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Russian Central Bank to Launch Crypto Exchange for “Super-Qualified Investors”
- Individuals with either a minimum of 100 million rubles in assets or an annual income of 50 million rubles may qualify as “super-qualified investors.”
- Previously, the regulator proposed allowing crypto trading for a limited number of investors under a three-year experimental regime.
Thursday, 24/04/2025 | 06:13 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Bitcoin Price Hits Two-Month High, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP, and Other Cryptos Skyrocket
- Bitcoin hits a two-month high above $93,000, with Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP, and Solana surging 7-11%.
- Dovish comments on US-China tariffs, a crypto-friendly SEC head, and a $63M short liquidation event drive Bitcoin’s surge.
- Newest Bitcoin price predictions suggest that the cryptocurrency could hit $100K mark soon.
Wednesday, 23/04/2025 | 10:38 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XRP Trapped in Range; Oregon Sues Coinbase over XRP as Unregistered Securities
- The lawsuit says it fills a regulatory gap left by federal agencies during the Trump administration.
- Legal experts say the case may create confusion but won’t set binding precedent, even within Oregon.
Tuesday, 22/04/2025 | 11:50 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
When Will Bitcoin Hit 100K Again; Japanese Firm Metaplanet Adds 330 BTC
- The firm's Bitcoin holdings are now valued at $414 million, making it the largest corporate holder in Asia.
- The firm aims to accumulate 21,000 BTC by 2026, following a strategy similar to that of MicroStrategy.
Monday, 21/04/2025 | 11:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Brazil Jails Braiscompany Trio for 171 Years over R$1.1 Billion Ponzi Crypto Scheme
- The mastermind has received 128 years for leading a pyramid structure that drew in 20,000 investors.
- The court ordered R$36 million to be seized, but victim recovery remains uncertain.
Friday, 18/04/2025 | 14:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Bhutan Taps Hydropower for Green Crypto Mining to Achieve ESG Goals
- The country's green crypto hub plans rely on expanding its hydropower capacity from 3.5 to 33 gigawatts.
- Meanwhile, Russia has imposed a six-year crypto mining ban in 10 regions to conserve fossil fuel energy.
Thursday, 17/04/2025 | 15:26 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
XRP Trades in Range as Ripple-SEC Case Paused for 60 Days Following Joint Request
- Two paths are possible: a settlement with or without SEC support for the rule change, both requiring court approval.
- A full agreement could end the appeal by next month, but without a deal, the case may extend into 2026 or beyond.
Thursday, 17/04/2025 | 10:13 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
WazirX Investors Told to Approach Government After Court Dismissal in ₹2,000 Crore Crypto Hack
- Victims have been directed to approach the Union Government, RBI, SEBI, and CBI.
- Allegations of negligence and ownership disputes between WazirX and Binance have increased uncertainty.
Wednesday, 16/04/2025 | 13:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
This Dutch Exchange Debuts First EU-Regulated Crypto Perpetuals, Targets Retail Traders Next
- One Trading has launched the EU's first regulated crypto perpetual futures platform in Amsterdam under MiFID II rules.
- The platform offers real-time settlement with sub-minute completion and execution latencies under 70 microseconds.
Wednesday, 16/04/2025 | 07:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XRP Awaits Direction; Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Sees Bitcoin Hitting $200K
- Brad Garlinghouse raised his Bitcoin forecast from $175K to $200K due to the shifting market and regulatory environment.
- He declined to predict XRP’s price, citing his role in the project.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 15:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
How High Can Bitcoin Go? This Expert Predicts BTC Price Jump to $137,000
- Analyst Titan of Crypto forecasts Bitcoin could hit $137K by Q3 2025, fueled by U.S. Treasury liquidity injections.
- As of today, BTC price is up by 1,3%, moving above $85,000 and 200-day exponential moving average.
- ETF inflows, and bullish patterns counter tariff fears, with most 2025 BTC predictions optimistic.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 10:38 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Amazon Web Services Outage Disrupts Binance, KuCoin Withdrawals: Trading Disruptions Continue
- Crypto wallet Rabby and analytics tool DeBank also went offline.
- Binance resumed withdrawals just over five minutes after the incident, but trading issues persisted.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 09:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Google Tightens Crypto Ad Policy in Europe to Comply with MiCA and CASP Regulations
- New policy may boost investor safety but increase compliance costs for smaller crypto firms.
- Some see Google’s update as legal risk avoidance, not real investor protection improvement.
Monday, 14/04/2025 | 13:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
OM My God: Mantra Crypto Tanks 90% as Insider Trading Allegations Fly
- OM token drops 90% after massive insider dump on centralized exchanges.
- Mantra community blindsided; transparency takes a nosedive.
- Allegations of insider trading trigger backlash and a desperate scramble for answers.
Monday, 14/04/2025 | 10:46 GMT by
Louis Parks
Following US Tariff Pause, Trump Reverses IRS DeFi Rule Easing Crypto Concerns
- The IRS rule, updated under Biden, faced backlash from the crypto industry for being unworkable for DeFi.
- Trump has taken steps to support cryptocurrency, creating a working group and ordering a federal bitcoin stockpile.
Friday, 11/04/2025 | 11:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
XRP Hits $2 as Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Suspension on Trading Partners
- Following tariff suspension, XRP climbs over 10%, reaching a three-day high of $2.09.
- Tariffs are suspended on some US trading partners for 90 days, with an increase on Chinese imports.
Thursday, 10/04/2025 | 11:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Bitcoin Price Lost 25% in Q1 2025 but Crypto Volumes Surged 141% Amid Pro-Crypto Policy Shift
- The jump reflects the impact of pro-crypto policies in the first 100 days of the new administration.
- Despite Bitcoin retreating to $75K in March, stablecoins emerged as the most resilient sector with fivefold growth.
Thursday, 10/04/2025 | 09:04 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Despite Hidden Road Acquisition, XRP Struggles as SEC Disagrees on Appeal Status
- Ripple claims the Appeal and Cross-Appeal are settled, while the SEC says they're ongoing.
- The acquisition of Hidden Road for $1.25 billion makes Ripple the first crypto company to operate a multi-asset prime broker.
Wednesday, 09/04/2025 | 12:43 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why Ethereum Is Going Down? Trump’s Tariffs Push ETH Price to Lowest Level in 2 Years
- ETH hits $1,400, a 2-yr low, as Trump’s tariffs tank crypto; fractal data hints at a $1,000 bottom.
- Ethereum lags Bitcoin 85% of the time since 2015, while ETH/BTC ratio at 0.018 signals deeper declines.
- Will ETH rise? Maybe—if it holds $1,500 this week. Long-term, $10K by 2030 is possible.
Wednesday, 09/04/2025 | 11:52 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Is XRP Going Up as Trump’s Tariffs Raise Talk of Global Financial Shift?
- US tariffs could pressure foreign creditors, while XRP may enable an efficient payment infrastructure.
- Standard Chartered forecasts XRP could reach $12.50 by 2028, with $5.50 by this year-end.
Tuesday, 08/04/2025 | 13:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Breaking: Ripple Acquires Hidden Road for $1.25 Billion, Becomes First Crypto Company with Multi-Asset Prime Broker
- The deal broadens Ripple's services, including clearing, prime brokerage, and financing across markets.
- RLUSD is positioned as the first stablecoin for cross-margining between digital and traditional markets.
Tuesday, 08/04/2025 | 12:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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