, a mobile trading platform that offers access to over 5 million tokens across more than 10 blockchains.
ETH Back in Play: SEC Approves Options Trading on Ethereum ETFs
The SEC approved options trading for spot Ethereum ETFs from BlackRock, Bitwise, and Grayscale. Institutional investors now have a new way to hedge risk using publicly listed funds.
Ukraine Proposes Overhaul of Cryptoasset Taxation Framework
In a move toward regulatory modernization, Ukraine’s securities commission has outlined several options for taxing cryptoassets, mirroring international practices.
Beyond the Tariffs: The U.S.–China Trade War’s Ripple Effect on Crypto
With tariff pressure mounting between the U.S. and China, the crypto market senses opportunity. Bitcoin, once again, is emerging as a possible refuge from geopolitical shocks.
ETH Sell-Off Sparks Concern as DeFi Activity Dips Amid Trump’s Tariff Hikes
The Ethereum network is under strain as large players scale back their holdings. The downturn in DeFi trading on DEXs is sharpening caution among investors.
XRP ETF Debuts in the U.S.—With Leverage, Not Spot
April 8 sees the launch of the first leveraged XRP ETF by Teucrium on NYSE Arca. It’s a major development—but one that stops short of offering a fully approved spot ETF.
