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.
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.
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.
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.
Slovenia Plans to Tax Crypto Profits at 25% by 2026
A new proposal from Slovenia’s Ministry of Finance could see crypto investors paying a quarter of their earnings in tax starting in 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Athens Exchange Group and Mysten Labs Build Next-Gen IPO Blockchain on Sui
Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX) is teaming up with Sui creators Mysten Labs to create a secure, blockchain-powered IPO platform—fusing transparency with advanced privacy tech.
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.
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.
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.
Strive Presses Intuit to Reevaluate Crypto Policy and Adopt Bitcoin Reserve
Strive slammed Intuit’s crypto account bans and called on the fintech giant to build a bitcoin reserve as a safety net for the digital age.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump Administration to Launch Fed Chair Search in Fall 2025
The effort to replace Jerome Powell kicking off this fall—a potential pivot in the Federal Reserve’s future, and in U.S. monetary policy.
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?
Crypto Discussions on X Today: MANTRA Crash, Solana vs. Ethereum, and more
Mantra’s OM token plummeted over 90% within hours early on Monday. The coin raises concerns of a rug pull or major hack akin to the infamous Terra Luna coin debacle in 2023.
Crypto X Today: Saylor eulogizes Bitcoin, Fong breaks silence, and more
Most Hot Crypto Discussions on X Today: Michael Saylor eulogizes Bitcoin, Tiffany Fong breaks silence, and more.
Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide
Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.
