Circle files for Initial Public Offering planned for April
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle has filed to go public in late April on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “CRCL.” Crypto stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group has filed…
Backpack opens claims process for former FTX EU users
Backpack acquired FTX EU in January 2025 to offer crypto derivatives throughout Europe. Crypto exchange Backpack has initiated the first phase of the claims process for former FTX users in…
Coinbase sees worst quarter since FTX collapse amid industry bloodbath
Coinbase experienced its worst quarterly stock performance since the FTX collapse, dropping 33% in Q1 2025 despite strong revenue expectations. Publicly traded US-based crypto exchange Coinbase saw its worst quarter…
Ethereum’s weekly blob fees hit 2025 lows
Ethereum’s income from L2 blob fees has dropped over 95% since mid-March, raising concerns about the network’s post-Dencun revenue model. The Ethereum network’s main source of income from layer-2 (L2)…
Blockchain Association CEO will move to Solana advocacy group
After more than six years leading the blockchain advocacy organization, Kristin Smith will leave to become the president of the Solana Policy Institute on May 19. Kristin Smith, CEO of…
US lawmaker will reintroduce crypto retirement bill to help Trump agenda
Senator Tommy Tuberville introduced the Financial Freedom Act in 2022 and 2023. Both times, the legislation failed to get out of committee. For the second time, Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville…
Hacker transfers $70M out of payment platform UPCX
Open-source platform UPCX lost $70 million worth of tokens due to unauthorized access. The team suspended operations while they investigated the breach. Update April 1, 1:42 pm UTC: This article…
Metaplanet adds $67M in Bitcoin following 10-to-1 stock split
The investment is part of the firm’s plans to acquire 21,000 BTC by 2026 and lead Japan’s national Bitcoin adoption efforts. Japan-based Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing 696…
Former Monero Maintainer Warns About Upcoming Wave of AI-Assisted KYC Fraud
Former maintainer of Monero Ricardo Spagni, known in crypto circles as Fluffypony, has alerted about the collapse of the current Know Your Customer (KYC) strategies at the hands of artificial…
AI Coins Rebound as OpenAI’s $40B Raise Sparks Fresh Momentum
Artificial intelligence (AI)-linked cryptocurrencies climbed sharply on Tuesday after OpenAI secured a $40 billion capital injection from Japan’s Softbank, Microsoft, and other investors. With this latest round, OpenAI’s valuation now…
Bitcoin ETFs Face $71 Million Exit Amid Tariff Concerns as Ether ETFs Gain $6 Million
Bitcoin ETFs saw a $71 million outflow to start the week, extending Friday’s losses, while ether ETFs added $6.42 million in inflows. Investors may be reacting to economic concerns, including…
Tether Bought 8,888 BTC and Now Holds $7.8B in Bitcoin
The world’s largest stablecoin provider Tether, on April 1 revealed bitcoin purchases totaling 8,888 BTC made during the first quarter of 2025, bringing its overall bitcoin holdings to 92,647 BTC…
Grayscale files S-3 for Digital Large Cap ETF
The fund holds a diverse basket of cryptocurrencies, including altcoins such as ETH, SOL, ADA and XRP. Asset manager Grayscale has filed to list an exchange-traded fund (ETF) holding a…
Bitcoin price flips volatile as traders eye $84.5K breakout
Bitcoin price upside has “more to prove” to convince market participants as macroeconomic uncertainty gathers ahead of the US tariff “Liberation Day” on April 2. Bitcoin (BTC) repeated earlier volatility…
Multiple altcoins crash on April Fools’ day, crypto market holds steady
ACT token lost 58% of its value in minutes as altcoins and memecoins tumbled on April 1, with Binance margin changes triggering major liquidations. A number of altcoins and memecoins…