Binance in talks with countries to establish strategic Bitcoin reserves: report

Once at the center of major enforcement actions, Binance now appears to be advising countries on creating strategic crypto reserves.

Despite facing criminal charges in 2023, Binance now seems to be advising governments and sovereign wealth funds on how to create national strategic Bitcoin Bitcoin
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Bitcoin reserves and set digital asset regulations, Binance CEO Richard Teng told the Financial Times.

In a Thursday interview, Teng said that the exchange has received “quite a number of approaches by a few governments and sovereign wealth funds” on the establishment of “their own crypto reserves.” He said the exchange is also helping countries “with formulating their regulatory framework to govern crypto.”

While Teng didn’t name the countries involved, he noted that Binance has been approached “by quite a lot” of them.

A Look Inside Bhutan’s Green Crypto and Bitcoin Mining Strategy

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Bhutan leverages its hydropower to mine green cryptocurrency, aiming to boost its economy and create jobs.

The Himalayan kingdom has quietly amassed a significant cryptocurrency portfolio, including over $600 million in Bitcoin.

Bhutan's government actively supports and invests in green crypto mining and digital infrastructure.

Bhutan, the peaceful Himalayan kingdom known for valuing happiness over wealth, is quietly stepping into a surprising new role – crypto innovator. Tapping into its rich supply of clean hydropower, the country is mining green cryptocurrencies and exploring how blockchain could shape its future economy.

What’s even more unexpected? Bhutan has already made millions from digital assets, all while staying under the radar. As global powers debate the future of crypto, this small nation may already be several steps ahead.

Trailblazer in tokenization: MENA emerges as a highly promising player in the space | Opinion


In 2024, MENA accounted for 5.7% of tokenization deals facilitated by Stobox, according to the company’s internal stats. Representing a marked increase with the end of 2023, when its share was just 2.7%, it is clear that MENA is gaining momentum in embracing blockchain-powered financial solutions. Based on the region’s potential for growth, we anticipate even faster adoption in 2025 as infrastructure and market maturity continue to develop.

Why XRP Could Beat Dogecoin, Solana In ETF Race And Trigger A Price Surge

XRP remains one of the most popular coins in the market, with a cult-like community that has supported it for years. With the bullish sentiment surrounding it, the altcoin has performed quite well and continues to inspire support. The most recent developments for XRP have been the ETF filings that suggest it might be the next altcoin to get an SEC nod after Ethereum. The number of filings also puts it well ahead of investor favorites such as Solana and Dogecoin in the running for the next ETF approval.

XRP ETF Filings Climb To 10

XRP ETF filings have been coming out of the market over the past year, especially with the approvals of Ethereum Spot ETFs. These ETFs are expected to give institutional investors an official vehicle to get proper exposure to the market. As Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have been done and dusted, issuers have looked to other large cap altcoins to bring into the market.

Is Bitcoin’s accumulation surge a prelude to $90K? – Here’s what to expect

If this stealthy accumulation continues, BTC could soon push past $88K—and maybe even test $90K.

Long-term holders added 297K BTC in nine days, showing increased confidence.
Continued Bitcoin accumulation could push BTC past $88K, possibly testing $90K soon.
Since recovering from the recent market crash, Bitcoin [BTC] has witnessed a significant surge in demand, with investors returning to the market. Naturally, this resurgence has sparked increased accumulation activity across the board.

According to Glassnode, Bitcoin’s Accumulation Trend Score has surged to a year-to-date high. At press time, the score sat at 0.43, signaling growing demand for the crypto.

Best Presale Cryptos: DexBoss Rules The Market With Smart DeFi Infrastructure

As the world of cryptocurrency experimentation keeps expanding, the crypto presale arena emerges as a game changer in early investment opportunities. Tokens are being sold to investors ahead of their exchange listing, usually at considerably lower prices.

The possible gains from early entry, alongside the ability to connect to the latest technology and the emerging ecosystems, give presales more and more attention from both retail and institutional investors.

In this article, we will look at five different crypto presales that will be worth watching in 2025. Let’s assess their special offerings and ambitious plans for growth.

List of 5 best presale cryptos:
1.DexBoss
2.Aureal One
3.GrafiLab
4.HashBurn
5.Mage Labs

Dogecoin bulls in control? 54% traders go long as DOGE whales rise

Can whale‑driven momentum push this memecoin past its toughest barrier?

Exchanges have witnessed an outflow of 49.89 million DOGE coins.

54% of top traders are going long on the memecoin.

After being in a downtrend for over 90 days, Dogecoin [DOGE], the largest memecoin, appears to be breaching its prolonged descending trendline.

This trendline has a strong history of triggering selling pressure, but this time, sentiment seems to be shifting as whale activity and trader confidence skyrocket.

Whales’ rising interest in Dogecoin
Over the past few days, whales have shown strong interest in the memecoin, leading to massive accumulation, as reported by a crypto expert.

Cables redefines onchain community: Focusing on utility, ownership, and global liquidity

Cables launches Points Program to reward genuine contribution and build lasting value in the evolving web3 ecosystem.

In the web3 space, “community” has become a buzzword, often used to describe short-lived hype, inflated metrics, and fleeting engagement. Cables is changing this paradigm and carving out a distinct path by focusing on genuine contribution and long-term, sustainable participation.

The platform recently launched the beginning of its Points Program, a key part of Cables’ long-term strategy to foster real engagement and identify early contributors who will help drive the ecosystem’s growth. The program aims to reward participants whose involvement supports the platform’s foundation by building liquidity and utility from the ground up.

XRP Price Eyes Recovery To $3 As Analyst Reveals How High The Price Would Be In Altcoin Season

Crypto analyst BarriC has predicted that the XRP price could soon recover and rebound to as high as $3. The analyst also revealed how high the token could reach when the altcoin season begins.
XRP Price Eyes Recovery To $3 As Analyst Reveals Target
In an X post, BarriC affirmed that the XRP price will hit $3 very soon. He further remarked that when that happens, the altcoin will skyrocket up to $5, marking a new all-time high (ATH). The crypto analyst added that the altcoin will then finally reach between $10 and $20 at the peak of the upcoming altcoin season.

Interestingly, BarriC even revealed a more ambitious target for the XRP price, predicting that the altcoin could still rally to as high as $1,000 at some point. He noted that the price target of $10 to $20 is just the trajectory within the parameters of an altcoin season. However, outside this parameter, he believes that the asset can indeed reach $1,000.

Arizona crypto reserve bill passes House committee, heads to third reading.

Arizona’s Strategic Digital Assets Reserve Bill is one vote away from hitting Governor Katie Hobbs’ desk, though she has been recently vetoing bipartisan bills.

One of Arizona’s crypto reserve bills has been passed by the House and is now one successful vote away from heading to the governor’s desk for official approval.

Arizona's Strategic Digital Assets Reserve Bill (SB 1373) was approved on April 17 by the House Committee of the Whole, which involves 60 House members weighing in on the bill before a third and final reading and a full floor vote.

SB 1373 seeks to establish a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund made up of digital assets seized through criminal proceedings to be managed by the state’s treasurer.

Wall Street Winks At Dogecoin: ‘It’s More Than A Meme

A top crypto asset manager has doubled up on its backing of Dogecoin, asserting the meme coin is more than a joke due to its provision of actual utility. The company recently pointed to Dogecoin’s community orientation, speed of transactions, and low costs as important benefits in the cryptoverse.

Speed And Low Costs Drive Everyday Use Cases

According to 21Shares, Dogecoin processes blocks every minute – 10 times the rate of Bitcoin. This rapid processing combined with low fees makes it particularly useful for making small payments and tips. The asset manager attributed these technical attributes as the reasons why firms such as Tesla, AMC Theatres, and Newegg now take Dogecoin as payment.

Bitcoin holds on as Gold climbs – Is this the new safe haven duo?

Gold is hitting new highs, but what about Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is still holding above $80k as investors look for safety in uncertain markets

Metrics indicated that 77% of holders wer in profit, with netflows backing strong sentiments

The world economy continues to tread on shaky ground. Trade relationships are evolving, inflation has not yet been completely eliminated, and the stock markets are just starting to show cracks. And yet, hard assets like Gold and Bitcoin are silently stealing the spotlight.

In fact, Gold went on to hit a new all-time high of $3,300 on the charts. Hard on its heels, BTC remains well above the $80k price level. The two are moving in sync and for good reason – Investors are looking for safety.

How Will $2.2B Crypto Options Expiry Impact Markets?

Friday has rolled around again, which means that another batch of Bitcoin options is due to expire while spot markets remain mostly sideways.

Around 23,200 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, April 18, and they have a notional value of roughly $1.9 billion.

This week’s event is smaller than previous weeks, but only marginally. Derivatives and spot crypto trading have been declining as volumes and volatility dried up, so the impact on spot markets is likely to be minimal.

Bitcoin Options Expiry
This week’s tranche of Bitcoin options contracts has a put/call ratio of 0.92, meaning that the short and long contract sellers are pretty closely matched. There is also a max pain point of $82,000, which is where most losses will be made on expiry.

HashKey Capital breaks ground with Asia’s first XRP Tracker Fund

Ripple backs HashKey Capital's pioneering XRP fund, opening new doors for Asian investors.

HashKey Capital has launched the first regulated XRP Tracker Fund in Asia, according to an April 18 statement.

The XRP Tracker Fund closely follows the price of XRP, the third-largest crypto asset by market capitalization and a token widely used in Ripple’s global payments infrastructure.

The fund is HashKey Capital’s third tracker product, following its previous offerings tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The firm has suggested that, depending on market conditions and regulatory developments, the tracker could be evolved into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Bitcoin $90,000 Q2 Price Target In Sight As China M2 Money Supply Surges

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China's M2 money supply hits a record high, fueling expectations that Bitcoin could surge towards $90,000 if liquidity continues to rise.

Analysts predict that Bitcoin could break the $90,000 resistance level if macroeconomic conditions remain favorable, despite uncertainties.

Bitcoin ETFs saw $100 million in inflows, signaling confidence, while Ethereum's ETF approval is expected to boost liquidity and institutional interest.

According to data on TradingView, China’s M2 money supply has reached a record $326.13 trillion, steadily surging to new record highs.

A rise in M2 signals greater liquidity in the financial system, suggesting more money is often seeking returns in riskier assets like Bitcoin and altcoins or others, such as equities and real estate.

“China’s M2 money supply just hit 326 trillion. The money printers are back on. Risk assets are about to go parabolic.,” analyst Kong Trading remarked.

What’s Going On With Dogecoin And Shiba Inu?

Amid the recent market downturn, several developments have occurred in the Dogecoin and Shiba Inu ecosystems. These include fundamentals, which provide a bullish outlook for the foremost meme coins.

Developments In the Dogecoin Ecosystem
Recent developments in the Dogecoin ecosystem include the launch of 21Shares’ Dogecoin ETP in partnership with the House of Doge, the corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation. This is the first fund that the House of Doge is officially backing. The ETP is set to go live in Europe on the SIX Swiss Exchange.


Shortly after the announcement of the Dogecoin ETP in Europe, 21Shares also filed for a Dogecoin ETF with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), becoming the third firm to do so, following Grayscale and Bitwise. 21Shares and House of Doge will also collaborate for the DOGE ETF, as the latter will help in marketing the fund.

XRP ETFs And A Price Surge: What To Expect If The SEC Gives Greenlight

With the anticipation for the approval of XRP ETFs XRP ETFs by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) growing rapidly, the price of the cryptocurrency may be on the cusp of a dramatic surge. According to a crypto analyst, ETFs could become the ideal driver for a continual price rally for the altcoin fueled by a powerful combination of institutional demand and adoption.

XRP ETFs Act As Fuel For Steady Price Surge

In a recent podcast, a crypto analyst identified as ‘Good Morning Crypto’ and a speaker on X (formerly Twitter) discussed how the approval and launch of an XRP ETF could positively influence the cryptocurrency’s price.

Dogecoin traders eye an upside break – Assessing the odds of DOGE’s rise



Dogecoin has struggled on its price charts, dropping by 1.32% in 24 hours.
Despite price struggles, Futures markets are more active than ever, signaling growing speculation.
While Dogecoin [DOGE] has struggled on its price charts, the memecoin’s Futures markets are more active than ever.

According to data from Coinglass, Dogecoin Options Volume has surged by 772.4%, hitting $201.

Over the same period, Options Open Interest rose 12.27% to $324.9K. Moreover, Dogecoin’s total Open Interest climbed 1.26% in 24 hours to $1.55 billion.

On top of that, Aggregated Open Interest surged from $698 million to $713 million. Naturally, this spike reflected growing leverage and rising trader confidence in a potential price rebound.

Of course, prices hadn’t reacted yet. However, increased speculation often hinted at smart money positioning ahead of major directional moves.

7.8 Million Pi Coins Unlock Today: Price Jumps 6%

Pi Coin is showing signs of life after climbing 6% in the past 24 hours. It’s now trading at $0.64, and the move has sparked fresh interest from the Pi Network community. Some traders are wondering if this could be the start of a new rally—but not everyone is convinced.

7.8 Million Coins Unlocking Could Shift Momentum
The price bump comes just ahead of a key event: 7.8 million Pi coins are set to unlock on April 19. This follows an ongoing trend of daily unlocks—around 6.8 million coins released each day.

According to market analyst Dr. Altcoin, most of these newly unlocked coins are heading straight to centralized exchanges, increasing sell pressure. In the last few days, the amount of Pi available on exchanges has risen from 354 million to 368 million. Meanwhile, total circulating supply has reached 6.88 billion coins.