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Avail integrates leading layer-2 networks to create more cost-efficient chains

Avail joins forces with leading layer-2 networks for increased Web3 scalability through data availability and rollup unification for a more interconnected blockchain landscape

DeFi bull market confounds expectations with RWAs and ‘recursive airdrops’

Industry figures assess the state of decentralized finance in 2024 and whether it is developing as expected.

Turkey tops the world in stablecoin buying share vs. GDP

Stablecoin purchases in Turkey amount to 4.3% of GDP, the highest among global economies, according to Chainalysis.

Memecoins are like a ‘risky casino’ — Andreessen Horowitz exec

The chief technology officer of VC firm Andreessen Horowitz said that memecoins are like risky casinos that deter real builders from the crypto ecosystem.

How blockchain-based voting can restore trust in the electoral process

Brian Rose also aims to implement a new London cryptocurrency to promote financial education in the Greater London area.

US SEC expected to deny spot Ether ETFs in May

Other evidence suggests that the SEC will likely delay the approval of spot Ether ETFs, with Ether ETFs trading in Hong Kong from April 30.

BNB Chain will enable native liquid staking on BSC

The BNB Chain core development team said the move aims to streamline the network and improve efficiency.

Nigeria puts faith in new crypto-friendly regulator

Nigeria’s president appointed the new SEC Chair to regulate the capital market, bolster investor confidence, and advance economic development.

Tokenization’s next phase requires real-world data integration — Chainlink

Chainlink Labs’ director of capital markets said that enhancing tokens with real-world data could unlock better applications than traditional finance.

Bitcoin short liquidation risk surges as BTC price dips under $64K

Liquidation levels form an increasingly large cloud above BTC spot price as Bitcoin rests near $64,000.

EU enacts crypto regulations to combat money laundering

The new legislation would impact crypto-asset service providers, like centralized crypto exchanges under MiCA.

2 on-chain metrics suggest Bitcoin at its ‘best moment to buy’

One crypto analyst says Bitcoin has just undergone one of the “healthiest market resets” he has seen in a long time.

‘Buy Bitcoin’ sign that photobombed Janet Yellen sells for $1M

The original scrawled sign was auctioned off by “Bitcoin Sign Guy” Christian Langalis for 16 BTC after apparently sitting in his sock drawer for years.

Runes make up 68% of all Bitcoin transactions since launch

Runes continue to make up the vast majority of Bitcoin transactions; however, the fees earned by Bitcoin miners from Runes have slightly tailed off since the record-setting halving day.

Biden’s 44.6% capital gains tax proposal likely a ‘nothing burger’

President Biden’s move to introduce a 44.6% federal capital gains tax probably wouldn’t affect most people in crypto, according to crypto tax commentators.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF daily inflow hits $0 for the first time

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF inflow streak ended on April 24 after IBIT recorded no inflows for the day, according to data from Farside.

Crypto market stumbles amid arrest of Samourai Wallet founders

The crypto market saw extra turbulence after Samourai Wallet’s CEO and chief technology officer faced legal action from the U.S. DOJ.

BlackRock has ‘no commercial relationship’ with Hedera, HBAR sinks 32%

A BlackRock spokesperson confirmed the firm wasn’t directly involved in Archax and Ownera’s decision to tokenize shares of BlackRock’s ICS Treasury Fund on Hedera.

Banks could flood into stablecoins if new bill passes: S&P Global

The Lummis-GillibrandPayment Stablecoin Act introduced to the Senate could see big banks encouraged to take steps into the stablecoin market, says S&P Global Ratings.

39% of Canada’s institutional investors have exposure to crypto: KPMG

KPMG Canada partner Kunal Bhasin says rising debt and increasing inflation have likely attracted institutional investors into crypto.

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