A Google spokesperson told Cointelegraph that the company is aware of the issue and is shutting down the mechanism that attackers are using for this scam. The founder and lead developer of Ethereum Name Service has warned his X followers of an “extremely sophisticated” phishing attack that can impersonate Google…

A Coinbase spokeswoman told Cointelegraph that “Base did not launch a token” after the blockchain’s X account was slammed for sharing a tokenized, tradable social post. Crypto exchange Coinbase has distanced its blockchain network Base from a memecoin it shared that saw massive backlash after the token rapidly gained, then…

Quantum researchers are offering 1 Bitcoin to whoever cracks the biggest “toy version” of a Bitcoin key using Shor’s algorithm on a quantum computer. Quantum computing research firm Project Eleven has launched a competition to see just how much of a threat quantum computing currently poses to Bitcoin.Launching the competition…

The panel at TokenizeThis 2025, in New York City, centered on yield-bearing stablecoins, KYC, and the dominance of US-pegged stablecoins. Stablecoins rose to popularity as a result of limitations in the US financial system — particularly restricted banking hours and the lack of a non-USD trading pair, according to Jerald…

Panama City is among local municipalities, provinces, and national governments that are increasingly receptive to accepting cryptocurrencies as a form of payment. Panama’s capital city will accept cryptocurrency payments for taxes and municipal fees, including bus tickets and permits, Panama City mayor Mayer Mizrachi announced on April 15, joining a…

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, an appellate court has paused the SEC’s 2020 case against Ripple as settlement talks progress. Meanwhile, a new report…

The Solana network saw an uptick in deposits over the past week. Is this enough to sustain a rally toward $180? Solana’s native token SOL (SOL) failed to maintain its bullish momentum after reaching the $134 level on April 14, but an assortment of data points suggest that the altcoin’s…

The commission has not officially announced that Senate-confirmed chair Paul Atkins will be leading the SEC’s regulatory efforts on crypto. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced industry insiders from Kraken, Exodus, Anchorage Digital, and others would be participating in its crypto task force’s roundtable discussion on custody.In an…

Bitcoin’s rebound ignited trend reversal hopes—but to gain traction, BTC needs a boost in liquidity and trading volumes. Bitcoin (BTC) remains under pressure as macroeconomic uncertainty continues to weigh on its price action. After making a strong bounce from the local bottom near $75,000 on April 7 and 9, analysts…

Miners continue to face economic challenges as the cost of everything from energy to hardware is projected to rise due to trade tariffs. Publicly listed Bitcoin miners sold over 40% of the collective coins mined in March, representing the largest monthly BTC liquidation for mining firms since October 2024 and…

“Stablecoins are a digital product that could actually have fairly wide appeal and should contain consumer protections,” Powell said. As digital assets gain mainstream adoption, establishing a legal framework for stablecoins is a “good idea,” said US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.In an April 16 panel at the Economic Club…

US authorities relocated the former FTX CEO to the Federal Correctional Institution in Terminal Island after he participated in a reportedly unsanctioned interview. Former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried has moved from a transit facility to a California prison that once housed infamous gangster Al Capone.According to the Federal Bureau…

Bitcoin’s rising US exchange transfer volumes and multiple technical indicators forecast a powerful rally in Q3 and Q4 of 2025. US-based crypto trading platforms regaining influence over Bitcoin’s (BTC) token transfer volumes could possibly kick-start a rally in the second half of 2025. Bitcoin researcher Axel Adler Jr pointed out…

Auradine is aiming to expand its presence in the Bitcoin mining market, but it faces strong competition from established Chinese manufacturers. Auradine, a Silicon Valley-based startup that specializes in equipment for AI data centers and Bitcoin mining, has announced a raise of $153 million in a Series C funding round.…

The case in the Second Circuit is still winding down despite both parties seemingly agreeing to drop the matter. An appellate court has granted a joint request from Ripple Labs and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pause an appeal in a 2020 SEC case against Ripple amid settlement…

Bitcoin price continues to find buyers on each dip, increasing the likelihood of a rally to $95,000. Bitcoin (BTC) has risen above $85,000, signaling that the bulls are trying to form a higher low at $83,000. The short-term price action remains susceptible to news related to the US tariffs and…

The tokenization company has issued $3.3 billion in onchain assets, including BlackRock’s tokenized US Treasury fund, BUIDL. Tokenization company Securitize has expanded its digital asset operations by acquiring MG Stover’s fund administration business, in a move the company said has significantly grown its assets under management and ability to serve…

Bitwise expands its exchange-traded products to the London Stock Exchange, but retail investors in the United Kingdom remain locked out. Asset manager Bitwise has listed four Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) exchange-traded products on the London Stock Exchange, expanding its presence in the European region.The listings include the Bitwise Core…

Market makers are turning token loans into a profit machine and a death spiral for smaller crypto projects. The right market maker can be a launchpad for a cryptocurrency project, opening the door to major exchanges and providing valuable liquidity to ensure a token is tradeable — but when the…

Bitcoin optimism continues to focus on the declining strength of the US dollar amid the trade war with China — and the worst may not be over for the greenback yet. Bitcoin (BTC) centered on $84,000 at the April 16 Wall Street open amid hopes that a weak US dollar would…

Boutique market makers offer tailored liquidity solutions that address local challenges and provide stable financial access, while bridging liquidity gaps in emerging markets. Opinion by: Mārtiņš Beņķītis, co-founder and CEO of Gravity TeamAs crypto adoption plateaus in some developed nations, emerging markets have led the charge for adoption. Southeast Asia,…

Mantra released a post-crash statement on its OM token but offered little clarity while confirming buyback and burn plans to support the community. Update (April 16, 6:50 pm UTC): This article has been updated to add a comment by Mantra CEO John Mullin.Troubled decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Mantra released an…

AI replicas trained on your digital footprint can take meetings, answer questions from clients and comfort loved ones after you die. If artificial intelligence could stand in for you, take your meetings, answer your emails, and even comfort your loved ones long after youre gone, would you let it?Thats no…

Real estate fintech firm Janover acquired 80,567 Solana for $10.5 million, bringing its total SOL holdings to over $21 million. Real estate-focused financial technology firm Janover has acquired 80,567 Solana tokens for roughly $10.5 million.According to an April 15 announcement, with its latest purchase, Janover’s Solana (SOL) holdings reached 163,651.7…

Ethereum’s commitment to L2 scalability may be a “double-edged sword” for the ETH price, potentially leading to liquidity dispersion among blockchains. Ethereum’s push toward layer-2 (L2) blockchain scalability may be a double-edged sword for Ether, potentially weakening the value accrual of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, according to a new report…