Month: April 2025

Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert says he should have just held BTC

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Barry Silbert, the CEO of Digital Currency Group, said he would have secured higher investment gains by just holding the Bitcoin that he invested in early-stage crypto projects around 2012. During an April 17 appearance on Raoul Pal’s Journey Man podcast, Silbert said he discovered Bitcoin (BTC) in 2011, purchasing BTC at $7-$8 per coin. Once the price of BTC surged, Silbert started looking for early-stage crypto companies to invest in. The executive told Raoul Pal: “I was using Bitcoin to make a bunch of those investments, and you would…

Over $700 Million In XRP Moved In April, What Are Crypto Whales Up To?

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. XRP is making headlines this month as whale activity surges across the network. In a surprising twist, reports indicate that XRP whales have dumped more than $700 million worth…

Why it’s outperforming altcoins — and what comes next

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Over the past year, most altcoins have struggled to keep up with Bitcoin, but one project is breaking away from the pack: XRP. While other tokens have stagnated or slid, XRP (XRP) has surged more than 300% in just six months against Bitcoin (BTC) to quickly become one of the best-performing assets in the crypto space. But what’s really behind this rally — and more importantly, can it last? Some say it’s the fundamentals finally shining through. Others argue it’s just hype and speculation driven by a passionate community. Then…

Quantum Challenge Offers a Single Bitcoin to Crack the Protocol’s Defense Mechanism

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Luring quantum tinkerers, Project Eleven is dangling a one‑bitcoin bounty to whoever first demonstrates Bitcoin’s cryptographic Achilles’ heel using a quantum computer. Will a Single Bitcoin Tempt Hackers to Break Bitcoin’s Armor? Branded the “Q‑Day Prize,” the challenge asks entrants worldwide to crack a toy version of Bitcoin’s elliptic curve cryptography with Shor’s algorithm running […] Original

HTX Completes Fireblocks Off-Exchange Integration, Advancing Institutional Trading Security and Efficiency

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SINGAPORE, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HTX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has successfully integrated and launched Fireblocks Off-Exchange, a next-generation solution for institutional trading. “This integration represents a strategic expansion of HTX’s institutional offerings,” said Justin Sun, Advisor to HTX. “Fireblocks’ state-of-the-art technology enhances our platform’s security infrastructure while streamlining institutional operations within a compliant framework. Looking ahead, we remain committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that make HTX the preferred gateway for institutions entering the digital asset market.” This milestone reinforces HTX’s commitment to delivering a secure, compliant, and seamless…

Crypto Casino Founder Richard Kim Arrested After Gambling Away Investor Funds

Richard Kim, the founder of crypto casino Zero Edge, was arrested on Tuesday following allegations that he had gambled away investors’ funds. According to an FBI complaint filed on Tuesday in the Southern District of New York, Kim “fraudulently induced investors to invest in Zero Edge, a cryptocurrency technology company he founded, and then misappropriated millions of dollars in those investors’ funds.” The FBI said Kim lost “nearly all” of the $7 million he raised from investors and charged him with securities fraud and wire fraud. According to court records,…

Oku brings Bitcoin-backed lending and borrowing on Corn Network with Morpho

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Oku has enabled BTC-backed lending and borrowing on Corn Network, powered by Morpho, unlocking new DeFi utility for Bitcoin holders. On April 17, Oku announced the launch of the Morpho Protocol on Corn Network, opening a new frontier for Bitcoin (BTC) users to engage in overcollateralized lending using BTCN, Corn’s native Bitcoin-backed token. BTCN is pegged 1:1 with BTC and is backed by bridged Bitcoin reserves designed for cross-chain functionality. This marks the first major decentralized lending protocol deployment on Corn, a BTCFi-focused network powered by the Arbitrum Orbit tech…

Dogecoin Primed For A Surge? Analysts Highlight Key Breakout Signs

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According to a recent post by C0d3slayer on X, Dogecoin is beginning to show early bullish signals following a brief pullback. He noted that the 1-minute chart is starting to display subtle shifts in momentum that a short-term recovery could be taking shape. While often overlooked, these micro-level patterns are catching active traders’ attention, scanning for early entries before the next significant price move. In the absence of a breakout, the early formation of higher lows and buying activity offers a glimmer of bullish potential. As the market gauges its…

Bitcoin miner Bit Digital acquires $53M facility as AI, HPC push continues

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Bitcoin mining company Bit Digital has acquired an industrial building in Madison, North Carolina, upping the ante in a business diversification strategy that includes strategic pivots into AI and high-performance computing.  Bit Digital agreed to buy the property for $53.2 million through Enovum Data Centers Corp., the company’s wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, regulatory filings show. The investment includes a $2.25 million initial deposit, with $1.2 million being non-refundable. The transaction is expected to close on May 15. Bit Digital disclosed the acquisition in a Form 8-K filed with the US…

Bitcoin ETFs Plunge Back Into Red With $170 Million Exit

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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their recovery come to a sharp halt on Wednesday, April 16, logging a $170 million net outflow led by major withdrawals from Fidelity and Ark 21shares. Ether ETFs stayed firmly in the red, recording their seventh straight day of outflows. Bitcoin ETFs Retreat After Brief Rebound as Ether ETFs Extend […] Original