Despite coming under fire for integrating MobileCoin payments in 2021, Signal continues to support it as the only in-app payment option, according to its website. Jack Dorsey, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur and former Twitter CEO, is encouraging Signal Messenger to integrate Bitcoin for peer-to-peer (P2P) payments, a move that could shift the platform’s crypto strategy away...Continue Reading

Bybit’s market share rebounded to its pre-hack levels of over 7% despite a broader macro “de-risking” among cryptocurrency investors. Bybit’s market share has rebounded to pre-hack levels following a $1.4 billion exploit in February, as the crypto exchange implements tighter security and improves liquidity options for retail traders. The crypto industry was rocked by its...Continue Reading

Cork Protocol co-founder Rob Schmitt said the stablecoin’s design shares similarities with Terra’s UST but has a “more manageable” debt governance system. The Synthetix protocol’s native stablecoin, Synthetix USD (sUSD), fell to its lowest value in five years, extending a months-long struggle to maintain its $1 peg. The asset has faced persistent instability since the...Continue Reading

OpenSea’s lawyers argue NFT marketplaces should be exempt from SEC regulation, as they don’t fit the definition of a broker. Non-fungible token marketplace OpenSea has urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission to exclude NFT marketplaces from regulation under federal securities laws. The SEC needs to “clearly state that NFT marketplaces like OpenSea do not...Continue Reading

Crypto stocks experienced significant gains on April 9 as the S&P 500 posted its third-largest single-day gain since World War II. Crypto stocks have surged as part of a broader recovery in the US stock market on April 9 following President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on sweeping global tariffs. The Wednesday, April 9 trading day...Continue Reading

A majority of XRP supply is in profit, but rising sell pressure at Upbit could be a sign that a growing number of investors are turning bearish. XRP has struggled to find sustained bullish momentum since reaching its cycle peak at $3.40 on Jan. 16, 2025. XRP (XRP) dropped as much as 46% over the...Continue Reading

The Blockstream CEO says Bitcoin’s bull market is far from over, even amid global market upheaval. As markets reel from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, Bitcoin has shown relative resilience during events like Trump’s recent tariff bombshells, according to Blockstream CEO Adam Back. While in the short term, Bitcoin (BTC) may move in tandem with...Continue Reading

A falling US Dollar Index historically correlates with Bitcoin strength, says Bitwise investment chief Matt Hougan. Institutional crypto investment firm Bitwise has doubled down on its big Bitcoin price prediction for this year despite escalating global trade tensions. “In December, Bitwise predicted that Bitcoin would end the year at $200,000. I still think that’s in...Continue Reading

Ethereum price remains a laggard when compared to the wider crypto market. Here’s what must happen for a trend reversal. Ether’s (ETH) most recent sell-off saw it lose the crucial $1,500 support level, and a number of technical indicators suggest that ETH may witness a deeper correction before embarking on a sustained recovery. Data shows...Continue Reading

SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony has argued the US Justice Department’s crypto enforcement pullback should see his case dismissed. Braden John Karony, the CEO of crypto firm SafeMoon, has cited the US Department of Justice’s directive to no longer pursue some crypto charges in an effort to get the case against him and his firm...Continue Reading