Italian town to unveil locally financed Satoshi Nakamoto monument
The municipality said the Satoshi artwork, set to be released on May 1, had been designed by a local artist and financed by the Fornelli government. The Italian municipality of…
Pokémon on Sui rumors, Polymarket bets on Filipino Pope: Asia Express
Clues suggest that Pokémon is headed to Sui, a Filipino Cardinal is a leading Pope candidate on Polymarket, and more. Asia Express Pokmon and crypto fans are speculating that the…
Avalanche-powered Axiym bets on money services businesses
According to Ava Labs’ Morgan Krupetsky, Axiym abstracts the blockchain layer, allowing users to interact with the platform much like they would with a traditional financial service. Global cross-border payment…
Ethereum’s L2 approach equals many high-throughput chains — Avail exec
A multitude of execution layers with different block times gives Ethereum a unique value proposition, Avail co-founder Anurag Arjun said. Ethereum’s focus on scaling through many layer-2 networks, each with…
SEC delays decision on Polkadot ETF
The ETF is waiting for US regulatory approval alongside roughly 70 other proposed crypto funds. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on whether to approve…
Federal Reserve withdraws crypto guidance for banks
The Fed is rescinding its supervisory letter from 2022 that called for notification in advance of planned or ongoing crypto-asset activities. The US Federal Reserve has announced it would withdraw…
White House receives over 10,000 comments on AI development plan
Common topics in the comments included investments in American energy, national security, and improved infrastructure for the AI industry. The White House said on April 24 that it received more…
Binance rolls out Fund Accounts for asset managers, bridging crypto-TradFi gap
The cryptocurrency exchange is offering a portfolio management feature that’s commonly used in traditional futures and securities markets. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has introduced a new fund management solution designed to…
Bretton Woods Institutions Decrepit? Trump Administration to Push for Reform
Trump Administration’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lashed out at the Bretton Woods institutions, stating that the IMF and the World Bank had lost their way. However, Bessent noted that the…
Fidelity Reports Record Bitcoin Exchange Withdrawals Amid Institutional Accumulation
Bitcoin is rapidly disappearing from cryptocurrency exchanges as both corporate treasuries and sovereign wealth funds accumulate the asset, creating a supply squeeze that could reshape market dynamics. Fidelity Data Shows…
Citrea Deploys Complete BitVM Bridge Design on Testnet, Furthering Bitcoin’s DeFi Applications
Citrea, the ZK rollup designed to enhance Bitcoin’s blockspace capabilities, has launched its Clementine Bridge, marking the first complete BitVM bridge design on the Bitcoin Testnet. This deployment represents an…
Bitcoin ETFs Attract Nearly $1 Billion in New Capital With Blackrock’s IBIT Dominating Inflows
Bitcoin ETFs added another $917 million in inflows, driven largely by Blackrock’s IBIT and continued investor enthusiasm. Meanwhile, ether ETFs slid back into outflow territory with a $23.88 million exit.…
Ethereum sees record single-day inflow with 449K ETH in accumulation addresses
Ethereum accumulation addresses saw record historic inflows as ETH price fell to $1,400, but weak DeFi activity and a long-term downtrend challenge the chance of a bullish recovery. Key Takeaways:…
SEC task force met with Trump-supporting firms to discuss crypto regulation
The commission’s crypto task force announced a meeting with Ondo Finance and law firm Davis Polk and Wardwell, both of which have supported Donald Trump through donations or deals. The…
Bitcoin exchange outflows mimic 2023 as whales buy retail ‘panic’
Bitcoin exchanges are not seeing a rush to sell in 2025, data shows; in fact, users appear to behave like the bull market is beginning. Key points: Bitcoin exchange 100-day…