Coinbase Institutional files for XRP futures trading with CFTC
US crypto exchange Coinbase has filed with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to launch futures contracts for Ripple’s XRP token. “We’re excited to announce that Coinbase Derivatives has filed with the CFTC to self-certify XRP futures — bringing a regulated, capital-efficient way to gain exposure to one of the most liquid digital assets,” […]
EU could fine Elon Musk’s X $1B over illicit content, disinformation
European Union regulators are reportedly mulling a $1 billion fine against Elon Musk’s X, taking into account revenue from his other ventures, including Tesla and SpaceX, according to The New York Times. EU regulators allege that X has violated the Digital Services Act and will use a section of the act to calculate a fine […]
Fortnite doubles down on crypto joke with another secret ‘Dill Bits’ location
Online battle royale shooter Fortnite has just added a new secret “Dill Bits” server mine location to its latest map update — prompting a small spike in an otherwise obscure memecoin. Videos on social media show a new “Dill Bit” server farm location in the game — made to look like a cryptocurrency mining operation. […]
Arthur Hayes loves tariffs as printed money pain is good for Bitcoin
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says US President Donald Trump’s tariffs may rattle the global economy in some ways, but that same disruption could be exactly what Bitcoin needs to rally. “Global imbalances will be corrected, and the pain papered over with printed money, which is good for BTC,” Hayes said in an April 3 X […]
Altcoins are set for one last big rally, but just a few will benefit — Analyst
Altcoins may have just one last rally this cycle, but only those with real utility and strong network activity will see price gains, according to an analyst. “I think there will be one more breadth thrust from altcoins. The question is, is it a sustained rally that we will see for six to twelve months,” […]
Genius Group says it’s been banned from buying more Bitcoin
Singapore-based artificial intelligence firm Genius Group says it’s temporarily barred from expanding its Bitcoin treasury after a US court order has banned it from selling shares, raising funds and using investor funds to buy more Bitcoin. A New York District court issued the preliminary injunction (PI) and temporary restraining order (TRO) on March 13 in […]
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao to advise Kyrgyzstan on blockchain tech
Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao will begin advising the Kyrgyz Republic on blockchain and crypto-related regulation and tech after signing a memorandum of understanding with the country’s foreign investment agency. “I officially and unofficially advise a few governments on their crypto regulatory frameworks and blockchain solutions for gov efficiency, expanding blockchain to more than […]
DeFi TVL falls 27% while AI, social apps surge in Q1: DappRadar
Economic uncertainty and a major crypto exchange hack pushed down the total value locked in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to $156 billion in the first quarter of 2025, but AI and social apps gained ground with a rise in network users, according to a crypto analytics firm. “Broader economic uncertainty and lingering aftershocks from the […]
Investor demand for XRP falls as the bull market stalls — Will traders defend the $2 support?
Between Oct. 25, 2024, and Jan. 16, 2025, XRP (XRP) had one of the best rallies of the current bull market, gaining 600% as investors piled in with the hope that a pro-crypto presidency would benefit Ripple and its cryptocurrency. During this time, the quarterly average of daily active addresses jumped by 490% and XRP […]
Gemini to open Miami office after judge stays SEC case
The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, backed by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, plans to move into a Miami-area office space, as US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement case may have reached its end. According to a March 31 post from Sterling Bay Properties, Gemini signed a lease for an office in Miami’s Wynwood Art District. The […]