Cryptocurrency News

11 April

Helium Developer Off the Hook as SEC Withdraws Securities Lawsuit

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its lawsuit against a core developer of the Helium Network, ending a months-long legal battle that had raised broader questions about the classification of crypto assets as securities. The case, originally filed in mid-2024, alleged that the developer had participated in the unregistered offering and sale of securities through the …

11 April

ADA Ready to Soar? Cardano Eyes 18% Jump as Bulls Take Charge

Cardano (ADA) could be gearing up for a breakout as bullish momentum builds across the crypto market. After weeks of consolidation, ADA is showing signs of strength that may signal an 18% price rally in the near term. Currently trading around $0.56, ADA has formed a strong base of support just above the $0.50 level — a key psychological and …

10 April

History Repeats? CoinShares Warns of Bitcoin Crash Echoing 2020

In a cautionary note that’s raising eyebrows across the crypto community, a leading analyst at CoinShares has suggested that Bitcoin may be on the verge of repeating its dramatic 2020 crash-and-rebound pattern. James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, pointed to eerily similar market conditions that preceded the March 2020 crypto crash—a time when Bitcoin plummeted nearly 50% in a …

10 April

Trump’s Tariff Timeout Sends Crypto Flying: BTC at $82K, ETH & XRP Up 13%

Crypto markets surged Thursday following a surprise move by former President Donald Trump, who announced a 90-day pause on newly proposed tariffs for U.S. allies—sending shockwaves through global markets and igniting a rapid rally in digital assets. Bitcoin (BTC) soared past the $82,000 mark for the first time since mid-March, while Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple’s XRP each jumped over 13% …

10 April

Dogecoin Goes Pro: 21Shares Debuts First ETP on Swiss Exchange

Dogecoin, the internet’s favorite meme coin, just got a major dose of institutional credibility. 21Shares, a leading crypto asset manager, has officially launched the world’s first Dogecoin exchange-traded product (ETP) on Switzerland’s SIX Swiss Exchange, bringing the Shiba Inu-themed token to the heart of Europe’s financial markets. Traded under the ticker DOGE, the new ETP allows investors to gain exposure …

10 April

Trump Slaps 125% Tariffs on China, Offers 90-Day Reprieve to Allies

Former President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions with a bold move that targets China while giving other nations temporary breathing room. In a surprise announcement, Trump unveiled a sweeping 125% tariff hike on all Chinese imports, while granting a 90-day delay for U.S. allies to negotiate exemptions. The move, which Trump characterized as a “corrective action to decades …

10 April

Fireworks on the Hill: Rep. Troy Downing Grills Gensler Over Crypto Policy

Sparks flew in Washington this week as Rep. Troy Downing delivered a scathing critique of SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s handling of cryptocurrency regulation during a high-stakes House Financial Services Committee hearing. The hearing, which focused on digital asset oversight and regulatory clarity, quickly turned tense as Downing accused Gensler of “regulatory overreach,” lack of transparency, and what he called “a …

10 April

Thailand Cracks Down: New Rules Target Foreign Crypto Platforms

Thailand is stepping up its fight against crypto-related crime with a bold move to regulate foreign peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platforms, signaling a new phase in the country’s digital asset oversight. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced this week that it will implement new regulations targeting offshore crypto platforms operating without proper authorization. The rules will specifically focus on …

10 April

China Strikes Back: 84% Tariffs on U.S. Goods Sink Bitcoin to $76K

The U.S.-China trade war just escalated in dramatic fashion. In a retaliatory move against newly imposed American tariffs, Beijing announced an 84% blanket tariff on a wide range of U.S. goods—sending shockwaves through global markets and triggering a sharp drop in Bitcoin prices. The Chinese Ministry of Finance issued a statement condemning the United States’ “unilateral and provocative” tariff hike …

10 April

Volume Vanishes: Bitcoin & Altcoin Trading Slows Amid Market Jitters

Spot trading activity across major cryptocurrencies has seen a noticeable drop, as traders retreat to the sidelines amid heightened market volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty, according to data from CryptoQuant. The on-chain analytics firm reports that both Bitcoin and altcoin spot volumes have hit multi-week lows, signaling a sharp cool-down in trading enthusiasm. The slowdown comes after a rollercoaster week of …