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Ripple Attempts $5 Billion Takeover Of USDC Issuer Circle, Bid Rejected
Blockchain payment firm, Ripple Labs, has reportedly offered to acquire rival stablecoin provider Circle Internet Group for an estimated $4 billion to $5 billion. However, this initial bid was rejected by Circle as being too low. Circle Responds To Ripple’s Interest According to a Bloomberg report, ...
May 1, 2025

XRP ‘Hot Capital’ Jumps 135%—How Do Bitcoin & Solana Compare?
On-chain data shows the XRP network has seen a strong jump in ‘Hot Capital’ recently. Here’s how this growth compares with Bitcoin and others. XRP Among Cryptocurrencies Observing Surge In Hot Capital In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about how th...
May 1, 2025

Whales Accumulate 43,100 Bitcoin In Two Weeks – Major Move Incoming?
Bitcoin is up 28% from its April low, showing renewed strength as it continues to trade near the $95,000 mark. Bulls are firmly in control after weeks of steady gains, but momentum is beginning to slow. Price action at current levels suggests some exhaustion, and the market is now waiting for a clea...
May 1, 2025

Crypto Adoption Is Inevitable — Eric Trump Says Banks Must Adapt or Go Extinct
Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, issued a strong message to traditional financial institutions during a recent interview with CNBC: adapt to the evolving crypto economy or risk becoming extinct. Speaking from Dubai, where he has been active with real estate development...
May 1, 2025

Bitcoin Cooling Market Pressure: Veteran Holders On Binance Ease Off Selling Pressure
On Wednesday, Bitcoin’s price pulled back to the $93,000 level as bullish market performance waned before recovering above $94,000 a few hours later. Instead of sparking bearish sentiment among investors, the pullback seems to have done the opposite, as BTC holders in major crypto exchanges ar...
May 1, 2025

Bitcoin Mining Could Have Prevented Blackouts In Spain And Portugal, Says Expert
As investigators pore over the chain of events that plunged large swathes of Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France into darkness earlier this week, a prominent figure in the Bitcoin mining sector has argued that the catastrophe was “highly unlikely” to have unfolded had the Iberian grid been ...
May 1, 2025

Crypto Fraud Goes Postal: Ledger Customers Hit By Seed Phrase Scam
Thieves have opened a new front against cryptocurrency users with fake letters delivered by regular postal mail targeting owners of Ledger hardware wallets. The letters misleadingly tell recipients they need to confirm their private seed phrases for a “critical security update,” accordin...
May 1, 2025

Dogecoin Price Completes Bullish Rounded Bottom, Moves Into Range For This Breakout
A new technical analysis has revealed that the Dogecoin price has officially completed a bullish rounded bottom pattern, signaling a potential trend reversal and paving the way for a significant price rally. Supporting the possibility of a breakout, Dogecoin is also entering into a critical range, w...
May 1, 2025

Ethereum’s Next Big Move: This Key Price Level Could Unlock A Strong Upward Move
The second-largest crypto asset, Ethereum, is again capturing market attention as bullish momentum builds, but its path to reclaiming higher price levels and maintaining a strong rally is far from guaranteed. As ETH shows strength, crypto analysts point to key zones that might bolster the altcoin...
May 1, 2025

Bitcoin STH YoY Realized Price Well Below 2021 Highs – Room For Growth?
Bitcoin has been consolidating in a tight range between $92,000 and $96,000 since last week, frustrating both bulls and bears as volatility compresses. This narrow trading band is unlikely to last much longer—once Bitcoin breaks out of this range, analysts expect a sharp and aggressive move in eithe...
May 1, 2025

XRP ETF Not Launching Soon, Why Are Investors Looking At These Two Dates?
Contrary to some earlier reports, asset manager ProShares has indicated that its XRP ETF will not be launching soon. Meanwhile, a prominent member of the XRP community has hinted that May 1st and June 9th are two dates that community members should look forward to. ProShares Debunks XRP ETF Launch D...
May 1, 2025

Crypto Clean-Up Down Under: Australia To Crack Down On Inactive Exchanges
Australia’s financial regulator is going after inactive crypto companies still appearing on official lists. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) disclosed Tuesday that it would remove registrations from exchanges that have ceased trading but are still on their books...
Apr 30, 2025

Dogecoin Price To $10? Why The 21Shares ETF Filing Could Signal Good Things To Come
The conversation surrounding Dogecoin may be gradually shifting, and recent market developments suggest that the meme coin could be poised to reach new all-time highs. The most recent development involves Nasdaq submitting a 19b-4 form to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking ap...
Apr 30, 2025

Bitcoin Whales Hedge Their Bets As Short Interest In BTC Spikes – What Does This Mean For Price?
After breaking past the pivotal $90,000 mark, Bitcoin’s price has remained strongly above this threshold, recording notable gains in the past few days. However, the renewed upward trend is now being faced with growing bearish sentiment from large BTC investors as they load up short positions. ...
Apr 30, 2025

UK Sets The Stage For New Crypto Regulation With Draft Rules On Exchanges And Stablecoins
On Tuesday, the United Kingdom took a significant step toward regulating the cryptocurrency industry by publishing draft legislation aimed at establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. Speaking at a fintech event, UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves emphasized the government...
Apr 30, 2025

Bitcoin Becomes New ‘Space Race’ Between Nations, Says White House
The White House has explicitly framed Bitcoin accumulation as a geopolitical imperative, likening it to a 21st-century “space race.” In an exclusive interview recorded inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Bo Hines, Executive Director of the President’s Council on Digital Assets, spoke wi...
Apr 30, 2025

Dogecoin Price Closes April In The Green, Historical Data Shows What To Expect In May
The Dogecoin price saw a much-needed rebound in the month of April after three months of agony for investors as its price crashed over 60%. On average, the meme coin is up by more than 6% this month, bringing it close to the $0.2 level, although unable to break it. With the month drawing to […...
Apr 30, 2025

Crypto Privacy Victory: Court Prohibits US Treasury From Reinstating Tornado Cash Sanctions
A US Federal court has ruled that the Department of the Treasury is barred from reinstating its sanctions against crypto mixer Tornado Cash. The decision follows the Treasury Department’s attempt to claim the case was moot after delisting the protocol from the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFA...
Apr 30, 2025

$500 in Daily Prizes Just Launched on this Crypto Mystery Box Site
Jemlit, a mystery box site is set to reward users with $500 in prizes – every single day. The leading online mystery box platform has unveiled a new feature, Jem Rush 1.0, which will no doubt add to the thrill of unpacking a box filled with loot. The premise of the daily prize is simple. […]
Apr 30, 2025

New Crypto to Explode as Litecoin Eyes Breakout
Litecoin ($LTC) is making waves again – and no, this isn’t another halving hype. This time, it’s technical. The coin is pushing up against a key resistance level, and chart watchers everywhere are biting their nails. If it breaks through, we’re looking at a textbook bullish signal that could s...
Apr 30, 2025


