Key Takeaways Bitcoin shows stronger correlation with tech stocks rather than gold. Bitcoin’s correlation with the Nasdaq has reached as high as 0.7 in the past three years. Share this article Bitcoin shows a stronger correlation with tech stocks than gold, according to Franklin Templeton Digital Assets’ new report, “When Gold Zigged, Bitcoin Moonwalked,” which
Ripple Labs (XRP) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have filed a joint motion to suspend their appeals and cross-appeals for 60 days, bringing the long-running saga closer to an official settlement. The joint motion noted that Ripple and the SEC have reached an agreement-in-principle, pending approval from the SEC, to resolve the
[PRESS RELEASE – Dublin, Ireland, April 11th, 2025] AB Charity Foundation has officially launched its global operations and unveiled its newly upgraded website at www.ab.org, marking the beginning of a public-interest initiative built on institutional credibility and advanced blockchain technology. Headquartered in Ireland with recognized legal status under EU law, the Foundation is positioned as
A new report from on-chain analytics firm Parsec argues that the recent depegging of Synthetix’s stablecoin sUSD is not the result of bad debt or protocol failure—but a direct consequence of governance upgrade SIP-420. The stablecoin, which is designed to maintain a $1 price, is currently trading near $0.90. According to Parsec’s analysis, this slide
Key Takeaways BlackRock attracted $3 billion in digital asset product inflows in the first quarter of 2025. Digital assets represent a small portion of BlackRock’s business, accounting for 0.5% of total assets under management. Share this article Investors poured around $3 billion into BlackRock’s digital asset products in Q1 2025, contributing to $84 billion in
The wind whispers about a secretive Chinese operation labeled the “China Crypto Commandos,” allegedly a Beijing-backed unit conducting covert crypto activities. Rumors say these operatives use unassuming locations like arcades to mask their work. Given China’s complex relationship with digital assets, the idea of a black ops crypto unit could be a real plot. While
Ethereum’s ETH/BTC ratio has plunged 77% since December 2021, turning the once beloved altcoin into a punching bag for crypto traders. However, beneath the sliding metrics and bearish sentiment, analysts argue that developments being carried out on the network could set the stage for a long-term rebound. The ETH/BTC Bloodbath According to an April 11
DeFi protocol Morpho Labs has confirmed its frontend is secure after reverting a faulty update that had led to a $2.6 million exploit, which was intercepted by white hat MEV operator c0ffeebabe.eth. The exploit took place after a frontend update on Morpho Labs’ DeFi app Morpho Blue on April 10. The update was designed to
Key Takeaways Block will pay a $40 million penalty due to compliance failures in its Cash App platform. The investigation revealed weak anti-money laundering practices and inadequate monitoring of suspicious Bitcoin transactions. Share this article Block, Inc., the fintech giant led by Bitcoin advocate Jack Dorsey, has agreed to pay a $40 million penalty to
If you’ve been around Bitcoin long enough, you know it moves in cycles, and the halving cycle is a big deal. It happens roughly every four years, halts the block reward, and has historically kicked off major price moves. But here’s the thing: it’s not just the halving event that matters; it’s what holders do before