Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

More than 15 crypto firms are storming the gates for banking licenses as U.S. regulators ease restrictions, opening direct access to federal payment systems and legitimacy. Banking Regulators Ease Rules, Trigger Rush From 15+ Crypto Firms More than a dozen crypto firms are reportedly applying for banking licenses with the Office of the Comptroller of […]

A top strategist signals a paradigm shift as bitcoin rockets past $94K, fueled by institutional flows and macro tailwinds, with $200K now a credible near-term target. Strategist Dissects What’s Behind Bitcoin’s Rally—Calls $200K BTC a Real Target in New Regime Matt Mena, crypto research strategist at 21Shares, broke down the forces behind bitcoin’s recent breakout […]

The newly sworn-in SEC chair is set to make his highly anticipated debut with a speech that could ignite sweeping reforms and redefine the future of crypto regulation. Paul Atkins’ First Speech as SEC Chair to Set Stage for Oversight Reform The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on April 23 via its official […]

Paypal is launching a new rewards program for its stablecoin PYUSD, offering U.S. users a 3.7% annual return to boost adoption in the competitive stablecoin market. Incentivizing Use of PYUSD Paypal Holdings is launching a new rewards program for its stablecoin PYUSD to boost adoption of the digital token within a fiercely competitive market. The […]

On Tuesday evening at approximately 5:45 p.m. ET, bitcoin (BTC) dazzled traders by hitting an intraday peak of $93,928. The flagship cryptocurrency, reigning supreme by market cap, has climbed 6.5% against the greenback and an impressive 10.3% in just the past week. This leap beyond the $90,000 threshold marks its first return to such heights […]

The new network will use stablecoins such as USDC and EURC to help financial institutions facilitate global money movement and settlement. USDC Issuer Circle Debuts Payments Network Stablecoin firm Circle, issuer of USDC which currently has a market capitalization of roughly $61 billion, has launched “Circle Payments Network (CPN),” a collaborative group of financial institutions […]

The funds still require regulatory approval and Trump Media and Technology Group Corp (TMTG) plans on launching the ETFs later this year. Trump-Branded ‘Truth.Fi’ Crypto ETFs Are Coming Soon President Donald Trump’s family is now branching into investment management after the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) announced on Tuesday, the launch of a suite […]

As digital tokens glittered on Tuesday, equities tethered to the sector followed suit, with Coinbase ending the session up 8.57% and Strategy’s common stock advancing 7.95%. Bitcoin Sits Idle While Its Proxies Sprint: Publicly Traded Miners Chalk up Double‑digit Gains Listed firms linked to the crypto economy rallied sharply on April 22, eclipsing bitcoin’s own […]

A new era dawns at the SEC as its freshly appointed chair signals a bold pivot toward clear, market-friendly digital asset regulation that could ignite industry growth. New SEC Era Begins: Will Digital Assets Finally Get the Clarity They Crave? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced April 21 that Paul S. Atkins had […]

The 87-year-old founder of the elite think tank with a mission to “improve the state of the world” announced his resignation on Monday. End of an Era: WEF Founder Klaus Schwab Announces Resignation Klaus Schwab, Chairman and founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), resigned from his role on Monday, according to a press release […]

Bitcoin miners face the tightest margins since 2023, warns theminermag.com’s Head of Research Wolfie Zhao, as hashprice flirts with critical break‑even territory. Trump Tariffs Add Jitters to Miners Already Hit by Rising Difficulty, Study Finds According to theminermag.com data compiled by Wolfie Zhao, hashprice temporarily fell below $40 per petahash per second in early April, […]

On Monday, the cryptocurrency market experienced a notable uptick as bitcoin reached an intraday high of $88,527, reflecting renewed interest. While bitcoin recorded a decent 2.61% gain by evening, several alternative digital assets outperformed, securing more substantial increases. Among them, convex finance token (CVX) stood out, climbing 21.04% within a 24-hour period. Trump Policy Triggers […]

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 […]