On April 18, 2025, bitcoin’s price held near $84,549 as traders weighed momentum and moving averages for direction. Bitcoin On the daily chart, bitcoin ( BTC) has traded in a defined range since forming a lower high near $88,772 and finding support around $74,434. The rebound from that level produced a V‑shaped recovery to the […]
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Operator of Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to 128 Years in Prison
The Brazilian justice system sentenced Joel Ferreira de Souza to 128 years, 5 months, and 28 days in prison. Souza was identified as the main operator of Braiscompany, a Brazilian crypto scheme that raised over $100 million from nearly 20,000 investors. Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Operators Receive Combined Sentences of Over 170 Years in Prison […]
Read MoreJustin Sun Delivers Keynote at Liberland’s 10th Anniversary, TRON DAO Named Gold Sponsor
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. LIBERLAND, April 18 2025 — The Free Republic of Liberland proudly celebrated its 10th Anniversary Conference from April 11–13, 2025, held at the Liberland Ark Village in Apatin, Serbia. Among the distinguished supporters of this milestone event was TRON DAO, joining as a gold sponsor in […]
Read MoreKyrgyzstan’s President Signs Law to Establish Central Bank Digital Currency ‘Digital Som’
President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan has signed a constitutional law on Thursday amending the existing law on the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, which was approved by the parliament on March 20, 2025. The primary aim of this constitutional law is to initiate a pilot project for a prototype of the Central Bank Digital […]
Read MoreModular Blockchain’s Emerging Unicorn: Meta Earth’s Exponential Global Growth
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. The cryptocurrency landscape is continually shaped by groundbreaking narratives, and among the most structurally transformative are those centered on public blockchains. From Bitcoin’s genesis, which established the foundation for decentralized finance, to Ethereum’s smart contract functionality catalyzing the DeFi Summer, and Solana’s innovation in high-performance chains, […]
Read MoreRussia Paves Way for Using Digital Ruble in National Budget Disbursements
According to Russian authorities, the necessary steps for allocating budget funds using the digital ruble have already been completed, enabling the CBDC to be utilized for these disbursements. The Ministry of Finance has also prepared subsidies for an upcoming test. Digital Ruble on the Verge of Being Used for Budget Disbursements in Russia While the […]
Read MoreRussian Senator Anticipates Creation of BRICS+, Dozens of Nations Potentially Involved
Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev revealed that several countries are set to join the BRICS+ initiative, aiming to include the maximum number of participants. The Russian senator emphasized that this geopolitical group would facilitate direct interaction with dozens of countries outside the bloc. Russian Senator Reveals Future Creation of BRICS+ Geopolitical Group […]
Read MoreMEXC Ventures Launches $30 Million Initiative to Foster Web3 Talent
MEXC Ventures has launched IgniteX, a $30 million initiative aimed at nurturing Web3 talent and driving innovation in blockchain, AI, and fintech. The five-year program will support early-stage startups, academic partnerships, and developer communities worldwide. MEXC’s $30 Million IgniteX Program Aims to Shape the Future of Web3 Through Education and Startups MEXC Ventures, the investment […]
Read MoreGrocery Giant SPAR Dips Toe Into Crypto Payments
SPAR, a global grocery retailer with a significant presence including over 13,900 stores across 48 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, is reportedly testing cryptocurrency payments in Switzerland. A post on Linkedin indicated that a SPAR store in Zug, Switzerland, is accepting bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network. This trial marks one of the […]
Read MoreOver $4 Billion Moved by Cryptocurrency Scams in Paraguay
Diosnel Alarcon, head of the cybercrime unit of the National Police of Paraguay, has indicated that over $4 billion was moved by cryptocurrency scams and Ponzi schemes in 2023 and 2024. Alarcon stated that middlemen help these platforms thrive, as people investing don’t know the basics of crypto. Paraguay Registers $4 Billion in Cryptocurrency Scams […]
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