Transparency, panel hearings, and public input are critical for healthy crypto regulations, attorney Brandon Ferrick told Cointelegraph. Brandon Ferrick, general counsel at Douro Labs, said that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) openness to public input on crypto policy and their roundtable discussions are positive signs that the crypto industry is not currently experiencing regulatory...Continue Reading

Kraken continues expanding product offerings beyond cryptocurrencies in a bid to become a one-stop shop for online market trading. Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken introduced foreign exchange (forex) perpetual futures contracts to its Kraken Pro platform on April 18, giving traders further exposure to global currency markets. The first two perpetual forex futures available on the platform...Continue Reading

Crypto firms and whales continue accumulating Bitcoin, as analysts predict a steady weekend for crypto valuations without White House announcements. Whales and institutions are increasing their Bitcoin holdings ahead of Easter, as market analysts predict a weekend with less volatility after two weeks of heightened volatility driven by escalating global trade tensions. A wallet linked...Continue Reading

The controversial digital art drew criticism from crypto commentators, who argued it “hurts crypto” and dismissed it as neither “provocative” nor “edgy” as intended. The creator of Ethereum layer 2 blockchain Base, Jesse Pollak, has apologized following backlash over posting digital artwork that controversially played on Base’s tagline, “Base is for everyone.” Several social media...Continue Reading

The XRP price rebound faces reversal risks as bearish patterns, fractal trends, and profit-taking pressure point to a potential 40–50% correction. XRP (XRP) has bounced nearly 30% after a four-month low of $1.61 amid rising tariff tensions. However, the rebound may be short-lived as technical patterns and on-chain signals now point to a deeper correction...Continue Reading

Macroeconomist Lyn Alden says a period similar to the 2003–2007 run-up before the global financial crisis could play in Bitcoin’s favor. Macroeconomist Lyn Alden expects Bitcoin to finish 2025 higher than its current price of around $85,000, though she says it would have been much higher if not for US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement...Continue Reading

BTC price all-time highs are back on the table despite the highly challenging current macroeconomic environment, network economist Timothy Peterson suggests. Bitcoin (BTC) faces “unprecedented” US dollar correlation as new BTC price research gives a $75,000 floor. In one of his latest analyses on April 18, network economist Timothy Peterson calculated that BTC/USD may rise as...Continue Reading

Web3 fund ABCDE halts new investments and fundraising to support existing projects and launch its new crypto incubator, Vernal. Web3 and blockchain-focused investment fund ABCDE is halting new investments, but the $400 million fund remains committed to supporting its existing projects. In an April 19 X post, ABCDE co-founder and Huobi exchange founder Du Jun...Continue Reading

The Bank for International Settlements warns that crypto and stablecoins may destabilize finance and widen inequality, urging stronger regulation in response. The growing adoption of cryptocurrencies may pose risks to the traditional financial system and exacerbate wealth inequality, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). In an April 15 report, the BIS warned that...Continue Reading

The House of Representatives and Senate are considering two bills to regulate payment stablecoins with federal and state-level authorities. Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO of cryptocurrency payment firm MoonPay, is calling on US lawmakers to leave a path open to state-level regulators when passing legislation on stablecoins. In an April 18 X post, Soto-Wright said he wanted...Continue Reading