Month: April 2025

Oregon targets Coinbase after SEC drops its federal lawsuit

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is planning a lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase, alleging the company is selling unregistered securities to residents of the US state, after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) dropped its federal case against the exchange. According to Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, the lawsuit is an exact “copycat case” of SEC’s 2023 lawsuit against the exchange, which the federal agency agreed to drop in February. Grewal added: “In case you think I’m jumping to conclusions, the attorney general’s office made it clear…

South Korean crypto emerges from failed coup into crackdown season

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South Korea kicked off 2025 with political chaos, regulatory heat and a crypto market finally brought to heel — or at least forced to grow up. The nation closed 2024 in disarray following then-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched martial law stunt in December. In the aftermath, authorities spent the first quarter drawing lines in the sand as financial watchdogs slapped cryptocurrency exchanges with probes and lifted the ban on corporate trading accounts. Meanwhile, crypto adoption hit record highs as trading volume cooled. Here’s a breakdown of the key developments that…

Meme to Mainstream: 21Shares Spotlights Dogecoin ETP

Key Notes 21Shares has floated a new Dogecoin ETP under ticker DOGE on SIX Swiss Exchange. Investors can now access Dogecoin through traditional brokers and banks. Real DOGE assets back the product in custody to ensure transparency. Elon Musk-backed memecoin Dogecoin DOGE $0.16 24h volatility: 0.3% Market cap: $23.19 B Vol. 24h: $511.50 M is once again making headlines. 21Shares has launched the first-ever Dogecoin Exchange-Traded Product (ETP). The move brings the meme-inspired digital asset into the world of regulated finance. Notably, this will make it easier for traditional investors…

Ethereum Price Stalls In Tight Range – Big Price Move Incoming?

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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 is trading at critical levels after enduring weeks of aggressive selling pressure. Since retracing below the key $2,000 mark, the second-largest cryptocurrency has struggled to regain bullish momentum.…

Standardization is essential to enable crypto adoption

Opinion by: Axel Schorn and Dr. Duc Au Traditional stocks, bonds and commodities markets have long benefited from well-established standards governing the flow of information and data. These standards underpin the seamless functioning of trading, settlement and regulatory compliance, ensuring all participants can rely on the same consistent frameworks. As the financial industry moves into decentralized finance (DeFi) with the introduction of digital assets, like crypto assets and tokenized securities, the lack of such standards presents a growing challenge.  While digital assets promise transformative potential, their fragmented information landscape risks…

Bitcoin Outshines Altcoins in Q1 2025 Market Slump, Coingecko Study Finds

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The cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped 18.6% to $2.8 trillion in Q1 2025, with bitcoin consolidating its lead as altcoins stumbled, according to Coingecko’s quarterly report. Coingecko Data Shows Crypto Trading Activity Slowed Sharply in Q1 2025 The crypto market faltered in early 2025, shedding $633.5 billion amid muted trading activity, Coingecko researchers detailed in a […] Original

Bitcoin price is still in a bullish trend, long-term chart shows

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Bitcoin price has dropped into a bear market this year after falling by 23% from its highest point in January. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $84,555 on Good Friday, up by 13% from its lowest point this year, giving it a valuation of over $1.68 trillion. It has dropped by 10% this year, outperforming the Nasdaq 100 index, which has fallen by 13%. Historical data suggests that Bitcoin remains in a bullish trend despite the 23% dip. Moreover, the coin has experienced bigger drops in the past. For example, it…

XRP to $50? Technical Analyst Lays Out the Roadmap

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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 owners experienced a rollercoaster ride last week as the cryptocurrency fought to remain above the $2 level. The altcoin, which recently exchanged hands at $2.13, fell by almost…

Ripple Supports Launch of New XRP Tracker Fund by HashKey Capital

Key Notes HashKey Capital released Asia’s first XRP Tracker Fund. Ripple is the anchor investor for this project. XRP Tracker Fund may turn into an ETF if some conditions are met. Ripple Labs Inc, one of the largest digital asset infrastructure firms, is offering the initial investment seed for Asia’s foremost XRP Tracker Fund. This is great news for the embattled digital asset firm and XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency based on market cap. As part of its latest investments, Ripple is supporting crypto fund manager HashKey Capital in the introduction…