Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to support the listing of a new 21Shares Spot Dogecoin (DOGE) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), according to an April 29 filing. The proposed fund would offer investors passive exposure to Dogecoin’s price without engaging in speculative trading activities like leverage, derivatives, or […]
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Arizona became the first state in the nation to pass legislation creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve after both chambers of the legislature approved the measure in votes that broke largely along party lines on April 28. The legislation, sponsored by Republican Senator Wendy Rogers, authorizes the state treasury to invest a portion of public funds […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) could surge to a new all-time high of $120,000 in the second quarter of 2025, driven by strategic asset reallocations and shifting investment flows, according to a new forecast from Standard Chartered. In a research note published on April 28, the bank’s head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick, said several factors are […]
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Coinbase Asset Management is preparing to introduce the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund (CBYF) on May 1. According to an April 28 statement, Coinbase described CBYF as a conservative investment strategy that seeks to generate annual net returns between 4% and 8% over a typical market cycle. The fund is designed to offer international institutional investors […]
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Tether’s tokenized gold product, XAUT, has released its first official attestation, showing that its total backing amounts to 246,523.33 ounces, equivalent to more than 7.7 tons of gold. According to an April 28 statement, XAUT is priced at $3,123.57 per token and has a total market capitalization of $770 million. The token reached an all-time […]
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto project backed by the Donald Trump family, is accelerating its international expansion plans amid meetings with industry expert Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance. On April 27, WLFI founders Zach Witkoff, Zak Folkman, and Chase Hero held a high-profile meeting with Zhao in Abu Dhabi. According […]
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It’s a debate as old as Bitcoin itself: How can the world’s first cryptocurrency achieve true mass adoption? While the Bitcoin community focuses on improving user experience (UX), rolling out custody solutions, battling legislators, and onboarding institutions, core Bitcoin developer and CEO of Synonym John Carvalho has proposed a simpler solution: deprecate satoshis and remove […]
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The Swiss National Bank rejected growing calls to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as part of its foreign currency reserves, saying cryptocurrencies fail to meet its requirements for liquidity and stability. Speaking at the central bank’s annual shareholder meeting in Bern, SNB Chairman Martin Schlegel said the institution needs assets it can reliably buy and sell, and […]
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Bitcoin-native crowdfunding platform Geyser introduced a Bitcoin Launchpad, a new mechanism designed to gate campaign access through community engagement thresholds rather than immediate fundraising. The update was announced on April 25 via X, targeting early-stage Bitcoin projects seeking visibility prior to launch. Community attention as a new gate to capital The Launchpad mechanism modifies how […]
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The stablecoin sector is entering a period of accelerated adoption comparable to the early growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and could hit a market cap of over $1.6 trillion by 2030. According to a new report published on April 24 by Citi Group’s Global Perspectives & Solutions unit, stablecoins are now […]
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A coalition of crypto advocates in Switzerland is campaigning for the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to diversify its foreign reserves by acquiring Bitcoin (BTC), citing concerns about overreliance on traditional currencies and political exposure. Reuters reported that the campaign was launched in December as a constitutional referendum initiative and aims to legally require the SNB […]
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Russia’s Finance Ministry and the central bank plan to launch a crypto exchange exclusively for highly qualified investors, local media reported on April 23, confirming rumors from earlier in the year. The exchange aims to regulate digital asset activity and facilitate its use in cross-border trade under a pilot legal framework. It will operate within […]
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Large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds and major insurance pools, added Bitcoin (BTC) exposure throughout April as part of broader portfolio strategies tied to macroeconomic shifts, according to Coinbase institutional head of strategy John D’Agostino. During an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, D’Agostino highlighted how these traditionally conservative capital allocators are approaching Bitcoin amid […]
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Bitcoin momentarily climbed to become the world’s fifth most valuable asset, edging past Google’s parent company, Alphabet, in a short-lived but symbolic flip. According to data from CompaniesMarketCap, Bitcoin’s valuation reached approximately $1.87 trillion, just ahead of Alphabet’s $1.859 trillion. The achievement sparked excitement across the crypto industry, with analysts viewing it as a sign […]
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Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly stepping into the Bitcoin investment arena with plans to launch a $3 billion digital asset venture, Financial Times reported on April 23. The initiative is backed by heavyweight partners, including stablecoin issuer Tether, SoftBank, and crypto platform Bitfinex. 21 Capital The venture, named 21 Capital, will use $200 million in seed […]
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Dutch banking giant ING is working on a euro-backed stablecoin in collaboration with other traditional financial institutions and crypto service providers, CoinDesk reported on April 22, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the stablecoin effort could take the form of a consortium, though progress has been slow as multiple participating firms […]
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Ripple’s ecosystem is seeing notable momentum, with XRP and its RLUSD stablecoin making major advances in the crypto market. Coinbase lists XRP futures On April 21, Coinbase introduced XRP futures contracts on its US derivatives platform. These contracts, regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), offer traders a compliant way to access XRP without […]
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El Salvador is taking a significant step toward establishing itself as a regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI). On April 21, the country’s Bitcoin Office announced that the Central American country had signed a letter of intent (LOI) with leading AI firm NVIDIA to develop sovereign AI capabilities. The agreement will pave the way for […]
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Upexi Inc.’s shares soared more than 630% on April 21 after the Nasdaq-listed company announced plans to build a Solana (SOL)-based crypto treasury using newly raised funds. The $100 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) was anchored by GSR, a leading crypto trading and investment firm, and included backing from Maelstrom Capital, Delta Blockchain […]
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Bitcoin’s rally past $87,000 comes amid reignited aggressive buying from institutional players. On April 21, Japan-based Metaplanet and US firm Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) both disclosed major Bitcoin acquisitions, adding a combined total of nearly 7,000 BTC to their corporate reserves. This move signals their continued confidence in Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and monetary […]
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A growing number of leading crypto firms, including Circle, Coinbase, BitGo, and Paxos, are reportedly preparing to apply for banking licenses in the United States. According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, the firms are leveraging a wave of pro-crypto sentiment in Washington to advance their long-term plans. The report noted that each […]
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Belarus is advancing plans to introduce its central bank digital currency (CBDC). According to National Bank Chairman Roman Golovchenko, the digital ruble is expected to enter full circulation by the latter half of 2026, as reported by state media outlet Belta. Golovchenko emphasized that developing the digital ruble is a top priority for the central […]
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Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance plans to establish a pilot crypto trading platform with technical assistance from Bybit, as reported by Vietnam Investment Review on April 18. Finance Minister Ho Duc Phoc emphasized that unofficial and unregulated transactions pose a major risk to investors, citing the need for a comprehensive legal framework to guide the country’s […]
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Arizona is one step away from becoming the first US state to hold Bitcoin and other digital assets in its Treasury, but a political standoff with Governor Katie Hobbs threatens to derail the effort before it reaches her desk. Senate Bill 1373, the Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, was approved by the House Committee of […]
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Blockchain-based US Treasuries are gaining serious momentum, edging closer to a new all-time high of $6 billion in value. These digital financial instruments mirror traditional government bonds but live on-chain, offering investors yield-bearing exposure with the added benefits of blockchain technology. According to real-world asset platform RWA.xyz data, tokenized treasuries on public blockchains were $4.01 […]
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Standard Chartered believes stablecoin supply could swell to $2 trillion by 2028, driving $1.6 trillion in new demand for US Treasury bills if upcoming US legislation passes as expected. The report, authored by StanChart’s head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick, anticipates that the US GENIUS Act, which would formalize the legal framework for stablecoins, […]
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Binance is reportedly guiding several governments on establishing strategic Bitcoin reserves and developing clear crypto regulations. In an April 17 interview on Financial Times, Binance CEO Richard Teng disclosed that multiple countries have approached the exchange for its expertise in navigating crypto-related initiatives. According to him: “We have actually received quite a number of approaches […]
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Panama City will begin accepting Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and popular stablecoins such as USDC and USDT for public service payments, including taxes, fees, permits, and fines, in a move that positions the capital as a regional pioneer in crypto adoption. Mayor Mayer Mizrachi Matalon announced the initiative on April 16 and called it a […]
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Family offices and professional investors are allocating spot Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded products (ETPs) differently, with family offices demonstrating a relatively stronger preference for Ethereum. According to data compiled by Bitwise as of Dec. 31, 2024, family offices and trusts allocate 0.62% of spot Ethereum ETP assets under management (AUM), compared to just […]
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Oklahoma has officially exited the race to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) after a key bill failed to advance in the State Senate. On April 15, the Oklahoma Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 6-5 to strike down House Bill 1203, also known as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act. One of the key developments […]
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