Monthly archives: April 2025

Bitwise Asset Management has taken a significant step toward launching a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on NEAR Protocol’s native token, NEAR. According to information on Delaware’s official state website, the firm registered a new entity called Bitwise NEAR ETF on April 24. The filing, listed under number 10174379, classifies the entity as a corporate …

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The US Federal Reserve confirmed that it rescinded earlier directives concerning banks’ involvement with crypto and dollar tokens, according to an April 24 statement. One significant change involves the 2022 supervisory letter, which required banks to notify regulators before engaging in any crypto activities. Going forward, banks will no longer need to provide advance notification. …

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A North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, Lazarus, is advancing its tactics with a more polished and deceptive approach. A report by cybersecurity firm Silent Push revealed that the group has set up fake US-based crypto companies to distribute malware disguised as job opportunities. According to the report, a Lazarus subgroup called “Contagious Interview” is behind …

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While there have been positive developments regarding the loosening of the U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, the state of negotiations to finally solve this trade war is still uncertain. President Trump stated that there were meetings addressing the issue, but China has outright denied that these ever happened. China Denies Having Trade War Negotiation Meetings, …

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With bitcoin gliding above the $94,000 mark, long-slumbering hoards have begun to stir with growing regularity. On Friday, 12 distinct legacy wallets—dormant for nine years and five months—dispatched 1,200 BTC, their inaugural move since creation. 1,200 Sleeping Bitcoins From 2015 Wallets Migrated Into New Structures Bitcoin.com News chronicled the revival of inactive coins two days …

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Bitcoin ETFs saw another day of strong inflows, drawing in $442 million as Blackrock’s IBIT continued to lead the pack. Ether ETFs also broke their short-lived slump with a $63.49 million net inflow, led by Blackrock and Grayscale. Bitcoin ETFs Extend Winning Streak as Ether ETFs Rebound With $63 Million Boost The flow of capital …

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Bitcoin is consolidating just beneath its recent peak, following a sharp rally that pushed it to the upper bounds of this week’s trading range. The sustained strength in price action and volume highlights strong bullish sentiment, though key resistance at $95,500 remains a pivotal level to watch. Bitcoin Across the 1-hour chart, bitcoin shows short-term …

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The Central Bank of Russia announced that large payments using the digital ruble framework will debut in 2026, providing an official update after the postponement of its launch in March. Central Bank of Russia: Digital Ruble to Be Launched in 2026 The irruption of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in the lives of Russian citizens …

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