Author: John Smith

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As crypto markets reel, one undervalued memecoin and a major altcoin may be gearing up for a dramatic comeback. After a sharp market downturn, hope for massive returns may seem distant. Yet, cryptocurrencies like XYZ and Solana might still possess the potential to transform a $100 investment into $10,000. Could these digital assets be poised for explosive growth despite the crash? This article delves into their prospects and why they might be worth attention. Undervalued XYZ memecoin prepares for…

OKX is partnering with Standard Chartered to enable institutional clients to use crypto as collateral in a regulated way. OKX (OKB) is boosting its offering for institutional clients. On Thursday, April 10, a crypto exchange partnered with Standard Chartered, with backing from Brevan Howard and Franklin Templeton, to launch a collateral mirroring program. This program will enable institutional clients to keep their collateral with Standard Chartered, instead of with OKX. The exchange will then “mirror” this collateral into their accounts, without ever taking custody of the funds. The program launched as a pilot, complying with Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority…

After steep drops, can Bitcoin and equities build a base from here, or is the tariff pause just a pause, with China tensions still ready to reignite? Trump hits pause On Apr. 9, President Donald Trump posted an unexpected update on Truth Social, temporarily walking back one of the most aggressive trade policies in recent memory. In a brief yet impactful message, he announced a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs affecting over 75 nations, replacing them with a streamlined 10% flat rate — China being the only exception. The announcement came after a turbulent week in the markets, marked by…

MetaMask and Binance are tapping into a newly launched cross-chain payments zero-knowledge proofs-powered solution to simplify crypto transfers from decentralized exchanges to centralized exchanges. Crypto exchange Binance and non-custodial wallet MetaMask, owned by Consensys, will utilize Payment ID, a zkEmail solution launched by digital identity platform SPACE ID. While MetaMask is already connected to the solution, integration with Binance will happen soon, SPACE ID said in a press release. With the Payment ID integration, users can transfer assets between CEX platforms and web3 applications, with these enabled for any address, chain or wallet. SPACE ID claims its solution makes cross-chain…

Block, Inc., the financial services company led by Jack Dorsey, will pay a $40 million penalty to the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) over failures in its anti-money laundering and virtual currency compliance program, regulators announced Thursday. The settlement follows an NYDFS investigation that found Block’s Cash App platform had critical deficiencies in customer due diligence, risk-based controls, and transaction monitoring.  These gaps, regulators said, left the platform vulnerable to criminal exploitation, particularly through largely anonymous Bitcoin (BTC) transactions that evaded proper scrutiny. “Compliance functions must keep pace with company growth or expansion,” NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris…

Ethereum price pulled back and erased some of the gains made earlier on Thursday as concerns about trade remained.  Ethereum (ETH), the second top cryptocurrency, dropped to $1,560, down from the intraday high of $1,700. Other top altcoins like Zcash (ZEC), Tezos (XTZ), and EOS (EOS) also pulled back from their highest levels during the day. Bitcoin dropped from $82,000 to $80,000. Ethereum and these altcoins dropped alongside the broader stock market, with the Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 indices falling by 950 and 650 points, respectively. The primary driver of this retreat is growing concern that the US may…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As panic hits the crypto market, Lightchain AI is quietly turning turmoil into traction, raising nearly $19m by building where others break. As the broader crypto market reels from volatility and investor uncertainty, a surprising shift is unfolding beneath the surface. While many altcoins experience panic-driven sell-offs, Lightchain AI is gaining momentum at an accelerated pace. With $18.9 million raised during its ongoing presale at a token price of $0.00712, the project is drawing serious attention from those looking…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As XRP inches toward a potential breakout, savvy investors are turning their attention to Yeti Ouro — a gem combining meme power with gaming utility. As we get deeper into 2025, the crypto market is buzzing again. XRP is back in the spotlight with its recent move and the optimism around regulatory clarity.  But while the spotlight is back on XRP, a new contender is also gaining traction fast; Yeti Ouro (YETIO), the memecoin with gaming utility.  With investor…

Hermetica has teamed up with Velar to provide a 5% annual yield for traders on the Bitcoin-backed stablecoin USDh through Velar’s futures exchange on Stacks. Hermetica, the issuer of the Bitcoin-backed stablecoin USDh, has partnered with Velar to offer a 5% annual yield to traders using Velar’s perpetual futures exchange on the Bitcoin Layer 2 network, Stacks (STX), according to a release shared with crypto.news.  The new feature allows users to earn yield on USDh while trading leveraged Bitcoin (BTC) positions. Active collateral  This marks a shift in how traders can use their collateral. Typically, when traders deposit stablecoins to…

U.S. stocks opened sharply lower after a dramatic surge that had seen the Dow Jones Industrial Average jump 3,000 points and the S&P 500 soar 12% on news of a 90-day tariffs pause. The S&P 500 opened 2% lower on Thursday, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 715 points, or -1.76%, following futures that signaled a slight pullback. The negative open reflected investor sentiment as markets digested the evolving tariff environment—jitters around the U.S.–China trade war and its broader economic impact dominated premarket trading. Although the historic rally for U.S. indexes had extended into broader risk asset markets, the…