Day: April 16, 2025

Oklahoma exits Bitcoin Reserve Race after taxation committee rejects HB1203 in 6–5 vote

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Oklahoma’s proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act (HB1203) has failed to advance in the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee, following a narrow 6–5 vote against the bill. The bill aimed to authorize the State Treasurer to invest funds from the State General Fund, Revenue Stabilization Fund, and Constitutional Reserve Fund in Bitcoin (BTC) and other major digital assets (with market caps over $500 billion), including stablecoins. Investments would have been capped at 10% of funds per account, and assets would be held with regulated custodians. The bill also included provisions for…

China Jails 9 in $6M Crypto Scam Hitting Indians

China cracks down hard on cross-border crypto fraud, jailing fraudsters in a major blow to digital crime targeting Indians. China Drops Heavy Prison Terms Over Cross-Border Crypto Fraud on Indians A wide-reaching crypto scam targeting Indian nationals has led to harsh prison terms for a group of Chinese fraudsters, following months of investigation and judicial […] Source CryptoX Portal

Bitcoin Bulls Positioning Aggressively On Binance, Data Shows

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Data shows the Bitcoin Net Taker Volume has been highly positive on Binance recently, a sign that the bulls are putting up aggressive bets. Bitcoin Binance Net Taker Volume Is Currently At A Notable Positive Level As explained by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in a new post on X, Bitcoin taker buyers have dominated the Binance platform during the last few days. The indicator of relevance here is the “Net Taker Volume,” which measures the difference between the taker buyer and taker seller volume on any given centralized exchange. When…

London Exchange Names S&P and IBM Veterans to Co-Lead Data Division

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This Dutch Exchange Debuts First EU-Regulated Crypto Perpetuals, Targets Retail Traders Next

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One Trading has introduced the European Union’s first MiFID II-regulated trading venue for crypto perpetual futures, initially for institutional investors with plans to extend access to eligible retail clients in the coming weeks. One Trading Launches First EU-Regulated Crypto Perpetual Futures Platform The Amsterdam-based firm’s platform, operating under an Organized Trading Facility (OTF) license from the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets (AFM), offers BTC/EUR and ETH/EUR perpetual futures trading pairs, marking the first regulated cash-settled perpetual futures platform in Europe. “The launch of our perpetual futures platform is a major…

OKX Legally Launches US Crypto Exchange Only 2 Months After $505M Settlement

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Seychelles-based OKX has legally launched a centralised crypto exchange in the United States, less than two months after settling with the Justice Department by paying $504 million for previously operating in the country without authorisation. It has now set up a regional headquarters in San Jose, California. A New US CEO The exchange also appointed Roshan Robert as CEO of its US operations. Robert was a Director at Barclays for around eight years and later became a Partner and Group COO and CCO at crypto prime broker Hidden Road, where…

Semler Scientific aims to raise $500m for Bitcoin, taps Coinbase for crypto-backed loans

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Semler Scientific is ramping up its bitcoin strategy with a $500 million securities offering and a new loan agreement with Coinbase. Public medial device maker Semler Scientific has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to offer up to $500 million in securities, with the intent to use some of the proceeds to buy more Bitcoin (BTC). In the S-3 statement, the Nasdaq-listed healthcare tech firm said it may sell common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants and units over time. The proceeds will be used…

Bitcoin’s wide price range to continue, no longer a ‘long only’ bet — Analyst

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Bitcoin could be heading into another extended consolidation phase, with short-term indicators suggesting a more bearish outlook, contrary to the broader crypto community’s view, according to the head of research at 10x Research. While many crypto analysts predict new Bitcoin (BTC) all-time highs by June, Markus Thielen said in an April 14 markets report that he is skeptical, pointing out that onchain data signals “more of a bear market environment than a bullish one.” Short-term indicators signal potential market top Thielen said the Bitcoin stochastic oscillator — which compares a…

Crypto market may stabilize in late Q2: Coinbase report

Coinbase has warned that crypto may be entering a new bear market, but it expects prices to find support between May and June, potentially setting up a stronger Q3. In its monthly report published on Apr. 15, Coinbase noted that the total crypto market cap, excluding Bitcoin (BTC), has fallen 41% from its $1.6 trillion peak in December 2024 to about $950 billion. At the same time, venture capital investment in crypto remains 50–60% below the highs seen during the 2021–2022 cycle. These developments, along with global tariffs and ongoing…

On-Chain Trends Hint at Another Price Breakout

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Meet Samuel Edyme, Nickname – HIM-buktu. A web3 content writer, journalist, and aspiring trader, Edyme is as versatile as they come. With a knack for words and a nose for trends, he has penned pieces for numerous industry player, including AMBCrypto, Blockchain.News, and Blockchain Reporter, among others. Edyme’s foray into the crypto universe is nothing short of cinematic. His journey began not with a triumphant investment, but with a scam. Yes, a Ponzi scheme that used crypto as payment roped him in. Rather than retreating, he emerged wiser and more…