Shanghai-based Cango has signed definitive agreements to sell its China operations for $351.94 million in cash, marking a strategic shift towards cryptocurrency mining. Ursalpha Digital Limited, a British Virgin Islands-registered entity, will acquire Cango’s PRC business. The transaction includes an initial $210.64 million payment upon closing, with the remaining balance contingent on tax obligations and credit risk reductions, according to a press release. The deal follows a non-binding proposal from Enduring Wealth Capital Limited in March, which sought control of Cango while facilitating the PRC business sale. The sale is…
Month: April 2025
10-year Treasury yield falls to 4% as DXY softens — Is it time to buy the Bitcoin price dip?
On April 3, yields on long-term US government debt fell to their lowest levels in six months as investors reacted to growing concerns over the global trade war and the weakening of the US dollar. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note briefly touched 4.0%, down from 4.4% a week earlier, signaling strong demand from buyers. US 10-year Treasury yield (left) vs. Bitcoin/USD (right). Source: TradingView / Cointelegraph At first glance, a higher risk of economic recession may seem negative for Bitcoin (BTC). However, lower returns from fixed-income investments encourage…
Not a Meme! DePIN Can Take Crypto Mainstream
For years, the crypto market has thrived on speculation, where excitement, hype and fleeting trends attract value instead of fundamentals. Investors have continually poured money into tokens fueled by viral moments, chasing rapid gains. Time and again, a select few of these investments soar to incredible heights, only to come crashing down. With over 33 million tokens in circulation, the competition to attract attention gets harder and harder and investor attention is ever more fleeting. But DePIN can change this. With compelling businesses attracting real customers and revenue built on…
Crypto Exchange Gemini Discussing Resolution of $900,000,000 Lawsuit With SEC
The crypto exchange founded by billionaire twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss may soon witness the end of its legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its now-defunct cryptocurrency asset lending program. In January 2023, the securities regulator filed a lawsuit claiming that Gemini and cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital violated securities laws through the Gemini Earn program, which allowed participants to lend their crypto assets to earn interest payments. The SEC filed the suit shortly after Genesis halted withdrawals in November 2022 with approximately $900 million…
Trump Nominee Paul Atkins Clears Senate Panel for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair: Report
Paul Atkins, Donald Trump’s nominee for chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), advanced through the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday. According to a Reuters report, the committee approved Atkins in a 13-11 vote, with all Democrats opposing the nomination. Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, is known for his deregulatory stance and ties to the cryptocurrency industry. The nomination now moves to the Senate floor for final confirmation. If confirmed, Atkins will succeed Acting Chair Mark Uyeda, who has led the SEC since January. Atkins has pledged to…
Cardano Price Breaks Out Of Prolonged Bearish Trend Toward $0.7, Here’s The Next Target
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. After weeks of constrained price action and consistently lower highs, Cardano (ADA) appears to have finally broken free from its bearish grip. A recent analysis by crypto trader TehThomas…
Toncoin’s (TON) Dramatic Volatility Signals Market Uncertainty
Market Recovery Amid Institutional Confidence The cryptocurrency market remains in turbulent territory as Toncoin (TON) demonstrates both significant volatility and remarkable resilience. After forming a head-and-shoulders pattern with strong resistance at $4.15, TON has recovered from its recent lows. It is now trading at $4.13 with a 12.5% weekly gain. This recovery comes amid news that leading venture capital firms, including Sequoia, Ribbit Capital, and Benchmark, collectively hold over $400 million in TON, signaling institutional confidence in the blockchain’s future. TON Technical Analysis Highlights Price action formed a head-and-shoulders pattern…
Cango sells legacy China business, goes all-in on Bitcoin mining: Report
Cango, a publicly traded Chinese conglomerate, has agreed to sell its legacy China operations to an entity associated with peer Bitmain in a bid to go all-in on Bitcoin (BTC) mining, according to a report by The Miner Mag. Cango agreed to sell its legacy Chinese auto financing business to Ursalpha Digital Limited in a $352 million deal, according to the report. Additionally, Bitmain is reportedly transferring 32 exahashes per second (EH/s) to Cango. The deal effectively brings Bitmain’s mining assets to the public market, The Miner Mag said. Exahashes…
Bitcoin drops 8%, US markets shed $2T in value — Should traders expect an oversold bounce?
Bitcoin (BTC) and US stock markets all sold off sharply after US President Donald Trump shook up financial markets by announcing a list of reciprocal tariffs on several countries. On April 3, the S&P 500 saw a 4.2% drop at market open, its most significant single-day decline since June 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.41%, to 40,785.41 from 42,225.32, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 5.23%. Overall, $1.6 trillion in value was wiped out from US stock at the market open. Bitcoin’s value dropped by 8%, but a positive…
Genius Group forced to sell Bitcoin after court order
Genius Group, an AI-driven education company, announced it must sell its Bitcoin holdings after a U.S. court order blocked the company from selling shares, raising funds, or purchasing Bitcoin. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a preliminary injunction on March 13, preventing Genius Group from accessing its $150 million at-the-market funding and continuing its Bitcoin-first strategy. As a result, the company has reduced its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings from 440 to 430 Bitcoin to fund operations, according to a company note. Multiple lawsuits The legal…