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Bitcoin call options with a $100,000 strike price have become the most heavily traded instrument on the Deribit exchange - with open interest nearing $1.2 billion, according to CoinDesk Markets editor Omkar Godbole.
Crypto exchange Kraken has officially introduced commission-free trading of U.S. - listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for clients in ten American states - including New Jersey, Connecticut, and Alabama.
BitOK is a specialized provider of anti-money laundering (AML) services designed to detect and prevent the use of cryptocurrencies in illicit financial activities. Founded in 2021, the company has developed a suite of tools that forecast and analyze blockchain transactions for potential involvement in money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanction evasion.
Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly requested a 60-day suspension of appellate proceedings - a move aimed at finalizing a potential settlement in their long-standing legal dispute over the sale of XRP tokens.
The cryptocurrency market experienced notable developments during the week of April 14-20, 2025.
Ethereum’s highly anticipated Pectra upgrade has been rescheduled for May 7, 2025, according to the latest consensus among core developers. The hard fork - originally targeted for late April - was postponed to ensure complete readiness following complications during testnet deployment.
During the period from 7 to 13 April, the cryptocurrency sector experienced a range of decisive events that shaped global market sentiment. Innovators introduced refined methods to predict short-term price fluctuations, and analysts discussed advanced forecasting tools to evaluate evolving regulatory approaches.
According to a new report from blockchain intelligence firm Global Ledger, the cryptocurrency industry has recorded over $3.83 billion in losses from 265 hacking incidents spanning the entirety of 2024 and the first two months of 2025.
Between March 31 and April 6, the cryptocurrency market witnessed a wave of developments across multiple ecosystems. Industry experts applied refined forecasting methods to gauge potential price movements, while ongoing regulatory dialogues continued to influence public sentiment.
On March 26, 2025, the market capitalization of USD Coin (USDC) surpassed $60 billion for the first time - a historic milestone for the stablecoin ecosystem. According to data from CoinGecko, USDC’s total supply reached $60.2 billion at the time of writing, marking a 100% year-over-year increase from $30 billion in March 2024.
The recent decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) marks a turning point for the digital asset sector. According to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, the initiative eliminates what he described as “the last existential risk” to Bitcoin.
Decentralized perpetuals exchange Hyperliquid has removed JELLYJELLY perpetual futures from trading, following a validator-led decision citing suspicious market activity. The action highlights growing scrutiny over potential vulnerabilities in the platform’s mechanism and its approach to decentralization.
During the week of March 24 to 28, 2025, the cryptocurrency landscape demonstrated continued expansion and innovation. Analysts predict that this trend may persist, driven by increasing institutional interest and heightened public awareness of blockchain-based solutions.
Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 platform launched by Coinbase in 2023, has rapidly gained traction, outperforming other L2 networks in transaction volume and Total Value Locked (TVL). However, Solana remains a dominant competitor, despite recent challenges such as token inflation and network outages.
TokenAlphabet presents an overview of news from the world of cryptocurrencies. Between March 17 and 21, the global cryptocurrency market saw a wave of events that signaled the continued growth of various digital assets.
Dogecoin (DOGE), long known for its price volatility, is now displaying signs of a possible rebound.
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has revealed that while 77% of the approximately 500,000 ETH stolen in the recent hack remains traceable, 20% has "disappeared into the shadows," and only 3% has been successfully frozen.
In June 2024, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, alongside venture giant Dragonfly Capital, invested in MegaETH - a Layer 2 rollup aiming for instant transaction finalization and speeds of 100,000 TPS. This ambitious project aligns with Ethereum Foundation’s long-term scalability vision.
Investors in Bitcoin may only have three weeks left before the anticipated expansion of global liquidity significantly impacts the price of the leading cryptocurrency.
In his latest analysis, he warns that only a handful of altcoins are gaining momentum. With fresh liquidity lacking, the market resembles a PvP battle for a fixed supply of capital.