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April, 2025

  • 15 April

    South Korea FIU Shuts Down 14 Unregistered Crypto Apps on Apple Store

    In a significant move to regulate the digital asset space, the South Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has successfully blocked 14 unregistered cryptocurrency apps on the Apple App Store. The crackdown, which aims to protect local investors and ensure compliance with financial regulations, signals South Korea’s growing efforts to control unlicensed crypto activities within its borders. The apps in question, …

  • 15 April

    Vitalik Buterin Sounds the Alarm on Web3 Privacy as Data Risks Grow

    As the Web3 ecosystem continues to expand, Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has issued a strong warning about the growing risks to privacy within the decentralized web. Speaking out on the need for urgent privacy reforms, Buterin emphasized that as Web3 technologies mature, so do the threats to user data, urging developers and the community to prioritize stronger privacy …

  • 15 April

    Jailed for Deception: Chinese Fraud Ring Defrauds 66,800 Indians in $6.2M Scheme

    In a major victory for law enforcement, a Chinese fraud ring has been sentenced to prison for orchestrating a massive $6.2 million scam that defrauded over 66,800 individuals in India. The convicted members of the crime syndicate were found guilty of deceiving victims through a series of elaborate online schemes designed to steal personal information and siphon off vast sums …

  • 15 April

    Bybit Hits Back: Denies $1.4M Listing Fee and School Promo Rumors

    Amid mounting rumors and reports circulating in the crypto community, Bybit, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has issued a firm denial regarding claims that it charged a $1.4 million listing fee for a new token and engaged in promotional activities with educational institutions. In an official statement released earlier this week, the exchange called the allegations “false and …

  • 15 April

    Big Questions for Anchorage Digital: Homeland Security Investigates

    In a move that has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency and financial sectors, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially launched an investigation into Anchorage Digital, a prominent crypto custodian and platform for institutional clients. The probe, reported by Barron’s, raises significant questions about Anchorage’s operations and its potential role in the evolving landscape of digital asset regulation. …

  • 14 April

    Bitcoin Over Borders: Japan’s Metaplanet Doubles Down Amid US Tensions

    Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made headlines again with a bold move into Bitcoin, purchasing an additional $26 million worth of the cryptocurrency. The buy marks a continued shift in strategy as the company deepens its crypto exposure amid rising global trade uncertainties, particularly growing economic friction between the United States and China that has spilled over into broader geopolitical …

  • 14 April

    Tariff Shock Hits Crypto Funds: $795M Pulled Amid Trump Trade Turmoil

    Global crypto investment products experienced a sharp $795 million in outflows last week, according to a new report from CoinShares. The sudden pullback comes amid escalating concerns over potential trade disruptions following former President Donald Trump’s renewed push for aggressive tariff policies, should he return to office. The report outlines that the bulk of the outflows were concentrated in Bitcoin-related …

  • 14 April

    Markets Wobble, Crypto Doesn’t: NYDIG on Trump’s Tariff Turn

    As renewed trade tensions flare up following former President Donald Trump’s comments on reimposing tariffs, traditional markets showed signs of volatility—yet crypto assets remained notably stable. According to analysts at NYDIG, the relative calm in the digital asset market underscores a growing divergence between crypto and traditional financial assets during periods of geopolitical uncertainty. In a recent research note, NYDIG …

  • 14 April

    DOGE Moves Like Clockwork: Analyst Spotlights Picture-Perfect Pattern

    Dogecoin (DOGE) is exhibiting a remarkably consistent technical pattern, drawing attention from analysts who highlight its precise alignment with historical market cycles. This disciplined movement suggests a potential bullish trajectory for the meme-based cryptocurrency. Technical Patterns Indicate Potential Upswing Recent analyses reveal that Dogecoin is adhering to a 1,442-day market cycle, with the current phase indicating a possible price peak …

  • 14 April

    Bitcoin’s Future at Stake: Bo Hines Pushes for Fast US Action

    Rep. Bo Hines (R-NC) is sounding the alarm on the U.S.’s slow pace in embracing Bitcoin and blockchain technology, warning that the country risks losing its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving global digital economy. In recent comments, Hines urged lawmakers to take swift action in creating a favorable regulatory environment for Bitcoin or risk falling behind nations already making …