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Imposing Tariffs on Ethereum Layer 2 Solutions Is 'Toxic' for Growth, Says Scroll Exec
Ye Zhang, co-founder of Layer 2 smart contract platform Scroll, has sharply criticized proposals to impose fees on Ethereum Layer 2 solutions. In a series of tweets on X, the exec called “tarriffing Layer 2s” “one of the most toxic ideas” for the blockchain’s future. Ye Zhang Opposes L2 Fees Zhang argued that such a…
Read MoreFormer New York governor advised OKX over $505M federal probe: Report
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX reportedly hired former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to advise it over the federal probe that resulted in the firm pleading guilty to several violations and agreeing to pay $505 million in fines and penalties. Cuomo, a New York-registered attorney, advised OKX on legal issues stemming from the probe sometime after August…
Read MoreVanEck Seeks SEC Approval for US's First BNB ETF in Delaware Filing
VanEck, a prominent American investment management firm, is set to launch the first Binance Coin (BNB) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. On March 31st, the firm filed to establish a trust entity in Delaware under filing number 10148820, as confirmed by public records on the state’s official website. This development serves as a…
Read MoreSentient open-source AI search outperforms GPT-4o and Perplexity
Sentient, an artificial intelligence development platform backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, has released an open-source AI search framework that it says outperforms leading closed-source competitors. The company announced the public release of Open Deep Search (ODS) on April 2, describing it as a high-performance, developer-friendly alternative to platforms like Perplexity AI and OpenAI’s GPT-4o.…
Read MoreStaFi Revamp Wave #2 – From Staking Finance to Staking AI Finance
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, April 2nd, 2025] StaFi has announced the next phase of its development strategy with the launch of Revamp Wave 2, introducing “Staking AI Finance” as part of the protocol’s ongoing evolution from liquid staking infrastructure to AI-integrated services. Transition to Staking AI Finance This phase represents a strategic expansion of…
Read MoreGameStop finishes $1.5B raise to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet
Video game retailer GameStop Corporation (GME) has finished a convertible debt offering that raised $1.5 billion, with some proceeds earmarked for buying Bitcoin. The offering was initially set to raise at least $1.3 billion, but purchasers opted for an additional $200 million aggregate principal amount of notes, GameStop said in an April 1 filing with…
Read MorezkLend Hacker Loses $5.4M to Tornado Cash Scam
In an ironic twist of fate, the hacker behind February’s $9.57 million exploit on zkLend has allegedly fallen victim to another scam. The suspected criminal claimed in an on-chain message that they lost 2,930 ETH, worth about $5.4 million, while trying to launder the stolen funds through Tornado Cash. The zkLend Hack zkLend also confirmed…
Read MoreBitcoin traders are overstating the impact of the US-led tariff war on BTC price
Despite Bitcoin’s 2.2% gains on April 1, BTC (BTC) hasn’t traded above $89,000 since March 7. Even though the recent price weakness is often linked to the escalating US-led global trade war, several factors had already been weighing on investor sentiment long before President Donald Trump announced the tariffs. Some market participants claimed that Strategy’s…
Read MoreMetaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 4,046 BTC with Latest Acquisition
Tokyo-based firm Metaplanet has made yet another move in its crypto acquisition strategy by purchasing an additional 696 BTC through its Bitcoin Income Generation business. The company executed this purchase by selling cash-secured put options, a tactic that enabled it to acquire Bitcoin at below-market prices while earning premiums. The total value of this acquisition…
Read MoreBitcoin price flips volatile as traders eye $84.5K breakout
Bitcoin (BTC) repeated earlier volatility at the April 1 Wall Street open as US trade tariff talk kept markets nervous. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Bitcoin stays erratic ahead of crunch tariffs Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD making rapid moves within its weekly trading range of around $83,000. US stocks ticked…
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