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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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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 · 2d 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

Jupiter's Risk Vault Designed to Mitigate Exploit Risks Compared to Hyperliquid

Following a recent incident at Hyperliquid, where a trader exploited vulnerabilities leading to over $13 million in unrealized losses, questions...
Blockworks · 2d ago

CoinDesk 20 Index Rises 1.5% with SUI Leading Gains

The CoinDesk 20 Index is currently at 2551.25, reflecting a 1.5% increase (+38.08) since Monday at 4 p.m. ET. Nineteen of the twenty assets are...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $84,000 Amid Reduced Selling Pressure

Bitcoin has regained the $84,000 mark, indicating potential stability after previous declines. Key factors include: Current price: $84,306.76, up...
Coinspeaker · 2d ago

Upshift Launches Institutional-Grade DeFi Yield Platform with $250 Million Deposits

Upshift, a new institutional-grade DeFi yield platform, aims to simplify yield access for retail investors. It has emerged from the prime brokerage...
Blockworks · 2d ago

XRP Price Increases 7% to $2.17 Amid Whale Selling Pressure

Amid a crypto market recovery, XRP price increased by 7% to $2.17, with daily trading volumes up 18% to over $4.22 billion. The cryptocurrency...
Coinspeaker · 2d ago

Hut 8's New Subsidiary May Focus on Data Center Hosting

Hut 8's new subsidiary, American Bitcoin Corp., a collaboration with the Trump family, may be spun off to enhance focus on data center hosting. Key...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Whale Activity Raises Concerns Over AAVE Price Stability

AAVE has experienced a notable rise in whale activity, prompting caution among investors due to potential price volatility. Whale Activity...
Coinspeaker · 2d ago

Crypto Analyst Highlights Dogecoin Chart as Key Indicators Align

Crypto analyst Cantonese Cat highlights a favorable technical setup for Dogecoin against USD, noting key indicators aligning on the weekly chart....
NewsBTC · 2d ago