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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.

Congressional watchdogs launch investigation into SEC under Trump leadership

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.

A CryptoPunk NFT image representing the NFT sold at a major loss amid market downturn

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.

Brad Garlinghouse speaking about Ripple's SEC settlement and XRP rally

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.

Chart showing sUSD price falling below $1 peg after Synthetix collateral changes

Synthetix’s sUSD Stablecoin Falls to $0.85 Amid Collateral Policy Shift

April 10, 2025 Dan K

sUSD drops to $0.85 as Synthetix slashes collateral rules. Surge in supply and yield tactics fuel volatility despite overcollateralization.

Stephan Lutz speaking on crypto trading insights and perpetual swaps

BitMEX CEO: Perpetual Swaps Reveal Altcoin Value and Pump-and-Dump Risk

April 9, 2025 Dan K

BitMEX CEO Lutz says exchange-listed perpetual swaps reveal altcoin value and pump-and-dump risk, offering traders a key market edge.

Argentine President Javier Milei speaking at a public event amid LIBRA crypto controversy

Argentine Lawmakers Launch Probe Into Milei Over LIBRA Crypto Scandal

April 9, 2025 Dan K

Argentine lawmakers voted to investigate President Milei over LIBRA crypto scam claims and alleged payments to his sister for social media promotion.

Aavegotchi NFT characters leaving Polygon network for Coinbase's Base blockchain

Aavegotchi Ditches Polygon for Coinbase’s Base Amid NFT Market Slowdown

April 8, 2025 Dan K

Aavegotchi will sunset its Polygon deployment and migrate to Base, citing stagnant TVL on Polygon and better prospects for gaming on Coinbase-backed Base.

Crypto attorney James A. Murphy files lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to uncover Satoshi Nakamoto's identity.

Crypto Lawyer Sues DHS to Reveal Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity

April 8, 2025 Dan K

Lawyer James A. Murphy files lawsuit against DHS, seeking records that may reveal the true identity of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.