Coinbase files to launch XRP futures contract, calls XRP ‘one of the most liquid digital assets’

Key Takeaways Coinbase plans to launch XRP futures contracts pending regulatory approval from the CFTC. Coinbase continues expanding its derivatives market with Self-certified contracts like SOL and HBAR. Share this article Leading crypto firm Coinbase is seeking regulatory greenlight to offer the XRP futures contract — a move that would expand its offerings in the derivatives market. Coinbase Derivatives announced Thursday it had submitted documentation to the CFTC to self-certify futures for XRP. The contract is expected to launch on April 21. We’re excited to announce that Coinbase Derivatives has…

Saylor says Bitcoin’s deep liquidity turns it into a short-term risk proxy

Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s 24/7 liquidity makes it a short-term risk asset. Michael Saylor argues that Bitcoin’s trading pattern doesn’t indicate long-term correlation with other assets. Share this article Bitcoin’s recent price fluctuations are largely driven by its deep liquidity and round-the-clock accessibility, rather than a genuine correlation with other risk assets, said Michael Saylor, Strategy’s co-founder, in a recent statement on X. Saylor made the comment in response to a question from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, who asked why Bitcoin, designed to be independent of the US dollar and…

BlackRock and SEC explore next phase of crypto ETFs in closed-door task force meeting

Key Takeaways BlackRock met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to discuss ETF workflows and in-kind redemption structures. The firm used the April 1 meeting to deepen discussions on in-kind redemptions, potentially paving the way for SEC approval of its January ETF filing. Share this article BlackRock and the US Securities and Exchange Commission met this week to discuss potential changes to crypto exchange-traded product workflows, including transitioning to in-kind redemptions for digital asset funds. The closed-door meeting, held on Monday, April 1, with the SEC’s newly formed Crypto Task…

Ethereum whales accumulate 130,000 ETH amid price drop

Key Takeaways Ethereum whales accumulated over 130,000 ETH amid a price drop below $1,800. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, Ethereum’s network metrics show growth, with an increase in new addresses and decreased gas fees. Share this article Ethereum whales accumulated more than 130,000 ETH on Wednesday as the second-largest digital asset fell below $1,800, its lowest level since November 2024, according to IntoTheBlock’s report. Ethereum whales are buying the dip, with the largest $ETH wallets adding over 130k ETH to their wallets yesterday pic.twitter.com/hLbDhO3Z6n — IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) April 3, 2025 Ethereum is…

SEC acknowledges Fidelity’s Solana ETF filing as SOL sinks 12% on Trump tariff shock

Key Takeaways The SEC acknowledged Fidelity’s application for a spot Solana ETF to trade on Cboe BZX Exchange. SOL dropped 12% amid broader market turmoil sparked by Trump’s global tariff announcement. Share this article The US Securities and Exchange Commission acknowledged Fidelity’s application for a spot Solana ETF today, which would trade on Cboe BZX Exchange. SOL dropped 12% in the past 24 hours amid broader market declines triggered by President Donald Trump’s announcement of new global tariffs. The proposed Fidelity Solana Fund plans to hold physical SOL tokens and…

Bitcoin drops 5% as Trump tariffs stoke trade war, recession fears

Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s value dropped by 5% amid global market selloff due to new tariffs announced by President Trump. The US stock market suffered a massive selloff, wiping out more than $2 trillion in value following Thursday’s opening. Share this article Bitcoin fell 5% to $82,200 on Thursday amid a broad market selloff triggered by President Donald Trump’s announcement of new global tariffs, according to CoinGecko data. Trump announced on Wednesday a sweeping set of tariffs in response to what he described as a national emergency caused by large and…

Senate panel approves Paul Atkins to lead the SEC

Key Takeaways Paul Atkins has been approved by the Senate Banking Committee to lead the SEC. Atkins’ confirmation faced scrutiny due to his involvement with the 2008 financial crisis and the FTX crypto exchange. Share this article The Senate Banking Committee has advanced Paul Atkins’ nomination to lead the US SEC in President Donald Trump’s second term. The next step is a full Senate confirmation vote to finalize his appointment. The approval follows Atkins’ Senate Committee Hearing on March 27, which saw sharp divisions concerning his previous tenure at the…

AI-driven Genius Group forced to sell Bitcoin holdings after NY court order

Key Takeaways Genius Group is forced to sell Bitcoin due to a US court order blocking financial actions. Genius Group’s market value has decreased significantly since the court order was issued. Share this article Genius Group, an AI-powered education company, announced today that it must sell its Bitcoin holdings after a US court order blocked the company from selling shares, raising funds, or purchasing Bitcoin. Genius Group has been forced to reduce its Bitcoin holdings from 440 to 430 Bitcoin following a preliminary injunction granted by the US District Court…

The ultimate gateway to global and web3 job opportunities

Share this article The shift to a digital-first economy demands smarter, faster, and more efficient connections between job seekers and employers. Bossjob, a next-generation recruitment platform, is transforming the way professionals find jobs and companies hire talent. With a strong presence across multiple regions and languages, Bossjob helps businesses attract top talent while empowering job seekers to explore opportunities in Web3 and beyond. A global job platform with local and international reach Unlike traditional job boards, Bossjob supports professionals worldwide with a multi-region, multi-language platform. Whether candidates prefer on-site, hybrid,…

Jack Dorsey says Bitcoin payments for Square and Bitkey are in progress

Key Takeaways Jack Dorsey confirms development of Bitcoin payments for Square and Bitkey. Dorsey’s Block is a major Bitcoin holder, currently owning 8,485 BTC valued at over $700 million. Share this article Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Block, the fintech firm behind Square and Bitkey, has confirmed that his team “is working on” integrating Bitcoin as a payment option for Bitkey and Square. Dorsey’s statement came in response to an X user’s question about the delay in enabling Bitcoin payments across Block’s services. He also pushed back against the idea that…