The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation has become the first Bitcoin-based organization to establish an official presence in the Middle East, aiming to promote institutional Bitcoin adoption through expanded educational initiatives.Stacks Asia has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) — one of the world’s fastest-growing financial centers — in a move that could boost the adoption of its Bitcoin (BTC) layer-2 (L2) solution in the Middle East and Asia.The new partnership will play a “pivotal role” in shaping the future of Bitcoin’s “programmability and adoption” in these regions through educational programs and support for Bitcoin builders, according to an…Read More

Key takeaways:XRP futures ETF approval fuels bullish momentum ahead of April 30 potential launch.Whales are stacking XRP despite recent sharp corrections.A technical breakout hints at a potential 55% rally toward $3.63.XRP (XRP) rose by nearly 5% to hit an intraday high of $2.36 on April 28, extending a three-week rebound that has lifted its price by over 46%.XRP/USD daily price chart. Source: TradingViewProShares’ XRP futures ETF buzz boosts priceXRP’s price rise today follows a fundamental boost from the potential launch of three XRP-based futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by ProShares.The ETFs—ProShares XRP Strategy ETF, ProShares Short XRP Strategy ETF, and ProShares…Read More

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) bounced back with their third-largest inflows on record last week, according to CoinShares.Global crypto ETPs collectively posted $3.4 billion of inflows in the trading week of April 21–25, marking the highest level since December 2024, CoinShares reported on April 28.The inflows were just 13% below the all-time high of $3.85 billion seen in the trading week of Dec. 2–6, 2024, CoinShares previously reported.Renewed investment interest in crypto ETPs came as Bitcoin (BTC) broke back above $90,000 last week for the first time since briefly retesting the price mark in early March, according to CoinGecko.Bitcoin ETFs lead…Read More

Switzerland has long been seen as a beacon of privacy where companies, organizations and wealthy people put down roots in an effort to avoid the prying eyes of the rest of the world. Joining this cohort are many Web3 projects, which also appreciate the Swiss government’s generally positive stance toward blockchain and digital assets.The country’s reputation as a privacy haven has resulted in Switzerland becoming a hub for privacy projects establishing their foundations or development entities there, including Nym, Session and Hopr — joining traditional privacy software companies such as Proton and Threema.Now, a proposed change to a Swiss surveillance…Read More

The digital asset platform, which left the U.S. after clashing with regulators, says it’s relaunching with full services for retail and institutional clients.Read More

Onchain sleuth ZachXBT has flagged a suspicious transfer involving 3,520 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at $330.7 million, that may indicate a major theft. The transaction, reported on April 28, saw funds moved from a potential victim’s wallet to the address bc1qcry…vz55g.Following the transfer, the stolen stash was quickly laundered through over six instant exchanges and swapped into privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero (XMR).The large-scale conversion led to a 50% spike in XMR’s price with the token reaching an intraday high of $339, according to data from CoinMarketCap.Source: ZachXBTAt the time of writing, XMR has settled slightly but remains up 25% in the past…Read More

Key takeawaysCrypto-backed mortgages let you use assets like Bitcoin or Ether as collateral to secure a loan without selling your holdings.The process involves choosing a lender, securing your crypto in custody, appraising the property and finalizing loan terms.These mortgages offer tax advantages, streamlined approvals and the ability to retain crypto investment value while accessing liquidity.Platforms like Nexo provide tailored solutions, but thorough research is essential to ensure security and regulatory compliance.Crypto-backed mortgages are a watershed moment in real estate financing because they let you use digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) or Ether (ETH) as collateral for a home loan.Instead…Read More

If you’re following developments in the cryptocurrency market, you’ve likely noticed that Coinbase Derivatives has introduced XRP futures contracts to its US derivatives exchange. This move is part of a broader trend where regulated platforms are expanding access to futures trading, giving investors new ways to engage with digital assets like XRP (XRP).But what exactly are XRP futures? And how do you get involved as an investor or trader?Let’s take a closer look.What are XRP futures?XRP futures are standardized financial contracts that allow you to agree to buy or sell XRP at a predetermined price on a specific future date.…Read More

XMR spiked nearly 40% early Monday following a ‘suspicious transfer,’ the on-chain researcher said.Read More

Bitcoin’s strong correlation with gold continues as economic uncertainty grows.Read More

Trading volumes for XMR zoomed from an average of $50 million on a seven-day rolling basis to over $220 million in the past 24 hoursRead More

The funds will track prices of XRP-based futures and offer traders a way to make money on longs and shorts.Read More

U.S. Peesident Donald Trump’s memecoin has led to calls for impeachment and inflated its circulating supply in major unlocks. It’s still defying gravity.Read More