Ripple settles with regulators, price rallies: CEO thanks Trump

XRP is the top-performing major cryptocurrency over the past 90 days, according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

XRP is the top-performing major cryptocurrency over the past 90 days, according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

Crypto VC funding: Ripple acquires Hidden Road for $1.25b, Wunder Social raises $50m

The second week of April 2025 saw a major acquisition as Ripple purchased Hidden Road for $1.25 billion

The second week of April 2025 saw a major acquisition as Ripple purchased Hidden Road for $1.25 billion

NFT sales drop 4.7% to $94.7m, Courtyard dethrones CryptoPunks

The NFT market is feeling the impact of the broader crypto slump, with sales volume decreasing by 4.7% to $94.7 million.

The NFT market is feeling the impact of the broader crypto slump, with sales volume decreasing by 4.7% to $94.7 million.

Chainlink joins USDe Proof of Reserves as attestor

Ethena Labs has launched proof of reserves for USDe, with Chainlink, Harris & Trotter, Chaos Labs and LlamaRisk as attestors

Ethena Labs has launched proof of reserves for USDe, with Chainlink, Harris & Trotter, Chaos Labs and LlamaRisk as attestors

Stocks rebound, Bitcoin flirts with $84k amid easing trade concerns

U.S. stock markets showed resilience, recovering from earlier losses driven by escalating trade tensions and inflation worries

U.S. stock markets showed resilience, recovering from earlier losses driven by escalating trade tensions and inflation worries

Pump.fun restores livestreaming after stunts, threats forced shutdown

Pump.fun has brought back its livestreaming feature, after facing major backlash in November.

Pump.fun has brought back its livestreaming feature, after facing major backlash in November.

Acting SEC chair Mark Uyeda eyes regulatory ‘sandbox’ for crypto firms

SEC acting chair Mark Uyeda has highlighted the agency's quest for an exemptive regulatory framework for crypto trading firms

SEC acting chair Mark Uyeda has highlighted the agency's quest for an exemptive regulatory framework for crypto trading firms

Senators reintroduce PROOF Act to ban crypto fund co-mingling

U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and John Hickenlooper have reintroduced the Proving Reserves of Others Funds Act

U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and John Hickenlooper have reintroduced the Proving Reserves of Others Funds Act

Bitcoin in recovery, stocks edge up after a wild week in the markets

Bitcoin and stocks are recovering, while the bond market is in full panic mode on lingering recession fears.

Bitcoin and stocks are recovering, while the bond market is in full panic mode on lingering recession fears.

BlackRock’s BUIDL surpasses $2.1 AUM on Ethereum, as risk-off sentiment rises

BlackRock's BUIDL fund has seen rapid growth in the last few weeks, breaking $2 billion AUM.

BlackRock's BUIDL fund has seen rapid growth in the last few weeks, breaking $2 billion AUM.

Bitcoin about to enter ‘up only mode’: Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, says Bitcoin could be in "up only" mode amid broader market seesawing

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, says Bitcoin could be in "up only" mode amid broader market seesawing

Bitcoin price at risk as cooling CPI data fails to offset Trump tariff concerns

Bitcoin may keep sliding as cooler U.S. inflation data fuels fears that Trump could ramp up tariffs, possibly driving inflation higher later.

Bitcoin may keep sliding as cooler U.S. inflation data fuels fears that Trump could ramp up tariffs, possibly driving inflation higher later.

Wayfinder’s PROMPT tanks 68% amid MEV exploit targeting Kaito airdrop

Wayfinder’s newly launched PROMPT token has dropped 68% from its post-launch high amid a halt to the Kaito airdrop due to a front-run exploit that has stolen 119 ETH during the claim process

Wayfinder’s newly launched PROMPT token has dropped 68% from its post-launch high amid a halt to the Kaito airdrop due to a front-run exploit that has stolen 119 ETH during the claim process

Democrats blast DOJ for giving ‘free pass’ to crypto criminals with NCET shutdown

Democratic lawmakers have slammed the Department of Justice’s move to dismantle the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, calling the decision “nonsensical” and a gift to bad actors

Democratic lawmakers have slammed the Department of Justice’s move to dismantle the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, calling the decision “nonsensical” and a gift to bad actors

Ripple and SEC file joint motion to pause XRP lawsuit appeals

Ripple and the SEC have filed a joint motion to pause all XRP-related appeals, indicating a potential final settlement in the protracted XRP legal battle

Ripple and the SEC have filed a joint motion to pause all XRP-related appeals, indicating a potential final settlement in the protracted XRP legal battle

Vitalik Buterin responds to security concerns over new Pectra upgrade

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reminds users to rely on contracts that have been reviewed by trusted wallet teams amidst security concerns circulating regarding the latest upgrade

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reminds users to rely on contracts that have been reviewed by trusted wallet teams amidst security concerns circulating regarding the latest upgrade

Illinois Senate passes Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act targeting crypto crime

A bill targeting crypto fraud and deceptive practices has been passed by the Illinois Senate

A bill targeting crypto fraud and deceptive practices has been passed by the Illinois Senate

sUSD struggles to regain $1 peg as Synthetix deploys recovery measures post SIP-420

Synthetix’s algorithmic stablecoin, sUSD, is continuing to drift further from its $1 peg, currently trading at $0.90

Synthetix’s algorithmic stablecoin, sUSD, is continuing to drift further from its $1 peg, currently trading at $0.90

North Carolina introduces bill to allow the use of crypto to pay taxes

North Carolina lawmakers have proposed a bill that would allow citizens to use crypto assets to carry out economic transactions, including tax payments

North Carolina lawmakers have proposed a bill that would allow citizens to use crypto assets to carry out economic transactions, including tax payments

Morpho Labs crypto hack thwarted as white hat intercepts $2.6M after frontend exploit

DeFi protocol Morpho Labs has confirmed its frontend is secure after reverting a faulty update that had led to a $2.6 million exploit, which was intercepted by white hat MEV operator c0ffeebabe.eth

DeFi protocol Morpho Labs has confirmed its frontend is secure after reverting a faulty update that had led to a $2.6 million exploit, which was intercepted by white hat MEV operator c0ffeebabe.eth