April 2025 - Page 4 of 7

Angry investors loot CBEX office in Ibadan following crypto platform’s collapse

CBEX Crypto Collapse Sparks Outrage in Nigeria Amid Ponzi Scheme Allegations

April 15, 2025 Dan K

CBEX exchange crashes, wiping investor funds and sparking looting in Nigeria as Ponzi scheme fears grow. SEC warns against unlicensed platforms.

Bitcoin demonstrating market resilience amid economic downturn

Bitcoin Shows Resilience Amid Market Downturn, Defying Traditional Asset Trends

April 15, 2025 Dan K

Bitcoin shows surprising strength in the market slump, outperforming traditional assets and hinting at a behavioral shift during macroeconomic stress.

Kraken trading interface showing stocks and ETFs alongside cryptocurrencies

Kraken Launches Commission-Free Stock & ETF Trading in Major Expansion Beyond Crypto

April 14, 2025 Dan K

Kraken enters stock and ETF trading with a commission-free model, expanding its services beyond crypto to rival Robinhood in the U.S.

Tether joins OCEAN mining pool to support Bitcoin decentralization

Tether to Deploy Hashrate on Bitcoin Mining Pool OCEAN to Boost Decentralization

April 14, 2025 Dan K

Tether to mine Bitcoin via OCEAN’s decentralized pool, expanding its global footprint and supporting censorship-resistant mining protocols.

Blockchain

Trump’s SEC Leadership Triggers Probes by Congressional Watchdogs

April 14, 2025 Dan K

GAO probes Trump’s SEC leadership after reports of regulatory rollbacks, staff exits, and alleged crypto-related corruption spark watchdog concerns.

Ethereum Foundation announces $1.25M legal support for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm

Stealth Crypto Malware Drains ETH, XRP, and SOL via Trojanized NPM Packages

April 13, 2025 Dan K

A stealth malware campaign targets ETH, XRP, and SOL wallets via NPM packages like “pdf-to-office,” silently hijacking transactions to attacker wallets.

NFT market performance graph showing sales surge amid user decline

CryptoPunk NFT Sold at Nearly $10M Loss Amid Market Slump

April 12, 2025 Dan K

CryptoPunk NFT investor realizes a $9.73M loss, highlighting the sharp fall in top NFT collections and trading volumes across Ethereum and Polygon.

Citigroup headquarters building representing crypto custody plans

Ripple Settles With SEC, XRP Surges as CEO Credits Trump for Regulatory Shift

April 12, 2025 Dan K

Ripple pays $50M to the SEC in a settlement. XRP price surges as CEO Garlinghouse thanks Trump and highlights a shift toward crypto-friendly regulation.

Japanese Financial Services Agency releases dual-framework for regulating cryptocurrencies

Japan’s FSA Unveils Two-Tier Crypto Framework to Clarify Asset Regulation

April 11, 2025 Dan K

Japan’s FSA proposes new rules dividing crypto into fundraising and decentralized types, with feedback open until May 10 for public input.

Senator Elizabeth Warren and lawmakers criticize DOJ for dismantling crypto enforcement team NCET

Democrats Slam DOJ for Disbanding Crypto Crime Unit, Call It a ‘Free Pass’ for Criminals

April 11, 2025 Dan K

Senate Democrats blast the DOJ for scrapping its crypto crime unit NCET, warning it enables money laundering and weakens federal enforcement.

Month: April 2025

CBEX Crypto Collapse Sparks Outrage in Nigeria Amid Ponzi Scheme Allegations

Bitcoin Shows Resilience Amid Market Downturn, Defying Traditional Asset Trends

Kraken Launches Commission-Free Stock & ETF Trading in Major Expansion Beyond Crypto

Tether to Deploy Hashrate on Bitcoin Mining Pool OCEAN to Boost Decentralization

Trump’s SEC Leadership Triggers Probes by Congressional Watchdogs

Stealth Crypto Malware Drains ETH, XRP, and SOL via Trojanized NPM Packages

CryptoPunk NFT Sold at Nearly $10M Loss Amid Market Slump

Ripple Settles With SEC, XRP Surges as CEO Credits Trump for Regulatory Shift

Japan’s FSA Unveils Two-Tier Crypto Framework to Clarify Asset Regulation

Democrats Slam DOJ for Disbanding Crypto Crime Unit, Call It a ‘Free Pass’ for Criminals

Ethereum ETFs hit pause as $59m flows out with ETH retreating from highs