North Korean Lazarus Group creates fake companies to steal cryptocurrencies through fraudulent recruitment schemes targeting developers.

South Korea’s People Power Party pushes for major crypto deregulation, focusing on economic growth and innovation.

Upbit’s regulatory issues lead to potential $24M fine and suspended user onboarding, affecting the crypto market.

Binance Futures introduces USDⓈ-Margined MEMEFIUSDT and FISUSDT contracts, enhancing trading options with up to 25x leverage.

Benchmark invests $75M in Beijing-based Butterfly Effect, boosting global AI expansion led by Yichao ‘Peak’ Ji.

North Korea’s Lazarus Group targets crypto developers, executing $1.5 billion heist from Bybit, prompting regulatory scrutiny and market impact.

Dunamu’s Upbit exchange faces a three-month business suspension following regulatory actions in South Korea, highlighting increasing compliance demands in the crypto sector.

TRON introduces sTRX Vault on USDD Protocol, enhancing TRX liquidity and capital efficiency for DeFi enthusiasts.

Phala Network releases detailed guide for secure MCP server deployment on Phala Cloud, bolstering AI integrations.

No official statements link AI’s speculative future to crypto market changes, despite discussions on AGI and potential risks.

Sam Altman and Elon Musk discuss AI’s influence on humanity’s future, considering ethical and technological implications.

WEMIX finishes large-scale token buyback, strengthening security and market trust post-theft.

KuCoin and TARS AI collaborate on Solana, boosting AI-Web3 integration with a new token listing and substantial institutional support.

Coinbase expands to Charlotte, creating 130 jobs and boosting local fintech growth. CEO and Chief People Officer lead the initiative.

WEMIX executes a significant $1.5 million token buyback, bolstering market stability and enhancing investor trust within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Binance plans to delist Viberate (VIB) in May 2025 due to compliance issues, severely impacting its market value.

Saison Capital, BRI Ventures launch Tokenize Indonesia to nurture real-world asset startups, signaling strong institutional support in Southeast Asia.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei aims to make AI models transparent by 2027, addressing safety and innovation.

While the stock market enjoys a rally due to strong corporate earnings and policy restraint, the cryptocurrency markets remain unaffected, showcasing their independence from traditional financial movements.

Coinbase offers zero-fee transactions for PayPal’s PYUSD to boost adoption and stablecoin use, expanding beyond USDC.

Fornelli, Italy, financed a monument of Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of Bitcoin, to be unveiled on May 1, highlighting local Bitcoin adoption.

Nvidia bans crypto firms from its Inception accelerator, shifting focus towards AI initiatives amid regulatory and market shifts.

THORChain integrates XRP for cross-chain swaps, boosting liquidity and potential market activity.

White House AI development plan receives over 10,000 public comments, reflecting diverse opinions and potential policy impacts.

Publisher of PCMag and Mashable sues OpenAI amid copyright and trademark concerns.

Hasbro CEO outlines $1 billion cost-saving plan to mitigate tariffs’ impact, comparing potential challenges to the 2008 recession.

Markets rally as U.S. announces tariff pause, boosting stocks and cryptocurrencies.

OpenAI unveils a new ‘open’ AI model allowing cloud model integration, aiming to impact AI and crypto sectors by early summer 2025.

El Salvador’s crypto regulator meets the U.S. SEC to discuss digital asset regulation and initiate cross-border collaboration efforts.

NEAR Protocol emphasizes AI and blockchain integration at BUIDL Asia 2025 in Seoul, with insights from co-founder Ilya Polosukhin.

The NFT art market sees a dramatic decline, with AI-driven innovations marking new growth areas by 2025.

Trump’s tariffs on South Africa create economic uncertainty, impacting GDP and exports. Governor Kganyago addresses potential risks.

Revolut achieves $1.4 billion profit in 2024, adding 15 million new users globally amid rapid crypto service adoption.

Cloudflare halts RTFKT CloneX NFTs, citing Terms of Service breach, sparking market unrest.

KAVA’s new AI-enhanced hot wallet integrates seamless asset management and bolsters security, outperforming the market with minimal losses.

MicroStrategy’s enhanced Bitcoin strategy finds validation with rising competition from Twenty One Capital, without immediate market disruption.

Kraken adds Orderly Network’s $ORDER token, creating potential market activity. Track the trading impacts and market dynamics.

Bitcoin’s price jumps as institutional investors renew interest, signaling potential market recovery and increased blockchain adoption.

Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey warns of global trade tensions impacting growth; UK recession not imminent.

OpenAI’s Nick Turley highlights interest in buying Google Chrome amid antitrust proceedings, eyeing an AI-focused browsing experience.

P&G adjusts profit outlook due to tariff impact, shares drop 4.5%.

Hasbro forecasts $300 million hit due to China tariffs, affecting toy production and supply chain strategies.

Riot Platforms, a Bitcoin mining firm, lands a $100M credit line with Coinbase Credit, boosting operational funding without shareholder dilution.

White House criticizes EU’s fines on Apple and Meta, claiming economic extortion impacting U.S. companies.

Lisk transitions to Ethereum Layer 2, introducing ERC-20 LSK token, enhancing interoperability and liquidity programs.

Binance to delist VIB on May 2, 2025, causing a significant price drop and market volatility.

Concerns rise over Trump’s April 2025 tariffs, impacting U.S. farmers and exports.

Elliptic integrates Sei blockchain to expand compliance and risk management, covering over 50 networks for financial institutions.

Revolut removes weekend fees for currency exchange, enhancing benefits for Premium users globally.

Revolut’s 2024 sees $1.4 billion profit driven by crypto trading surge, marking significant growth in fintech sector.