South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) announced on Monday that it had blocked domestic access to 14 unregistered foreign crypto apps on the Apple App Store as part of a new regulatory measure.The blocked platforms included major names like KuCoin and MEXC, sending a clear signal to overseas exchanges lacking local approval. Since March 25, at the request of the South Korean government, Google has implemented domestic access restrictions on 17 exchanges that are not registered in South Korea. Users cannot install new related applications or update them, including: KuCoin, MEXC, Phemex, XT, Biture,… pic.twitter.com/lEesTeYxSf— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) March 26,…
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This week’s altcoin action has lit a spark across the market, with both Cardano and Solana making waves. ADA is flirting with a breakout setup, while SOL is bouncing hard off recent lows, jumping 20% thanks to external policy shifts. These moves have reignited interest in top Layer-1s. Still, BlockDAG is moving differently—and faster. With its presale crossing $214 million and a 600% Golden Ticket bonus now live via the BDAG1200 code, BlockDAG isn’t just catching attention—it’s becoming the standard. With its 7th AMA coming up on April 17th and the debut Global Convention on the calendar, this project is…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed decisions on two proposed amendments related to crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), extending review periods for both staking and in-kind redemption models into June 2025. The new timelines apply to Grayscale’s Ethereum (ETH) staking filing and VanEck filings for in-kind redemptions on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether ETFs.Decision delayedOn April 14, the SEC issued a notice designating June 1, 2025, as the new deadline to determine whether to approve, disapprove, or initiate proceedings on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) request over Grayscale’s ETF. The proposal would allow the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) and…
Ethereum has seen strong buying interest recently after breaking through some key resistance levels. Its market dominance is growing, especially now that Bitcoin has bounced back above $85,000. On top of that, several on-chain indicators are showing positive signs, suggesting growing bullish momentum as Ethereum moves near a descending resistance line. However, a drop in whale interest might change the forecast.Ethereum’s Large Transaction Volume DeclinesEthereum has seen growing buying interest recently, with its price rising nearly 6% over the past week. According to data from Coinglass, about $82.8 million worth of trading positions in Ethereum were liquidated, with buyers losing…
Senator Joe Gruters said Florida is positioned to lead the nation in integrating Bitcoin (BTC) into state-level financial reserves. In remarks made during an interview with Florida Blockchain Business Association founder Samuel Armes, Gruters highlighted that his legislative vision is to incorporate Bitcoin into public financial infrastructure as part of a broader economic policy framework centered on inflation protection and fiscal autonomy.Bill S0550, introduced on March 4, permits Florida’s Chief Financial Officer to allocate up to 10% of assets from key funds to Bitcoin. The measure also extends investment authority to the State Board of Administration, which manages Florida’s pension system. Gruters…
Kraken is expanding into traditional finance by launching access to over 11,000 US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to an April 14 statement.The crypto trading firm revealed that its users can now trade equities commission-free through Kraken Securities LLC, a newly launched FINRA-regulated arm of the exchange.The service is available to residents in ten US jurisdictions, including New Jersey, Connecticut, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Idaho, Iowa, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Alabama, and Washington, D.C.Kraken aims to expand access to more states in the coming months, with global markets such as the UK, Europe, and Australia also on the roadmap.Bridging crypto and traditional…
With Ripple’s legal clarity allowing institutional sales, lending XRP could shift its role from a speculative asset to a revenue-generating tool. This could open up opportunities for holders to lend their XRP to banks, fintech platforms, and financial service providers, benefiting from XRP’s efficiency in real-time cross-border payments. Industry analysts are increasingly pointing to lending as a promising strategy for XRP holders as the crypto world adjusts to the transforming regulatory scene. The focus is shifting from cashing out to capitalizing on long-term gains through institutional partnerships. Here, crypto influencers are also stepping in to highlight new opportunities emerging for…
The cryptocurrency market has seen hundreds of new assets every day. While some have managed to brave through the volatile winds of the market, a few others have faded away. There’s another category of altcoins that are nothing but mere scams. But one asset that has stood out is Tron’s TRX. Justin Sun of the TRON Foundation officially launched TRX in September 2017. The project started off as an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain before moving to its own separate TRON mainnet. This further went live on June 25, 2018, a day that the community frequently refers to as…
The Husky Inu (HINU) team has announced a partnership with Wert.io, allowing the project to accept card payments and make HINU token purchases simple, secure, and more accessible. The Husky Inu presale has hit $741,624, with the token price jumping to $0.00015217 after the latest price increase. Husky Inu Announces Wert.io Partnership Husky Inu’s collaboration with Wert.io allows the project to accept card payments, making the HINU token more accessible than ever before to interested users. The partnership allows anyone with a credit or debit card to seamlessly purchase the HINU token and throw their support behind the fledgling meme…
Solana (SOL) seems bullish as whales have renewed accumulation of the token, possibly suggesting an imminent rally. Today, April 14, CoinRank shared data disclosing that US-based SaaS firm Janover INC has bought 44,158 SOL tokens worth $5 million Solana for staking. 🇺🇸 BREAKING: U.S.-listed firm Janover Inc. has acquired an additional 44,158 $SOL ($5M), bringing its total holdings to 83,084 SOL ($9.6M).🏦 The company will begin staking its new $SOL to support the Solana network and generate income. This follows its board’s recent approval… pic.twitter.com/sVXpAAsIxd— CoinRank (@CoinRank_io) April 14, 2025 Whale adds over 44,158 SOL This is the second purchase,…
