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Pro-XRP lawyer requests to be amicus curiae for Coinbase customers

Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton says the urge to protect the customers "isn't about crypto," but more so about protecting the people that want to "build a little wealth."

Bitcoin halving hype breaks week-long ETFs outflow streak

Five of the 10 approved ETFs recorded positive inflows that overshadowed the GBTC outflows, bringing in a total of $30.4 million to the spot BTC ETF market.

Where will Bitcoin's price be at the next halving in 2028?

Experts say the price of Bitcoin could top $200,000 by 2028 but concerns around network security and miner profitability still loom.

Bitcoin mining stocks saw spikes across the board ahead of halving event

Riot Platforms' share price outpaced other mining firms in the last 24 hours of the trading week, coinciding with a new Texas mining facility announcement.

Bitcoin users spend record $2.4M in fees on halving block

The 2024 halving block has gone down as the most expensive block ever mined in Bitcoin’s history — with users scrambling to inscribe rare assets via the new Runes Protocol.

Bitcoin halving 2024 — Done and dusted!

The landmark occasion sees a reduction in Bitcoin miner rewards, dropping from 6.25 BTC per mined block to 3.125 BTC.

Here’s where you can catch the Bitcoin halving live

With Bitcoin undergoing its fourth-ever halving on April 20, here's where you can watch Bitcoin block number 840,000 tick over.

Crypto users propose dropping lawsuit against Sam Bankman-Fried to pursue FTX influencers

Subject to approval, the proposed settlement would resolve a civil suit between the former FTX CEO and users seeking recourse for losses during the fall of the crypto exchange.

IRS releases draft of 2025 digital asset reporting form for US taxpayers

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has been grappling with crypto tax reporting for years, and they may have a ways to go still.

Here’s how crypto game Notcoin onboarded over 30M users — founder

Notcoin co-creator Sasha Plotvinov said the goal was to bridge the gap between Telegram users and crypto.

Chainlink co-founder expects more coins to have ETFs — Token2049

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov believes the crypto space will “keep pushing the limits” of what’s possible.

Institutional adoption in blockchain and crypto at its highest point, says BlockDaemon strategist

Barnaby Hodgkins is bullish on mass adoption, Ethereum ETFs, and the future of the industry.

ETH restaking drives DeFi TVL to $100B, Solana releases patch for network congestion: Finance Redefined

The Solana Foundation claimed network congestion was due to the high demand for Solana block space and increased network activity.

Crypto advocacy group claims stablecoin bill would ‘violate free speech rights’

Coin Center argued that banning algorithmic stablecoins in the United States would present constitutional challenges, as it essentially targeted code.

Bitcoin price rallies on halving day, but what do futures markets show?

Bitcoin's price whipsaws align with global conflict and macroeconomic concerns, but data shows investors’ halving expectations positively impacting BTC price.

New Telegram mini-apps will be so convenient users won’t know it’s crypto

TON Foundation’s Justin Hyun tells Cointelegraph about the benefits of Tether’s launch on the TON chain.

Price analysis 4/19: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bitcoin remains stuck inside a range after traders aggressively purchased the dip, indicating solid demand at lower levels.

Binance launches ‘Megadrop’ early access program for Web3 rewards

The new platform combines airdrops and quests into a loyalty program.

History of Crypto: The future of crypto exchanges, regulatory battles, and governance

Here’s how the crypto industry evolved following one of its most notorious black swan events, the downfall of the FTX exchange, which caused $8.9 billion of lost user funds.

What is EigenLayer? Ethereum’s restaking protocol, explained

With EigenLayer, restakers earn additional rewards, while developers get access to Ethereum’s robust security with less investment.

Telegram commits to TON blockchain, plans to support tokenized emojis and stickers NFTs

Founder Pavel Durov outlined plans for the decentralized messaging app to tokenize stickers and power blockchain functionality on The Open Network.

Bitcoin halving puts focus on crypto education initiatives

With Bitcoin gearing up for its next deflationary jolt, here are some initiatives aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the digital currency and its ecosystem.

DeFi platform Hedgey Finance hit by $44 million exploit

Over $500 million worth of digital assets were lost to hacks and exploits in Q1 2024.

Crypto community triumphs: Token2049 attendees brave Dubai storms

Ava Labs founder Emin Gün Sirer said that while there were challenges, it was “worth it” because of the energy the crypto community brought.

USDT aims to offer a lifeline to inflation-stricken nations: Tether CEO

Unlike other stablecoin issuers, Tether says it is focused on offering stablecoin services to the world’s unbanked, which amounts to over 300 million people.

Scammers exploit Google platform to promote phishing site

The malicious actors have reportedly registered multiple domains mimicking Whales Market.

New Bitcoin whales, ETFs are up only 1.6% in unrealized profit — Is the BTC bottom in?

The Bitcoin bottom may be in ahead of the halving, based on the profitability levels of large BTC holders and technical chart patterns.

What are memecoins good for? Social signaling, says Avalanche founder

Emin Gün Sirer believes memecoins have become an entertaining entry point for crypto-curious newcomers but remain risky investments.

5 things you didn't know about Bitcoin halvings and BTC price

As the market approaches Bitcoin's fourth halving on April 19, let's explore five intriguing facts about this phenomenon that may surprise even the most seasoned crypto-enthusiasts.

Tether’s USDT stablecoin goes live on TON blockchain

Tether’s and Telegram’s Web3 ecosystems are coming closer together with USDT and XAUT launching on the TON blockchain.

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