More conservative estimates from the likes of the Boston Consulting Group predict that the crypto industry will reach its first billion users by 2030.
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Hong Kong spot crypto ETFs debut tomorrow: 6 things to know
Before the launch of spot cryptocurrency ETFs in Hong Kong on April 30, the city’s ETF market accounts for 0.6% of the entire U.S. ETF market.
Filipinos face higher fees after Binance ban
Jay Ricky Villarante, the CEO of Moneybees, said that the decision to ban Binance reflects the importance of regulatory compliance and oversight in the industry.
The rise of DePINs: From noise pollution sensors to robo-cafes
Decentralize with Cointelegraph dives into the inner workings of DePINs and how they leverage blockchain to revolutionize real-world applications.
Worst month since 2022 bear market? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin is on course for 12% losses in April, and with the monthly close just days away, it could end up sparking the weakest BTC price action in more than a year.
Lido Finance hits 1M validators, fueling the growth of DeFi
Lido, the largest liquid staking protocol, controls over 28.5% of all staked Ether, as liquid staking remains the largest DeFi protocol category.
Dubai does for crypto what Silicon Valley did for tech — Gov’t affairs firm CEO
NH Management’s Tao Xiao explained that VARA’s objective is not to hinder progress but to secure the market’s integrity.
What are blockchain rollups?
Unlock the full potential of blockchain with rollups, the ultimate scalability solution for faster, more affordable transactions.
Thai regulator cracks down on deceptive crypto ads
Regulators from key crypto markets, including the United Kingdom and Spain, have also taken similar measures against misleading crypto advertisements to minimize losses from crypto investments.
OpenAI hit with privacy complaint in Austria, potential EU law breach
Austrian data rights group Noyb filed a privacy complaint against OpenAI, accusing its ChatGPT of providing false information and potentially breaching EU privacy regulations.
Mango Markets’ Eisenberg charged with possession of child porn
Court documents allege that Eisenberg possessed sexually explicit images of minors on his electronic devices, including images of prepubescent minors and minors under 12 years of age.
Bitcoin top $70K or $210K? Analysts, price models clash over BTC cycle peak
Veteran trader Peter Brandt sparked debate after suggesting BTC may have already hit its peak this cycle, but even he didn’t put much stock in the theory.
Australia’s top exchange may approve spot Bitcoin ETFs this year: Report
Australia’s spot Bitcoin ETFs could see $3 billion to $4 billion of inflows within the first three years, according to Monochrome CEO Jeff Yew.
Solo Bitcoin miner wins the 3.125 BTC lottery, solving valid block
The solo miner netted around $200,000 in rewards for validating block 841,286.
DOJ’s Tornado Cash arguments show ‘obvious disdain for privacy’ — Lawyer
DeFi Education Fund’s legal chief said the prosecutors’ arguments against Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss were “filled with technical inaccuracies.”
6-month low Ethereum fees suggest altseason is inbound: Santiment
The Ethereum network had its cheapest day in over six months, which could suggest altcoins could rally “sooner than many may expect.”
Bitcoin’s range-bound action puts eyes on NEAR, AR, CORE and BONK
Bitcoin's range-bound price action could lead traders to focus on NEAR, AR, CORE and BONK.
Sam Altman’s OpenAI reportedly in partnership talks with his other firm, Worldcoin
The potential partnership comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny for both companies.
Europe needs ‘Airbus for the metaverse’ to become global Web4 leader
Analysts from the London School of Economics and Political Science say a pan-European industrial cluster is necessary for the EU to compete in Web4.
Crypto trader sees best 'altseason' since 2017 as Bitcoin price cools
Bitcoin and altcoins are projected to reenter bullish upside on longer timeframes, with the signs becoming clear despite consolidatory BTC price action.
Io.net responds to GPU metadata attack
The founder of Io.net will host a livestream on April 28 to demonstrate live cluster creation and calm fear, uncertainty and doubt.
DOJ challenges motion to dismiss Tornado Cash co-founder’s charges
According to the filing, the DOJ criticized Tornado Cash’s co-founders for inadequate changes to exclude sanctioned addresses.
Google Cloud's Web3 portal launch sparks debate in crypto industry
Google Cloud recently launched a Web3 portal with testnet tools, blockchain datasets, and learning resources for developers, receiving mixed reactions from the crypto industry.
Phoenix and Wasabi exit US market amid self-custody wallet crackdown
Recent regulatory action against Consensys and Samourai has instilled fear among other crypto service providers operating in the United States.
This 360 treadmill could make Disney’s metaverse a physical playground
YouTuber and Ultimate star MKBHD tested the device using a game controller, his legs, and the Force.
Apple reportedly courting OpenAI to develop AI features for iPhone
The Cupertino company is also considering a partnership with Google.
Why is Dogecoin price down today?
Dogecoin's price has pulled back as the broader cryptocurrency market adjusts to disappointing U.S. GDP growth data and its potential implications for the Fed’s next move.
Taiwan prosecutors target 20-year sentences for ACE exchange suspects
According to the prosecutors, the increased scale of the losses justifies the sentence recommendation.
Franklin Templeton launches Ethereum ETF, listed on DTCC
The DTCC listing of the Franklin Templeton Ethereum spot ETF does not guarantee SEC approval of the S-1 filing for a spot Ether ETF.
What is liquid staking, and how does it work?
Liquid staking reduces the minimum threshold required to earn block rewards and simultaneously enables the tokenized representation of staked assets.