In a bold move aligning with surging user demand, Bunq, the second-largest neobank in the European Union, has officially entered the crypto trading space. The Dutch-based digital bank has teamed up with U.S. crypto exchange Kraken to launch Bunq Crypto, a new feature that allows users to trade over 300 cryptocurrencies — including heavyweights like…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hit the pause button on a decision regarding Grayscale’s proposed Polkadot spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). In a filing published on April 24, 2025, the agency announced it would extend the review period, pushing the deadline to June 11, 2025. Grayscale is seeking to convert its existing Polkadot…
BNB Chain is making a significant pivot in its strategy to support on-chain growth, following feedback from its community and ecosystem partners. The blockchain network has revamped its $100 million incentive program, moving away from its initial focus on centralized exchange listings, and opting instead for a direct investment model that involves purchasing tokens from…
In a dramatic turn of events, eXch, a Czech-based privacy-centric crypto exchange, has announced that it will cease operations on May 1 following mounting international scrutiny and allegations linking the platform to the laundering of funds from the $1.5 billion Bybit hack. The announcement came via a post on the Bitcoin Forum on April 17,…
In a major step toward modernizing its financial infrastructure, Panama City has officially approved a policy that allows residents to pay for public services using cryptocurrency. The new system permits the use of Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD Coin (USDC), and Tether (USDT) for transactions such as taxes, permits, and government fines. This development, approved by the…
Investor anxiety over President Trump’s escalating trade war rhetoric has shaken the crypto market—hard. Last week, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a dramatic surge in outflows, totaling a staggering $713.3 million, according to data from SoSoValue. That’s more than a 300% jump from the $172.7 million in outflows recorded the previous week. The damage wasn’t…
Mantra (OM), the much-hyped real-world asset-focused blockchain project, experienced a dramatic price collapse over the weekend, raising serious questions about transparency, trust, and the power centralized exchanges hold in the crypto market. On April 13, OM’s price nosedived by over 90%, plunging from around $6.30 to under $0.50 in just a matter of hours. The…
Bitcoin’s market outlook is showing signs of improvement as stablecoin liquidity surges, with Tether (USDT) leading the charge. Over the past 60 days, USDT’s market capitalization has expanded by $5.75 billion, significantly surpassing its 60-day simple moving average of $3.46 billion, according to a March 13 post by CryptoQuant on X. The broader stablecoin market…
The recent Bybit hack, which resulted in a staggering $1.4 billion loss, has reignited discussions around security in the cryptocurrency industry. In response, Binance is urging regulators and industry leaders to prioritize the establishment of universal security standards to better protect users. During a Binance Live session held to mark the beginning of Ramadan, Binance…
Ethereum’s price remained relatively stable over the weekend as the market digested the shocking $1.4 billion hack attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. On Sunday, ETH traded at $2,795, recovering slightly from Friday’s low of $2,665. However, it remains roughly 32% below its December 2023 peak. Data from Coinglass suggests that Ethereum balances on Bybit…
