Category: crypto

Bitcoin has been trading lower in April, losing most of its gains from Q1 due to escalating US-China trade tensions. The market response, influenced by the trade war, has caused Treasury yields, oil, equities, and Bitcoin prices to fall. Bitcoin’s correlation with macroeconomic factors has deepened, impacting its performance and market positioning.

New York is considering using blockchain technology to enhance election integrity. Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A7716 for a study on blockchain’s potential to protect voter records and election results. If approved, this could lead to a shift in how the state approaches digital trust. The trend reflects a broader adoption of blockchain in public…

Kraken, a top cryptocurrency exchange, has listed WINkLink (WIN) for spot trading with new trading pairs. WINkLink, a decentralized oracle platform in the TRON ecosystem, connects data between blockchain and centralized systems for DeFi and DApps. The listing comes with a $90,000 airdrop campaign. WINkLink has achieved significant milestones since its launch in 2019.

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies approved a special committee to investigate the LIBRA memecoin project linked to President Javier Milei. The committee can summon top officials and request records. Lawmakers criticized the exclusion of President Milei and his sister from the investigation. There are allegations of fraud and a judicial inquiry is ongoing.

Kraken, a top cryptocurrency exchange, has listed the SUN token from SUN.io, offering new trading pairs SUN/USD and SUN/EUR. The platform integrates token swaps, liquidity mining, and DAO on the TRON chain. An airdrop program offering $90,000 worth of SUN tokens has also been launched. SunPump, a meme coin platform on TRON, has seen significant…

CoinShares research head James Butterfill dismissed the “Bitcoin death cross” indicator as “total nonsense,” citing historical data showing positive returns after such events. He found that while Bitcoin typically sees slight losses one month after a death cross, returns at three and six months are positive. This suggests the indicator is unreliable.

Solana (SOL) developers have introduced the “Confidential Balances” upgrade, enhancing privacy tooling with cryptographic extensions to shield token movements while ensuring regulatory compliance. The features include confidential transfers, fees, mint and burn, enabling on-chain validation without exposing sensitive data. Optional auditor keys allow oversight without compromising user privacy.

The first XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US, the Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP), received a positive response on its opening day. It is designed for active traders looking for leveraged exposure to XRP. The approval process was smoother under the new SEC leadership, signaling a more favorable regulatory environment for crypto…

TRON DAO sponsored the Yale Blockchain Conference in Geneva, Switzerland on April 8, 2025. The event focused on blockchain applications across various industries and brought together students, innovators, and thought leaders from top universities. TRON DAO also sponsored a Happy Hour Reception, fostering collaboration and discussion on decentralized technology.

Bitcoin futures trading volume has increased by nearly 300%, however, the open interest has decreased due to market volatility. This suggests that while there is a high level of trading activity, there is also a lack of sustained interest in holding positions in the futures market.