Michael Saylor’s Strategy Acquires 3,459 Bitcoin As Value of Firm’s BTC Stash Swells to $45,296,068,800

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, is back at it again with another Bitcoin (BTC) buying spree.

According to former CEO and founder Michael Saylor, the world’s largest corporate holder of BTC is buying up even more of the flagship crypto.

“MSTR has acquired 3,459 BTC for ~$285.8 million at ~$82,618 per Bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 11.4% YTD 2025. As of 4/13/2025, Strategy holds 531,644 BTC acquired for ~$35.92 billion at ~$67,556 per Bitcoin.”

This is not the first time that Strategy has increased its BTC holdings in 2025.

OKX re-launches in the U.S. with a new crypto exchange and self-custody wallet

The relaunch was announced via press release on Apr. 15, which stated that it includes the release of a self-custody web3 wallet, a new centralized exchange platform, and the appointment of Roshan Robert as the new U.S. CEO.

OKX customers in the U.S. can now access the platform’s trading tools, low fees, and deep liquidity. Existing users on its previous U.S. platform, OKcoin, will be moved over to the new OKX platform. New users will get access gradually before a full rollout later this year.

OKX has established a new regional headquarters in San Jose, California, as part of its U.S. expansion. According to the company, this will strengthen its focus on compliance and regulatory engagement while bringing it closer to key talent and tech innovation.

China Sells 194,000 BTC Worth $16 Billion in Seized Crypto Assets Amid Economic Slowdown

China is reportedly selling seized cryptocurrency assets despite an existing trading ban, according to a Reuters report

China is reportedly selling seized cryptocurrency assets despite an existing trading ban, according to a Reuters report. Local governments are engaging private firms to liquidate these assets for cash to support public budgets. China holds approximately 194,000 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at around $16 billion, making it the second-largest holder of Bitcoin globally, following the United States. This move comes amid a slowdown in China's economy, prompting the government to seek alternative funding sources.

VanEck Proposes BitBonds: 90% Treasury, 10% BTC to Refinance $14 Trillion U.S. Debt Over 3 Years

VanEck has proposed a new financial instrument called 'BitBonds' to help the U.S. refinance its $14 trillion national debt over the next three years. The proposal aims to provide investors with inflation protection by linking Treasury bonds to Bitcoin. The structure of BitBonds includes a 90% allocation to Treasury securities and a 10% allocation to Bitcoin, allowing for full Bitcoin upside until a 4.5% annual return is reached. After that threshold, the upside will be split 50/50 between Bitcoin and Treasury returns. This initiative is seen as a solution to align the interests of investors with the need for government financing.

South Korean candidate Hong Joon-pyo says he’ll scrap crypto rules like U.S. President Donald Trump did, aiming to make blockchain a key industry.

South Korean presidential candidate Hong Joon-pyo says he’ll remove crypto regulations similar to how they were rolled back during the Trump administration in the U.S., pledging to boost blockchain in the country.

During a policy event in Seoul on April 16, Hong said he will “dismantle regulations to the extent seen under the Trump administration” in an effort to “foster blockchain and virtual assets as a single industry,” Yonhap News Agency reports.

Hong, a candidate in the People Power Party’s presidential primary, held a policy briefing focused on the economy, labor, and science and technology. There, he reportedly announced 27 pledges centered on private-sector growth, including major commitments to future industries like artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and superconductors.

The launch of spot SOL ETFs today may see Solana price outperform the broader crypto market this week.
The cryptocurrency price prediction for today, April 16, suggests choppy moves will continue as Bitcoin price defends $80,000 while Ethereum holds on to the $1,500 support level. Meanwhile, macro trends are shifting as President Trump considers pausing auto tariffs. If this happens, altcoins are poised to rally. In this article, we look at the top 5 altcoins with strong fundamentals, bullish technical outlook, and high market interest that may spearhead a recovery this week.

Cryptocurrency Price Prediction: 5 Altcoins Likely to Explode This Week

The cryptocurrency market is poised to make a strong recovery if the economic climate shifts if President Trump pauses auto tariffs this week. If this happens, the top altcoins to buy today for significant gains are Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), Chainlink (LINK), and Fartcoin (FARTCOIN).

Bitwise Expands to London with Crypto ETP Launch

Bitwise has listed four Germany-issued crypto ETPs on the London Stock Exchange, boosting access for Bitcoin and Ethereum investors. This move marks a major step in expanding Bitwise’s presence across European markets. The lineup includes BTC1, a low-cost Bitcoin ETP with a 0.20% TER, and the Bitwise Physical Bitcoin ETP, known as Europe’s most liquid Bitcoin ETP with a five-year track record. The listings offer institutional-grade investment options to a broader audience in the UK and beyond.

VanEck Executive Unveils Massive Bitcoin Price Target, Sees BTC Rising 423% in Just Two Years

An analyst at a prominent global investment firm thinks Bitcoin (BTC) could surge to $180,000 in the second half of 2025.

Matthew Sigel, the head of digital assets research at VanEck, says in a new interview with David Lin that his target is based on an analysis of previous BTC cycles.

Sigel cautions, however, that Bitcoin will need to get through the current “macro-driven” period of uncertainty to reach that $180,000 level. He says he’s been encouraged by the spike in interest he’s seen in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from traditional asset managers.

“My inbound phone calls are up like 300% from investment advisers who were afraid to allocate to Bitcoin ETFs and now with the election and the change in administration, they’re much more open to discussing the investment case for Bitcoin.”

Bitcoin could hit $1M if US buys 1M BTC — Bitcoin Policy Institute

Bitcoin Policy Institute executive director Matthew Pines said that tariff earnings are “budget-neutral” and can be used by the US government to buy Bitcoin.

A Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) executive floated a $1 million Bitcoin price scenario if the United States were to buy 1 million BTC. In a Bitcoin Magazine podcast, Zach Shapiro, the head of policy for the Bitcoin-focused BPI think tank, said that a 1 million Bitcoin

purchase by the US would have a massive impact on the price of the asset.

“If the United States announces that we are buying a million Bitcoin, that’s just a global seismic shock. [...] I think first, Bitcoin price goes through the roof,” Shapiro said. “I think we’d probably go very quickly to something like a million dollars per Bitcoin.”

Trump-Family Backed World Liberty Gets $25M Investment From DWF Labs

DWF Labs opened a New York office and invested in World Liberty Financial, backing its stablecoin USD1 and decentralized finance growth

What to know:

DWF Labs opened NYC office to deepen U.S. institutional and regulatory relationships
The market maker invested $25 million in WLFI tokens from the Trump family-backed DeFi protocol World Liberty Financial.
The firm will provide liquidity for USD1, the protocol’s stablecoin.


DWF Labs is investing $25 million in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the decentralized finance protocol backed by U.S. President Donald Trump and his family.
The crypto market maker is also entering the U.S. market with a new office in New York City as part of its broader expansion plans, according to a press release on Wednesday.

By establishing a physical presence in the U.S., DWF aims to work more closely with traditional financial institutions, expand its local workforce and engage more directly with U.S. regulator

Is Shiba Inu On Track To Dethrone Dogecoin? Here’s What The Experts Say
A recent poll indicates that financial experts remain skeptical if Shiba Inu is able to overtake Dogecoin in value. The poll, conducted by Finders, surveyed 14 finance experts for their opinion on whether SHIB will ever overtake DOGE in market capitalization.

Their findings? A whopping 79% of the total participants believe that Shiba Inu will never flip Dogecoin in the area of market capitalization.

Survey Reports Overwhelming Consensus Against SHIB Flipping DOGE
The results point to a distinct stance by the majority of experts. A mere 7% of those polled showed confidence that SHIB would at some point in the future surpass DOGE, and these few stalwarts predicted it could occur as soon as 2026.

The other 14% were uncertain about SHIB’s fate. The overwhelming rejection of Shiba Inu’s ability to replace DOGE as the leading meme coin mirrors wider market opinion regarding the two tokens.

Panama City council greenlights crypto payments for tax, public services
Panama City will begin accepting Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and popular stablecoins such as USDC and USDT for public service payments, including taxes, fees, permits, and fines, in a move that positions the capital as a regional pioneer in crypto adoption.

Mayor Mayer Mizrachi Matalon announced the initiative on April 16 and called it a “historic vote” by the city council to modernize public finance and expand access to decentralized payment options.

The change is set to take effect through a partnership with a local banking institution that will instantly convert incoming crypto payments into US dollars, which remains the only legal tender authorized for government transactions in Panama.

VanEck’s Onchain Economy ETF ‘NODE’ cleared for May 14 launch
VanEck first filed the ETF on Jan. 15, targeting investments in crypto-related companies instead of direct crypto investment.



VanEck received regulatory effectiveness for its new Onchain Economy ETF, an actively managed fund designed to give investors broad exposure to companies powering the digital asset ecosystem.

Regulatory effectiveness means the SEC has approved the fund’s registration, allowing it to begin offering shares to the public.

Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s head of digital assets research and NODE’s active portfolio manager, shared the development in an April 16 post.

According to the filing, the firm intends to launch the ETF on May 14 under the ticker NODE.

5 wallets dropped $4.28M on 611B PEPE coin after withdrawing ETH from Tornado 15 days ago. Possible hacker activity.

PEPE surges as 5 Tornado-linked wallets load up—trend reversal could be hacker-fueled.

PEPE targeting 0.382 Fib at $0.000014 as momentum builds.


Five wallets purchased over $4.28 million worth of PEPE in just eight hours. These wallets acquired 611 billion PEPE tokens, triggering a sharp 12% price jump.

Lookonchain data indicates the wallets may have a connection with a hacker since they performed Ethereum withdrawals from Tornado Cash approximately 15 days ago.

PEPE’s current trading value of around $0.0000071 has attracted market attention because investors are examining the potential sign of market trend changes.

Trump Administration Weighing Ban Against China’s DeepSeek: Report

National security concerns grow as Washington eyes Chinese AI startup DeepSeek and pressures Nvidia over tech transfers.

The U.S. government is mulling a crackdown on Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek, while simultaneously turning up the heat on domestic chipmaker Nvidia amid growing fears of China gaining a technological edge in AI.

Three people familiar with the discussions told The New York Times that the Trump administration is considering penalties to block DeepSeek’s access to U.S. technology and possibly banning access to its services for Americans.

DeepSeek shocked the AI industry in January with the release of DeepSeek-V3, a powerful open-source chatbot reportedly trained for just $6 million, a fraction of the cost typically incurred by U.S. competitors like OpenAI.

Project 11 is offering 1 BTC to whoever cracks the longest Bitcoin key

Quantum researchers are offering 1 Bitcoin to whoever cracks the biggest "toy version" of a Bitcoin key using Shor's algorithm on a quantum computer.

Quantum computing research firm Project Eleven has launched a competition to see just how much of a threat quantum computing currently poses to Bitcoin.

Launching the competition on April 16, Project Eleven said it is offering 1 Bitcoin
BTC
$84,151
to whoever cracks the biggest chunk of a Bitcoin key using a quantum computer within the next year.

Project Eleven said the purpose of the “Q-Day Prize” is to test “how urgent the threat” of quantum is to Bitcoin and to find quantum-proof solutions to secure Bitcoin over the long term.

“10 million+ addresses have exposed public keys. Quantum computing is steadily progressing. Nobody has rigorously benchmarked this threat yet,” Project Eleven wrote on X on April 16.

Crypto venture fund Galaxy Ventures could hit a $180M fundraise: Report

Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Ventures Fund I is set to raise past its $150 million target despite headwinds for crypto venture capital.


Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Ventures Fund I LP is expected to raise around $175 million to $180 million by the end of June to build a portfolio of 30 crypto and blockchain startups.

According to an April 17 Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter, the fund — which has had a focus on payments and stablecoins — has surpassed its goal of raising $150 million.

The fund closing above target comes at a time when crypto venture capital is thin on the ground despite an industry-friendly administration in the United States.

Earlier this year, Novogratz’s firm reported that 2024 was also a tough year for crypto VC despite potential market drivers such as Bitcoin ETFs, the memecoin craze, and AI agents, which it said were “not particularly suited to venture capital.”

The crypto market is gearing up for an important event this Thursday: the unlocking of a large portion of the TRUMP memecoin launched by President Donald Trump just before his second inauguration earlier this year. The upcoming release will allow early investors and insiders to sell their holdings for the first time.

Trump Memecoin’s Price Journey
Initially launched on January 17, the memecoin debuted with 200 million tokens. This week, an additional 40 million coins tied to groups affiliated with the President will be released, bringing the total number of outstanding tokens to 1 billion within three years.

The initial launch saw the token’s market value skyrocket to approximately $14 billion just two days after its release, only to face a dramatic decline, losing nearly 90% of its value, according to CoinGecko data.

BloFin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announced today that it has been officially certified with ISO 27001, one of the most widely respected international standards for information security management systems (ISMS). The certification marks a critical milestone in BloFin’s ongoing mission to deliver a secure, transparent, and trustworthy trading environment for all users.

ISO/IEC 27001 sets out the criteria for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS. It provides organizations with a systematic approach to managing sensitive information and reducing security risks. BloFin’s successful certification confirms that its internal systems, data handling processes, and risk management practices meet the highest standards in information security.

“Security is the foundation of trust in crypto industry. ISO 27001 is a milestone reiterating BloFin’s commitment to protecting our users and shaping a future where whales are made.”
— Matt, CEO of BloFin