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Who Really Controls Bitcoin? Inside the Centralization of Mining in 2025
In 2025, over 95% of Bitcoin blocks are mined by the six largest pools. No, this isn’t the result of a hack or technical failure—it’s the product of years of creeping centralization.
Circle Brings Trustless Refunds to USDC With New Onchain Protocol
Refund Protocol marks a new chapter for USDC: a trust-minimized mechanism where users can dispute payments, trigger refunds, and rely on arbiters — without ever relinquishing token custody.
1 Bitcoin Bounty: Project Eleven Challenges Quantum World to Break BTC Key
Quantum research company Project Eleven has launched the Q-Day Prize, a competition offering 1 BTC to anyone who can crack an ECC key. This is the same encryption used to protect the Bitcoin network.
A16z Calls on SEC to Revise RIA Custody Framework for Crypto Assets
Venture capital firm a16z has submitted a proposal urging the SEC to revise its crypto custody rules for registered investment advisers (RIAs).
$169M Pulled From Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Snapping Two-Day Inflow Streak
On April 17, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $169.9 million, marking the first significant withdrawal after two consecutive days of inflows. Fidelity and Ark 21Shares ETFs experienced the heaviest investor pullbacks.
Bitcoin Core 29.0 Drops: What’s New in the Latest Major Release
Bitcoin Core 29.0 is now live. The latest version of the official Bitcoin client includes a CMake-based build system, enhanced RPCs, and updates to the mempool and network stack.
Oklahoma Drops Proposal to Hold Bitcoin in State Reserves
The plan to establish a Bitcoin reserve in Oklahoma has been shot down by the state Senate. But the story doesn’t end there—other states have crypto ambitions of their own.
Two Tokens, One Crash: Tracing the ACT and IP
On April 15, ACT and IP tokens dropped 27% and 25% nearly simultaneously, despite a stable market and no negative updates from either project. The recent OM crash sparked fresh concerns about a deeper systemic crisis.
Two Swedish MPs Push for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Sweden is debating the idea of creating a Bitcoin reserve. Two members of parliament formally asked the finance minister to follow the example of the United States.
Solana in March: A Cooldown or the Calm Before the Surge?
March brought a frost to Solana’s ecosystem. From decentralized exchanges to dApp REV, declines swept through—leaving only stablecoins untouched. Is this correction territory, or are we seeing the start of a structural cooldown?
Who Killed $OM? Inside the Sudden Collapse of MANTRA
The OM token from Mantra dropped 92% in an hour (from $6 to $0.37). We analyzed on-chain data, the founder’s comments, and ZachXBT’s reaction to understand what triggered the OM crash.
CryptoPunks Seller Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Over NFT Windfall
Trader sold 97 NFTs from the iconic CryptoPunks series, pocketed millions, and left it off his tax return. With a guilty plea now on record, sentencing is just a matter of time.
CryptoZoo Scandal: Why Logan Paul Is Suing Coffeezilla for Defamation
The Logan Paul vs Coffeezilla case tests the limits of free speech, online accountability, and crypto controversy. So what really went wrong with CryptoZoo?
Will the Fed Cut Rates in May? Falling Inflation Meets Rising Market Tensions
U.S. inflation has cooled for the first time in a while, offering the Fed a reason to reconsider its hawkish stance and possibly cut interest rates as early as May. Markets, particularly crypto, are hoping for a pivot.
SEC Clears Helium Tokens, Marking End of Gensler’s Crypto Crackdown
The SEC has dismissed the lawsuit against Helium, concluding that the project’s tokens and devices do not qualify as securities.
Will There Be a Recession in 2025? Markets, Data, and Trump’s Tariffs
The S&P and Nasdaq are both down hard, recession chances hit 66%, and Trump’s tariff rhetoric is shaking markets. What’s fueling the fears — and how close are we to a full-blown downturn?
USD1 Airdrop Proposal from Trump-backed World Liberty Financial
World Liberty Financial plans to test a USD1 airdrop on the Ethereum network for WLFI token holders. This step will help evaluate the airdrop process and promote USD1 before its official launch.
Peter Schiff Warns Crypto ‘Starting to Crack’ Amid Market Decline Triggered by Trump Tariffs
Peter Schiff stated that crypto is “starting to crack” amid a global market decline triggered by new tariffs introduced by President Trump. In recent days, Bitcoin and Ethereum have dropped more than 20%.
The REAL Token Auction Fails to Meet $1M, Conor McGregor’s Team Promises Relaunch
The REAL token, backed by Conor McGregor and the Real World Gaming DAO, failed to raise the $1 million minimum required for launch. The 28-hour presale brought in just $392,000.
Free ChatGPT Plus Now Available for College Students in North America
OpenAI has announced free access to ChatGPT Plus for college and university students in the United States and Canada until May 2025.
Clanker Hits $13 Million Revenue with 200,000 Tokens on Base in Just 5 Months
Clanker, a token issuance platform on Base, has generated more than $13 million in revenue over the past five months. Users created over 200,000 tokens, with total transaction volume surpassing $2.7 billion.
Why Is $BTC Dropping? Trump’s Tariff Shock and the Big Tech Meltdown
The escalating U.S.–China trade war and a tech stock downturn have created a perfect storm. Crypto investors are moving to cash as BTC breaks through key support levels.
Neuralink Launches Human Trials for Brain Implants
Neuralink has begun clinical trials of its brain-computer technology on individuals with disabilities. Participants will receive compensation for all expenses, including transportation.
House Committee Advances Stablecoin Regulation Bill Amid Crypto Debate
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee pushes forward a key stablecoin bill. It outlines strict reserve and anti-laundering measures for issuers.
SMBC Partners with Ava Labs for Stablecoin Launch
SMBC, one of Japan’s leading banks, has announced plans to launch a stablecoin in collaboration with Ava Labs and Fireblocks. Pilot testing is set to begin in 2025, with a full launch scheduled for 2026.
