Galaxy Research Proposes New Voting System to Curb Solana Inflation
Galaxy Research introduces MESA, a new voting model to reform Solana’s inflation system with a market-driven, weighted aggregation approach.
Bitcoin Hashrate Hits New Record Amid Mounting Miner Sell-Offs
Bitcoin’s hashrate surges to an all-time high as miners sell off BTC to offset declining profit margins and adapt to post-halving challenges.
Ethena Labs, Securitize Reveal ‘Converge’ Network Plan
Ethena Labs and Securitize introduce Converge, a blockchain network for tokenized assets and DeFi, with a 2025 launch and ambitious scalability goals.
Upcoming economic events 18 April 2025
Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious15:002 pointsFOMC Member Daly Speaks--------------------19:302 pointsCFTC Crude Oil speculative net [...]
US Court Halts 18-State Lawsuit Against SEC Amid Leadership Shift
A U.S. court has paused an 18-state lawsuit against the SEC after Paul Atkins replaced Mark Uyeda as chair, signaling a regulatory shift for crypto firms.
Coinbase Denies Ties to Memecoin That Crashed After $15M Dump
Coinbase distances itself from a memecoin tied to its Base network that crashed nearly 90% after reaching a $17M valuation.
AI Startups Capture 58% of Global VC Funding in Q1 2025
AI startups seized nearly 58% of global VC funding in Q1 2025, with OpenAI leading a surge fueled by investor FOMO.
China Offloads Seized Crypto to Offset Economic Slowdown
Facing economic strain, China sells $1.4B in seized Bitcoin via offshore markets, despite legal ambiguities and a crypto trading ban.
OKX Reenters U.S. Market After $505M DOJ Settlement
OKX relaunches in the U.S. with new leadership and platform upgrades following a $505M DOJ settlement over regulatory violations.
Upcoming economic events 17 April 2025
Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious01:302 pointsEmployment Change (Mar)40.2K-52.8K01:302 pointsFull Employment Change (Mar)-----------35.7K01:302 pointsUnemployment Rate [...]
Meliuz Eyes Bitcoin as Core Treasury Asset
Brazilian fintech Méliuz plans to adopt Bitcoin as its main treasury asset, seeking shareholder approval as its stock rallies.
Rise Testnet Guide: A New Ethereum L2 Backed by Vitalik Buterin and Polygon Ventures
Rise Tesnet is a new Ethereum Layer 2 backed by Vitalik Buterin. This guide covers all key steps: claiming test tokens, swaps, lending, and liquidity.
Vitalik Buterin Asserts: ‘Privacy Is Freedom’ in Tech-Driven Future
Vitalik Buterin urges urgent privacy reforms, warning of unchecked data collection by governments and corporations in a tech-dominated future.
Bitcoin Poised to Surpass Gold, Says Anthony Pompliano
Anthony Pompliano says Bitcoin may outperform gold soon, as institutions shift to BTC ETFs and the U.S. eyes a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
XRP Surges Ahead in Race for Spot Crypto ETF Approval
XRP leads altcoin ETF filings amid high liquidity and rising U.S. trade volume, setting the stage for potential SEC approval by May 2025.
Upcoming economic events 16 April 2025
Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious02:002 pointsFixed Asset Investment (YoY) (Mar)4.1%4.1%02:002 pointsGDP (QoQ) (Q1)1.4%1.6%02:003 pointsGDP [...]
Ethereum Poised to Decentralize AI, Says Former Core Developer
Ethereum offers transparency, decentralization, and trust—qualities key to fixing AI's privacy and control issues, says ex-core developer Eric Connor.
Trump Targets Fed Shakeup as Tariffs Strain U.S. Economy
Trump plans to replace Fed Chair Powell as tariffs pressure the economy, signaling a shift toward stimulus and interest rate cuts in 2026.
SEC Postpones Grayscale Ethereum ETF Staking Decision
The SEC has delayed its ruling on Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF staking proposal. A final decision is expected by October 2025.
Crypto Markets Remain Resilient Amid Trump’s Tariff-Driven Market Volatility
Crypto markets show resilience amid Trump’s tariff volatility. Bitcoin remains stable while traditional assets falter, attracting institutional interest.