CME Group Crypto Derivatives Volume Soars 129% in April With ETH Leading the Charge
The exchange saw its crypto derivatives volumes rise sharply to $8.9 billion in April, led by ether futures growth.

State of Crypto: IRS Departures
Seth Wilks and Raj Mukherjee, two IRS digital asset directors, are leaving the agency just over a year after joining it.

Bitcoin Mirrors Gold’s Breakout Structure – New ATH Coming In Q2 2025?
Bitcoin is currently trading around the $96,000 mark after a week of strong bullish price action that saw it reach $97,900 — its highest level since the March sell-off. The price now flirts with the psychological $100,000 barrier, a key milestone that could confirm the start of a new macro uptrend. However, global macroeconomic tensions […]

Best Altcoins Set to Thrive as Cannes Embraces Crypto Payments in 2025
Cannes, the glitzy capital of film and French Riviera flair, is about to take on a new role: global crypto tourism hub. The city announced plans to roll out crypto payment infrastructure across 90% of local merchants, thanks to a partnership with Web3 payment firm Lunu Pay. By summer 2025, you might be able to […]

Bitcoin Difficulty Finally Headed For Cooldown: Almost 5% Drop Expected
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Difficulty is set to see a drop in the upcoming adjustment after having gone up the previous four times. Bitcoin Difficulty Will Finally Provide A Break To Miners The “Difficulty” refers to a feature present on the Bitcoin blockchain that defines how hard the miners would find it to mine […]

Bitcoin Open Interest Approaches Key Breakout Zone Seen In Prior Bull Markets – Details
According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Avocado_onchain, Bitcoin (BTC) may be primed for an extended rally. The top cryptocurrency’s open interest in the futures market is approaching historically high levels – a trend seen during previous bull markets. Bitcoin Open Interest Continues To Climb As BTC edges closer to the $100,000 mark, […]
FinCEN Seeks to Block Huione from US System Citing North Korea-Linked Crypto Crimes
The US Treasury Department is taking steps to sever financial ties with Cambodia-based Huione Group over its alleged involvement in laundering billions in illicit crypto-linked funds. In a move targeting potential national security risks, the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has proposed a rule that would prohibit Huione from accessing the US financial system, […]

This Textbook Accumulation Cylinder Says Dogecoin Price Is Headed Above $3.2
Crypto analyst Crypto Bullet has revealed a bullish pattern for the Dogecoin price, which could send the meme coin above $3.2. The analyst also provided a timeline for when the foremost meme coin could reach this price target. Dogecoin Price Eyes Rally Above $3.2 As Textbook Accumulation Cylinder Forms In an X post, Crypto Bullet […]

Crypto Exchange Kraken Uncovers North Korean Espionage Plot
Crypto exchange Kraken’s latest security disclosure reads less like a corporate blog post than a field report from the front lines of modern cyber-warfare. Published on 1 May 2025 under the blunt title “How we identified a North Korean hacker who tried to get a job at Kraken,” the account describes in granular detail how […]

Kuwait Clamps Down On Bitcoin Mining As Power Grid Reaches Breaking Point
The government of Kuwait has initiated a crackdown on cryptocurrency miners throughout the nation, accusing them of aggravating power shortages with summer just around the corner, according to a Reuters report. The interior ministry last week declared a “wide-ranging” security campaign targeting houses that have been converted into mining centers. Related Reading: Crypto Confidence Returns: […]