Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

SEC’s retreat and XRP’s legal triumph are sidelined as Oregon charges ahead with a new lawsuit against Coinbase, intensifying the war over crypto regulation. Coinbase Says Oregon Ignores SEC Losses, XRP Victory in Crypto Lawsuit Legal tensions surrounding crypto exchange Coinbase have reignited following a new lawsuit filed by Oregon’s Attorney General, adding another chapter […]

Goldman Sachs warns the dollar is set to tumble as aggressive tariffs and slowing U.S. growth erode investor confidence and threaten its long-held global dominance. Goldman Sachs Sees Dollar Losing Ground Fast With Tariffs and Growth Stalling Out Growing concerns over U.S. trade strategy and a slowing economy are casting a shadow over the dollar’s […]

In a surprising twist, it’s not the crypto participants but Wall Street giants who are now championing decentralization, transparency, and immutability. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Crypto’s Founding Principles Are Being Kept Alive—By Institutions […]

Blocksquare and Vera Capital have partnered to tokenize $1 billion worth of U.S. real estate, a move that reflects broader adoption of blockchain in traditional finance (TradFi). $1B Real Estate Tokenization Deal Highlights RWA Growth According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the deal will use Blocksquare’s infrastructure to convert commercial and multifamily properties […]

Peter Schiff warns the U.S. economy is unraveling fast, with soaring debt, rising inflation, and systemic banking risks pointing to a recession worse than the Great Depression. Peter Schiff Warns US Headed for Recession Deeper Than the Great Depression Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff issued a dire warning on April 18 during an interview […]

Since bitcoin briefly dipped below global averages in South Korea on April 9, the past ten days have seen the coin fetch a premium, touching 2.97% above international benchmarks. Seoul’s Bitcoin Premium Hits 3% With fewer high-return domestic investment avenues, South Koreans often gravitate toward cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Ten days ago, amid a market […]

Canary Capital Group LLC filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday for its Canary Staked TRX ETF. Canary Capital Files S-1 With SEC for Staked TRX ETF According to the preliminary prospectus, Canary’s proposed fund will issue shares designed to give investors exposure to the price of […]

While bitcoin and ether recorded modest gains on Saturday, the meme coin sector climbed 2% over the past 24 hours, led by official trump (TRUMP), which gained 8.8%. TRUMP, WZRD, and AIC Shine Money has poured into the meme coin sector this weekend, propelling its aggregate market cap 2% higher to $49 billion. The two […]

Binance just ignited a compliance revolution in India’s crypto market, enforcing full KYC re-verification to tighten security, align with AML laws, and redefine user accountability. Binance Triggers Full KYC Lockdown in India Crypto exchange Binance announced a policy update on April 18 mandating know your customer (KYC) re-verification for all users in India, regardless of […]

Ripple just unlocked a game-changing foothold in traditional finance as its $1.25 billion acquisition scores FINRA approval, supercharging institutional access to fixed income markets. Ripple’s Hidden Road Gets FINRA Go-Ahead to Expand Prime Brokerage Services Hidden Road, a global prime brokerage firm recently acquired by Ripple for $1.25 billion, announced a regulatory milestone Thursday. Its […]

Coinbase is going on the offensive as Oregon revives a discredited crypto crackdown, slamming the state’s lawsuit as politically driven and dead-on-arrival in court. Coinbase Rips Into Oregon for Rehashing SEC’s Collapsed Crypto Regulation-by-Enforcement Crypto exchange Coinbase revealed on April 18 that it is facing a new securities enforcement action from Oregon’s Attorney General, a […]

Today commemorates the 13th anniversary of the first altcoin, the crypto asset Namecoin (NMC), whose network debuted on April 18, 2011. Although the token has dimmed over time, the network remains under active development and its proof-of-work (PoW) hashrate ranks among the highest in the crypto ecosystem. While Often Forgotten, the First Altcoin Turns 13 […]

Millions face looming job loss as Kiyosaki pushes a bold path to financial freedom through entrepreneurship, network marketing, and recession-proof wealth strategies. Millions Set to Lose Jobs—Here’s Kiyosaki’s Play for Financial Survival Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again weighed in on the shifting job market and urged […]

Crypto is charging into the mainstream as the Federal Reserve signals a dramatic shift, hinting at looser oversight and faster institutional adoption of digital assets nationwide. Fed Chair Powell Teases Softer Crypto Stance U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the Economic Club of Chicago on Wednesday, highlighting forthcoming changes in financial oversight, particularly […]

Web3 experts emphasize that the ongoing trade war, while presenting challenges, can also act as a catalyst for innovation within the blockchain space. However, they argue that fostering a mindset of global unity can help mitigate the divisive effects of trade wars. Decentralized Governance Can Mitigate Disputes Caused by Protectionist Policies As the U.S.-China trade […]

President Donald Trump already nominated Jay Clayton for the U.S. Attorney post, but Democratic minority leader Chuck Schumer has blocked the nomination, leaving Clayton in interim status. Trump-Era SEC Chairman Clayton to Lead SDNY Temporarily Former Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Jay Clayton will have to wait a little longer before […]

A federal court pause in the Ripple-SEC case accelerates momentum toward a $50 million settlement, positioning XRP for a landmark regulatory win and market resurgence. Ripple v SEC: XRP Trial Paused Pending $50M Deal Decision A federal appellate court has temporarily paused the ongoing legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and […]

Wholesale bitcoin selling is cooling but not vanishing, Cryptoquant researchers write, as data flags a market tilted toward broad caution. Cryptoquant: Accumulation Rate Hits Two‑Month Lull Cryptoquant’s report observes that daily bitcoin ( BTC) outflows from large holders have retreated to 300,000 BTC, down from 800,000 BTC in late February, yet its analysts note the […]

Panama City Mayor has said the Panama District municipality will become the first in the nation to accept cryptocurrency payments for services, following unanimous approval by the City Council. Unanimous Approval The Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi announced on April 15 that the Panama District municipality will become the first in the nation to accept […]

Nick Johnson, a well‑known Ethereum Name Service (ENS) engineer, disclosed a cunning phishing campaign that preyed on weak spots within Google’s backbone, notably a recently patched OAuth flaw. Google’s Guard Down: ENS Engineer Tracks Phishing Exploit The scheme, according to Johnson’s testimony, kicked off with a persuasive email, seemingly dispatched by an official Google alert, […]

Ripple eyes a landmark SEC settlement paid in XRP as CEO Brad Garlinghouse boldly forecasts bitcoin hitting $200,000, signaling explosive momentum for the crypto market. Ripple Discusses Settling With SEC Using XRP, CEO Sees $200K Bitcoin Ahead Ripple Chief Executive Brad Garlinghouse said the company’s settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could […]

Publicly listed bitcoin mining company Bitdeer is preparing to manufacture its mining equipment in the United States, a move shaped by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Trump’s Tariffs Push Bitdeer Toward Self-Mining and American-Made Bitcoin Miners Facing the Trump administration’s tariffs, bitcoin mining rig producers are recalibrating their operational strategies. As reported by Bloomberg […]

Cryptocurrency analytics firm Elliptic has partnered with Monerium, a Reykjavik-based Electronic Money Institution (EMI), to enhance anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance measures for its EURe stablecoin. Monerium Taps Elliptic to Navigate MiCA Rules Amid Euro Stablecoin Boom According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the collaboration aims to automate cross-chain transaction monitoring and reduce […]

The bank published a report that estimates an almost ten-fold increase in the supply of stablecoins by the end of 2028 if the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act is passed later this year. Standard Chartered Predicts $2 Trillion Stablecoin Market by 2028 London-based Standard Chartered bank published a research report […]

Ray Dalio warns the world is hurtling toward an unprecedented economic catastrophe, as debt overload and geopolitical chaos threaten collapse far beyond any past recession. Dalio Warns of Collapse Worse Than Recession With Global Fault Lines Shaking Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio outlined a stark vision for the global economy during an appearance on NBC’s […]

Bitcoin ETFs posted a staggering $713 million in net outflows last week, the third-highest weekly loss of 2025. Ether ETFs continued their losing streak with a $82.47 million outflow, now at seven straight weeks in the red. Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $713 Million in One of 2025’s Worst Weeks Investors weren’t holding back this past week, […]

Ethereum dApps led the pack in Q1 2025, generating over $1 billion in fees, far outpacing competitors like Base, BNB Chain, and Arbitrum, highlighting Ethereum’s continued dominance in decentralized application revenue. Ethereum Dapps Outpacing Base and BNB Chain in Q1 Fees Ethereum continues to solidify its position as the leading platform for decentralized applications (dApps), […]

Crypto investment products saw $795 million in outflows last week, pushing total withdrawals since February to $7.2 billion. Bitcoin led the exodus, but altcoins like XRP and Ondo managed modest gains. Digital Asset Outflows Hit $7.2 Billion Since February But XRP Defies the Trend Digital asset investment products recorded another tough week, with $795 million […]

The MANTRA crypto project is embroiled in controversy after its OM token crashed 90% on Sunday, with investors alleging an insider dumped its holdings, wiping out an estimated $5 billion in market value. MANTRA Blames ‘Reckless Liquidations’ for OM Token’s Historic Crash MANTRA, known for tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) and its partnerships with Google Cloud […]

Democratic Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and John Fetterman introduced the “Clean Cloud Act of 2025” this week, proposing regional emissions limits and financial penalties for cryptocurrency mining operations and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers that exceed environmental standards. Senate Bill Aims to Impose Fines on High-Emitting Crypto Mines and Data Centers The bill, formally titled the […]