BlackRock Secures $3B Digital Assets Boost
@BlackRock attracted $3 billion in digital assets during Q1 2025, reflecting a strategic focus on digital investments and marking 0.5% of its total AUM at $50.3 billion. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Crypto Exchanges Gain Regulatory Sandbox Access
@SECGov considers a regulatory sandbox for crypto exchanges like @Coinbase to explore tokenized securities, aiming to innovate before formal rules are set. #Update #Legal (+4) ↗
Trade Deal Hopes Boost Market Gains
U.S. stocks rose Friday as the White House expressed optimism about a US-China trade deal, while Susan Collins of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston assured market-stabilizing measures. #Update #Finance (+4) ↗
Cryptocurrency Payments Proposed for NY Fines
New York State Assembly member Clyde Vanel proposes a bill allowing state agencies to accept $BTC, $ETH, $LTC, and $BCH for fines and taxes. #Update #Legal $BTC (+4) ↗
Crypto Revolution: Kevin Rose Reboots Digg
Kevin Rose’s @Digg reboot uses @Privy for crypto wallet authentication, enhancing user experience with modern systems and transparent AI agents. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
Streaming Restored Pumpfun Tightens Moderation
@pumpdotfun resumes livestreaming with new moderation rules after suspension due to misuse, emphasizing creativity while curbing harmful content. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗@pumpdotfun resumes livestreaming with new moderation rules after suspension due to misuse, emphasizing creativity while curbing harmful content. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
Cryptocurrency Legalization Proposed in North Carolina
North Carolina introduces the “Digital Asset Freedom Act” to accept cryptocurrencies for tax payments, setting strict criteria for digital assets. #Update #Legal $BTC (+6) ↗
Pi Network Price Surge or Collapse
Pi Network’s $PI rebounded to $0.60, but trading volumes dropped 44% to $158M, with concerns over transparency and potential price dip below $0.30 next week. #Update #Crypto $PI (-6) ↘
Sam Bankman-Fried Moved to Infamous Prison
Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of @FTX_Official, has been transferred to a notorious medium-security prison near Victorville, California, known for its harsh conditions and violence. #Breaking #Legal @FTX_Official (-8) ↘
Crypto Bill Signed Trump Makes History
US President Donald Trump signed a resolution repealing an IRS rule on DeFi platforms, marking the first crypto-related law in the US. #Breaking #Crypto $SHIB (+9) ↗
Congress Investigates Officials’ Libra Ties
The lower chamber of the Argentine Congress approved a commission to investigate government officials’ ties with $LIBRA, starting April 23. #Update #Legal $LIBRA (+3) →
Crypto Clarity Sought in Securities Overhaul
U.S. Congress held a hearing on April 9 to overhaul securities laws, targeting SEC overreach and fostering U.S. crypto innovation. #Update #Legal #Crypto (+6) ↗
Prison Transfer: SBF Lands in Victimville
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of @FTX_Official, transferred to Victorville Medium II FCI in California, a prison notorious for violence and gang involvement. #Breaking #Legal (-9) ↘
Crypto Settlement Block Inc Pays 40M
Block, Inc. (@Block) settles for $40M with NYDFS over AML compliance failures related to Bitcoin transactions and customer due diligence. #Breaking #Legal $BTC (-8) ↘