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After years of regulatory friction, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are now exploring options to expand their crypto operations in the United States.According to a new report by the Wall Street Journal, the timing of this move coincides with the significant policy shift under President Donald Trump’s renewed administration. President Trump’s pledge to make America a “bitcoin superpower” has set the stage for crypto to become more intertwined with the banking system https://t.co/Cw00j2AI30— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) April 21, 2025 While much of traditional finance distanced itself from crypto following high-profile disasters like the FTX collapse and the closure…

Fartcoin has just flipped Bonk to become the second-largest Solana memecoin by market cap, following a 15% rally that pushed its market cap above the $1 billion mark. Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) has rallied over 15% in the past 24 hours, smashing through the $1 psychological resistance to trade at $1.06 at press time. With this rally, Fartcoin’s market cap has surged past $1 billion, overtaking Bonk (BONK), which currently sits at around $980 million. FARTCOIN breakout comes as no surprise as its price action has been on fire recently as it broke out of the $0.40 – $0.55 range where it…

Ethereum is quickly losing ground to Bitcoin, with the ETH/BTC ratio falling to its lowest level in five years. According to CoinGecko data, the ETH/BTC ratio now stands at 0.01787, a level not seen since January 2020. The sharp decline reflects Ethereum’s (ETH) ongoing underperformance relative to Bitcoin (BTC). Over the last 24 hours, the ratio dropped nearly 5%. It’s down 24% in the past month and has fallen 67% over the last year. This divergence has caught the attention of investors. In the last year, Bitcoin has risen by about 34%, while Ethereum has lost 50% of its value.…

Hyperlane is emerging as a standout name in the modular ecosystem, thanks to its unique “interchain” approach.So how exactly can you prepare and participate in the Hyperlane presale via Binance Wallet? This article will walk you through each step – from setting up your wallet to interacting with supported platforms.Read more: What is Hyperlane: The Best Guide to Cross-Chain ConnectivityCreate a Binance AccountBefore participating in the presale, users must first register a Binance account and complete the KYC (Know Your Customer) process.Here’s how to get started:Visit the official Binance website or download the Binance mobile app.If you’re new to the…

Homepage > News > Business > Why Bitcoin doesn’t need ETFs—it needs grocery stores Bitcoin, the world’s first decentralized digital currency, has spent over a decade capturing the imagination of tech enthusiasts, libertarians, and investors. Its price has soared from pennies to tens of thousands of dollars, and its narrative has evolved from a cypherpunk experiment to a so-called “digital gold.” In recent years, the financial world has buzzed with excitement over Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with proponents arguing that these instruments bring legitimacy and accessibility to the masses. But here’s the contrarian take: Bitcoin doesn’t need ETFs to succeed;…

A US judge has granted Binance’s motion to transfer a case involving allegations it facilitated money laundering to the Southern District of Florida due to a similar case that had already been before the courts there.The case, filed in August 2024 in Washington, focused on the same core issue as a suit filed in June 2023 in Florida, accusing Binance of allowing cybercriminals to use the platform for money laundering, US District Judge Barbara Rothstein said in an April 21 order. “Although the two complaints describe the proposed classes in slightly different terms, both encompass the same proposed class of individuals…

Solana-based decentralized exchange Meteora is facing a class-action lawsuit that accuses affiliated parties of orchestrating a fraudulent launch of the M3M3 token, resulting in alleged investor losses. An April 21 filing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, brought on behalf of affected investors, alleges that Meteora, its CEO Benjamin Chow, venture firm Kelsier Labs, and executives Hayden, Gideon, and Charles Thomas Davis misled the public about the $M3M3 token launch and manipulated its price to cash out at a premium. According to the complaint, insiders behind the project quietly secured as much as 95%…

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public feedback on the possibility of allowing round-the-clock derivatives trading and introducing perpetual futures contracts. The move would bring traditional markets closer in line with the cryptocurrency sector, which has long operated on a 24/7 basis.In a statement released Monday, acting CFTC Chairman Caroline Pham said the agency must take a forward-looking approach to evolving market structures. “The CFTC must take a forward-looking approach to shifts in market structure to ensure our markets remain vibrant and resilient while protecting all participants,” she said. “One evolving trend is the move to 24/7,…

The recent passing of Pope Francis shocked the world, but it also triggered an unexpected financial ripple. $LUCE, a Solana-based meme token tied to the Vatican’s Holy Year 2025 mascot, surged 80%, reaching a $14.7M market cap. This phenomenon highlights the growing intersection of pop culture and cryptocurrency markets.The Shocking Event That Sent $LUCE SurgingThe sudden 80% surge of LUCE, a meme token on the Solana blockchain related to the mascot of the holy year, can be traced to a significant global event: the passing of Pope Francis at age 88, as reported by the BBC on April 21, 2025.The…

Homepage > News > Business > Earth Day 2025: An efficient blockchain is a smart energy choice Earth Day is here again. However, you choose to acknowledge the occasion, it’s always good to spend some time thinking about how to work smarter. A rock-solid, secure, and trustworthy blockchain network relies on proof-of-work (PoW) to function. BSV uses the energy this requires more efficiently than any other network. We could say the BSV blockchain works smarter simply by existing. Put it to good use, and it can also help find efficiencies in other industry sectors. Earth Day is a campaign by…