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6 April

Banks Get the Crypto Go-Ahead as Wall Street Stumbles: Weekly Wrap

It was a volatile week across financial markets as traditional equities faced renewed pressure, while U.S. banks quietly moved one step closer to full-scale crypto integration. From Wall Street woes to regulatory green lights, here’s what moved the markets. Wall Street in the Red U.S. equities closed the week with steep losses, dragged down by renewed fears of persistent inflation, …

6 April

Tariffs Up, Crypto Too? Analysts See Bullish Signal in Trade Turmoil

As global markets digest the potential fallout from former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff policies, a surprising winner may be emerging: cryptocurrency. Trump’s recently outlined trade plan — which includes a 10% universal tariff on imports and a 60% levy on goods from China — has stirred fears of renewed trade wars, higher consumer prices, and broader economic uncertainty. But …

6 April

FTX Repayment Crisis: Hundreds of Thousands Could Be Left Empty-Handed

Nearly 400,000 former users of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX may be at risk of losing a combined $2.5 billion in expected repayments, according to recent filings and legal updates from the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. As the FTX estate continues to work through a complex restructuring process, a growing number of claimants are facing potential shortfalls, particularly those whose documentation, …

6 April

Hands Off, Grok On: What Happens When AI Trades Your Crypto

As artificial intelligence continues to infiltrate nearly every aspect of finance, a growing number of crypto traders are turning to automated systems to manage their portfolios — and Grok 3, the latest large language model from xAI, is now entering the arena. Grok 3, designed to analyze real-time data and adapt to shifting market dynamics, is being tested by retail …

6 April

From Pesos to Protocols: Chilean Gen Z Embraces the Crypto Age

In Chile, a quiet financial revolution is unfolding — and it’s being led by the youngest generation. According to a recent report, Gen Z Chileans are increasingly bypassing traditional banking systems in favor of digital assets, marking a cultural and economic shift with long-term implications. Born into a hyper-connected world, this generation is not just tech-savvy — they are digital …

5 April

Pectra Upgrade: A Beacon of Hope in Ethereum’s 2025 Turmoil

Ethereum’s 2025 has been anything but smooth. With sluggish price momentum, increasing competition from emerging Layer 1 chains, and growing criticism over scalability and gas fees, Ethereum finds itself at a critical crossroads. Yet amid the turbulence, the upcoming Pectra upgrade is emerging as a potential game-changer — offering a renewed sense of hope for developers, investors, and the broader …

5 April

Africa’s Crypto Hotspots: Kenya Hosts DePIN, South Africa Dominates, Nigeria Regulates

This week, Africa’s crypto scene continued to evolve across three key fronts: innovation, adoption, and regulation. From the DePIN Summit lighting up Kenya’s capital to South Africa’s growing dominance in merchant crypto payments — and Nigeria’s bold step to tighten oversight with a new securities law — it’s clear that the continent is becoming a key battleground for Web3 progress. …

5 April

Analyst Reveals Why Bitcoin’s Current Dip Is a Prime Buying Opportunity

After weeks of sideways movement and minor pullbacks, Bitcoin has slipped below key support levels — but not everyone sees red. In fact, some analysts believe this correction presents one of the best buying opportunities in recent months. Crypto market strategist Daniel Kwan of ChainScope Analytics is calling Bitcoin’s current range an “ideal buy zone,” citing technical and on-chain indicators …

5 April

Securitize Sets New Payout Record With $4.17M Tokenized Treasury Dividend

In a major milestone for the tokenized securities space, Securitize has announced its largest-ever dividend payout of $4.17 million for investors in its tokenized U.S. Treasury product — highlighting growing demand for blockchain-based fixed-income instruments. The payout reflects interest accrued from short-duration Treasury bills held in custody and represented on-chain as compliant security tokens issued via Securitize’s platform. A Sign …

5 April

Solana L2 in Uncle Sam’s Wallet? Treasury Crypto Holdings Raise Eyebrows

In a revelation that’s turning heads across the crypto community, newly released documents suggest that the U.S. Treasury may be holding digital assets beyond the usual suspects — and among them, whispers of exposure to a Solana-based Layer-2 protocol are causing a stir. The Disclosure That Sparked It All The story broke following a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request …