Monthly archives: April 2025

The House Committee on Financial Services has confirmed that the markup session for the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act will take place on April 2. The session will review the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS), a revised version of the bill introduced on March 26. The …

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Bybit announced plans to shut down its NFT Marketplace, Inscription Marketplace, and Initial DEX Offering (IDO) product pages to “streamline offerings and enhance user experience.” The exchange is the latest platform to exit a digital collectibles market that has seen demand, trading volume, and user activity sharply decline over the past two years. The closure …

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Circle has formally filed an S-1 application to conduct an initial public offering (IPO), according to an April 1 filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), plans to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CRCL.” According …

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Renewable energy could power over 70% of Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations by 2030, according to a report published by MiCA Crypto Alliance andh data analytics firm Nodiens. The report highlighted that this shift comes as miners move away from fossil fuels in favor of cleaner alternatives like wind, solar, hydro, and energy from waste. Renewable …

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European financial regulators are warning that rising crypto-asset valuations, driven by expectations of US deregulation under President Donald Trump, could pose a growing threat to global financial stability. The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) raised the alarm in its Spring 2025 risk update, highlighting the destabilizing impact of geopolitical fragmentation, US policy …

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Senator Ted Cruz introduced legislation on April 1 to repurpose flared gas and use it to generate “value-added products,” like mining Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets. The bill, called the Facilitating Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions (FLARE) Act, proposes using natural gas produced during oil drilling operations and providing incentives through tax advantages. Full expensing …

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Circle Internet Group Inc., a leading stablecoin operator, is aiming to go public with an S-1 filing that outlines major opportunities and challenges in the fast-evolving digital finance sector. Circle’s High-Stakes Leap Into Public Trading Circle, the issuer behind the widely circulated stablecoin USDC, has unveiled plans for an initial public offering (IPO), signaling a …

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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 intelligence (AI) tools. On X, Spagni assessed that still-in-use KYC procedures are on the way out, declaring that within the next 24 months “there will …

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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 stands at $300 billion. OpenAI’s $40B Funding Round Lifts AI Cryptos and AI Agent Assets Across the Board AI has returned to the forefront of …

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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 upcoming tariffs from President Trump. Bitcoin ETF Outflows Continue as Investors React to Market Uncertainty Bitcoin ETFs stumbled into the new week, shedding $71.07 million …

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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 or a mammoth $7.8 billion. Onchain data shows that the Q1 purchases were all moved simultaneously into Tether’s primary bitcoin wallet on March 31st. The …

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The crypto economy climbed Tuesday, mirroring gains in equities, as markets moved in anticipation of President Donald Trump’s tariff blueprint, an event many have dubbed “Liberation Day.” Wall Street and Crypto Align Ahead of April 2 Trade Shake-Up Each time Trump introduced a new tariff idea during his tenure as the 47th U.S. president, financial …

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The stablecoin economy expanded notably in March, posting a 4.52% increase over the month. Roughly $10.148 billion flowed into the fiat-pegged sector during the 31-day stretch. March Stablecoin Boom The stablecoin sector has maintained its upward momentum, expanding 15.57% since the beginning of the year with an infusion of $31.590 billion. March alone accounted for …

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