Month: April 2026

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Coinbase CEO looking at more acquisitions after $2.9B Deribit buy

Coinbase’s strategic acquisitions and market expansion Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is actively pursuing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to fuel its growth, leveraging its substantial $9.9 billion balance sheet. CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed this strategy on Bloomberg Television, highlighting the advantages of being a publicly traded company with readily available capital for strategic investments. While […]

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Dems seek suspicious activity reports linked to Trump crypto ventures

US Democratic lawmakers are intensifying scrutiny of Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures. A May 14 letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demands access to suspicious activity reports (SARs) filed since 2023 concerning World Liberty Financial (WLF) and the Official Trump (TRUMP) token. This request, spearheaded by Representatives Gerald Connolly, Joseph Morelle, and Jamie Raskin, is part […]

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Europol helps dismantle $23M ‘mafia crypto bank’

A major international operation targeting a “mafia crypto bank” resulted in the arrest of 17 suspects in January 2025. The coordinated effort, involving over 250 officers from Spain, Austria, and Belgium, successfully disrupted a criminal network allegedly laundering over €21 million ($23.5 million) in cryptocurrency. Europol’s May 14th statement detailed the operation’s success, highlighting the […]

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Google search volume for Bitcoin flat as BTC nears new highs — Where are retail investors?

Bitcoin Retail Investor Demand at Six-Month Lows: Analysis of Google Trends and App Rankings Recent data reveals that retail investor interest in Bitcoin (BTC) is near a six-month low, based on Google search trends and Coinbase app rankings. This contrasts with typical patterns where retail interest peaks approximately one week after BTC sets a new […]

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Crypto startups scaring away VCs with 80x valuations: 10T Holdings

Crypto venture capital is facing a valuation challenge. Many startups are seeking funding at multiples of their revenue far exceeding what investors deem reasonable, hindering investment opportunities. Dan Tapeiro, CEO of 10T Holdings, a crypto-focused venture capital firm, highlights this issue. He reveals that 10T has passed on over 200 companies due to unrealistic valuations, […]

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3 reasons why Ethereum price could rally to $5,000 in 2025

Ethereum’s price trajectory hinges on several key factors. While a recent surge saw ETH reach $2,600, surpassing its 2021 peak of $4,868 remains a challenge. A longer-term rally depends on SEC approval of in-kind ETFs and staking to attract institutional investment. Currently, the Ether ETF market is significantly smaller than Bitcoin’s, indicating a lack of […]

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Dogecoin active addresses surge by 528% — Will DOGE price follow?

Dogecoin (DOGE) is experiencing a surge in activity, fueled by several key factors. A significant 528% increase in active addresses, jumping from 74,640 to 469,477 on May 13th, signals heightened network engagement and growing investor interest. This surge followed the SEC’s acknowledgement of 21Shares’ spot Dogecoin ETF filing, mirroring similar applications from Bitwise and Grayscale, […]

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Ethereum Foundation unveils security initiative to supplant legacy systems

The Ethereum Foundation has launched the “Trillion Dollar Security Initiative,” a comprehensive effort to bolster the security of the Ethereum ecosystem and drive broader adoption of on-chain technologies. This initiative, announced May 14th, reflects the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening Ethereum’s position as a leading platform for programmable digital assets. Spearheaded by Fredrik Svantes and Josh […]