Bitcoin halving slashes block rewards, Hong Kong OKs crypto ETFs, TON touts growth | Weekly Recap

Bitcoin witnesses massive drop after halving; Hong Kong approves launch of spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs; TON takes the spotlight amid impressive growth and more top headlines from last week. Build up to the halving Being the week of the fourth Bitcoin halving, this week witnessed a proliferation of discussions surrounding the much-anticipated event...

Iran-Israel conflict brings bear market, SEC to sue Uniswap, Bankman-Fried plans appeal | Weekly Recap

The unfolding conflict between Iran and Israel contributed to a collapse in crypto prices on Sunday, April 14. Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission sent a Wells Notice to Uniswap, declaring intentions to sue the exchange amid increased regulatory efforts. Meanwhile, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks to appeal his sentencing. The calm before the storm The...

Jury convicts Do Kwon, meme coins enjoy Q1 gains, Ripple to launch stablecoin | Weekly Recap

Last week, a jury in New York declared Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon guilty of fraud charges. Meme coins had an average return of 1,312% in the first quarter (Q1), and Ripple wants to launch a USD-backed stablecoin. Here’s our weekly recap. Do Kwon guilty The Do Kwon saga took a new turn this week...

FTX founder receives 25-year jail sentence, SEC seeks $2b from Ripple, Bitcoin reclaims $70k | Weekly Recap

Last week saw significant legal developments across the cryptocurrency sector, including Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing, regulators’ demanding $2 billion from Ripple, and an indictment against KuCoin. Concurrently, Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed $70,000 as spot BTC ETFs recorded inflows. FTX founder sentenced to 25 years FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year sentence in prison. Shortly before the sentencing, the U.S. Department...