Category: crypto

Long-term investors are increasing their holdings amid market stress, while short-term sellers are reacting by selling off their assets. This trend suggests confidence in the long-term prospects of the market despite current fluctuations.

US Democratic lawmakers, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, criticized the DOJ for disbanding the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, expressing concerns about the impact on combating digital asset-related criminal activity. Despite the DOJ’s explanation of refocusing on individual offenders, lawmakers argue that dismantling the NCET could weaken enforcement against threats like sanctions evasion and drug trafficking.…

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, reported $3 billion in digital asset inflows in the first quarter of 2025 despite crypto market volatility. Total net flows reached $84 billion, with strong performance from iShares ETFs. CEO Larry Fink highlighted the firm’s best start since 2021. Despite challenges, BlackRock’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs were successful, driving…

Solana-based token launchpad Pump.fun has resumed its livestreaming feature after implementing new moderation rules and enforcement mechanisms to prevent misuse. Livestreaming was suspended in 2024 due to abuse. The relaunch includes industry standard moderation systems and transparent content guidelines. Violations can result in livestream termination or account suspension.

SEC acting chairman Mark Uyeda proposed a conditional regulatory sandbox for blockchain-based securities trading during a roundtable on crypto trading platforms. He suggested a time-limited framework to support innovation while maintaining oversight. Uyeda acknowledged challenges in integrating blockchain into traditional securities markets and called for input on implementing exemptive relief effectively.

Swedish MP Rickard Nordin has asked the government if the central bank can add Bitcoin to the country’s reserves. He highlighted Bitcoin’s similarities to gold and its use as a payment method and hedge against inflation. Nordin suggested retaining confiscated Bitcoin instead of buying it outright. The government has until April 16 to respond.

China has raised tariffs on select US imports to 125%, matching the US escalation in the trade conflict. The market reaction was mixed, with traditional safe-haven assets receiving modest inflows while risk assets moved unevenly. Bitcoin’s role as a macro hedge remains debated, with gold and US Treasury bonds attracting demand.

Efforts to establish state-owned Bitcoin reserves are progressing in the US, with New Hampshire’s HB 302 passing in the House and moving to the Senate for approval. The bill allows up to 10% of state funds to be allocated to digital assets meeting certain criteria. Florida’s HB487 also advanced, marking bipartisan support.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a roadmap to enhance Layer-1 privacy on the blockchain network. The plan focuses on four areas of privacy, including making on-chain payments private and hiding user actions within decentralized applications. Buterin suggests integrating privacy tools into wallets and using separate addresses for each dApp to improve user confidentiality.

Coinbase filed a legal objection against the FDIC’s request to delay the release of documents related to the alleged debanking of crypto firms. The exchange accused the FDIC of stalling and failing to meet its obligations under FOIA. Coinbase is pushing for more transparency in understanding the FDIC’s role in crypto debanking.