Author: Tristan Lodenberg

Tom Lee said the recent cryptocurrency slowdown represents only a “mini crypto winter” that may already be ending, suggesting renewed momentum for the digital asset market. Speaking at the Paris Blockchain Week 2026, Lee projected that Ether (ETH) could climb above $60,000, with a potential fair-value estimate near $62,000 over the next several years. Lee attributed the expected recovery to growing adoption of tokenization and agentic artificial intelligence applications built on the Ethereum ecosystem. He also argued that equity markets may have already bottomed following geopolitical shocks, including tensions linked to the US–Israel–Iran conflict, historically a signal that risk assets…

World Liberty Financial has proposed unlocking 62.3 billion WLFI governance tokens that were previously fully locked without any vesting schedule. The move introduces a structured distribution model aimed at gradually releasing supply over time. Token Burn and Vesting Schedule Details Under the proposal, early supporters holding 17 billion WLFI tokens will retain their full allocation but will face a two-year cliff followed by a two-year linear vesting schedule. Meanwhile, founders, advisors, and team members holding 45.2 billion tokens will see 10% of their allocation around 4.5 billion tokens permanently burned, reducing total supply. The remaining 40.7 billion tokens assigned to…

The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 250 Bitcoin (BTC) worth approximately $18.46 million to a newly created wallet, extending a series of outflows tracked throughout 2026. Data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham shows that Bhutan has moved 3,247 BTC so far this year, bringing total 2026 outflows to roughly $240.4 million at current market prices. Following the latest transaction, government-linked wallets now hold about 3,524 BTC, valued near $260.9 million, representing a 73% decline from the country’s peak holdings of nearly 13,000 BTC recorded in October 2024. The wallets also contain 30.15 ETH, valued at roughly $70,160. Mining Strategy and…

Switzerland’s Crypto Valley raised $728 million across 31 deals in 2025, up 37% from $531 million in 2024, according to CV VC’s annual report. The region accounted for 47% of all European blockchain venture funding and about 5% of global blockchain investment, reinforcing its position as Europe’s dominant crypto hub. Globally, blockchain venture funding increased 30% to $15.5 billion across 986 deals, while deal count fell 32%, showing a clear shift toward fewer but significantly larger funding rounds. The trend reflects capital concentration into stronger infrastructure and protocol-level projects rather than early-stage experimentation. TON Accounts for $400 Million as Capital…

The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed “in principle” to extend a truce, according to sources, even as military tensions intensify across the region. Despite discussions on renewing the ceasefire, former US President Donald Trump signaled he does not plan to extend the agreement, adding uncertainty to already fragile diplomacy. Military Escalation and Naval Blockade The Pentagon has reportedly deployed an additional 10,000 troops as US Central Command (CENTCOM) claims a full naval blockade has been implemented, preventing trade to and from Iran through sea routes. CENTCOM stated that Iranian ports are now “fully blocked,” aiming to restrict maritime…

Shares of TeraWulf Inc. declined after the company priced an upsized $900 million equity offering, increasing the raise from an initial $800 million target. The firm priced 47.4 million shares at $19 each on April 14, triggering a 6% decline in pre-market trading to about $19.70, after closing the previous session 7.7% higher at $20.95. Despite the drop, the stock remains up roughly 18% over the past six months. Underwriters were also granted a 30-day option to purchase an additional 7.11 million shares at the same offering price. Morgan Stanley served as lead bookrunning manager, while Cantor Fitzgerald acted as…

The State Bank of Pakistan has allowed banks to open accounts for licensed virtual asset service providers (VASPs), ending an eight-year prohibition on dealing with virtual currencies. According to a circular issued on April 14, regulated banks can now provide banking services to firms licensed by the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. The move follows the approval of the Virtual Assets Act 2026 in March, marking a major step toward a formal regulatory framework for digital assets after restrictions first imposed in 2018. Banking Access Granted Under Strict Compliance Requirements Under the new framework, banks are not permitted to trade,…

Trading platform eToro has agreed to acquire self custodial crypto wallet provider Zengo as part of its push into onchain services. The deal will allow eToro to integrate Zengo’s wallet technology and expand offerings across tokenized assets, prediction markets, perpetual trading, and yield products. Financial terms were not officially disclosed, though reports suggest the transaction is valued at around $70 million, primarily in cash. The acquisition reflects eToro’s broader strategy to attract crypto-native users and expand beyond traditional brokerage services into self-custody infrastructure. Crypto Revenue Dominates eToro Financial Performance According to company figures, digital assets remain central to eToro’s business…

The state of Virginia has enacted new legislation governing how dormant crypto accounts will be handled. Governor Abigail Spanberger signed House Bill 798 into law, with the measure scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026. Under the new framework, crypto assets left inactive in customer accounts for five years will be transferred to state custody in-kind, meaning the digital tokens will be preserved in their original form rather than immediately converted into cash. This approach aims to protect asset value and reflect the unique nature of digital currencies. One-Year Holding Rule Protects Owners From Forced Liquidation Historically, many state…

21Shares submitted its second amended S-1 filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling continued progress toward launching a spot ETF tied to the HYPE token of Hyperliquid. The filing states the fund is expected to list on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker THYP, potentially making it one of the first ETFs tracking the Hyperliquid ecosystem. Seed Shares and Initial Investment Structure Disclosed The filing revealed that 21Shares US LLC purchased two seed shares at $50 each on March 18, later redeeming them the following week. The sponsor plans to purchase 20,000 shares at $25 each as…