Market
Crypto
Russia dismisses crypto for national reserves, citing volatility concerns
Russia's finance ministry shuts door on crypto despite lawmakers' strategic push.
Bitcoin
US government missed $17B profit by liquidating Bitcoin instead of holding
Trump administration considers crypto reserve amid past $17 billion Bitcoin oversight.
Exchanges
Tether freezes $27M on Garantex, forcing halt of Russian-linked exchange
Garantex claims Tether's actions could endanger broader Russian USDT assets amidst sanctions row.
Bankruptcy
Kraken to start second phase of FTX creditor repayments in May
FTX’s staggered repayment process advances; larger claims up next, unresolved issues remain for some.
Tokenization
Argentine authorities pursue asset freezes in ongoing Libra memecoin debacle
The LIBRA controversy ignites a nationwide political storm as questions arise about Milei's role and the token's rapid implosion.
People
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson reacts to White House crypto summit snub
Hoskinson focuses on legislative progress, unfazed by his absence from Trump's crypto summit.
Bitcoin
Mt. Gox makes $1 billion Bitcoin move, sparking market debate
The defunct crypto trading platform still holds more than $3 billion worth of Bitcoin.
Ethereum
Ethereum’s MVRV ratio signals bullish potential as long-term holders buy
On-chain data shows that Ethereum's 16-month low MVRV ratio is drawing interest from institutional investors.
Mining
Belarus reportedly considers surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining ventures
The Bitcoin mining industry has proven profitable and is attracting significant interest from nation-state recently.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP exchange inflows surge after Donald Trump’s crypto reserve announcement
The massive exchange inflows triggerred the notable sell-offs in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP
Tokenization
Ripple focuses on US crypto education with $50M grant to launch National Cryptocurrency Association
Survey insights show a demand for crypto knowledge as Ripple funds the National Cryptocurrency Association.
Crypto
Russia reportedly eyes controlled crypto trading for wealthy investors
Russia's financial authorities will explore legal crypto trading framework for super-qualified investors.