Monthly Archives: April 2025

Conor McGregor’s token creators to refund bidders after failed launch

Investors who bid on the REAL (REAL) token promoted by former UFC champion Conor McGregor will receive a full refund after the project failed to raise above its $1 million minimum requirement. “We need to be real. We didn’t hit our minimum raise,” the developers of the Real (REAL) token, Real World Gaming said in […]

Bitcoin falls below $80K — Will PI, OKB, GT and ATOM outperform BTC and altcoins?

Last week, Bitcoin (BTC) began showing early signs of decoupling from the US stock markets. Bitcoin was relatively flat over the week, while the S&P 500 plunged by 9%. The sell-off was triggered following US President Donald Trump’s April 2 global tariff announcement, which escalated further on April 4 as China retaliated with new tariffs […]

Bitcoin price drops below $80K as stocks face 1987 Black Monday rerun

Bitcoin (BTC) turned up volatility into the April 6 weekly close as fears of a stock market crash contrasted with bullish BTC price targets. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView CNBC’s Cramer: 1987 crash not “off the table yet” Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD dropping below $80,000 on the day, down 3% […]

CFPB likely to step back from crypto regulation —attorney

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will likely see a reduced role in crypto regulations as other federal agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and state-level regulators assume a bigger role in crypto policy, according to Ethan Ostroff, partner at the Troutman Pepper Locke law firm. “I think with the current administration, my […]

As gaming giants crumble, onchain gaming promises remain unfulfilled

Opinion by: Daryl Xu, co-founder and CEO, NPC Labs While gaming has been on a steady decline since the end of COVID-19 lockdowns, 2024 hit the industry especially hard, with layoffs and studio closures hitting even the most prominent studios.  While unsustainable development costs and an innovation crisis seem to be the main culprits behind […]

‘Climax of uncertainty’ before crypto market recovery

Cryptocurrency markets could be on track for recovery as investor sentiment begins to stabilize following US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement — what some analysts are calling the peak of recent market uncertainty. Trump announced his reciprocal import tariffs on April 2, which sent tremors across global markets. The S&P 500 lost more than […]

Decentralized exchanges gain ground despite $6M Hyperliquid exploit

Decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges (DEXs) continue to challenge the dominance of centralized platforms, even as a recent $6.2 million exploit on Hyperliquid highlights risks in DEX infrastructure. A cryptocurrency whale made at least $6.26 million profit on the Jelly my Jelly (JELLY) memecoin by exploiting the liquidation parameters on Hyperliquid, Cointelegraph reported on March 27.  The […]

Tried automating crypto trades with Grok 3? Here’s what happens

Key takeaways Grok 3 adjusts its predictions based on evolving market trends by analyzing real-time data patterns. Combining technical analysis with sentiment data improves accuracy; Grok 3 effectively identifies potential trade opportunities. Backtesting strategies before live trading is crucial; testing Grok 3’s prompts using historical data helps refine conditions and improve performance. While Grok 3 […]

Unlocking the Power of Short Links: Creating and Promoting with InstaSofts

Introduction to Short Links Short links, also known as URL shorteners, are compact versions of longer web addresses that redirect users to specific content. They serve a fundamental purpose in the landscape of digital communication by streamlining the sharing of links across various platforms such as social media, emails, and websites. With a growing digital […]

Billionaire investor would ‘not be surprised’ if Trump postpones tariffs

Crypto-friendly billionaire investor Bill Ackman is considering the possibility that US President Donald Trump may pause the implementation of his controversial proposed tariffs on April 7. “One would have to imagine that President Donald Trump’s phone has been ringing off the hook. The practical reality is that there is insufficient time for him to make […]