SEC hosts crypto policy roundtable April 25, focusing on custody issues. Two panels: broker-dealers/wallet custody & investment advisors/company custody. Panelists from Fireblocks, Anchorage Digital, Fidelity, Kraken, Exodus, Etana Custody, & Copper.co.
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DeFi scam alert! 🚨 Scammers are hijacking dead project websites to drain your funds. DeFiLlama's 0xngmi warns old bookmarks are risky! Expired domains being removed, but ALWAYS double-check transactions. Sakura's domain (defunct Maker subDAO) is even for sale! #DeFi #Scam #Crypto
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Ethereum Name Service dev Nick Johnson exposed a Google phishing attack. Scammers send realistic emails from Google's domain, bypassing spam filters. A fake support portal on sites.google.com steals credentials, exploiting OAuth flaws. Google initially downplayed the threat. #phishing #security
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South Korea's FSC will draft stablecoin regulations in the second half of 2025. A dedicated task force will oversee the process. This follows the review of the second phase of its virtual asset framework. The FSC will also intensify monitoring of the virtual asset market to protect crypto users.
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North Carolina's House Bill 92, which would allow the state treasurer to invest in eligible digital assets like Bitcoin, has passed the House Pension and Retirement Committee. The bill signals a potential shift in investment strategy for the state.
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OpenAI releases o3 & o4-Mini! 🤖 These new AI models can understand images, even low-quality ones like sketches & diagrams. OpenAI says o3 is its most advanced yet. Plus, they've launched CodeX CLI, an open-source AI agent for coding. 🔥 #AI #OpenAI
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Bitcoin miners sold over 40% of mined Bitcoin in March, the highest liquidation rate since Oct 2024. Miners may be coping with shrinking profits amid low hash prices. Data excludes Bit Digital, Argo, Terawulf, Stronghold & assumes Core Scientific reserves are zero.
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Bybit is discontinuing several Web3 products and services by the end of May. Citing a "new phase of growth and innovation," the exchange announced the changes on April 16th. (Source: CryptoSlate)
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A high-ranking official at Russia's Ministry of Finance stated Wednesday that Russia should develop its own stablecoin pegged to other currencies. This comes after reports that USDT stablecoins held in Russian-linked digital wallets were frozen last month, according to Reuters.
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Panama City will now accept crypto like Bitcoin & Ethereum for taxes, fees, & licenses! Mayor Mayer Mizrachi Matalon announced the move on X. A partnership with a local bank converts crypto to USD, avoiding new laws. #crypto #Panama
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NODE ETF offers exposure to the crypto economy by investing in 30-60 stocks of crypto exchanges, Bitcoin miners, and data centers. Actively managed from a pool of 130+ companies.
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Project Eleven offers 1 BTC to the first team to crack Bitcoin's encryption using Shor's algorithm on a quantum computer within a year. The "Q-Day Prize" aims to measure the quantum threat to crypto. #quantumcomputing #bitcoin
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Judge pauses lawsuit against the SEC (brought by 18 state AGs & DeFi group) alleging overreach in crypto exchange prosecutions post-Trump win. SEC thinks new chairman could resolve it. Deadlines suspended 60 days; status report due in 30. #crypto #SEC #lawsuit
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Galaxy Ventures Fund I LP surpasses its $150M fundraising goal! 🚀 Aiming for $175M-$180M by June. Targeting 30 early-stage startups, especially in payments & stablecoins. Backed by family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and Galaxy itself. #crypto #venturecapital #startup
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Fed Chair Powell hints at easing crypto rules for banks. Acknowledges past "failures & fraud" but also increasing mainstream acceptance. Current regulations are "fairly conservative" but will "evolve" to balance safety, innovation, & consumer protection. Praises lawmakers' work on stablecoins.
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Crypto livestream alert! Data Alchemist, Zi Luo, GC, Leo, & Coral discuss Trump's potential tariff changes & crypto investment opps from the 90-day buffer. Tune in to Huobi Live & Huobi HTX Twitter Space. Airdrops for viewers! #crypto #tariffs #investment
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Bitget's new on-chain rebate program lets partners earn up to 40% on on-chain transactions!💰 Combine it with existing spot/contract rebates. Partners get a unique referral link. Hit $20M monthly volume for the highest tier! #DeFi #crypto #Bitget
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Whale nemorino.eth bought back 3,079 ETH at $1,559 after selling 15,800 ETH in Feb/March at $2,407, cashing out $38.1M. - via @EmberCN
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QCP Asia: US tariff talk whipsawed Treasuries (10yr at 4.6%, 30yr at 5%), sparking risk aversion. Fed may intervene; 2025 rate cuts expected. Gold rises on geopolitical risks. Bitcoin lags as safe haven; market favors defensive plays.
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Blum & PAWS are giving away 250M $PAWS! 🎉 Celebrate the listing with 3 trading events: Trading competition (Apr 16-30), flash reward for first 500 traders (min. $50 via Blum bot), & a community challenge on X. $PAWS lists on Bybit, Bitget & more on Apr 16, 11:00 UTC. #PAWS #Blum #CryptoGiveaway
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