Day: April 29, 2025

Monero Price Jumps 50% Amid ‘Suspicious’ $330M BTC Transfer

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Solana (SOL) Sideways But Bullish — Surge May Be Imminent

Solana started a fresh increase from the $142 support zone. SOL price is now consolidating and might climb further above the $155 resistance zone. SOL price started a fresh increase above the $140 and $142 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $145 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $152 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $155 resistance zone.…

Bankera founders used ICO funds on global property buys: Report

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The founders of the crypto fintech firm Bankera used funds from the project’s 2018 initial coin offering to purchase luxury properties worldwide, according to a report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. The OCCRP reported on April 28, citing leaked company records and bank statements, that nearly half of the funds from Bankera’s 100 million euro ($114 million) ICO were transferred to a bank in the Pacific Island country of Vanuatu that was purchased by the project’s founders, Vytautas Karalevičius, Justas Dobiliauskas and Mantas Mockevičius. Soon after, the…

Coinbase launches Bitcoin Yield Fund for institutions

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Coinbase Asset Management is launching a new Bitcoin investment product targeting institutional investors. According to the company’s  Apr. 28 official announcement, the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund is designed to offer long-term exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) while providing a 4–8% net annual returns in BTC. The fund uses a conservative strategy focused on lowering both investment and operational risks, two major concerns for institutions entering the crypto space. Unlike traditional assets or staked tokens like Ethereum (ETH) or Solana (SOL), Bitcoin does not naturally generate yield. Most Bitcoin yield products require…

Arizona senate passes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill

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Arizona has made history as the first U.S. state to pass legislation establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, following a voting session by the state legislature on Apr. 28. Senate Bill 1025 was approved by the Arizona House by a vote of 31 to 25, according to the state legislature’s website. The bill, sponsored by Republican Senator Wendy Rogers, is a daring step toward incorporating cryptocurrency into state-level financial strategy. It permits the state treasury to invest up to 10% of public funds in Bitcoin (BTC). By a vote of 37-19,…

Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Acceptance With 360-Degree Digital Payment Strategy

Mastercard is turbocharging the future of payments with a sweeping launch of global stablecoin capabilities, revolutionizing digital wallets, merchant checkouts, and cross-border transactions. Mastercard Unveils Full-Scale Stablecoin Payments Network Globally Mastercard announced on April 28 a major step forward in digital payments by unveiling global, end-to-end capabilities aimed at enabling stablecoin transactions from digital wallets […] Source CryptoX Portal

Bitcoin’s Net Taker Volume Turns Positive, New All-Time High Incoming?

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Bitcoin gradual recovery continues, with the asset currently trading at $95,409 after posting a 1.7% gain over the past 24 hours. In the last two weeks, BTC has climbed nearly 15%, recovering steadily from its recent period of correction. While the momentum appears measured compared to past breakouts, the underlying market data suggests that structural shifts are underway that could influence the next major move. So far, several indicators are pointing toward improving sentiment, particularly within the derivatives market, which now dominates Bitcoin’s overall trading volume. Recent observations from analysts…

XRP Price Keeps Bullish Tone

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US dollar to face growing competition for stablecoin dominance: Tether co-founder

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While United States dollar-denominated stablecoins dominate the stablecoin and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization game, other competitors are coming into play, according to Tether co-founder Reeve Collins.  Speaking to Cointelegraph in Dubai, Collins said that while USD-backed stablecoins may currently dominate, other currencies and assets may compete to back stablecoins. He said:  “The stablecoin definitely helps preserve the dollar dominance, especially in the crypto space. The dollar is kind of the reserve currency of crypto. But now there are other currencies coming into play. But more importantly, it’s not currencies. It’s…

Abu Dhabi launches new Dirham-backed stablecoin project, backed by major institutions

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank announced plans to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin, fully regulated by the UAE Central Bank, aimed at advancing payment solutions and digital infrastructure. The stablecoin will operate on the ADI blockchain, according to The National, and will be issued by FAB, the UAE’s largest bank, pending regulatory approval, the companies said in a joint statement Monday.  The digital currency will be used by consumers, businesses, and institutions, supporting emerging applications like machine-to-machine transactions and artificial intelligence-driven processes. “This new stablecoin…