Tesla Reports $951M in Digital Assets Amid Revenue Shortfall
Tesla still holds 11,509 BTC on its corporate balance sheet as of Q1 2025. The company chose not to sell any crypto assets despite a drop in revenue.
Cantor, Tether, and SoftBank Launch $3B Bitcoin Acquisition Vehicle
Investment giant Cantor Fitzgerald has joined forces with SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex to launch 21 Capital, a Bitcoin acquisition venture with an initial capitalization of $3 billion.
US SEC Charges PGI Global Founder in $198M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
The US Securities and Exchange Commission sued the founder and CEO of PGI Global, now a defunct crypto and foreign exchange trading company, for operating a $198 million fraudulent scheme.
Malicious Backdoor Detected in XRP Ledger SDK: Private Key Theft Confirmed
If you’ve been building on XRP Ledger, check your SDK. A backdoor was quietly funneling private keys to outsiders during wallet creation or recovery. Stay alert.
Chiliz Looks to Reclaim U.S. Presence, Opens Dialogue With SEC Before FIFA World Cup 2026
Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, Chiliz is laying regulatory groundwork for a U.S. comeback—starting with SEC discussions on the status of fan tokens.
EU Clash: ECB and European Commission at Odds Over Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins
The European Central Bank is pressing for a revision of MiCA, arguing that U.S. stablecoins could threaten financial stability. The European Commission, for now, disagrees.
Federal Court Sides With Crypto Lender in Clash With ASIC
The Federal Court of Australia has sided with crypto lender Block Earner, ruling that fixed-yield crypto loans qualify as standard lending products and do not meet the criteria of a collective investment scheme.
Circle Unveils CPN to Streamline Global Payments With USDC and EURC
Circle has introduced the Circle Payments Network for cross-border settlements in USDC and other stablecoins. CPN is designed to serve as a blockchain alternative to Visa and Mastercard.
Paul Atkins Becomes 34th SEC Chair, Pledges Transparent Crypto Regulation
Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the 34th SEC Chair, taking the oath in the Senate and outlining his key priorities, including transparent crypto regulation and open dialogue with industry experts.
Upexi to Establish $100M Solana Reserve
Investment firm GSR has allocated $100 million to Upexi to establish a Solana reserve. The strategy focuses on long-term accumulation of SOL and generating staking rewards. As a result, Upexi shares have already jumped by 630%.
ARK Invest Unlocks Solana Staking Through 3iQ’s Canadian ETF
By investing in 3iQ’s SOLQ, ARK becomes the first U.S. public firm to capture on-chain yields from Solana staking.
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.
Crypto Talk on X Today: KOLs on PENGU, BTC Accumulation & More
Pudgy Penguins’ native token PENGU’s 150%+ rise in the last 7 days is among the top crypto discussions on X/Twitter today.
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.
