Symposium suggests using Hong Kong's crypto policies to manage seized virtual currencies, boost its blockchain industry, and potentially internationalize the Renminbi. Experts propose a regulatory framework and controlled channels for mainland investors. #cryptocurrency #China #HongKong

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Trump slams Fed Chair Powell on Truth Social, claiming the ECB is cutting rates while Powell is "always late and wrong." He calls Powell's report "another mess," citing falling food & oil prices and tariff-driven wealth. Trump urges immediate rate cuts and suggests Powell should resign ASAP.

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Binance Alpha has listed DARK, an experimental network focused on Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs).

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Binance is delisting tokens with "transfer tax" (fees on transactions) like GOUT & GAME/GAMEAI from its Alpha platform on April 17, 2025. A review found inconsistencies in how these tokens are processed. This protects users and platform integrity. #Binance #crypto

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Bitget launches Onchain trading! Trade popular on-chain assets directly from your Bitget App spot account (USDT/USDC) on Solana, BSC, and Base. New MEME tokens like LEGO, TIME, mt, Defiant, and Base is for everyone are now supported! #Bitget #Onchain #Crypto

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Binance has announced its 68th Launchpool project, IMPORTANT (INIT). Starting April 18, 2025, at 08:00 UTC+8, users can acquire INIT by staking BNB, FDUSD, and USDC, according to an announcement from Binance.

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deBridge Foundation's DBR airdrop & LFG Vault tokens are now claimable for 200k+ eligible users! Claim your DBR on the official website. Lock your tokens for extra rewards (23.2M+ DBR from unclaimed tokens). Claim period ends May 17th, 16:00 UTC+8. #DeBridge #Airdrop #Crypto

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BNB Chain's first AI Hackathon winners are in! 13 projects, including BINK AI, Botzilla, & Tutorial Agent, snagged prizes. From DeFAI to trading assistants, they're pushing AI on BNB Chain. Winners get $50K seed funding + incubation! #BNBChain #AI #Hackathon

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CoinGecko reports CEX spot trading down 16.3% in Q1 2025 to $5.4T. Binance dominates with 40.7% market share. HTX was the only top 10 exchange to grow (+11.4%), while Upbit saw the biggest drop (-34%).

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Bit Digital's Canadian subsidiary Enovum Data Centers is buying a former Unifi industrial facility in Madison, NC for $53.2M. The deal, expected to close May 15, supports Bit Digital's strategic shift to AI high-performance computing (HPC). #BitcoinMining #AI

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Bhutan profited millions from crypto, per Reuters! Senior officials say some profits paid govt salaries for 2 years. The country leverages 100% hydropower for "green" crypto mining & may sell "green coins" to corporations for ESG goals, promoting green finance. #crypto #Bhutan

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a16z is pushing the SEC to update crypto custody rules for RIAs. They want self-custody allowed under certain conditions, saying current rules don't fit crypto's on-chain governance. Their proposal emphasizes security, transparency & verification, not just "cold wallets."

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R2, a yield-bearing stablecoin backed by RWAs like US Treasury tokens & real estate, just launched its testnet! Mint R2USD, stake, and complete Galxe/Intract tasks for test points. Mainnet launch planned for Q2 2025. #RWA #stablecoin #testnet

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OSL to provide staking & custody for China Asset Management (HK)'s Ethereum ETF (3046.HK)! Approved by Hong Kong's SFC, staking launches May 15. First spot crypto ETF in Asia to offer staking in a regulated environment!

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Snapchain, a provider of infrastructure for decentralized social networks, has officially launched and is now supporting the Farcaster network, according to a tweet by Snapchain lead Varun Srinivasan. The launch fulfills Snapchain's previous plan to go live in the first quarter of 2025.

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Binance CEO says US crypto stance improving under Trump, per FT. This may encourage other countries to adopt crypto frameworks & reserves. Binance is helping nations develop these, investing heavily in compliance with almost 25% of staff dedicated to it.

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Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $170M net outflow on April 16, per SoSoValue. Fidelity's FBTC led outflows at $114M. BlackRock's IBIT had a $30.58M inflow, reaching $39.673B total.

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Ethereum ETFs saw $12M in net outflows on April 16th, per SoSoValue, marking 7 straight days of outflows. Grayscale's ETHE led the way with $8.2M leaving the fund. ETHE's total net outflow is now $4.245B.

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According to Bloomberg, Galaxy Ventures anticipates closing a funding round of $175 million to $180 million by the end of June 2025, exceeding its initial target of $150 million. The fund will focus on the payments and stablecoin sectors, with plans to invest in 30 crypto and blockchain startups.

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Mankun Lawyers: Crypto launderers in Hong Kong are recruiting mainland Chinese students. Students get RMB, buy USDT in HK, and transfer it. Earning ~500-600 RMB/trip. One student's account was frozen; charges possible. #cryptocurrency #moneylaundering #hongkong

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