Altcoins are set for one last big rally, but just a few will benefit — Analyst

Altcoins may have just one last rally this cycle, but only those with real utility and strong network activity will see price gains, according to an analyst.  “I think there will be one more breadth thrust from altcoins. The question is, is it a sustained rally that we will see for six to twelve months,” …

Genius Group says it’s been banned from buying more Bitcoin

Singapore-based artificial intelligence firm Genius Group says it’s temporarily barred from expanding its Bitcoin treasury after a US court order has banned it from selling shares, raising funds and using investor funds to buy more Bitcoin. A New York District court issued the preliminary injunction (PI) and temporary restraining order (TRO) on March 13 in …

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao to advise Kyrgyzstan on blockchain tech

Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao will begin advising the Kyrgyz Republic on blockchain and crypto-related regulation and tech after signing a memorandum of understanding with the country’s foreign investment agency. “I officially and unofficially advise a few governments on their crypto regulatory frameworks and blockchain solutions for gov efficiency, expanding blockchain to more than …

Investor demand for XRP falls as the bull market stalls — Will traders defend the $2 support?

Between Oct. 25, 2024, and Jan. 16, 2025, XRP (XRP) had one of the best rallies of the current bull market, gaining 600% as investors piled in with the hope that a pro-crypto presidency would benefit Ripple and its cryptocurrency. During this time, the quarterly average of daily active addresses jumped by 490% and XRP …

DeFi TVL falls 27% while AI, social apps surge in Q1: DappRadar

Economic uncertainty and a major crypto exchange hack pushed down the total value locked in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to $156 billion in the first quarter of 2025, but AI and social apps gained ground with a rise in network users, according to a crypto analytics firm. “Broader economic uncertainty and lingering aftershocks from the …

EigenLayer to begin 'slashing' restakers in April

EigenLayer plans to start “slashing” restakers on April 17, resulting in the Ethereum restaking protocol’s “first feature-complete iteration,” it said in an April 2 announcement.  Implementing slashing will mark EigenLayer’s final step toward establishing the protocol as “infrastructure for a new generation of verifiable apps and services built on the Verifiable Cloud,” it said in …

Gemini to open Miami office after judge stays SEC case

The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, backed by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, plans to move into a Miami-area office space, as US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement case may have reached its end. According to a March 31 post from Sterling Bay Properties, Gemini signed a lease for an office in Miami’s Wynwood Art District. The …

XRP holds $2 support as chart pattern hints at 73% gain

XRP (XRP) stabilized near its $2 support after today’s marketwide sell-off sent the altcoin and several other cryptocurrencies close to their swing lows. Data now shows the XRP/USD pair exhibiting early signs of a bullish breakout.  Ripple’s RLUSD integration could boost XRP price Ripple’s integration of its RLUSD stablecoin into its cross-border payments system, Ripple …

How to sell crypto via MetaMask: A beginner’s guide to cashing out

Key takeaways Not all tokens can be sold immediately. Airdropped or obscure tokens may lack liquidity or could be scams, so it’s important to check before attempting to cash out. Swapping and bridging may be required. To sell, you might need to convert tokens to ETH or stablecoins and bridge them to the Ethereum mainnet. …

10-year Treasury yield falls to 4% as DXY softens — Is it time to buy the Bitcoin price dip?

On April 3, yields on long-term US government debt fell to their lowest levels in six months as investors reacted to growing concerns over the global trade war and the weakening of the US dollar. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note briefly touched 4.0%, down from 4.4% a week earlier, signaling strong demand from …