CFPB likely to step back from crypto regulation —attorney

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will likely see a reduced role in crypto regulations as other federal agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and state-level regulators assume a bigger role in crypto policy, according to Ethan Ostroff, partner at the Troutman Pepper Locke law firm. “I think with the current administration, my sense is, we are highly likely to see a significant pullback by the CFPB in the context of the activity by other regulators,” Ostroff told Cointelegraph in an interview. State regulators also have the authority…

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Posts Worst Q1 in a Decade, Raising Questions About Where the Cycle Stands

Bitcoin just notched its worst first quarter in a decade, falling 11.7% as markets struggled to understand the new administration’s economic agenda. The performance ranked 12th out of the past 15 first quarters, according to NYDIG Research’s data. The drawdown invites a familiar question in crypto circles: is the cycle over? The last time bitcoin started the year this poorly was in 2015, during a prolonged slump following the 2013 peak and after the collapse of Mt. Gox, according to NYDIG. Back then, prices recovered modestly over the rest of…

Bitcoin Price On The Verge Of Explosive 15% Breakout As Analyst Spots Triangle Formation

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Bitcoin’s price is reaching a pivotal moment as it coils within a tightening triangle pattern that could soon resolve in a dramatic breakout. The ongoing consolidation around $80,000 to…

Mining Grid Revolutionizes Bitcoin Mining With Cores Racing: A Competitive, Rewarding New Model

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. As Bitcoin continues to dominate financial markets globally, Mining Grid, a pioneer in blockchain innovation, has successfully launched Cores Racing—a groundbreaking program that transforms Bitcoin mining into a more fair, competitive, and community-driven experience. Building on the success of its Mining Race platform, which boasts over […] Original

As gaming giants crumble, onchain gaming promises remain unfulfilled

Opinion by: Daryl Xu, co-founder and CEO, NPC Labs While gaming has been on a steady decline since the end of COVID-19 lockdowns, 2024 hit the industry especially hard, with layoffs and studio closures hitting even the most prominent studios.  While unsustainable development costs and an innovation crisis seem to be the main culprits behind the collapse, Web3 gaming emerged as a potential solution promising to return power to developers — and it raised billions of dollars in investment to do so.  Yet, despite a continued rise in crypto adoption,…

Bitcoin price analysis as Yeti Ouro unveils a unique fusion

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Bitcoin wavers below its all-time high, Yeti Ouro is stealing the spotlight with its blend of utility, meme energy, and Play-to-Earn gaming. Bitcoin (BTC) has always been the trendsetter for the crypto market, with over 50% dominance. Over time, however, more altcoins have been introduced, and Yeti Ouro (YETIO) has been growing rapidly, fueled by its utility nature and combination of meme culture and Play-to-Earn (P2E).  Bitcoin price…

‘Climax of uncertainty’ before crypto market recovery

Cryptocurrency markets could be on track for recovery as investor sentiment begins to stabilize following US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement — what some analysts are calling the peak of recent market uncertainty. Trump announced his reciprocal import tariffs on April 2, which sent tremors across global markets. The S&P 500 lost more than $5 trillion, its largest drop on record, surpassing the pandemic-induced crash in March 2020, according to Reuters. Still, some analysts see a silver lining to the tariff announcement. “In my opinion, the tariffs are the…

Ethereum Lags Behind Bitcoin In Q1 Performance Amid Market Downturn – Details

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Ethereum continues to disappoint investors as its decline deepens, sparking growing fears of further selling pressure across the market. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap has failed to hold…

Best Meme Coins to Buy as Solana TVL Reaches All-Time High

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Solana has continued to attract deposits and hold its #2 position as far as TVL (Total Value Locked) is concerned. Despite $SOL’s falling price, its TVL numbers in April…