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Quantum Researchers Offer 1 Bitcoin To Break Toy Version Of BTC’s Cryptography
A quantum‑computing collective known as Project Eleven has thrown down a public gauntlet to the global cryptography community, offering a reward of one Bitcoin to the first team that can break a deliberately down‑scaled version of Bitcoin’s elliptic‑curve cryptography using a genuine quantum compute...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
How will President Trump's threat to Powell affect Bitcoin?
Bitcoin (BTC) traded above $84,000 on Friday as President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates on time. Trump pointed to the European Central Bank (ECB) lowering rates by 25 basis points, urging Powell to do the same in the US.
Russia considers issuing Tether-like stablecoin in wake of $30 million USDT freeze
The finance ministry in Moscow is now considering the creation of a Russian cryptocurrency similar to the U.S. dollar-pegged Tether (USDT), local media reported. The proposal to issue a domestic stablecoin comes after last month Tether blocked billions of rubles’ worth of crypto assets in wallets on a sanctioned Russian exchange. Finance ministry suggests launching […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Dogecoin Price Forms Symmetrical Triangle, Falling Wedge Breakout Begins From Oversold Zone
Dogecoin’s latest price formations suggest that an early-stage recovery might be underway, supported by signals on both short-term and mid-term timeframes. A close look at the chart activity shows technical setups that has historically led to strong breakouts. The observations come from crypto...
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Fri, Apr 18
Binance Goes Diplomatic: Advising Governments On Crypto Laws
Crypto exchange Binance is remodeling its attitude toward regulation, flipping the script on its former notoriety as a pain in the neck of sorts to a role as an insider policy adviser to governments worldwide. The organization currently advises governments in several countries on crypto policy, rece...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
Is This the Final Shakeout Before Bitcoin’s Next Big Move? Analysts Break It Down
Bitcoin’s recent price action has shown signs of stagnation, with the asset hovering around the $84,000 mark after rebounding above it earlier this week. As of the time of writing, BTC is trading at $84,449, down 0.7% in the past 24 hours. Despite recovering from previous corrections, the pric...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
BoA steps up stablecoin issuance plans in serious competition with Tether, Circle
The Bank of America is attempting to enter the stablecoin market and is positioning itself against established industry leaders like Tether and Circle. Pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar, stablecoins account for billions in daily transaction volumes and traditional banks are unwilling to be left out of the loop. Tech giants like Tether […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Dogecoin (DOGE) Under Pressure—Bearish Setup Could Trigger Sell-Off
Dogecoin started a fresh decline from the $0.1680 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is consolidating and might extend losses below the $0.150 support. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.1620 and $0.1580 levels. The price is trading below the $0.1600 level and the 100-hourly simple moving...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
Slovenia considers 25% tax on crypto profits
Slovenia’s finance ministry has reportedly proposed a 25% tax on personal profits from crypto asset disposals in a bid to close a tax system loophole that currently exempts individual investors while taxing business income from crypto trading. The proposed legislation’s main purpose is to ensure greater fairness in the taxation of investment income among Slovenian […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Ethena Labs will launch its RWA-focused blockchain Converge in Q2
Ethena Labs – in partnership with Securitize – unveiled its Layer-1 blockchain Converge, an EVM-compatible network designed to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) with a focus on tokenized real-world assets (RWA) and stablecoins.Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 18
Bitcoin Recovery in Motion? Analyst Tracks Key Divergence Between US and Asia Market
Bitcoin appears to be entering a period of consolidation following a brief burst of upward momentum earlier this week. After reaching nearly $86,000, the cryptocurrency has retraced slightly and is trading around $84,650 at the time of writing. Despite the pullback, analysts continue to monitor on-c...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
XRP Price Weakens—Further Losses on The Table?
XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.120 zone. The price is now consolidating above $2.00 and remains at risk of more losses below $2.00. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.150 zone. The price is now trading below $2.120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key ...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
Bitcoin, Solana retain crypto market dominance amid Q1 2025 slowdown
Bitcoin and Solana have emerged as dominant players in the crypto market during an especially turbulent first quarter of 2025. According to the Q1 Crypto Industry Report recently released by CoinGecko, the broader market experienced a major downturn. However, Bitcoin and Solana still had strong showings relative to the general market. The crypto market entered […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Wall Street Winks At Dogecoin: ‘It’s More Than A Meme’
A top crypto asset manager has doubled up on its backing of Dogecoin, asserting the meme coin is more than a joke due to its provision of actual utility. The company recently pointed to Dogecoin’s community orientation, speed of transactions, and low costs as important benefits in the cryptove...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
Ethereum Price Fights for Momentum—Traders Watch Key Resistance
Ethereum price started a fresh decline below the $1,620 zone. ETH is now consolidating and might attempt to recover above the $1,620 resistance. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $1,620 and $1,600 levels. The price is trading below $1,620 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was ...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
Dogecoin’s $1 Dream Isn’t Dead—Analyst Predicts Summer Breakout
The Dogecoin weekly chart has slipped back into the same lull that characterised the first half of 2024, yet two independent technicians argue the lull is nothing more than a reset before a decisive push higher. Dogecoin to $1 By Summer’s End? On the one‑week time‑frame, analyst Chris (@StonkChris) ...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
Bitcoin Price Gears Up for Next Leg Higher—Upside Potential Builds
Bitcoin price is slowly moving higher above the $83,500 zone. BTC must clear the $85,200 resistance zone to continue higher in the near term. Bitcoin found support at $83,200 and started a recovery wave. The price is trading above $84,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break a...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Accumulate 297,000 BTC In 9 Days – Bullish Signal?
Bitcoin is once again at a pivotal moment as it trades below key moving averages, signaling mounting selling pressure and a market weighed down by growing uncertainty. The ongoing tensions between the United States and China continue to escalate, with a full-scale trade war now likely to persist thr...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
Bitcoin Realized Cap Sets New Record, But Momentum Fades
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Realized Cap has surged to a new all-time high (ATH) recently, but monthly inflows have slowed down considerably. Bitcoin Realized Cap Is Growing At A Notably Slower Rate Now According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, the Realized Cap of Bitcoin has...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
Crypto exchange eXch to shut down May 1 amid allegations of laundering $35M from Bybit hack
Cryptocurrency exchange eXch announced it would cease operations on May 1 following reports that it was involved in laundering funds from a Bybit hack. The platform revealed that most of its management team voted to “cease and retreat” after allegations surfaced that North Korea’s Lazarus Group used the platform to launder approximately $35 million of […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Bitcoin Following Gold’s Footsteps? Analyst Sets Mid-Term Target At $155,000
As gold continues to set new all-time highs (ATH) – trading at $3,333 per ounce at the time of writing – Bitcoin (BTC) has seen more subdued price action, consolidating in the mid-$80,000 range. However, analysts suggest that the top digital asset may soon mirror gold’s recent momentum. ...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
XRP Price Eyes Recovery To $3 As Analyst Reveals How High The Price Would Be In Altcoin Season
Crypto analyst BarriC has predicted that the XRP price could soon recover and rebound to as high as $3. The analyst also revealed how high the token could reach when the altcoin season begins. XRP Price Eyes Recovery To $3 As Analyst Reveals Target In an X post, BarriC affirmed that the XRP price wi...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
Ethereum (ETH) Price Could Make New Highs Before May After Bullish Weekly Close, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Set To Follow
Ethereum just lit a fire under the crypto market with its bullish weekly close, signaling what could be a sharp climb toward $5,000 before May. As ETH heats up, it’s not alone, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is catching the same tailwind. Presale phase 4 has started since the third phase sold out more quickly than anticipated. […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18