Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has suggested a bold change to the network’s execution layer by proposing a switch from the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) contract language to the RISC-V instruction set architecture. In a proposal shared on April 20, Buterin outlined key bottlenecks that Ethereum must address to remain scalable and competitive. These include improving…
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Bitcoin Pushes Above $87K as Trump’s Anti-Powell Messaging Shakes Confidence in Dollar
Bitcoin surged past $87,600 on Monday, reaching its highest level since late March, as investor concerns mounted over former US President Donald Trump’s renewed efforts to remove Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The cryptocurrency rose more than 3%, erasing most of the losses triggered earlier this month following Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff declaration that had…
Gold Miners Junior ETF (GDXJ) Extending Higher in Impulsive Structure
The VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ), launched in 2009, focuses on small- and mid-cap gold and silver mining companies, primarily those generating most of their revenue from mining or related activities. Popular among investors chasing high-risk, high-reward opportunities in precious metals, the ETF offers targeted exposure. Below, we explore its Elliott Wave outlook. GDXJ…
Blocksquare Partners with Florida Firm to Tokenize $1B in U.S. Commercial Real Estate
Blockchain real estate platform Blocksquare has entered into a major partnership with Florida-based Vera Capital to tokenize over $1 billion worth of U.S. commercial real estate. The collaboration aims to offer global investors fractional ownership in a diverse portfolio of properties spread across seven states. Announced on April 18, the initiative will launch a dedicated…
Metaplanet Snaps Up 330 More Bitcoin for $28.2M
Metaplanet has acquired an additional 330 Bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury strategy, spending approximately $28.2m to expand its crypto reserves. The Tokyo-listed firm confirmed the purchase in a disclosure on Monday, citing an average price of around $85,561 per coin. This move pushes Metaplanet’s total holdings to 4,855 Bitcoin, up from 4,525 just…
Bitget Responds to Abnormal Token Trading With Rollbacks and Refunds
Crypto exchange Bitget said it will reverse a number of trades and compensate affected users following an episode of abnormal activity in its perpetual futures market involving a relatively obscure digital token. The incident, which unfolded early Sunday, involved VOXEL, a token tied to the Polygon-based role-playing game Voxie Tactics. The token’s trading volume briefly…
Brazilian Police Seize $45,000 Worth of Crypto in ‘Protection Racket’ Raid
Brazilian police have confiscated cryptoassets worth $45,000 in a major raid on a protection racket ring that appears to have targeted businesspeople in the south of the country. The Portuguese-language media outlet Livecoins reported that officers served multiple warrants in several cities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Police think that the gang’s…
Charles Schwab Targets April 2026 for Launch of Spot Bitcoin Trading Services
Charles Schwab Corp is preparing to enter the spot Bitcoin trading market, with CEO Rick Wurster indicating a potential launch as early as April 2026. Speaking to RIABiz, Wurster highlighted a 400% surge in traffic to Schwab’s crypto-related web pages as clear evidence of investor interest in digital assets. “Our expectation is that with the…
BIS Crypto Isolation Push Is ‘Dangerous,’ Warns Blockchain Investment Firm Chief
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is facing sharp criticism from the crypto industry following its latest report advocating for stricter separation between digital assets and traditional finance. Christopher Perkins, president of blockchain investment firm CoinFund, labeled the BIS’s recommendations as “dangerous” and “uninformed,” warning that they could backfire on the global financial system. In…
$PEDRO Coin Opens Presale with Ethereum Support and Community Incentives
A new meme coin project, $PEDRO, has launched its presale on the Ethereum blockchain. The project is centered around a community-driven token and a marketing campaign inspired by a viral internet raccoon character known as “Pedro”. It combines Ethereum-based infrastructure with a range of promotional and referral initiatives designed to build early participation. Presale Access…