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Coinbase launches asset recovery tool for lost Solana tokens

Coinbase launches asset recovery tool for lost Solana tokens

Coinbase has expanded its self-service asset recovery tool to include lost tokens on the Solana network, according to an April 21 announcement.  The feature allows users to reclaim certain unsupported SPL tokens mistakenly sent to their Coinbase addresses without submitting a customer support ticket. The company clarified that not all SPL tokens are eligible for […]

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WazirX exchange sets sights on mid-May comeback amid legal deliberations

WazirX exchange sets sights on mid-May comeback amid legal deliberations

Indian crypto exchange WazirX is preparing to resume operations by mid-May 2025, according to an update shared on April 21. The exchange confirmed it is on track to relaunch within the previously announced April–May timeframe, pending a final court decision in Singapore. WazirX revealed that its parent company, Zettai, has completed all preliminary requirements. The

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Vietnam Unveils Pilot Crypto Exchange Plan to Shape National Regulation

Vietnam Unveils Pilot Crypto Exchange Plan to Shape National Regulation

Vietnam is charging into the global crypto race with a bold plan to pilot a national exchange, signaling massive momentum for digital asset regulation and innovation. Vietnam Unveils Plan to Pilot National Crypto Exchange Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance announced on April 17 that it is preparing a proposal to pilot a domestic crypto exchange, as

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Vietnam plans pilot crypto trading platform with Bybit support

Vietnam plans pilot crypto trading platform with Bybit support

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance plans to establish a pilot crypto trading platform with technical assistance from Bybit, as reported by Vietnam Investment Review on April 18. Finance Minister Ho Duc Phoc emphasized that unofficial and unregulated transactions pose a major risk to investors, citing the need for a comprehensive legal framework to guide the country’s

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Mantra, market makers allegedly exploited validation gaps to inflate OM token liquidity

Mantra, market makers allegedly exploited validation gaps to inflate OM token liquidity

Mantra and associated market makers allegedly manipulated liquidity metrics for the OM token by exploiting vulnerabilities in data aggregators’ self-reporting systems, according to discussions on the latest edition of “The Chopping Block” podcast.  The scheme involved misrepresenting the circulating supply and trading volume of OM to create the appearance of broader market activity than existed.

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Circle introduces Refund Protocol to enable dispute resolution in stablecoin payments

Circle introduces Refund Protocol to enable dispute resolution in stablecoin payments

Circle announced the launch of its Refund Protocol on April 17, introducing a non-custodial smart contract system to enable dispute resolution for stablecoin transactions without relying on centralized intermediaries.  The initiative addresses what it labels as a key shortcoming of using stablecoins, which is the lack of a built-in mechanism for refunds or chargebacks. The

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Coinbase warns of potential new crypto winter as market signals turn bearish

Coinbase warns of potential new crypto winter as market signals turn bearish

The steep decline in crypto valuations and a breakdown of key technical indicators may signal the start of a new bear market for digital assets, according to a new report from Coinbase. In its April Monthly Outlook report, the crypto exchange warned that market signals are increasingly pointing to what many in the industry call

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Binance is advising nations on Bitcoin reserves as global interest grows

Binance is advising nations on Bitcoin reserves as global interest grows

Binance is reportedly guiding several governments on establishing strategic Bitcoin reserves and developing clear crypto regulations. In an April 17 interview on Financial Times, Binance CEO Richard Teng disclosed that multiple countries have approached the exchange for its expertise in navigating crypto-related initiatives. According to him: “We have actually received quite a number of approaches

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Coinbase-backed Base draws fire for role in ‘pump-and-dump’ style ‘Content Coin’ token launch

Coinbase-backed Base draws fire for role in ‘pump-and-dump’ style ‘Content Coin’ token launch

Coinbase-backed Layer-2 network Base is under fire from the crypto community after promoting a so-called “Content Coin” that lost nearly all its value shortly after launch. The controversy began on April 16 when Base shared a tokenized version of its “Base is for Everyone” post on Zora, a decentralized content-sharing platform, through its official X

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OKX relaunches in US with new trading platform and Web3 wallet after major legal settlement

OKX relaunches in US with new trading platform and Web3 wallet after major legal settlement

Crypto exchange OKX has officially relaunched its operations in the United States, introducing a centralized trading platform, a new Web3 wallet, and a fresh leadership team, according to an April 16 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The exchange stated: “American customers can buy, sell, and convert top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and USDC, while also

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