Ethereum RISC-V Proposal 2025 Aims to Transform the Execution Layer and Boost Zero-Knowledge Performance Ethereum RISC-V Proposal 2025 marks a bold turning point in Ethereum’s roadmap as co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposes replacing the current Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) contract language with the RISC-V instruction set architecture. Shared on April 20, Buterin’s proposal comes in response to several critical bottlenecks Ethereum faces in maintaining scalability, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability. Central to the suggestion is Ethereum’s need to strengthen data availability sampling, support good block production rivalry, and significantly advance zero-knowledge proof generation—an area where Ethereum has to shine to rival high-performance…
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Strategy MSTR Bitcoin Exposure 2025 Surges as ETFs and Retirement Funds Expand Institutional Reach Strategy MSTR Bitcoin Exposure 2025 has taken the financial world by storm, with 13,000 institutions and over 55 million indirect holders now linked to the software intelligence firm through various investment channels. Formerly known as MicroStrategy, the company—now rebranded as Strategy—has evolved into a bitcoin powerhouse, holding 531,644 BTC and establishing itself as a central pillar of Bitcoin-focused institutional finance. Reflecting the growing interest in bitcoin exposure through publicly traded equities like MSTR, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor disclosed on social platform X that the company’s presence…
Metaplanet Bitcoin Acquisition 2025 Pushes Holdings to 4,855 BTC with Over ¥62 Billion Invested Metaplanet Bitcoin Acquisition 2025 marks another bold step in the company’s aggressive Bitcoin-centric treasury strategy. Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a Japan-based publicly listed firm, has revealed the addition of 330 BTC to its reserves at an average purchase price of 12,181,570 yen per bitcoin, totaling approximately 4.020 billion yen. Metaplanet’s total holdings now stand at 4,855 BTC, showing an increasing commitment to Bitcoin as a primary store of value with this purchase. Part of the company’s continuing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, which…
Bitget VOXEL Market Manipulation 2025 Uncovers Risk Controls in Action Amid Abnormal Futures Activity Bitget VOXEL Market Manipulation 2025 has become the latest example of why low-liquidity digital assets pose significant risk on leveraged crypto platforms. Bitget, a well-known centralized crypto exchange, has announced plans to reverse affected trades and compensate users after detecting suspicious activity in VOXEL perpetual futures. Extreme price fluctuations for VOXEL, the token linked to Polygon-based role-playing game Voxie Tactics, set off the problem early Sunday. Ranked 723rd by market capitalisation on CoinMarketCap, this lesser-known token momentarily moved more than Bitcoin, the most traded and liquid…
Metaplanet Bitcoin Acquisition 2025 Pushes Holdings to 4,855 BTC as Strategic Treasury Expansion Continues Metaplanet Bitcoin Acquisition 2025 marks a bold continuation of the Tokyo-based company’s aggressive crypto strategy, as it announces the purchase of an additional 330 BTC at an average price of $85,561 per coin. The acquisition, disclosed on April 14, 2025, brings Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings to 4,855 BTC—up from 4,525 just a week earlier. This most recent action reinforces Metaplanet’s status as a top corporate Bitcoin accumulator in Asia, reflecting the treasury techniques popularised by U.S.-based Microstrategy. The corporation stated that the $28.2 million purchase fits…
Bitcoin Price Analysis April 2025 Reveals Tight Range Near $84.5K with Key Resistance and Support Levels in Focus Bitcoin Price Analysis April 2025 shows BTC trading near $84,549 as traders monitor key technical levels and market momentum for signs of direction. On April 18, Bitcoin continued to hover within a narrow range, consolidating between resistance at $86,000 and support around $82,000—a zone that has contained price action following a sharp V-shaped recovery from $74,434. After creating a lower high around $88,772, Bitcoin (BTC) has honoured this specified corridor on the daily chart. The $86,000 resistance zone is a key turning…
Ripple Hidden Road FINRA Approval Unlocks Institutional-Grade Prime Brokerage Expansion The Ripple Hidden Road FINRA approval has set a new benchmark in the intersection of digital assets and traditional finance. On April 18, Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC, a subsidiary of Hidden Road acquired by Ripple, received broker-dealer authorization from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). This development is a game-changer for institutional participation in the fixed income markets and Ripple’s growing dominance beyond crypto payments. This regulatory milestone allows Hidden Road to grow its fixed income prime brokerage services, including Fixed Income Repo and Global Funding activities. It…
Binance KYC Re-Verification India Mandate Tightens Security and Aligns with AML Laws The Binance KYC re-verification India mandate has officially taken effect, marking a major compliance overhaul in the country’s crypto space. On April 18, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced that all Indian users—new and existing—must undergo full know your customer (KYC) re-verification. This sweeping update comes in response to India’s evolving regulatory landscape, particularly stringent anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines that require robust identity checks. Binance’s most recent action indicates the exchange’s strong will to match the Indian government’s goal for a clear and safe digital financial environment.…
Coinbase Oregon Lawsuit Draws Fire as Exchange Vows to Fight Politically Motivated Crypto Crackdown The Coinbase Oregon lawsuit has ignited a fierce battle between one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges and a state government seeking to revive a regulatory approach long dismissed by courts and lawmakers. On April 18, Coinbase disclosed that it is the target of a new securities enforcement action filed by the Oregon Attorney General—a move the company quickly blasted as politically motivated and out of step with recent legal precedent. In a forcefully phrased blog article, Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, revealed the…
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Bounce Back Sharply as Blackrock and Fidelity Lead April 17 Turnaround Bitcoin ETF inflows made a strong comeback on April 17, injecting optimism into an otherwise cautious market after a $170 million outflow just a day prior. With fresh capital totaling $107.83 million, Thursday’s session marked a notable recovery for U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs—led prominently by Blackrock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC funds. Blackrock, which had a remarkable $80.96 million inflow into its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), lead the rally. Fidelity came in second, bringing $25.90 million into its Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC). The two behemoths combined…