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Bitcoin supply to run out on exchanges in 9 months: Bybit

Supply on exchanges will dry up in nine months with the upcoming Bitcoin halving and continued accumulation by Bitcoin ETFs.

ICP’s Schnorr integration ushers in Bitcoin DeFi era

Internet Computer Protocol smart contracts will soon be able to etch Runes, trade BRC-20 tokens and enable Bitcoin-based DeFi functionality.

Korean won becomes world’s most traded fiat for crypto traders: Report

The won's rising dominance is mainly due to the fee war between Korean crypto exchanges, according to research firm Kaiko.

How acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer got to write a crypto theme song

The iconic film composer Hans Zimmer has collaborated with Tron to create a theme song for the Web3 generation, blending his signature sound with the values of a decentralized future.

Bitcoin halving will lead to more sustainable BTC mining: Report

The block reward halving’s impact on mining profitability could prompt Bitcoin miners to look for more sustainable energy sources, turning the grid more sustainable.

How low can Bitcoin price go? Analysis disputes ‘black swan event’

From a fresh BTC price dip as soon as April 16 to a retreat to $40,000 long-term, Bitcoin market observers weigh in on where the market is headed.

Peter Schiff questions Bitcoin ETF demand and $100K BTC price target

Schiff cited a downturn in the price of Bitcoin-linked equity markets without specifying a time frame for his shared data.

Ethereum liquid staking protocol Puffer Finance raises $18M in Series A

The project's TVL surpassed $1 billion within one month of its testnet launch.

Stocks and crypto at the edge of ‘significant’ correction: 10x Research

Risk assets could be at a tipping point, warns Markus Thielen, who announced selling all the company’s tech stocks as his outlook turned bearish.

UK to propose clearer crypto regulations by July

The U.K.’s economic secretary to the Treasury, Bim Afolami, said the government’s priority is improving the payments landscape and providing regulatory clarity for digital assets and blockchain.

Crypto ATM firm says revenue unaffected by fluctuations in BTC price

Bitcoin Depot says its revenues are independent of Bitcoin’s volatility as the firm maintains a “relatively low balance” of BTC.

Microsoft pours $1.5B into UAE AI company, sets sights on global expansion

The strategic partnership between Microsoft and Abu Dhabi’s G42 aims to bolster AI innovation and expand global accessibility to cutting-edge technologies.

Bitcoin halving impact on altcoins

Altcoins may react differently to the Bitcoin halving depending on various factors, including tokenomics, value proposition and its overall contribution toward financial freedom.

Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, explained

Explore how the IBC protocol revolutionizes blockchain communication with secure data transfer and interoperability among disparate chains.

Arkham’s top 5 doxed crypto hodlers own $3.5B, but 35% is untouchable

Around $1.2 billion worth of crypto in the top five holders’ wallets have been flagged as ‘inaccessible’ due to lost private keys.

Bored Ape NFT floor price hits lowest point in over two and a half years

The Bored Ape Yacht Club collection’s floor price is currently at 11.1 ETH, down 90% from its peak during the roaring NFT bull market.

NSA ’just days from taking over the internet’ warns Edward Snowden

The FISA 702 bill has been described by critics as a “dramatic and terrifying” expansion of the United States government’s surveillance powers.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF is the only fund with inflows since Friday

The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has seen two-day inflows reach $184.5 million — and is also the only U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF to see inflows so far this week.

Musk to charge new X users to post, but some say it won't stop the bots

Social media platform X has long had a crypto spam problem, so will a fee to post be enough to stop them? Users are skeptical.

OKX launches Ethereum layer-2 network for lower fees & interoperability

OKX becomes the latest cryptocurrency exchange to launch an Ethereum-based layer 2 network.

Cryptojacker conned $3.5M from cloud firms to mine crypto, feds allege

Prosecutors claim the “cryptojacking” scheme stole cloud computing resources to mine nearly $1 million worth of crypto.

Hong Kong’s Ether, Bitcoin ETFs will be ‘lucky to get $500m’

Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says crypto investors should reign in their expectations over a spate of recently approved spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in Hong Kong.

‘Disable iMessages’ ASAP to avoid crypto zero-day exploit: Trust Wallet

The firm’s CEO, Eowyn Chen, shared a screenshot of the supposed “high-risk” exploit being sold on the dark web for a whopping $2 million.

6 Questions for Kieren James-Lubin, who wants us to ‘get on the same page’ about grandma

You may have heard of Joseph Lubin, the Ethereum co-founder presently serving as the CEO of Consensys. But don’t confuse him for Kieren James-Lubin — the entrepreneur’s highly successful son who co-founded his own company, BlockApps, in 2015. James-Lubin now serves as the chief executive of BlockApps from its offices in Miami Beach — where […]

The real risks to Ethena’s stablecoin model (are not the ones you think)

Ethena may not be as risky as Terraform Labs’ disastrous UST… but it’s not risk-free either. Here’s what you need to keep an eye on.

Bitcoin’s spot price action does little to spook BTC options traders

Bitcoin futures and options signal investors’ confidence was not meaningfully impacted by BTC’s recent dip to $61,500.

What to expect at Changpeng Zhao’s sentencing on April 30

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year sentence after his conviction on seven felony counts, and many are speculating on what that could mean for Changpeng Zhao.

Get out of paying taxes? It's largely possible if you're an expat

Did you know it's possible for expats to mostly get out of paying U.S. taxes? We spoke with four tax professionals to get this and other tax-day tips.

Senators Warren, Grassley want details on CFTC’s communications with FTX

The bipartisan letter writers also want to know when the agency found out about the wrongdoing at the crypto exchange.

Price analysis 4/15: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA

Bitcoin is finding it difficult to sustain the relief rally, which could put pressure on several altcoins in the near term.

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