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Thailand will block unlicensed crypto exchanges ‘to solve online crimes’

Thailand’s decision to block unlicensed firms was inspired by India and the Philippines, which recently banned all offshore exchanges that failed to comply with local regulatory mandates.

BTC trades at ‘deep discount’ after halving — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin has a new countdown after the halving as the days of a sub-$100,000 BTC price are “numbered,” a new analysis suggests.

EigenLayer on the brink of potential yield crisis

Liquid staking tokens on EigenLayer will require more utility in the decentralized finance space to avoid a potential yield crisis in the future.

RFK Jr. wants to put the entire US budget on a blockchain

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a big time Bitcoin and decentralized tech advocate who has promised to back the U.S. dollar with BTC if elected as president.

Man City and OKX release limited-edition jerseys tied to rare NFTs

A limited number of Manchester City’s “Unseen City Shirts” NFTs are algorithmically linked to physical, limited-edition jerseys featuring hand-painted artwork and matchday experiences.

Bitcoin mining revenue peaked at $107M on BTC halving day

More than 3,000 investors wanting to be a part of Bitcoin’s history spent 37.7 BTC (worth $2.4 million) in fees alone to nab their share of limited space on the Bitcoin block 840,000.

How to add USDT to MetaMask wallet

Learn how to easily transfer USDT to your MetaMask wallet and start using it on various decentralized applications (DApps).

Fiat ramps still the ‘biggest gateway’ to crypto — Exec

Mercuryo executive director Aviessa Khoo argued that fiat on-ramp infrastructure is still good for onboarding Web2 users into Web3.

Biden signs ‘terrifying’ bill giving US agencies more spying power

Champions of the controversial bill say it's essential to counter-terrorism efforts while critics claim it will wreak havoc on U.S. citizen’s privacy.

Memes are creating a ‘Cambrian explosion’ of crypto onboarding: Base creator

Memes on Base have helped to onboard thousands of people to the layer-2 network and will be key for the next million, says Base creator Jesse Pollak.

ZKasino users fuming as $33M in promised refunds are instead sent to Lido

On-chain data shows ZKasino moved $33 million worth of users’ bridged ETH to Lido, while users claim it rescinded a plan to return their crypto.

Swiss Bitcoiners renew efforts to orange-pill the country’s central bank

The Bitcoiners will first need to convince 100,000 Swiss nationals to sign the petition that would kick off a referendum — a threshold that plagued their first attempt back in October 2021.

Tether issued on TON blockchain at a ‘great start’ says CEO — now at $60M

Tether announced the collaboration with the TON Foundation just two days earlier at Token 2049 event in Dubai, with $60 million of USDT now issued on the blockchain.

12 Solana presale memecoins abandoned after just a month

The 12 now-defunct projects raised a total of $26.7 million by way of a controversial fundraising method known as a presale.

Bitcoin fees crash after record daily average of $128 on halving day

The surge in block fees on the halving day was more than making up for the halved block subsidy miners were hit with — but that’s not the case anymore.

‘Penny hasn’t dropped’ for Australia’s next crypto unicorns — Coinbase APAC MD

Coinbase APAC managing director John O’Loghlen says Australian policymakers and TradFi firms simply haven’t woken up to the level of innovation emerging out of the country’s crypto sector.

Bitcoin turns bullish after the halving — Will BNB, NEAR, MNT and RNDR follow?

Bitcoin surprised traders with a strong rebound after the halving, possibly setting a bullish path for BNB, NEAR, MNT and RNDR to follow.

What are Ether futures ETFs, and how do they work?

Explore the innovative landscape of Ether futures ETFs, offering simplified access to Ethereum’s potential while navigating regulatory frameworks and tax efficiencies.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF hits 69 days of inflows on '4/20' halving day

Bitcoin memes keep flowing as one of the year's biggest success stories adds to the sense of fate around the 2024 halving.

Wealth management firms to boost Bitcoin ETF holdings - Bitwise CEO

The forecast mirrors the growing demand for ETFs, as evidenced by recent positive inflows in the U.S. Bitcoin ETF market.

Hong Kong investment firm Victory Securities reveals Bitcoin and Ether ETF fees

Despite the Hong Kong SFC not yet publishing an approved list of issuers, Victory Securities has disclosed its fees for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

Grayscale’s Mini Bitcoin ETF ‘cheap’ fees are ‘hypothetical’ — analysts

Grayscale's new Mini Bitcoin ETF will be around ten times cheaper than GBTC's fees, but Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says it's too soon to get excited.

a16z snubs crypto, Mango Markets exploiter found guilty and Worldcoin launches blockchain network: Hodler’s Digest, April 14-20

The Cyprus SEC extends FTX Europe license suspension, a16z snubs crypto investment and Worldcoin launches blockchain: Hodler’s Digest

Binance tax evasion trial moved to May 17 in Nigeria

Gambaryan’s lawyer, Chukwuka Ikuazom, objected, citing Nigerian law, stating he couldn’t plead until Binance, the primary defendant, was served.

The 2024 Bitcoin halving is the “most bullish” setup for BTC price

Despite a pre-halving slump in ETF inflows, Bitcoin could resume its rally to new all-time highs as the next wave of institutional investors are preparing to gain exposure to BTC.

USA to forge AI partnership with Nigeria for economic growth

The partnership aims to strengthen economic ties and ensure that AI deployment is safe, secure, transparent, and trustworthy.

Bitcoin halving: Why it’s important for BTC scarcity

Bitcoin's most important economic mechanism, the halving, could legitimize Bitcoin as a store of value asset for the digital age, seeking more liquid assets than real estate or gold.

Bitcoin halving 2024: 5 ways it’s different this time

Since the previous halving, the number of crypto users has surged 400%, not including the impact of the spot Bitcoin ETF launch in the United States.

Nigeria launches first multilingual large language model in Africa

Communications Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani revealed a collaboration between 21st Century Technologies, and Galaxy Backbone to expedite the progress of artificial intelligence projects crucial to the nation.

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."

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