Ethereum to Launch Pectra Upgrade in March 2025, Revolutionising Gas Fees and Validator Efficiency

Crypto Treasury Firms Go on $8B Buying Spree in Historic Week

Turkish Ride-Hailing Firm Marti Becomes Latest Public Company to Embrace Bitcoin with 20% Cash Reserve Allocation in Treasury Strategy

Marti, a Turkish ride-hailing company, has put 20% of its cash into Bitcoin and plans to increase that to 50%. The move is part of a long-term plan to use crypto as a store of value while keeping its main business growing.

Trading Platform eToro Could Build Its Own Blockchain to Support Its Monthly “Millions of Transactions”

eToro has started offering tokenised US stocks on Ethereum and is planning to build its own blockchain. This would let users trade shares like crypto and use them in decentralised finance.

US SEC Gives Final Nod To In-Kind Bitcoin And Ether ETF Trades, Promising Lower Costs And Higher Efficiency For Investors: Are Altcoin ETFs Next In Line?

The US SEC has approved in-kind trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, letting firms trade crypto directly instead of using cash. This change is expected to cut costs, improve trading, and make it easier for big investors to enter the crypto market.

The Last Encore: CryptoBatz NFT Prices Surge Dramatically as Fans Rush to Own a Piece of Rockstar Ozzy Osbourne’s Iconic Legacy

Ozzy Osbourne’s NFT collection CryptoBatz saw a big jump in sales and price after news of his death. Trading volumes surged over 100,000% in one day, briefly raising the floor price to around $295.

JPMorgan Plans to Let Clients Borrow Against Bitcoin and Ether by 2026 as Crypto Lending Gains Momentum on Wall Street

JPMorgan is planning to let clients borrow money using crypto like bitcoin and ether as collateral. This comes as rules around digital assets in the US become clearer and demand from wealthy clients grows.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Signals Ethereum Is Not a Security, Boosting Confidence for Corporate Treasury Investments: Are ETH Treasuries the New Bitcoin Play?

The SEC Chairman said Ethereum is not considered a security, which has encouraged companies to increase their Ethereum holdings. This clear regulatory view has helped boost Ethereum’s price and sparked more interest from investors and firms.

Shinhan Bank Becomes First South Korean Lender to Add Crypto Tracking and Guides to Its Mobile App

ChatGPT said: Shinhan Bank has added cryptocurrency tracking and educational tools to its SOL app, becoming the first South Korean bank to offer such services. The move signals growing acceptance of crypto in traditional banking, with plans to expand into crypto purchases and wallet management soon.

Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Layer 2s Can Now Achieve What 2010s Blockchains Never Could

Vitalik Buterin urged developers to simplify Ethereum Layer 2 networks by using Ethereum’s base layer for security and consensus. He said projects should stop rebuilding features Ethereum already provides and focus only on processing and verifying transactions.

Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Spot Trading in the UK

Standard Chartered has started offering bitcoin and ether spot trading directly to institutional clients through its UK branch. This makes it the first major global bank to provide regulated crypto trading using existing foreign exchange systems.

Elon Musk's X Faces Potential $1 Billion Fine for Disinformation and Hate Speech Violations Under EU Content Rules: Will X Escape the Penalty?

The European Union is preparing to fine Elon Musk's platform, X, over $1 billion for alleged violations of the Digital Services Act, including failure to manage disinformation. X is also facing an investigation into its handling of hate speech, with the potential for further penalties.

Binance Pay Adopts USDC as Default Currency for Instant, Gas-Free Transactions

USDC is now the default currency on Binance Pay, making it easier for users to send and receive money instantly with zero gas fees. This update simplifies payments for both individuals and businesses, offering fast, low-cost transactions using a stable digital dollar.delays or extra costs.

MMA Icon Conor McGregor Boasts His New Meme Coin Will Redefine Crypto Industry, Faces Backlash Over Execution and Tokenomics

A token by Real World Gaming DAO and MMA star Conor McGregor raised only $392,000 in its 28-hour presale—far short of its $1 million goal. Critics cited a short unlock window and misleading marketing, calling the tokenomics flawed. The flop may reflect waning interest in celebrity crypto. Did McGregor miss the wave?

FAT Brands Opens the Door to $BTC Royalty Payments for its Franchisees Like Fatburger and Johnny Rockets, Eyes Future Payments in $ETH and $SOL

FAT Brands, a publicly traded company, has expanded its payment options by accepting Bitcoin for franchisee royalty fees. The company remains open to incorporating additional digital assets and exploring customer payments in the future.

UK Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover Suspends Export to the US Due to Trump’s 25% Car Import Tariff

Jaguar Land Rover paused US car shipments after Trump’s new 25% tariffs, adding pressure to the struggling UK auto industry. At the same time, crypto markets sank, with Bitcoin and altcoins falling sharply as investors reacted to growing global trade tensions.

Endless CTO Amit Showcases Web3 Genesis Cloud at Hong Kong Web3 Festival, Advancing the Future of Decentralized Technology

Hong Kong, April 7, 2025 – At the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2025, a leading global event for blockchain and Web3 innovation, Amit, Chief Technology Officer of Endless Web3 Genesis Cloud, delivered a compelling keynote speech highlighting the transformative capabilities of the Endless —a decentralized intelligent component protocol.

Endless 创世云 CTO Amit ：做好 Web3 时代的连接者、构建者和加速器

香港，2025年4月7日——在全球区块链与Web3创新领域的顶级盛会——2025香港Web3嘉年华上，Endless Web3创世云的CTO Amit发表了一场精彩的主题演讲，重点介绍了Endless这一去中心化智能组件协议所具备的变革性能力。面对来自行业领袖、开发者及爱好者等多元受众，Amit深入阐述了Endless如何应对Web3普及过程中的关键挑战，进一步巩固了该公司在去中心化技术领域先行者的地位。

AI-Powered Romance? Tinder Takes Dating to the Next Level with New AI Voice-Based Game That Helps You Flirt Smarter

Tinder has launched The Game Game, a new AI-powered, voice-based feature for US iOS users, aimed at helping users practice flirting and conversation. Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o, it reflects Tinder’s push to integrate AI into dating. A global rollout has yet to be announced.

ZachXBT Criticises Coinbase Over Account Lockouts and Unreported Data Breach: Operational Error or Negligence?

ZachXBT criticised Coinbase for locking him out of his account twice and failing to disclose a data breach that led to thefts. His comments reflect growing frustration with the exchange's lack of transparency and security issues, which have raised concerns within the crypto community.

Global Retaliation Looms as Trump’s Tariffs Slaughters Global Stock and Crypto Markets: Could His Presidency Be the Death of Crypto?

Trump’s latest tariffs have rattled global markets, with critics calling them more misguided than his Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan. In 44 trading days, the tariffs have wiped out over $11 trillion from the US stock market, and the global crypto market has fallen over 11%. Can crypto survive under this administration?