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Vitalik Buterin on stage discussing Ethereum Layer 1 scaling plans at ETHGlobal Prague

ECB Warns US Crypto Push Could Destabilize EU, Calls to Revise MiCA

April 22, 2025 Dan K

The ECB seeks urgent MiCA changes, warning that US-backed stablecoins could harm EU financial stability and trigger capital flight to American markets.

Giancarlo Giorgetti warns that U.S. stablecoin policy could destabilize the euro

Italy’s Economy Minister Warns U.S. Stablecoins Threaten Euro’s Stability

April 16, 2025 Dan K

Italy’s Giorgetti warns U.S. stablecoins pose a greater threat to the euro than tariffs, pushing EU to accelerate digital euro efforts.

Securitize expands digital asset services after acquiring MG Stover’s fund administration business

Securitize Acquires MG Stover Fund Admin Arm, Boosts AUM to $38B

April 16, 2025 Dan K

Securitize’s MG Stover acquisition pushes AUM to $38B, enhancing its digital asset fund services and boosting tokenized treasury dominance.

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Ethena Labs Exits Germany, Shuts Down Subsidiary After BaFin Crackdown

April 15, 2025 Dan K

Ethena Labs winds down its German unit and ends MiCAR efforts after BaFin flags serious flaws in USDe compliance and halts local operations.

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.

SharpLink Gaming launches Ethereum treasury with Joseph Lubin as board chairman

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.

Jump Crypto and Securitize team up to scale real-world asset tokenization via blockchain

Injective Price Slips Into Deep Oversold Territory Despite Major Q1 Developments

April 7, 2025 Dan K

Despite EVM support, AI Index, and new validators like Google, Injective’s price slumps 15%, falling deep into oversold territory at $6.93.

SEC building with digital dollar and stablecoin graphics

SEC Declares USD-Pegged “Covered Stablecoins” Not Under Its Jurisdiction

April 6, 2025 Dan K

SEC says dollar-pegged “Covered Stablecoins” are not securities, meaning issuers don’t need to register with the agency under federal law.

Traders on Wall Street monitor screens during steep market decline triggered by global tariff announcement

Polymarket Bettors See Over 50% Chance of 2025 Recession After Trump Tariff Shock

April 5, 2025 Dan K

Polymarket bettors now see a 60% chance of recession in 2025 after Trump’s tariff bombshell triggers a 3,700-point drop in the Dow and market panic.

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu signing the new Investments and Securities Act regulating cryptocurrencies

Nigeria’s President Signs Landmark Law Classifying Crypto as Securities

April 3, 2025 Dan K

Tinubu’s new law classifies crypto as securities, expands SEC oversight, and introduces strict penalties for Ponzi schemes linked to the crypto market.