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Is China warming up to Bitcoin ETFs? BTC investor’s reply sparks curiosity

The trade agreements between China and Hong Kong could allow mainland investors to access spot BTC ETFs in Hong Kong.

Bitcoin privacy will survive despite CoinJoin closure — zkSNACKs CEO

The impending closure of zkSNACKs’ CoinJoin service has been described as a setback for Bitcoin developers and privacy proponents.

Satoshi-era dormant Bitcoin address wakes up after 10 years

According to a Chainalysis report, there are a total of 1.75 million dormant BTC addresses inactive for over a decade.

Bitcoin mining revenue hits post-halving yearly low

Daily revenue from Bitcoin mining dropped to under $3 million from the previous daily average of roughly $6 million in the first four months of 2024.

Back to extreme greed past $65K? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin manages an impressive comeback from two-month lows, but how high can BTC price action go before speculators take over?

How and where to view crypto transaction histories

Learn how to track cryptocurrency transaction histories with detailed steps to help navigate and understand crypto transactions.

Jack Dorsey leaves board of decentralized social network Bluesky

After backing and funding Bluesky when he was CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey has left the board of the social network.

South Korea stops short of allowing crypto in updated donation laws

Department store gift vouchers, stocks, and loyalty points from tech giants can be donated to charities, but not crypto.

Could stablecoin volumes overtake Visa this quarter?

Research firm Sacra predicts stablecoins will “eclipse” Visa on total payments volume this quarter, but Visa's head of crypto doesn’t agree.

Crypto venture capital funding hits $1B for second straight month

It is the first time since late 2022 where the industry has recorded two consecutive funding months above $1 billion.

Bad actors and ‘block storms’ — Bitcoin dev calls for testnet reboot

Bitcoin’s testnet needs to be reset so it can remain free for developers to use, says software engineer Jameson Lopp.

Bitcoin reaches one billion transactions

An average of 178,475 daily transactions have been made on Bitcoin in its 5,603 day existence.

Cardano founder proposes Bitcoin Cash integration in X poll

The ayes are winning with 8,301 votes for to 4,212 against, as of the time of this article’s publication.

Warren Buffett compares AI to nukes after seeing deepfake doppelganger

The financial mogul’s commentary came during Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting.

Where to store your crypto: Wallets provide diverse options for holders

Choosing a crypto wallet can be intimidating for newcomers. Which wallet is the easiest to use and the safest for storing digital assets?

Uniswap CEO weighs In on ethical token distribution

The Uniswap CEO strongly disapproved of low float tokens, considering them malicious and his biggest pet peeve.

Coinbase faces new lawsuit over alleged investor deception

The lawsuit claims that Solana, Polygon, Near, Decentraland, Algorand, Uniswap, Tezos and Stellar Lumens tokens are securities.

Sui Network addresses claims about its token supply

Sui maintains that its tokenomics are sound and that it uses reputable third parties to handle token storage.

Bitfinex database breach 'seems fake,' says CTO

Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino explained that if the hacking group was telling the truth, they would have asked for a ransom, but he "couldn't find any request."

Bitcoin will 'propel the next leg up' if key trading pattern confirms — Traders

The inverse head and shoulders pattern forming "would make sense" if Bitcoin doesn't "break straight through" $67,500, according to a crypto trader.

CZ gets jail sentence, Gensler viewed Ether as security, and FBI targets mixers: Hodler’s Digest, April 28 – May 4 

CZ gets four months in prison, Gary Gensler had Ether as security for at least 1one year, and the FBI targets crypto mixers.

More than half of the Fortune 100 uses Apple’s Vision Pro headset

Spatial computing in the industrial metaverse appears to be paying off for the company that Steve Jobs built.

Vodafone looks to integrate crypto wallets with sim cards

The telecom company is reportedly seeking $1.8 billion in loans amid a plan to raise a total of $2.9 billion in debt

Bitcoin opens $63K futures gap as thin liquidity threatens BTC price

Bitcoin market participants are doubting the staying power of the ongoing BTC price relief bounce.

What are tokenized commodities?

Tokenized commodities offer fractional ownership, portfolio diversification and investment accessibility across various asset classes.

BTC-e founder pleads guilty in $9B money laundering conspiracy

The platform was utilized to launder funds acquired from various criminal activities, including computer hacking, ransomware attacks and drug trafficking.

LayerZero tackles sybil activity with self-reporting mechanism

LayerZero Labs will enforce consequences for those who don’t self-report by May 17.

Grayscale’s GBTC stops bleeding: First inflow since launch

Grayscale Investments' GBTC has seen its first day of inflows, following over $17.5 billion in outflows since the launch of Bitcoin ETFs in January.

Former Cred execs face wire fraud and money laundering charges

After attending their initial court appearance on May 2, the former CEO and CFO of Cred must enter their plea on May 8.

Coinbase's Base could make it the NVIDIA of DeFi

Coinbase's stock price has surged since the company's first-quarter earnings report. Will its Base offering be enough for investors to sustain the momentum?

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