Mantra CEO says OM token recovery ‘primary concern’ but in early stages

Mantra CEO John Mullin addressed key concerns from the community following the sharp decline in the OM token during an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session hosted by Cointelegraph on April 14. Mullin reassured users that Mantra and its partners are actively working to support the recovery of the Mantra (OM) token, though he noted that […]

Bybit denies $1.4M listing fee, school promo accusations on X

Crypto exchange Bybit has denied claims that it charges $1.4 million to list a token on its platform, following allegations made by a social media user with over 100,000 followers. On April 14, X user “silverfang88” accused the exchange of demanding millions from projects in listing fees. The user also alleged that Bybit used key […]

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin: ‘privacy is freedom’

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said privacy should be a top priority for developers, warning that assumptions about transparency and good intentions in global politics are overly optimistic. In an April 14 blog post, Buterin argued that privacy is essential to maintain individual freedom and protect against the growing power of governments and corporations. He criticized […]

Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys $285M Bitcoin amid market uncertainty

Michael Saylor’s digital asset firm, Strategy, has purchased an additional 3,459 Bitcoin for $285.5 million, signaling continued confidence in Bitcoin even as global markets face trade-related headwinds. Strategy has acquired 3,459 Bitcoin (BTC) for $285.5 million at an average price of $82,618 per BTC. The purchase brings Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 531,644 BTC, acquired […]

Mantra investors deny dumping OM token before crash despite evidence

Blockchain analysts have identified large-scale token transfers by major Mantra investors in the days leading up to the sharp collapse of the OM token, raising questions about insider activity and the stability of the project. Laser Digital, a strategic Mantra investor, reportedly cashed out large portions of Mantra (OM) tokens before the cryptocurrency collapsed on […]

Google to enforce MiCA rules for crypto ads in Europe starting April 23

Google will begin enforcing stricter advertising policies for cryptocurrency services in Europe under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, the company said in a recent policy update. The move could be a “double-edged sword” for regulation that may prevent initial coin offering (ICO) frauds, but risks further enforcement gaps, according to legal advisers. Starting April […]

How to build an AI crypto trading bot with custom GPTs

AI is transforming how people interact with financial markets, and cryptocurrency trading is no exception. With tools like OpenAI’s Custom GPTs, it is now possible for beginners and enthusiasts to create intelligent trading bots capable of analyzing data, generating signals and even executing trades. This guide analyzes the fundamentals of building a beginner-friendly AI crypto […]

Cointelegraph Bitcoin & Ethereum Blockchain News

Why some blockchains die Blockchains can die from flawed tokenomics, scams, security issues or lack of community and development momentum. Without active participation, even cutting-edge technology gathers dust. Ever heard of a blockchain that no one uses? It happens more often than you think. While the cryptocurrency space is full of innovation, but not every […]

Mechanism Capital founder doubles Bitcoin position with a $200M long

Andrew Kang, founder of the crypto venture firm Mechanism Capital, has seemingly doubled down on his bet that Bitcoin will gain in price with a $200 million long position, onchain data shows.  “Andrew Kang just doubled his Bitcoin position,” crypto analytics firm Arkham said in an April 12 X post. It explained a crypto address […]