Bitcoin miners are accelerating the liquidation of their reserves as macroeconomic pressures and industry-specific challenges mount. According to new data from blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant, miners collectively sold 15,000 BTC on April 7—valued at over $1.12 billion—marking the third-largest single-day sell-off in 2025. The offload coincided with Bitcoin’s price slipping below $80,000, intensifying pressure on
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OKX, the global crypto exchange formerly operating in legal limbo in the U.S., is making a high-profile comeback. Following a $505 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Seychelles-based company has relaunched operations in the United States with a new centralized exchange and wallet platform tailored specifically for American users. The firm
OKX Relaunches in U.S. After $505M DOJ Settlement
Ethena Labs has officially exited the German market after reaching a regulatory agreement with BaFin, the country’s top financial watchdog. The decision follows a months-long standoff over the compliance status of Ethena’s synthetic stablecoin, USDe, and marks a notable retreat from one of Europe’s most closely watched crypto jurisdictions. In a public statement, Ethena confirmed
Ethena Shuts Down German Operations Following Regulatory Crackdown
A newly released report from Standard Chartered Bank suggests the global stablecoin market could balloon to $2 trillion by the end of 2028, fueled by upcoming U.S. legislation that would bring regulatory clarity to the sector. Analysts at the bank, led by Geoff Kendrick, Head of FX and Digital Assets Research, say the Guiding and
Standard Chartered Forecasts $2 Trillion Stablecoin Market by 2028
Despite being two of Bitcoin’s most outspoken political champions, U.S. President Donald Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele steered clear of digital assets during their April 14 summit at the White House. Instead, the meeting was dominated by conversations around immigration, security cooperation, and trade realignment. The visit marked Bukele’s first official engagement with
Trump and Bukele Sideline Bitcoin in White House Trade Talks
Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., is under preliminary investigation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to a report by Barron’s. The agency’s El Dorado Task Force, a unit known for probing transnational money laundering operations, is reportedly examining the firm’s internal compliance policies and potential gaps
Homeland Security Investigates Anchorage Digital’s Internal Compliance Practices
The cryptocurrency market experienced a major blow last week as investors pulled $795 million from digital asset investment vehicles, extending a downward trend that has plagued the sector since February. According to CoinShares, leading asset managers such as BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, ProShares, and Grayscale all recorded significant net outflows, contributing to a total capital flight
Trump’s Tariff Turmoil Triggers $795M Crypto Fund Exodus
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has solidified its position as one of the world’s largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, acquiring an additional 319 BTC valued at $26.3 million. This latest purchase brings the firm’s total Bitcoin reserves to 4,525 BTC, officially placing it ninth among publicly listed companies with the largest BTC treasuries. The acquisition was
Metaplanet Acquires 319 BTC, Climbs to Top 9 Holders
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the digital asset fund linked to the Trump family, has expanded its altcoin holdings with the acquisition of $775,000 worth of SEI tokens. The transaction was executed via a transfer of USDC from the fund’s primary holdings wallet to an active trading address—consistent with the buying patterns observed in previous altcoin
World Liberty Financial Expands Altcoin Holdings with SEI Acquisition
The United States is making rapid strides toward enacting a nationwide digital asset framework, with lawmakers aiming to finalize cryptocurrency legislation by August 2025. This timeline, confirmed by Senator Tim Scott—Chair of the Senate Banking Committee—reflects bipartisan momentum to bring regulatory clarity to the fast-evolving crypto economy. At the heart of this legislative effort is
U.S. Aims for Comprehensive Crypto Legislation by August 2025
McDonald’s has declined to entertain a shareholder proposal that would have pushed the fast-food giant to adopt Bitcoin as part of its corporate treasury strategy. The initiative, led by the National Center for Public Policy Research—a conservative think tank and shareholder in the company—called on McDonald’s to follow the path blazed by firms like MicroStrategy,
McDonald’s Sidesteps Bitcoin Treasury Proposal with SEC Backing
Spanish authorities have arrested six individuals behind a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam that defrauded more than €19 million ($21.5 million) from over 200 victims. Spanning two years, the fraud is one of the most technologically advanced schemes uncovered in Spain, relying heavily on artificial intelligence to deceive unsuspecting investors. The investigation began after a man from