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Rwanda’s central bank has restated its prohibition on cryptocurrency activity involving the national currency after Bybit introduced support for the Rwandan franc on its peer-to-peer marketplace, prompting a swift regulatory response. In a statement published Sunday, the Centrak Bank of Rwanda said crypto-assets are not authorized for payments, conversions involving the franc, or peer-to-peer trading under the current framework. The central bank warned residents against using such services, citing financial risks and the absence of legal protection in cases of loss. The clarification followed an announcement from Bybit on Friday that users could buy and sell digital assets using the…

In two days, on Wednesday April 8th, a handful of Bitcoin Core developers are going to be doing a demonstration of “attack blocks” designed to take an inordinate amount of time to verify on Signet. The demonstration will take place at 10 AM EST (2 PM UTC). Anyone who wishes to participate can run Bitcoin Core node on Signet and watch the blocks be mined and processed by their node in real-time. Instructions can be found here to spin up a node and follow along (including how to check your node’s logs to see the verification times for the attack…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Bitcoin (BTC) history is filled with strange milestones, and the latest appears to be a single block mined in 2021. Crypto enthusiasts have uncovered surprising details about the 666,666th block, which contains a powerful biblical message that has sparked widespread attention for its unusual mix of superstition and religious symbolism. The news comes as the market celebrates Easter, creating an even more ominous coincidence, which many crypto users are already circulating online.  Bitcoin 666,666th Block Sparks Widespread Curiosity While Bitcoin has captured global attention through its…

According to data from XRP Insights, XRP ETFs have seen more than $1 billion in inflows. Moreover, the financial products have seen over $41 million in net inflows in 2026. Despite the high ETF inflow figures, the underlying asset’s price continues to struggle to gain steam. Let’s discuss if XRP can see any positive price action in the coming days.Will High XRP ETF Inflows Push The Asset’s Price?Source: ShutterstockETFs have become a central part of the crypto ecosystem. The US SEC made history in early 2024 after green lighting 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin (BTC) has since climbed to multiple…

Crypto is moving into regulated portfolios, including U.S. retirement plans. That shift matters less for long-term allocation and more for how digital assets are used: as collateral.A recent proposal from the U.S. Labor Department would allow 401(k) plans to include cryptocurrencies under a defined legal framework for fiduciaries. This signals that crypto is being placed alongside private equity and private credit—assets typically used not only for growth, but for structured finance.Once an asset enters that category, its role changes. It stops being purely speculative and starts functioning as part of a broader financial system.From speculative asset to collateral baseInstitutional inclusion…

In another blow to the decentralized finance giant, Chaos Labs has announced it will step away from its role as a key risk manager for Aave, raising new concerns about the protocol’s operational stability and governance direction.The decision, shared publicly on Aave’s governance forum, shows growing tensions within the DAO over how risk should be managed as the protocol scales.A Deepening Rift Over Risk StrategyChaos Labs did not frame its exit as abrupt or reactionary. Instead, the firm described a “fundamental misalignment” in how risk management should evolve within Aave’s ecosystem.After three years of involvement, including navigating volatile market cycles…

Strive has expanded its Bitcoin treasury with a new acquisition of 113 BTC, reinforcing a steady accumulation strategy among publicly traded firms increasingly treating Bitcoin as a core balance-sheet asset. According to a recent filing, the company purchased the Bitcoin for approximately $7.75 million, implying an average price near $68,584 per BTC. The latest addition brings Strive’s total holdings to 13,741 BTC. The move comes during a period of elevated volatility across digital asset markets, with Bitcoin trading around the $70,000 level. Despite price fluctuations, corporate demand continues to provide a structural bid, particularly from firms pursuing long-term treasury diversification…

Most PR teams start with clear KPIs. Visibility targets, traffic goals, SEO impact, narrative positioning—these are usually well defined at the planning stage.The misalignment happens later. Somewhere between defining those objectives and selecting media outlets, the logic becomes less precise. Media plans are often built around familiar names, perceived authority, or isolated metrics like traffic. The assumption is that strong outlets will naturally translate into strong results.A media plan is not aligned with KPIs simply because it includes “top-tier” publications only. Alignment depends on whether each selected outlet contributes to the specific outcomes the campaign is designed to achieve.Where Misalignment…

DeFi protocols face a PR challenge that generic crypto agencies rarely solve. With total value locked above $90 billion and growing, the sector demands agencies that understand both crypto-native audiences and institutional investors. Yet most “top agency” lists rank firms by self-reported claims or paid placement, not verifiable outcomes.This list ranks by what matters: documented campaign results, syndication tracking, DeFi-specific expertise, and visibility across AI-driven search. The evaluation framework below defines the criteria before the rankings begin.How to Evaluate a DeFi PR AgencyA DeFi PR agency should prove its impact with numbers, not promises. Before comparing firms, define what separates a…

Avalanche (AVAX) is currently outperforming top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, etc., in the daily charts. The asset is trading in the green zone in nearly all time frames. According to CoinGecko, AVAX’s price has surged 7% in the last 24 hours, 4.7% in the last week, 4.8% in the 14-day charts, and 4.6% over the previous month. Despite the steep rebound, the asset is still down by more than 45% since April 2025. Let’s discuss why AVAX is rallying today, and if the upswing can sustain itself. Source: CoinGecko Why Is Avalanche Outperforming Bitcoin, Ethereum? Source: Securehindi…