Regulation
Crypto
Bitcoin rally to $52k lifts US crypto stocks to outsized gains
The stocks of several US-based crypto-related firms were buoyed by BTC's positive price movement.
Crypto
US Treasury targets crypto mixers with new tools to counter illicit crypto activities
US Treasury argues that threat actors exploit vulnerabilities to profit from illicit activities using virtual assets.
Regulation
Japan urges banks to screen crypto transfers in crackdown on ‘unlawful money transfers’
The financial regulator said these measures would "strengthen users' protection" against such illegal activities.
Tokenization
Solana surpasses BNB Chain as fourth-largest digital asset by market cap
Solana's DeFi TVL is nearing the significant $2 billion milestone.
Exchanges
Ledger teams up with Coinbase to offer direct to cold storage crypto purchases
Coinbase Pay integration with Ledger Live will simplify crypto transactions for self-custody enthusiasts.
Crypto
MicroStrategy pivots to Bitcoin development, flaunts $3.5 billion in unrealized profit
Bitcoin's recent rally pushed MicroStrategy's unrealized profit on its investment to approximately $3.5 billion.
Exchanges
Coinbase unfreezes Debt Box assets amid SEC controversy
Coinbase said it wouldn't freeze Debt Box assets until the SEC explained why they should.
Legal
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentencing rescheduled for April 30
The former Binance CEO CZ faces up to 10 years in prison.
Analysis
Ethereum, Solana see gains as Bitcoin’s rally above $50,000 causes $184 million liquidations
Bitcoin price crossed the $50,000 threshold for the first time since late 2021.
BTC Halving
Less than 10,000 blocks to the next Bitcoin halving: Why Grayscale says this one’s different
Bitcoin's upcoming halving event marks a pivotal shift, according to Grayscale.
Investments
Crypto AUM reaches two-year peak of $59 billion driven by US Bitcoin ETF inflows
Last week, Bitcoin saw almost 98% of the inflows, while Ethereum and Cardano saw improved sentiment.
Bankruptcy
SafeMoon SFM token drops 6% following $11 million liquidity drain
Observers have questioned the potential connections between the transactions and SafeMoon's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
