Blockchain Projects Raise $1.75B April
@Securitize led April’s $1.75B Web3 funding, securing $400M for its MI4 fund, while @Bitdeer raised $179M for high-performance blockchain computing. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
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JPMorgan Expands MENA Blockchain Platform
@JPMorgan’s Kinexys expands into MENA with eight major banks, including Qatar National Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank, joining the blockchain platform for enhanced cross-border payments. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
Blockchain Investment Miden Secures 25 Million
@MidenBlockchain raised $25M in seed funding led by @a16zcrypto, Hack VC, and 1kx, focusing on confidential blockchain transactions. Investors received equity and token warrants. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
NEAR Protocol ETF Registration by Bitwise
@BitwiseInvest files for a Delaware statutory trust to advance its NEAR Protocol ETF plans, marking a preliminary step toward launching the fund. #Update #ETF $NEAR (+3) ↗
Helium Partners with AT&T via Solana
@Helium will provide additional Wi-Fi coverage to @ATT customers in the U.S. through its Solana-based network, expanding on previous partnerships like Telefónica in Mexico. #Update #Crypto $SOL (+4) ↗
Blockchain Boom Paris 2025 Draws Thousands
Paris Blockchain Week 2025 attracted over 9,600 participants globally, featuring speeches from @IOHK_Charles, @Blockstream’s Adam Back, and Ripple’s Monica Long, emphasizing crypto resilience. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
Bitcoin Education: Spain’s First Master’s Program
The University of the Hespérides in Spain launches a ten-month, fully online Master’s in Bitcoin program starting April 28, 2025, focusing on cryptocurrency’s technical, economic, and legal aspects. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Unveils Season 2
@MagicEden has launched Season 2 of its rewards program, offering new incentives for trading NFTs, token swapping, and staking on the platform. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
Solana Price Poised for Big Move
Solana’s price surged above $135, nearing a critical resistance at $144, indicating potential bullish momentum with current trading at $139.6. #Update #Crypto $SOL (+3) ↗
Bitcoin Miners Persist Amid Difficulty Rise
Bitcoin’s block height reached 893,088, increasing network difficulty by 1.42%, setting a new all-time high and challenging miners further. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
Blockchain Revolution Rome Major Event
Blockchain Week Rome on May 9-10 will host over 5,000 participants at Palazzo dei Conservatori with speakers from @Binance, Tether, and @Visa. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
Crypto Game Launch: Trump Enters Web3
Donald Trump announces a blockchain-based real estate game inspired by Monopoly, expanding his Web3 ventures. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
CBDCs Disrupt Stablecoins Not Bitcoin
The co-founder of @COTInetwork suggests CBDCs will disrupt stablecoins, not $BTC, as major financial players adopt the technology, but downplays integration with DeFi or Web3. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
Blockchain Regulation Reset Boosts Payments
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a regulatory shift towards blockchain and digital assets at the Bankers Association Summit, signaling potential fintech dominance. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗