Current market sentiment suggests a strong possibility of XRP breaking out of its current price rang...Current market sentiment suggests a strong possibility of XRP breaking out of its current price range. Key product advancements have positioned the coin for a significant rally. XRP, supported by Ripple, is exhibiting bullish momentum, with a daily price increase exceeding 3%. XRP traders and investors have shown remarkable resilience and determination in...

Tether minted another $1 billion worth of USDT on the TRON blockchain on April 21, according to on-c...Tether minted another $1 billion worth of USDT on the TRON blockchain on April 21, according to on-chain data. This latest transaction brings the total USDT created on TRON this year to $10 billion, amidst a significant increase in stablecoin activity on the network. This steady increase in Tether's supply is likely related to […].

Bitcoin's recent surge past $87,000 isn't just a typical weekend rally, analysts say, sugg...Bitcoin's recent surge past $87,000 isn't just a typical weekend rally, analysts say, suggesting renewed interest in Bitcoin as a safe haven. QCP Capital analysts believe Bitcoin's holiday rebound might be more than a temporary surge...

Bitcoin miners are selling, large investors are taking losses, and BTC remains in a period of low bu...Bitcoin miners are selling, large investors are taking losses, and BTC remains in a period of low bullishness, one of the weakest since November 2022.

XRP, Ripple's cryptocurrency, has been a focus of attention for several months. The altcoin&#0...XRP, Ripple's cryptocurrency, has been a focus of attention for several months. The altcoin's recent surge past the $1 mark...

Bitcoin surged 16% to $87,400 as institutional investors piled in. With macroeconomic pressures inc...Bitcoin surged 16% to $87,400 as institutional investors piled in. With macroeconomic pressures increasing and supply becoming tighter, bulls are now aiming for a breakout above $90,000.

Gold surged past $3,390 on April 21st as investors sought safe havens amid economic uncertainty. Th...Gold surged past $3,390 on April 21st as investors sought safe havens amid economic uncertainty. This gold rally could indicate a similar trend for cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin. Recent data from Trading Economics...

Bitcoin (BTC) is aiming for new April highs as macroeconomic instability unexpectedly boosts its pri...Bitcoin (BTC) is aiming for new April highs as macroeconomic instability unexpectedly boosts its price performance. The cryptocurrency is approaching $88,000, but few market participants are confident about the sustained strength of this recent surge. A new macroeconomic week begins under the shadow of the US-China trade war, with Federal Reserve speakers set to address the market. Gold is again hitting all-time highs, and Bitcoin is beginning to mirror this trend. The US dollar's weakness, hitting three-year lows, is fueling bullish predictions for Bitcoin and commodities. Recent Bitcoin buyers are already realizing profits from the latest move, but speculators are waiting for a return to the $91,000 level. **Skepticism Surrounds Bitcoin's Price Spike:** Bitcoin started the week with a 3% gain, driven by fresh macroeconomic turbulence centered on the US-China trade war. BTC/USD reached $87,705 after the April 20 weekly close, its highest point in almost three weeks. However, traders are cautious, noting the unreliability of volatile price swings that begin during non-traditional trading hours, like weekends. Comments from analysts highlight the need for price confirmation and caution against premature euphoria. **Federal Reserve Policy in the Spotlight:** The upcoming days will see Federal Reserve officials commenting on the macroeconomic landscape. Eight Federal Reserve presidents are scheduled to provide insights into the increasingly contentious situation between the Fed and President Trump's demands. Trump's recent call for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's dismissal has raised concerns about US economic stability. Powell has maintained a hawkish stance on financial policy, showing no immediate inclination to lower interest rates amid inflation concerns fueled by the trade war. Market participants expect a rate cut likely only at the Fed's June meeting, based on current market sentiment. **Gold's All-Time High and Bitcoin's Response:** Gold continues its upward trajectory, reaching new all-time highs near $3,400 per ounce. While some anticipate a "blow-off top," the momentum persists. Bitcoin, in contrast to recent trends, has begun to follow gold's upward movement in response to macro uncertainty. Historical precedent suggests that Bitcoin breakouts often lag gold's moves by around three months. The alignment in the upward movement of both gold and Bitcoin signals a shift in the narrative, with a weaker US dollar and increased uncertainty being key factors. **US Dollar Weakness Fuels Bullish Sentiment:** The US dollar index (DXY) is at its lowest point in three years, sparking bullish predictions for Bitcoin and commodities. Experts view this significant US dollar weakness as a catalyst for a major bull run in both Bitcoin and commodities. Bitcoin typically outperforms during periods of rapid DXY suppression, although this correlation has been less apparent recently. **Impact on Bitcoin Investors:** Recent Bitcoin purchases are now profitable, with new investors enjoying average returns of 3.7%. However, long-term holders (those holding for up to six months) are still at a loss, averaging a cost basis of $91,000. This can create sell pressure until Bitcoin decisively breaks above that threshold. This article does not constitute financial advice.

Vitalik Buterin's push for RISC-V could significantly reshape Ethereum's core architecture...Vitalik Buterin's push for RISC-V could significantly reshape Ethereum's core architecture, potentially leading to up to 100 times greater efficiency and enhanced ZK-EVM capabilities. Upcoming upgrades and Ethereum's transition to RISC-V could revitalize user engagement and improve long-term scalability and competitiveness. A Paradigm report, cited by Crypto News Flash (CNF), suggests Ethereum needs to accelerate...

The amount of stolen funds from the Bybit hack that are untraceable continues to grow. On April 21,...The amount of stolen funds from the Bybit hack that are untraceable continues to grow. On April 21, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou revealed that approximately $400 million, or 27.6% of the $1.4 billion in stolen Ethereum, has vanished. This is a significant increase from […]. The stolen funds are believed to have been laundered through the Wasabi mixer.

The Ethereum Foundation, the non-profit organization developing the Ethereum ecosystem, has shifted ...The Ethereum Foundation, the non-profit organization developing the Ethereum ecosystem, has shifted its focus to user experience and layer-1 scaling challenges following a leadership reshuffle in March. Co-executive director Tomasz Staczyszyn, in an April 21 X post, detailed the organization's change, emphasizing the aim to give Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin more time for research and exploration by reducing his involvement in daily operations and crisis management. Staczyszyn noted that Buterin's insights and communicated direction often accelerate significant long-term breakthroughs. Buterin's recent posts have outlined promising avenues, realigning the community around the foundation's core values. Following the March 1st announcement that Hsiao-Wei Wang and Staczyszyn became co-directors, Buterin has stepped back from daily operations. He has since published proposals focusing on Ethereum's privacy and performance limitations. On April 11th, Buterin presented a privacy roadmap for the network, suggesting that user transaction anonymization features should ideally be enabled by default. He also addressed the blockchain's speed and efficiency on April 20th, proposing changes to the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) contract language to improve execution layer performance. Staczyszyn stated that while Buterin's proposals hold significant weight, they are intended to spark conversations and encourage progress in various research areas, allowing the community to refine or reject the ideas. The foundation will prioritize near-term protocol upgrades, focusing on user experience and layer-1 scaling improvements, including support for layer-2 scaling. Planned upgrades such as Pectra, Fusaka, and Glamsterdam will address interoperability, further enhancing user experience. While prioritizing near-term goals, the foundation is also exploring strategies to advance longer-term projects, with the goal of bringing some top research initiatives to fruition within one or two years through initiatives like next-generation execution and consensus layers.

On April 20th, Solana briefly held more staked value in dollars than Ethereum, a significant moment ...On April 20th, Solana briefly held more staked value in dollars than Ethereum, a significant moment in the ongoing competition between the two major blockchain networks. Data from Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik showed that over $53.9 billion worth of SOL was staked at its peak. This amount narrowly exceeded Ethereum's staked market capitalization […]. This article originally appeared on CryptoSlate.

Vitalik Buterin has proposed switching Ethereum's execution layer to the RISC-V instruction set...Vitalik Buterin has proposed switching Ethereum's execution layer to the RISC-V instruction set architecture to improve its speed. This suggestion was originally published on Cryptonews.

Nearly three years after Vitalik Buterin poked fun at his Stock-to-Flow model, anonymous analyst Pla...Nearly three years after Vitalik Buterin poked fun at his Stock-to-Flow model, anonymous analyst PlanB has fired back, labeling Ethereum a "centralized premined shitcoin." PlanB, the anonymous analyst behind Bitcoin's (BTC) Stock-to-Flow model, targeted Ethereum (ETH) in a post on X...

With sUSD continuing to trade below its intended $1 peg, Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has urged st...With sUSD continuing to trade below its intended $1 peg, Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has urged stakers to take action to restore stability before more drastic measures are put in place. The prolonged depeg has been ongoing for weeks, triggered by recent events...

Vitalik Buterin has proposed a substantial, long-term change to Ethereum's execution environmen...Vitalik Buterin has proposed a substantial, long-term change to Ethereum's execution environment. The plan is to replace the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) with RISC-V, a standardized and adaptable instruction set architecture. This proposal, posted to the Ethereum Magicians forum on April 20th, details a phased approach to improving the efficiency of proofs and simplifying the execution layer, without altering fundamental Ethereum abstractions.

Canary Capital submitted an S-1 prospectus to the U.S. SEC on Friday, seeking approval for the first...Canary Capital submitted an S-1 prospectus to the U.S. SEC on Friday, seeking approval for the first-ever spot Tron ETF. This ETF will also allow investors to stake their Tron holdings, potentially generating additional returns. The Canary Staked TRX ETF aims to provide exposure to […]. (Original article from Altcoin Buzz)

STX surged today, experiencing a 20% increase as it broke out of a bullish pattern following the bro...STX surged today, experiencing a 20% increase as it broke out of a bullish pattern following the broader market's recovery. Stacks (STX) hit an intraday high of $0.717 on April 21st, Asian time, before...

With iPhones and Androids ubiquitous, crypto wallets could potentially reach 3 billion users. Hoski...With iPhones and Androids ubiquitous, crypto wallets could potentially reach 3 billion users. Hoskinson's comments aren't just speculation; they reflect current regulatory and technological developments. This is positive news for Cardano. Major tech companies are poised to enter the crypto space as regulations solidify globally.

Investors are reacting to increased trade war intelligence, but experts predict Cardano (ADA) could ...Investors are reacting to increased trade war intelligence, but experts predict Cardano (ADA) could fall to $0.3 despite its current value of $0.63. ChatGPT forecasts this bearish price drop based on negative technical indicators and a perceived slowdown in network functionality. Mutuum Finance [...]

Solana (SOL) hasn't broken past $120, and analysts see potential for a bearish market shift, pr...Solana (SOL) hasn't broken past $120, and analysts see potential for a bearish market shift, predicting a drop to $65. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), however, is experiencing significant presale growth, attracting 8,400 investors who have collectively contributed $6,950,000. The $0.025 price point in phase 4 is rewarding MUTM holders, as […explanation of rewards missing in original text…]

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) saw one of its biggest price increases during the 2021 bull market.

The BNB Chain boasts the most active USDT wallets, facilitating small-value transfers for trading an...The BNB Chain boasts the most active USDT wallets, facilitating small-value transfers for trading and decentralized exchange (DEX) swaps.

Bear markets and their impact on 401(k) accounts are a significant concern for many investors right ...Bear markets and their impact on 401(k) accounts are a significant concern for many investors right now...

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De-dollarization is the most discussed topic in global markets, as emerging economies seek to reduce...De-dollarization is the most discussed topic in global markets, as emerging economies seek to reduce their reliance on the US dollar.

Slovenia is implementing a 25% tax on profits from exchanging cryptocurrencies for fiat currency or ...Slovenia is implementing a 25% tax on profits from exchanging cryptocurrencies for fiat currency or goods and services. Swapping one cryptocurrency for another will not be taxed.

Legal experts believe the memo likely won't substantially change the kinds of cases the DOJ pro...Legal experts believe the memo likely won't substantially change the kinds of cases the DOJ prosecutes.

Opinion by: Axel Schorn and Dr. Duc AuTraditional stocks, bonds and commodities markets have long be...Opinion by: Axel Schorn and Dr. Duc AuTraditional stocks, bonds and commodities markets have long benefited from well-established standards governing the flow of information and data. These standards underpin the seamless functioning of trading, settlement and regulatory compliance, ensuring all participants can rely on the same consistent frameworks.As the financial industry moves into decentralized finance (DeFi) with the introduction of digital assets, like crypto assets and tokenized securities, the lack of such standards presents a growing challenge. While digital assets promise transformative potential, their fragmented information landscape risks undermining their adoption and integration into the broader financial ecosystem.Independent platforms like CoinMarketCap or CoinGecko provide information on various tokens, but this data varies significantly regarding market capitalization, total supply and other relevant reference data. Several global initiatives by private foundations and associations are working toward standardization. Traditional frameworks as a guideline Just as standardized financial data has been instrumental in building trust and facilitating growth, digital assets need their global standards. According to studies, standards generate overall economic benefits estimated at 17 billion euros annually in Germany alone.For traditional assets, a clear hierarchy of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) exists to unambiguously categorize and identify each asset. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) is the global standard for uniquely identifying all types of financial instruments, including equities, debt, derivatives and indexes. The Certification of Financial Instruments (CFI) is the internationally recognized system for classifying financial instruments. It is defined when a financial or reference instrument is issued and remains unchanged. The Financial Instrument Short Name (FISN) outlines a standardized approach to short names and descriptions for financial instruments. Unlike ISIN and CFI, the FISN is not intended to be machine-readable but to provide a short format for key information about security for human use. National Numbering Agencies (NNA), responsible for collecting registration data such as issuer information, instrument types, terms and trading conditions, assign ISIN, CFI and FISN. The Association of National Numbering Agencies maintains the identifiers and data in a global database. For countries that do not have an NNA, four global Substitute Numbering Agencies assign identification to those countries.Recent: DePIN needs a more cohesive narrative for mass adoptionISINs are allocated to financial instruments regardless of the technology used for creating the respective instruments, both in paper form and electronic form, thereby including tokenized instruments such as crypto securities according to the German Electronic Securities Act. For tokens with an apparent geographical reference, such as the issuer of a security token residing in Germany, the responsible NNA will allocate the ISIN. Regarding tokens for referential instruments without an apparent geographical reference — e.g., Bitcoin (BTC), where the issuer’s country cannot be identified — an ISIN with the prefix “XT” is allocated from Etrading Software.This helps to identify the instrument on the token level. More exemplary data fields on the token level are the type of token, hash function and generation mechanism. Focused on the instrument level, additional data elements like the token’s blockchain are needed.For this purpose, the Digital Token Identifier Foundation, which is responsible for allocating this new identifier, provides the so-called Digital Token Identifier — e.g. DTI, ISO 24165. Key working theses regarding the standardization of digital assets Crypto identifiers could become mandatory. Similar to traditional assets using systems like ISINs, digital assets will adopt unique identifiers for cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities. These identifiers will facilitate tracking, trading and reporting across exchanges and custody providers, enabling seamless integration with legacy financial systems.Data standards will enhance transparency and compliance: With increasing regulatory scrutiny, standardized data formats will emerge for compliance and risk management. Global coordination will drive interoperability: The standardization of digital assets will rely on global collaboration among regulatory bodies and financial institutions. International organizations will play pivotal roles in creating frameworks that ensure interoperability across jurisdictions and reduce market fragmentation and, thus, inconsistencies in information handling. Initial steps have been taken toward unambiguously identifying digital assets with generally accepted ISO identifiers. Combined with a European Union-wide regulation such as the regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), the industry lays the foundation for more significant adoption. It remains to be seen how investors and the digital assets player will further progress toward more standardization and what roadblocks may arise to be solved.Opinion by: Axel Schorn and Dr. Duc AuThis article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.

Japan's inflation rose 3.6% year-on-year in March, a slight slowdown from February's 3.7%,...Japan's inflation rose 3.6% year-on-year in March, a slight slowdown from February's 3.7%, but still above the Bank of Japan's 2% target and surpassing their estimates for the third consecutive year.

The crypto market welcomes a new AI token in pre-sale – MIND of Pepe (MIND). While the popular meme...The crypto market welcomes a new AI token in pre-sale – MIND of Pepe (MIND). While the popular meme token PEPE is up over 10% this week, forward-looking investors are questioning whether MIND of Pepe can achieve key milestones before it and displace it as the leading 'frog' token globally. MIND of Pepe [...]

France has rejected a proposed encryption backdoor law, citing concerns about privacy. More details...France has rejected a proposed encryption backdoor law, citing concerns about privacy. More details are available at this link: https://coincu.com/333436-france-rejects-encryption-backdoor-law/

An unknown large investor has bought over $30 million worth of PI cryptocurrency from OKX in recent ...An unknown large investor has bought over $30 million worth of PI cryptocurrency from OKX in recent days.

AI16z has been confirmed as the native token for the newly launched Auto.fun AI agent platform. Thi...AI16z has been confirmed as the native token for the newly launched Auto.fun AI agent platform. This development could signal a turnaround for the AI16z price, which is showing early signs of recovery after weeks of little movement. [Shaw, founder of Elizalabs...]

Raydium's LaunchLab launched 3,792 tokens, but only 43 successfully graduated. Meanwhile, Pump...Raydium's LaunchLab launched 3,792 tokens, but only 43 successfully graduated. Meanwhile, PumpFun continues to lead in daily token creation on the Solana network.

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Key takeaways: AMP (AMP) is a decentralized collateral token that enables fast and secure payment tr...Key takeaways: AMP (AMP) is a decentralized collateral token that enables fast and secure payment transactions on the Flexa network. AMP aims to make cryptocurrencies more suitable for everyday use by addressing issues like fraudulent transactions and slow speeds. It allows users to stake tokens...

AVIC Trust is seeking government support after failing to make payments, underscoring the growing pr...AVIC Trust is seeking government support after failing to make payments, underscoring the growing problems within China's $3.7 trillion shadow banking sector.