The January Launch

Ripple unveiled Ripple Treasury on January 30, an enterprise platform born from its $1 billion acquisition of Chicago-based GTreasury. 

The product lets corporate finance teams manage traditional cash and digital assets through a single system, moving money across borders in three to five seconds using RLUSD instead of three to five business days via bank wires.

The platform connects companies to overnight repo markets and tokenized money-market funds, including BlackRock’s (NYSE:BLK) BUIDL fund, so businesses can earn yield on idle cash around the clock.

February: Ripple’s Strongest Month Of Institutional Adoption
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading within a range that mirrors past market structures, though the outcome may not follow the same path, according to trader Trader Mayne.

Temporary Bullish, Overall Bearish Bias

In a March 31 podcast, Mayne said Bitcoin could see a short-term relief rally toward $80,000. Still, it maintains an overall bearish bias unless key resistance levels are reclaimed

He emphasized that market sentiment tends to flip incorrectly, bullish at highs and bearish at lows, creating opportunities for traps on both sides.

Despite some signals that could support a temporary bullish move, like being in the lower part of the range and liquidity sweeps, there are also conflicting…

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Australia has approved its first comprehensive digital asset framework, requiring crypto exchanges and custody providers to obtain financial services licenses, bringing the sector under the country’s core financial regulations.

The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 cleared both houses of Parliament on April 1, marking a major shift in how digital assets are regulated. 

The legislation integrates crypto platforms into the existing Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) regime, placing them under the same standards that govern brokers and fund managers.

The law introduces two new regulated categories under the Corporations Act. Digital asset platforms…

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North Korean hackers allegedly hit U.S. firms in supply-chain attacks to steal cryptocurrency for the regime’s nuclear funding, according to a report published Tuesday.

Are North Korean Hackers Chasing Crypto?

The hackers reportedly targeted Axios, a software program that connects applications and ‌web services, according to CNBC. The hackers controlled the software developer’s account for three hours on Tuesday morning, during which malicious updates were sent to organizations that downloaded the software.

Axios is also used by cryptocurrency firms, blockchain developers and tech firms active in the cryptocurrency industry.

Security experts told CNBC that this could be part of a…

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Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) tried to prank unsuspecting folks on social media for April Fools’ Day. We’re telling you early, so you don’t get tricked and look dumb later.

Dogecoin Without Shiba Inu?

The official X handle of Dogecoin went full satire mode with a fake “restructuring” announcement, updating their bio and everything.

The so-called DogeCoin Financial Solutions LLC proposed changes such as ditching the Shiba Inu logo for a “navy blue emblem” and banning meme words like “wow.”

Seriously bro? That ain’t never happening!

Dogecoin used stiff business jargon, such as a “67-page whitepaper” and “stakeholder” rebranding. No way our lil’ Shiba friend is signing…

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Google Study Raised Important Questions, Says Palihapitiya

In an X post, Palihapitiya said that Google’s paper was “quite reasonable” and raised “important technical questions.”

He added that if artificial general intelligence or superintelligent AI is coming soon, the smartest first target for it would be cracking something like Bitcoin.

“The crypto elders should start spending more effort organizing on a timescale that makes crypto quantum resistant / proof in these next few years with a conclusive roadmap,” he added.

Should Crypto Community Be Worried?

Palihapitiya’s warning follows Google’s latest research, which suggested quantum computers could crack Bitcoin’s…

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Leading cryptocurrencies climbed alongside stocks on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said the military campaign against Iran could end soon, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.

Crypto Rallies As Bearish Traders Exit

Bitcoin regained $68,000 overnight after sliding below $66,000 earlier in the day. Trading volume rose 10% over the last 24 hours.

Ethereum bounced from the lows of $1,939.53 to recapture $2,100. XRP and Dogecoin also traded in the green.

Over $270 million in crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours, with long and short liquidations almost evenly split,  according to Coinglass data.

Open interest in Bitcoin futures fell 3.42% in the last 24…

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Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies regained some losses on Tuesday after Iran signaled a willingness to pursue peace talks.

Notable Statistics:

CoinGlass data shows that 78,174 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours, totaling $361.97 million.       

SoSoValue data shows net inflows of $69.4 million from spot Bitcoin ETFs on Monday. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw net inflows of $4.96 million.

In the past 24 hours, top gainers include Zcash, Midnight and Algorand.

Notable Developments:

Trader Notes:

Trader KillaXBT observed that Bitcoin is trading within a narrow range between key liquidation levels. Short liquidations are clustered around $69,000 to $70,000, while long…

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