# crypto

WisdomTree’s crypto ETPs reported net inflows of $137 million in Q1

Cumulatively, assets under management for the firm's crypto ETPs rose to roughly $1.8 billion during Q1 of this year.

Tether Reports Billion-Dollar Q1 Profit Amid Crypto Slump—And Says Audit Has Begun

Stablecoin giant Tether says it holds over $141 billion in U.S. Treasuries, a figure that has never been verified by a full audit.

Crypto VC funding plunges to $659M in April, hits near two-year low

Crypto VC funding fell to $659 million in April, its lowest monthly total since July 2024, as dealmaking slowed across the sector.

DeFi can freeze stolen funds, but not everyone agrees it should

Crypto faces backlash for freezing stolen funds and for doing nothing, with expectations pulling in opposite directions.

· 4 days ago· CoinDesk

Bitcoin takes another aim at $80,000 as stocks rise, oil drops on Iran optimism

The crypto asset rose nearly 3% over the past 24 hours.

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Brazil central bank prohibits crypto use in regulated cross-border payments under new FX rules

The rule forms part of the central bank's broader effort to bring cross-border payments fully inside the regulated FX system.

Bitcoin Closes April Up 12% as Strategy's MSTR Posts First Positive Month Since July

Bitcoin rallied 12% in April as Strategy added $4.1 billion in BTC, but on-chain data suggests gains may be speculative.

MoonPay launches stablecoin debit card for AI agents on Mastercard network

MoonPay has launched "MoonAgents Card," a stablecoin debit card for AI agents and users to spend directly from onchain wallets.

Morning Minute: MegaETH's MEGA Debut Biggest of 2026

MegaETH just debuted the biggest token of 2026 to date, while Kalshi is now officially a top-five U.S. sportsbook.

Tether posts over $1 billion Q1 profit as reserve buffer reaches record $8.2 billion

Tether's approximate $141 billion exposure to U.S. Treasurys positions it as one of the largest holders globally.

Senators Warren, Wyden Quiz Commerce Secretary Lutnick Over Tether Loan to Children’s Trust

Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) have written to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, requesting information about loans made by the firm to a trust that Lutnick's children benefited from. Bloomberg reported in March that Lutnick sold his stake in Cant

· 4 days ago· CoinDesk

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) gains 5.5%, leading index higher

Bitcoin (BTC), up 1.9% from Thursday, was also a top performer.

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Bitcoin ETFs draw $2B in April for highest monthly inflows this year

US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted strong April inflows as Bitcoin rallied, with IBIT leading gains despite late-month outflows across funds.

· 4 days ago· CoinDesk

Institutional demand to drive bitcoin market cap to $16 trillion by 2030: Ark Invest

The figure implies a sharp increase in the bitcoin price.

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Did Dogecoin bottom first? DOGE price poised for 20% gains as whales return

Dogecoin whale wallets hit record DOGE holdings as the price rallies 23.5%, strengthening the memecoin’s rally chances in May.

· 5 days ago· The Block

South Korean court grants stay on Bithumb’s six-month suspension pending final ruling: reports

South Korea's financial watchdog issued the suspension in March, alongside a 36.8 billion won ($25 million) fine.

· 5 days ago· Decrypt

South Korean Court Lifts Bithumb's Six-Month Business Suspension

A Seoul court has reversed March sanctions that would have restricted the exchange's core functions over alleged compliance failures.

· 5 days ago· The Block

SBI Holdings in talks to acquire stake in crypto exchange Bitbank, eyes subsidiary status

The talks are at an early stage, pending due diligence and internal procedures, with more details on the acquisition timing to come.

· 5 days ago· CoinTelegraph

Bitcoin seals best monthly gain in a year as S&P 500 hits fresh all-time high

Bitcoin finished April above $76,000 to preserve most of its monthly gains, but the S&P 500 stole the limelight with a trip back to record highs.

· 5 days ago· CoinTelegraph

SBI eyes Bitbank deal as Japan’s crypto exchange market consolidates

SBI Holdings is in discussions to make Bitbank a subsidiary, adding to its push to acquire crypto exchanges amid improving regulatory clarity in Japan.