Defiance ETFs files for a 2x leveraged Ethereum futures ETF with the SEC, aiming for investor exposure to Ethereum’s price movements….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
China’s top funds are hoping to leverage Bitcoin’s novelty and potential to stand out in a highly competitive Hong Kong stock market….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The dYdX community votes to stake $60 million in tokens with Stride, automating USDC rewards and bolstering network security….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
As the next Bitcoin halving approaches, price volatility has increased due to selling pressure from both long-term and short-term holders….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts the crypto market cap will double, spurred by ETFs, Bitcoin halving, and regulatory shifts….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Celestia’s Blobstream is now live on Arbitrum Orbit, enabling L2 and L3 networks to validate data without full downloads and to reduce costs….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Bitcoin’s potential as ‘digital gold’ could draw new investors, with ETFs and futures showing market maturity despite recent volatility….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Aave may soon vote on a ‘fee switch’ to distribute DAO profits to token holders, as announced by Marc Zeller….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Goldman Sachs, UBS, Citadel, and Citigroup are set to boost liquidity for BlackRocks Bitcoin ETF as newly authorized participants….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
XERA offers AI-based software designed for critical decision-making, secure blockchain platforms, and a unique spin on affiliate marketing….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
GBTC’s recent outflows are likely due to Genesis Trading’s liquidation of $2.1B in Bitcoin to settle with Gemini Earn users….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The hacker qualified for the airdrop by using Wormhole’s infrastructure during the exploit perpetrated by him in February 2022….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Coinbase secures a registration in Canada, setting a precedent for crypto exchanges and enhancing trust in the digital asset market….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
MadFi’s $BONSAI token on Lens Protocol secures $1M in angel funding, driving significant growth and creator economy monetization….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have captured over 4% of BTC supply, driving up whale balances and contributing to new market highs….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Binance says that the decision was in line with a broader strategy that pursues a leaner set of product offerings….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Monochrome Asset Management applies with Cboe Australia for what could be Australia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Sony Bank starts a stablecoin proof-of-concept on the Polygon blockchain to assess legal issues around transferring fiat currency-pegged tokens….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
MerlinSwap’s IDO raises $480M, while the dApp becomes the largest Bitcoin ecosystem DEX by TVL and transaction volume, signaling a DeFi boom….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
DWS Group and Galaxy Digital join forces to launch Xtrackers Bitcoin and Ethereum ETCs, offering investors new investment options….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Ethena Labs adds Bitcoin to back its USDe stablecoin, embracing resurgence in the alpha crypto and diversifying backing assets as it scales….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
PayPal has integrated its PYUSD stablecoin with Xoom Finance, opening cross-border transfers for a wider audience….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Ripple is set to launch a dollar-pegged stablecoin on XRP Ledger and Ethereum, enhancing liquidity for cross-border payments and DeFi….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Discover zkLink’s Layer 3 solutions at the L3 Summit in TOKEN2049 Dubai, a key event for Ethereum’s scalability and innovation….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Although Ethereum and Polygon lead in new users and DeFi volume, Base experiences a user surge and most evenly distributed dApp usage….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Flare joins forces with Hypernative to bolster Web3 security, proactively shielding its ecosystem from emerging cyber threats and exploits….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Andre Cronje warns that while “things are going great now” such a momentum in the crypto space would eventually turn….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
TOKEN2049 Dubai, the leading international gathering in web3, sells out in just two weeks, bringing together 10,000 crypto & web3 leaders….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Investor confidence stays strong amid Bitcoin’s dip, with a bullish outlook for a swift crypto market rebound….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The current healthy correction is not enough to stop Bitcoin from reaching $80,000 this year, says YouHodler’s chief of markets….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Discover how memecoins led the crypto market with unprecedented Q1 returns, significantly outperforming RWA, AI, and Layer 2 narratives….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Coinbase selects Lightspark for Bitcoin Lightning Network integration, promising customers faster and cheaper transactions….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Bitfinex users can now make bets on how fast or how slow Bitcoin and Ether are expected to move in a 30-day period….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Aave is proposing a new framework as it gears up for the DeFi competition, ahead of MakerDAO’s upgrade plans this year….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Binance Inscription Marketplace launches ARC-20 token support, offering users new trading opportunities and a simplified way to manage asset….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Lithuania tightens its crypto regulation with new licensing by 2025, aiming to reduce fraud and enhance market reputation….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
April sees major token unlock event for crypto projects Aptos, Arbitrum, Starknet with over $600 million in tokens set to release….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Brazil’s government proposes a bill to reform tax rules for financial investments and crypto assets, targeting tax havens with a 22.5% rate….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Kraken, Nexo, Nansen, Polygon and other relevant crypto entities start a Bitcoin emoji campaign after a new BTC all-time high….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Uniswap now offers liquidity providers native yield on Blast, enhancing swapping and liquidity options with lower costs….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
A US government-tied Bitcoin address moved over 30,100 BTC and sent a possible test transaction to Coinbase, on-chain sleuth ZachXBT reported….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Web3 gaming startup Gomble Games has raised $10 million from investors like Binance and Animoca to build community-driven blockchain games….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Despite asserting no intentional wrongdoing, Sam Bankman-Fried acknowledges shortcomings, expressing a haunting remorse for FTX victims….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Crypto.com is launching a crypto trading platform in South Korea after its acquisition of OK-BIT, a local crypto exchange….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Data aggregator CoinGecko shows that Bitcoin (BTC) closed March priced at $70,854.60, with 16.8% gains, and CoinGlass data shows that this is the seventh consecutive month of growth for the largest crypto by market cap….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
In what might be an April Fools’ Day prank, Ethereum co-founder talks about an ideological model combining chaos and common good….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Conflux Network is supporting the Chinese authorities in developing a blockchain platform aimed at boosting international infrastructure….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
L3 networks have been around for a while, but developers are still arguing what its impact on Ethereum really is….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Just 23% of all the SOL raised during the pre-sale was used to provide liquidity for investors, while the creator kept the rest….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Tether has completed a System Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 1 audit, a major security compliance milestone….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The “white hat” hacker behind the Prisma Finance exploit has demanded a public apology from the protocol’s developers….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Hedge fund CEO Mark Yusko predicts a $150,000 Bitcoin peak this year, with the halving event as a key driver, complemented by Bitcoin ETFs….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Tron Foundation seeks to dismiss SEC lawsuit, arguing US securities laws should not apply to its foreign operations and token sales….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
ConsenSys sent a comment letter to the SEC detailing Ethereum’s PoS security advantages, advocating for the approval of a spot Ethereum ETF….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Coinbase’s Head of Research sees a potential crypto market turnaround in Q2, with factors like spot Bitcoin ETFs influencing stability….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
MEW managed to soar even after airdropping 5% of its total supply to BONK and WIF holders, in its quest to start ‘cat season.’…Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Elon Musk’s X platform to feature Grok-1.5 AI, with advanced reasoning and a 128K token capacity for early testers next week….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Brazil’s stock exchange B3 says it got regulator approval to launch bitcoin futures trading, set to start April 17….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
HKVAEX, allegedly backed by Binance, will cease all crypto services in May, following its license application withdrawal in Hong Kong….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The meme coin sector sees a resurgence in speculative interest, with its market cap exceeding $50B and an all-time high in investors….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Hundreds of thousands of game accounts are exposed to a malware targeting Call of Duty players, with some users reporting stolen Bitcoin….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The stellar rise of ETHFI’s price can be tied to investor optimism and strong fundamentals, Modular Crypto co-founder weighs in….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Despite the 25-year sentence, there have been talks that under state law, FTX’s former CEO could receive a reduced sentence….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The company is behind BITB, the fourth largest ETF by BTC under management, with over 30,000 BTC in holdings….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
In less than 24 hours, the BOBAOPPA meme coin gathered over 219,000 SOL from investors willing to believe in the pre-sale….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
HackaTRON Season 6 unveils new sponsors, partners, and judges for a hackathon with a massive prize pool of $650K in TRX and energy….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Vitalik Buterin says that Ethereum’s decentralization for staking needs a key measure: anti-correlation incentives….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Nansen announced the latest integration with Chiliz and zkSync for superior blockchain analytics and comprehensive ecosystem insights….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for running a crypto scam business that devastated thousands of investors….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
BlackRock CEO believes an Ethereum spot ETF could be viable even if the SEC wants to classify Ethereum as a security….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Bybit will list $VELAR, marking a milestone in unlocking dormant Bitcoin capital for DeFi, a market estimated at $1 trillion….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
KuCoin launches a $10 million airdrop in Bitcoin and KuCoin token for users after facing DOJ charges and a significant fund outflow….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Illuvium secured $12 million in Series A funding from investors like Arrington Capital to fuel the launch of its ecosystem….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Arbitrum and anime brand Azuki announce support for AnimeChain, an Ethereum-based platform aiming to create an on-chain anime ecosystem….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
21Shares has launched a Toncoin Staking exchange-traded product offering hassle-free exposure to staking rewards with TON….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The DeFi market is showing signs of renewed optimism and maturity, as investors increasingly prioritize security over high yields….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Fetch.ai, SNET, and Ocean Protocol unite to form an ethical AI ecosystem, challenging centralized AI with a democratic AGI vision….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
GOP lawmakers are urging Gensler to clarify his stance on whether Ether (ETH) should be classified as a security….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
peaq, layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs), has raised $15M to expand its ecosystem…Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Hong Kong’s financial regulator is on the verge of approving in-kind creations and redemptions for Bitcoin ETFs….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Optimism sets aside 850 million OP tokens, worth $3.3 billion, for four funding rounds in 2024 to support its blockchain ecosystem’s growth….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
0G (Zero Gravity) announces a $35 million pre-seed round backed by top VCs including Hack VC and Animoca Brands….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Tether has announced a significant expansion into AI, aiming to position itself as an innovation leader in this industry….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
TradingView partners with TRON DAO for HackaTRON Season 6, bringing expertise to judge projects competing for $650,000 in prizes….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
State prosecutors claim that KuCoin actively prevented its U.S. customers from identifying themselves through registration processes….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The latest Bitfinex report explains how indicators suggest Bitcoin is unlikely to fall below the $56,000 support level….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Pyth Network partners with Merlin to bring Pyth’s real-time price feeds to Merlin Chain, enhancing dApps on Bitcoin layer 2 chain….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
BadgerDAO partners with Lido to launch eBTC, allowing users to earn on Bitcoin loans by staking Ethereum collateral with no fees or interest….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Gold miner Nilam Resources submitted a request to acquire 24,800 Bitcoin, leveraging digital assets to fuel high-yield project investments….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The LSE confirms the debut of Bitcoin and Ethereum Crypto ETNs on 28 May, subject to FCA approval and issuer compliance….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
An analytical perspective by 21Shares on the role of spot Bitcoin ETFs and the market sentiment compared to previous cycles….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The correction seen in the prices of different crypto last week could be the cause behind DeFi’s falling volumes, says Zeta Markets’ founder….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >