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Shibarium Achieves Over 1 Billion Transactions Since Launch in 2023

Shibarium, the Layer-2 blockchain of Shiba Inu, has surpassed 1 billion transactions since its launch in August 2023. This milestone reflects...
NewsBTC · 1d ago

US Equities Decline Following Disappointing Job Openings Report

US equities experienced declines following the February Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report. Key points include: Job openings...
Blockworks · 1d ago

Bitcoin Whale Wallets Reach Highest Level Since December Amid Price Struggles

Recent on-chain data indicates an increase in the number of Bitcoin whales despite ongoing bearish price trends. Key Points Whale-sized Bitcoin...
NewsBTC · 1d ago

Trump's Tariff Announcement May Impact US Equities and Economic Growth

The White House is expected to announce President Trump's tariff policies tomorrow, with speculation about the potential end to fluctuating trade...
Blockworks · 1d ago

Circle Files for IPO on NYSE Under Ticker CRCL

Stablecoin issuer Circle has announced plans to go public by listing its stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CRCL, pending SEC...
Blockworks · 1d ago

Circle Files S-1 Form for Public Offering on NYSE

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is planning to go public by filing an S-1 form with the SEC. If approved, it will trade on the New York...
CoinDesk · 1d ago

GameStop Secures $1.5 Billion for Bitcoin Purchases After Note Offering

GameStop (GME) has closed its offering of $1.3 billion in five-year convertible notes, with a fully exercised greenshoe option increasing the total...
CoinDesk · 1d ago

Bitcoin Price Consolidates Within Falling Wedge Pattern Indicating Potential Breakout

Bitcoin's recent price correction has led to mixed reactions among investors. Some indicators suggest possible further declines, but analyst Captain...
NewsBTC · 1d ago

OpenAI's $40 Billion Funding Boosts CoreWeave Shares and AI Tokens

CoreWeave (CRWV) shares increased by over 38% on their third day of trading after raising nearly $1.5 billion from its IPO. This followed OpenAI's...
CoinDesk · 1d ago

Crypto M&A Activity Reaches Record 62 Transactions in Q1 2025

The crypto industry is experiencing significant growth in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with Q1 2025 seeing a record 62 transactions, an...
Blockworks · 1d ago

Kristin Smith to Depart Blockchain Association for Solana Policy Institute

Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, will leave her position next month to become president of the Solana Policy Institute. This new...
CoinDesk · 1d ago

Analyst Predicts XRP Could Reach $27 by June Based on Historical Trends

Analyst Egrag Crypto forecasts that XRP could reach $27 by June, predicting a potential increase of 718% based on historical patterns from...
NewsBTC · 1d ago

Off The Grid's GUN Token Launch Triggers Controversy Over Confidential Letter

The shooter game Off The Grid has received mixed reactions due to a confidential letter sent to investors by Gunzilla Games regarding its GUN token,...
Blockworks · 1d ago

Bitcoin Surges Above $85,000 Ahead of Trump Tariff Announcement

Risk assets, including crypto, are attempting a rally, supported by speculation that Donald Trump's upcoming tariffs may be less severe than...
CoinDesk · 1d ago

New Infrastructure Aims to Solve Web3's Memory Challenges

Web3 currently lacks an effective memory layer essential for decentralized computing, which hinders efficiency and scalability. Traditional...
CoinDesk · 1d ago

Ethereum Aims for $1 Billion Daily Revenue from Data Availability Fees

The cryptocurrency industry is currently facing challenges related to an oversupply of chains and a lack of applications. This situation mirrors the...
Blockworks · 1d ago

Whales Sell Nearly 200 Million Cardano (ADA) in March

Cardano (ADA) is currently trading around a critical support zone at $0.68, after a decline exceeding 45% since March 3. The broader crypto market...
NewsBTC · 1d ago

Backpack Launches Verification Process for Former FTX EU Customers

Backpack crypto exchange has initiated the verification process for former FTX EU customers, a pivotal step in the repayment journey following its...
Coinspeaker · 1d ago

BIP-42 Prevented Potential Bitcoin Supply Crisis Projected for 2265

On April 1, 2024, Bitcoin's BIP-42 celebrates its 11th anniversary. This proposal addressed a potential supply crisis that could have emerged 240...
Blockworks · 1d ago

Analyst Downgrades Strategy to Sell Amid Risks to Bitcoin Buying Plans

Analyst Gus Gala of Monness Crespi downgraded Strategy (MSTR) from neutral to sell, citing concerns about its convertible issuance strategy. Key...
CoinDesk · 1d ago

Bitcoin and Altcoins Fischer Transform Indicator Flips Bearish for First Time Since 2021

Technical expert Tony Severino has indicated that the Fischer Transform indicator for Bitcoin and altcoins has turned bearish for the first time...
NewsBTC · 1d ago

Paradigm's Samczsun Highlights Broader Threats from North Korea's DPRK

North Korea's Lazarus Group remains a significant threat to the crypto industry, particularly after executing the largest digital heist in history....
Blockworks · 1d ago

U.S. Crypto-Friendly Policies May Increase Risks in Traditional Finance

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) warns that the U.S. crypto-friendly policies could elevate risks in financial markets by...
CoinDesk · 1d ago

Lookonchain Reports Pump.fun Sold 65,284 SOL for $8.22 Million

Blockchain analysis firm Lookonchain has raised concerns about large transactions involving SOL. A platform called pump.fun reportedly sold 65,284...
Coinspeaker · 1d ago

U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Experience 25% Market Cap Drop in March

The total market cap of 14 U.S.-listed bitcoin miners tracked by JPMorgan fell 25% in March, marking the third-worst monthly performance recorded....
CoinDesk · 1d ago

Ethereum to Bitcoin Ratio Drops to All-Time Low of 0.02

Ethereum's value against Bitcoin has reached its lowest point since 2020, with an ETH/BTC ratio of 0.02. This decline follows Bitcoin's...
NewsBTC · 1d ago

Investor Bill Barhydt Critiques Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Wallet Strategy

Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra and early Bitcoin adopter, criticized Michael Saylor’s plan to lock his personal bitcoin holdings in an “unsendable...
Blockworks · 1d ago

Blockchain Companies Urged to Prioritize Risk Management Amid Rapid Growth

The blockchain and crypto sectors are experiencing rapid growth, with a global shift towards regulatory frameworks that enable diverse products and...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Zodia Custody CFO Jonathan Hugh Resigns Amid Company Growth

Jonathan Hugh has left Zodia Custody, where he served as Chief Financial Officer. This follows the recent departure of Samuel Howe, the former COO. ...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Tether Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 92,646 BTC After $735M Purchase

Tether increased its bitcoin holdings to 92,646 BTC, acquiring 8,888 BTC for $735 million in Q1 2025. 15% of quarterly profits will continue to be...
CoinDesk · 2d ago