The US Federal Reserve confirmed that it rescinded earlier directives concerning banks’ involvement with crypto and dollar tokens, according to an April 24 statement. One significant change involves the 2022 supervisory letter, which required banks to notify regulators before engaging in any crypto activities. Going forward, banks will no longer need to provide advance notification. … Read more
Bitcoin is consolidating just beneath its recent peak, following a sharp rally that pushed it to the upper bounds of this week’s trading range. The sustained strength in price action and volume highlights strong bullish sentiment, though key resistance at $95,500 remains a pivotal level to watch. Bitcoin Across the 1-hour chart, bitcoin shows short-term … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s memecoin team denied social media rumors that holders of the Official Trump (TRUMP) token need at least $300,000 to participate in an upcoming dinner with the president. On April 25, the official X account of the Trump memecoin clarified that there is no $300,000 requirement to join the memecoin project’s dinner … Read more
Institutional ownership of Bitcoin has surged over the past year, with around 8% of the total supply already in the hands of major entities, and that number is still climbing. ETFs, publicly listed companies, and even nation-states have begun securing substantial positions. This raises important questions for investors. Is this growing institutional presence a good … Read more
Jethro Tull’s Songs From the Vault – 1975 – 1978 debuts at No. 17 on the U.K.’s Official Rock & … More Metal Albums chart, marking the band’s second hit of 2025. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS: Jethro Tull posed in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1972. Left to right: John Evan, Ian Anderson, Barriemore Barlow (Barrie Barlow), Martin Barre, … Read more
An executive at major stablecoin issuer Circle denied recent reports that the company is looking to obtain a US federal bank charter. In an April 25 X post, Circle’s chief strategy officer and head of global policy, Dante Disparte, denied that the company is interested in obtaining a US federal bank charter or acquiring an … Read more
Documentary filmmakers Zach Ingrasci and Chris Temple unveil a captivating exploration of Ethereum and its visionary co-founder, Vitalik Buterin. By leveraging innovative crowdfunding strategies and blockchain technology, the duo showcases the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies in the film industry. “When you connect with someone like Vitalik, who embodies the spirit of innovation, you’re inspired to … Read more
On April 25, POL marked its fifth day of gains, breaking a prolonged downtrend as ecosystem momentum and NFT demand picked up. According to crypto.news, Polygon’s native token, POL (formerly MATIC), surged nearly 20% to an intraday high of $0.26, pushing weekly gains to 34% and marking a 70% rebound from its monthly lows. Its … Read more
Ondo met with the SEC to discuss tokenizing U.S. financial assets legally. $ONDO surged past $1 with $446M in trading volume. Ondo could lead in tokenized stocks if approval is granted. On April 24, 2025, Ondo Finance met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force to discuss its plan to tokenize … Read more
Central banks, particularly China, may start to shift away from US Treasurys, exploring alternatives such as gold and Bitcoin, according to Jay Jacobs, BlackRock’s head of thematics and active ETFs. In a recent interview with CNBC, Jacobs said that geopolitical tensions and rising global uncertainty are accelerating diversification strategies among central banks. He pointed to … Read more