Month: April 2026

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Crypto custodian BitGo secures MiCA license in Germany

BitGo, a Goldman Sachs-backed cryptocurrency custody firm, has obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from Germany’s BaFin, allowing it to operate across the European Union. This significant regulatory approval, announced May 12, 2025, enables BitGo to offer its digital asset services to a wide range of clients, including crypto-native firms, banks, and asset […]

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What is social engineering in crypto (and how to protect yourself)?

Social engineering is a significant threat in the cryptocurrency world, manipulating users into revealing sensitive information or granting unauthorized access. Unlike technical attacks exploiting vulnerabilities, social engineering targets human psychology. Because cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible, successful attacks result in permanent loss of funds. The FBI reported over $6.5 billion lost to crypto-related investment fraud in […]

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Ethereum flips Coca-Cola and Alibaba as ETH gains 42% in 5 days

Ethereum’s recent Pectra upgrade has significantly impacted Ether’s market capitalization, propelling it to new heights. The successful mainnet launch on May 7th triggered a 42% surge in Ether’s value within five days, culminating in a market capitalization exceeding $308 billion by May 12th. This remarkable growth positioned Ether as the 39th largest asset globally, surpassing […]

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BTC bulls get 'biggest signal' — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin (BTC) surged to multi-month highs, exceeding $105,000 on Bitstamp, fueled by bullish signals and a key MACD indicator cross mirroring October 2024’s pattern. However, the weekly close fell short of expectations, leaving price discovery uncertain. Market volatility is heightened by upcoming US CPI and PPI data releases, and more significantly, by the implications of […]

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US crypto funds smash old record amid 4-week inflow streak

Cryptocurrency investment products experienced robust inflows last week, totaling $882 million, pushing global crypto fund assets close to all-time highs. This follows a four-week surge of $6.3 billion in inflows for global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), representing 93% of total year-to-date (YTD) inflows. YTD inflows now stand at $6.7 billion, nearing the record $7.3 billion […]

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What is RISC-V, and why does Vitalik Buterin want it for Ethereum smart contracts?

RISC-V, a modern open-source instruction set architecture (ISA), is poised to potentially revolutionize Ethereum’s execution layer. This adaptable blueprint, offering cost savings over proprietary ISAs like ARM or x86, has already found applications ranging from supercomputers to smartphones. Vitalik Buterin’s proposal suggests replacing Ethereum’s Virtual Machine (EVM) with RISC-V to address scalability issues, aiming for […]

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Crypto speculation dominates $600B cross-border payments: BIS report

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) recently released a report revealing that hundreds of billions of dollars in cross-border cryptocurrency payments flowed globally during the second quarter of 2024. This substantial volume, totaling approximately $600 billion, involved Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), USDT, and USDC, and was largely driven by speculative investment. The BIS study highlights […]

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FTX EU creditors can now withdraw money from Backpack exchange

Backpack, a cryptocurrency exchange, has enabled the return of funds to former FTX EU customers. Following a KYC (Know Your Customer) verification process, users who selected Backpack as their redistribution platform can now claim their euro balances. This process, initiated on April 1st, 2025, requires users to create a Backpack account and complete the KYC […]

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DeGods NFT founder steps down as collection gains traction

DeGods NFT Collection Sees Leadership Change Amidst Sales Surge Rohun Vora, known as “Frank DeGods,” recently stepped down as CEO of the popular Solana-based NFT project DeGods after a three-year tenure. His departure, announced on X, was accompanied by a significant uptick in sales across both Solana and Ethereum blockchains. Vora stated there were no […]

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Nakamoto Holdings merges with KindlyMD to build Bitcoin treasury

KindlyMD, a healthcare services provider, has merged with Nakamoto Holdings, a Bitcoin-native holding company, to create a significant Bitcoin treasury. This strategic move, announced May 12th, marks a significant step toward integrating Bitcoin into traditional finance. Spearheaded by David Bailey, a crypto advisor to former US President Donald Trump, Nakamoto Holdings aims to establish the […]