Italian town to unveil locally financed Satoshi Nakamoto monument
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" alt="Italian town to unveil locally financed Satoshi Nakamoto monument">The Italian municipality of Fornelli in the Molise region of Italy will be dedicating a monument to pseudonymous Bitcoin (BTC) creator Satoshi Nakamoto.In an April 23 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/100064520299893/posts/allattenzione-degli-organi-di-informazione-della-regione-molise-comunicato-stamp/1090745339752799/
Here’s what happened in crypto today
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">Today in crypto, the CME Group has announced plans to launch XRP futures contracts. Meanwhile, The Bitcoin Standard author and economist Saifedean Ammous suggested that President Donald Trump's reversal on tariffs may reflect concerns over rising bond yields. In other news, Strike founder Jack Mallers plans to challenge Michael Saylor’s Strategy. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group to launch XRP futuresThe Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group, which operates the largest financial derivatives exchanges worldwide, https://cointelegraph.com/news/chicago-mercantile-exchange-cme-group-to-launch-xrp-futures
to an April 23 statement.“Our mission is simple: to become the most successful company in Bitcoin, the most valuable financial opportunity of our time. We’re not here to beat the market, we’re here to build a new one,” said Mallers, the founder and CEO of Bitcoin payments-focused firm Strike.“A public stock, built by Bitcoiners, for Bitcoiners.”
SEC delays decision on Polkadot ETF
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" alt="SEC delays decision on Polkadot ETF">The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on whether to approve a proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) holding Polkadot’s native token, regulatory filings show. https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/sro/nasdaq/2025/34-102923.pdf
Federal Reserve withdraws crypto guidance for banks
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" alt="Federal Reserve withdraws crypto guidance for banks">The US Federal Reserve has announced it would withdraw guidance for banks engaging in crypto asset and stablecoin-related activities.”The Board is rescinding its 2022 https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/files/bcreg20250424a3.pdf
that impacted how state banks could engage in stablecoin activities.This is a developing story, and further information will be added as it becomes available.
Avalanche-powered Axiym bets on money services businesses
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" alt="Avalanche-powered Axiym bets on money services businesses">Global cross-border payment platform Axiym is targeting the rising demand from money services businesses (MSBs) for blockchain-based infrastructure and stablecoin solutions for international transactions, the company told Cointelegraph.Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Axiym disclosed on April 24 that it has processed more than $132 million in cumulative volume on the Avalanche blockchain.The platform uses Avalanche to deliver real-time credit and liquidity infrastructure to MSBs worldwide.
Was $1.4K Ethereum’s ‘generational bottom?’ — Data sends mixed signals
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">Ether (https://cointelegraph.com/ethereum-price
compared to Bitcoin’s performance.In the end, historical evidence does not support a lasting ETH price rally, even if it bottoms out relative to the broader altcoin market capitalization.This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.
Securitize, Mantle launch institutional crypto fund
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" alt="Securitize, Mantle launch institutional crypto fund">Tokenization platform Securitize has partnered with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Mantle to launch an institutional fund designed to earn yield on a diverse basket of cryptocurrencies, the companies said. Similar to how a traditional index fund tracks a mix of stocks, the Mantle Index Four (MI4) Fund aims to offer investors exposure to cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-price
Bitcoin long-term holders get $26B boost as BTC price recovers from ‘fairly normal’ 30% correction
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">Key Takeaways:The Bitcoin long-term holder cohort saw a $26 billion value increase as BTC price surged to $94,900.Short-term holders sold at a loss in early April.Bitcoin’s 30% correction lines up with historical cycles, and BTC could find support in the $88,750 and $91,000 zone. Bitcoin https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-price
This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.
Ex-SEC chair, now heading SDNY, offers rebuke in $12M crypto fraud case
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">Jay Clayton, recently appointed interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has begun offering statements in criminal cases involving crypto fraud.In an April 23 notice, the US Attorney’s Office https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/long-island-man-sentenced-18-years-prison-following-conviction-trial-defrauding
SEC task force met with Trump-supporting firms to discuss crypto regulation
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" alt="SEC task force met with Trump-supporting firms to discuss crypto regulation">The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) crypto task force, headed by Hester Peirce, has continued meeting with digital asset company representatives as the agency explores regulatory changes.In an April 24 notice, the SEC task force https://www.sec.gov/files/ctf-memo-ondo-finance-inc-davis-polk-wardwell-llp-042425.pdf
Binance rolls out Fund Accounts for asset managers, bridging crypto-TradFi gap
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" alt="Binance rolls out Fund Accounts for asset managers, bridging crypto-TradFi gap">Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has introduced a new fund management solution designed to simplify asset management for portfolio managers, highlighting the growing sophistication of institutional tools in the digital asset space. On April 24, Binance https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/192a7ab5b39b42d2a24330f7d15ef3e8
Bitcoin rebounds as bulls eye $100K and bears scramble to cover short positions
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">Key takeaways: Bearish Bitcoin traders were caught off guard by BTC’s rally above $90,000.Spot volumes are driving the Bitcoin price rally.Derivatives positions with a bearish bias remain at risk of liquidation.Bitcoin (https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-price
The muted response from top traders in BTC margin and futures markets suggests that the recent buying pressure has originated mainly from spot markets, which is generally considered a positive indicator for a sustainable bull run.The longer Bitcoin consolidates above $90,000, the greater the pressure on bears to cover their shorts, as this level reinforces the narrative that Bitcoin is decoupling from the stock market. This could provide the confidence needed to challenge the $100,000 psychological threshold.This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.
Serbia’s Prince Filip says Bitcoin is being stifled, expects huge rally
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">Bitcoin’s price trajectory may be suppressed ahead of its upcoming “omega candle” rally, according to Prince Filip Karađorđević, the hereditary prince of Serbia and Yugoslavia.In an April 24 https://x.com/SimplyBitcoinTV/status/1915182539515322495
Helium partners with AT&T to bring WiFi to thousands of US locations
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">The telecommunications decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) project, Helium, partnered with US telcom giant AT&T to bring WiFi to its users.According to an April 24 announcement shared with Cointelegraph, as part of the partnership, AT&T customers can now connect to Helium’s community-built WiFi network. Helium Mobile https://world.helium.com/en/mobile
Asian firms ramp up Bitcoin buys: Metaplanet, HK Asia lead charge
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">Asian investment firms are stepping up their Bitcoin accumulation strategies, with Japan’s Metaplanet and Hong Kong’s HK Asia Holdings leading the way.Tokyo-based Metaplanet https://contents.xj-storage.jp/xcontents/33500/a4e12035/bd1f/4f96/ab6b/351ca5abafb3/140120250424522107.pdf
Bitcoin's next big resistance is $95K— What will trigger the breakout?
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">Key takeaways:Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows are at their highest since January 2025.Inflows to exchanges down to levels last seen in December 2016.Bitcoin’s negative funding rates could set up a short squeeze.BTC price is above major moving averages, which can now provide support.Bitcoin’s (https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-price
.This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.
Trump fought the bond market, and the bond market won: Saifedean Ammous
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">Analysts are criticizing the financial implications of US President Donald Trump’s import tariffs, a development that some say highlights Bitcoin’s unique economic properties during times of global uncertainty.Trump’s 90-day pause on higher https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-s-trade-war-pressures-crypto-market-as-april-2-tariffs-loom
Upbit and Bithumb suspend Synthetix token deposits citing sUSD risks
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" alt="Upbit and Bithumb suspend Synthetix token deposits citing sUSD risks">South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have suspended deposits for Synthetix (SNX) tokens after it was flagged by the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAXA) for potential risks.DAXA, the self-regulatory organization establishing industry standards for South Korean exchanges, https://upbit.com/service_center/notice?id=5063
Bitcoin exchange outflows mimic 2023 as whales buy retail 'panic'
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" alt="Bitcoin exchange outflows mimic 2023 as whales buy retail 'panic'">Key points:Bitcoin exchange 100-day average netflows are at their most negative since the start of the current bull market in 2023.Exchange balances continue to plumb new multiyear lows.Whales are particularly active buyers this month, while retail shows classic “panic selling.”Bitcoin (https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-price
. “During the April volatility, these wallets continue to accumulate, and have now added over 53.6K BTC since March 22nd.”
Prosecutors seek over 6 years prison for Mango Markets exploiter
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" alt="Prosecutors seek over 6 years prison for Mango Markets exploiter">US federal prosecutors have asked a district judge to sentence Avraham “Avi” Eisenberg, the crypto user convicted of the $110 million exploit of the decentralized exchange Mango Markets in 2022, to at least six and a half years behind bars.Ahead of Eisenberg’s May 1 sentencing hearing, US prosecutors are petitioning US District Judge Arun Subramanian for Eisenberg to face between 78 and 97 months in prison, https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/66709457/217/united-states-v-eisenberg/
US prosecutors file over 200 victim statements in Celsius ex-CEO’s case
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">US federal prosecutors have filed statements from hundreds of victims in their case against Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of the defunct crypto lender Celsius Network.The recently sworn-in interim US Attorney for Manhattan, Jay Clayton, said in an April 23 https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67604619/141/united-states-v-mashinsky/
