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X Launches Smart Cashtags, Adds Trading in Canada

Social media platform X has launched its smart cashtag feature on iPhones in the US and Canada, letting users view stock and cryptocurrency data directly from the app as part of Elon Musk’s plan to shift X into a financial platform. The new feature allows users to select a specific asset or smart contract address

Crypto Users Warned of Scam on Notes App Obsidian

Crypto users have been warned of a new social engineering scam that tricks victims into using community plugins on the note-taking app Obsidian to unknowingly run malware that can take control of their devices. Elastic Security Labs said in a report on Tuesday that it found a novel campaign targeting those in crypto and finance

Apple Removes Fake Ledger App That Stole $9.5M From Users

Apple has confirmed it took down a malicious app that impersonated the Ledger self-custody crypto wallet after an onchain analysis found that more than 50 victims fell for the scam, losing a combined $9.5 million. Apple told Cointelegraph on Tuesday that the fake Ledger Live app was removed and that the developer, “SAS Software Company,”

Crypto Valley Captured 47% of Europe’s Blockchain Funding in 2025

Switzerland’s Crypto Valley captured 47% of European blockchain venture funding in 2025, raising $728 million across 31 deals, according to an annual report released Wednesday by venture firm CV VC. Globally, blockchain venture funding rose 30% to $15.5 billion across 986 deals last year, while Crypto Valley’s total climbed 37% from $531 million in 2024

Bitcoin BIP-361 Targets Quantum Security Threat

Update (April 15, 6:45 am UTC): This article has been updated to include comments from Jameson Lopp. Cypherpunk Jameson Lopp and five co-authors from the Bitcoin quantum security space have proposed freezing quantum-vulnerable coins on the Bitcoin network, including Satoshi’s $74 billion stash, to prevent them from being stolen once quantum computers become available. The

Bitwise CIO Says Bitcoin Addressable Market Could Exceed Gold

Bitwise's Matt Hougan previously estimated that if Bitcoin captures 17% of the store-of-value market over the next decade, it could be worth $1 million a coin. Bitcoin’s addressable market has the potential to surpass the $34 trillion gold market if it is eventually widely used as both a currency and a store of value, according

Kraken Boss Hints IPO Plan Still On Despite Reports of Pause

Kraken’s market valuation has dropped from $20 billion to $13.3 billion since the company confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC in November. Crypto exchange Kraken has hinted it is still going ahead with an initial public offering despite reports suggesting the plan was put on hold last month due to market conditions.  Kraken

Crypto, Banks Clash Over Stablecoin Yield Proposal

Bank and crypto lobbyists have both relayed concerns over the latest proposal to end the stalemate on stablecoin yields in the US Senate’s crypto market structure bill, legislation that has been in limbo since the House passed the CLARITY Act in July. Senator Thom Tillis told Politico on Monday that he plans to publicly release

Bitcoin Price Chart Targets $90K As Transaction Count Hits 17-month High

Market analysts say Bitcoin (BTC) is showing “renewed bullish momentum” after its 5% rally above $76,000 on Tuesday, with bulls eyeing further gains to $90,000 amid improving network activity. Bitcoin price hits a 70-day high Data from TradingView shows the BTC/USD pair rose over 5% on Tuesday to an intraday high of $76,120, levels last
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