Market
Crypto
South Carolina explores Bitcoin reserve, drops Coinbase lawsuit
South Carolina's strategic Digital Assets Reserve Act could authorize up to 10% of state funds in Bitcoin investments.
Bankruptcy
Terraform Labs launches claims portal for algorithmic UST stablecoin crash victims
Terraform Labs sets deadline for UST creditors to file claims, requiring proof of asset ownership and eligible tokens.
Technology
Sei Foundation looks to acquire bankrupt 23andMe in major DeSci move
Sei Foundation foresees transforming 23andMe's genetic data infrastructure into a decentralized model, prioritizing privacy and control for users.
Technology
Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade set for April 30 after Hoodi testnet success
Pectra's successful Hoodi testnet finalization paved the way for Ethereum's impending mainnet upgrade at the end of April.
Stablecoins
NYSE parent company exploring Circle’s USDC and USYC stablecoins for financial systems
Circle's USDC and USYC could transform ICE's financial infrastructure if integration succeeds.
Technology
Ripple teams up with Chipper Cash for blockchain-powered cross-border payments in Africa
Ripple aims to drive economic growth and financial inclusion across underserved African markets with blockchain technology.
Stablecoins
Tether expands into film and news with investment Italian media company Be Water
Tether's investment in Be Water reflects its broadening influence beyond stablecoins.
Exchanges
South Korean exchange UPbit saw massive earnings growth in 2024 amid regulatory hiccups
South Korean court ruling offers Upbit parent company Dunamu temporary relief from regulatory restrictions as profits soar.
People
Public trust in Argentine president Javier Milei craters after LIBRA memecoin scandal
Nearly six in ten Argentinians lose faith in Milei after crypto scandal and economic struggles deepen public discontent.
Solana
Blockchain applications hit $2.6 billion revenue amid volatile market conditions
Solana maintains user interest with $390 million revenue despite memecoin slowdown
Crypto
Ripple-SEC dispute resolution sparks hope for a BlackRock XRP ETF application
Polymarket predicts high chances of XRP ETF approval amid Ripple's SEC settlement.
AI
Elon Musk launches AI chatbot Grok on Telegram as platform hits 1 billion users
Musk's Grok aims to capture new markets with its debut on Telegram, amid growing competition in the AI space.