According to onchain analytics from Arkham Intelligence, in the past 27 days, North Korea’s hacking arm Lazarus Group, has orchestrated the transfer of 3,932 BTC, valued at $331.99 million. Even after dispatching such a considerable portion, the remaining cache still cements North Korea’s standing as the third-largest nation-state bitcoin holder. Lazarus Group’s 27-Day Exodus Over
The post Oregon’s Attorney General Revives Gary Gensler’s Case Against Coinbase: What Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Coinbase has held the stance that crypto assets are not securities but instead are digital commodities. The Donald Trump administration has been working with Congress to enact bi-partisan clear crypto regulations. The U.S. SEC under Paul Atkins has been dropping crypto cases to await clear directions from Congress. In a surprising twist of events, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, who is affiliated with the Democratic Party, filed a securities enforcement action against Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) on Friday, April 18. Rayfield will be picking up from where former SEC Chair Gary Gensler left in asserting that Coinbase has over the years operated an unregistered securities exchange and a broker-dealer. “In case you think I’m jumping to conclusions, the AG’s office made it clear to us that they are literally picking up where the Gary Gensler SEC left off. Seriously,” Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, noted . Grewal pointed out that the lawsuit may hamper efforts by bipartisan lawmakers to pass comprehensive federal legislation for digital assets. “Oregon’s holdout campaign is obstruction for the sake of obstruction. It is a desperate scheme that does nothing to move the crypto conversation forward, and in fact takes us a giant leap backward from hard-won progress,” Grewal added. Impact of the Revived Coinbase Lawsuit As Coinpedia reported , the U.S. SEC, under the Donald Trump administration, dismissed the Coinbase case with prejudice, meaning the case was permanently closed and cannot be brought back to the court. However, Oregon’s AG case against Coinbase changes the dynamics amid the ongoing global trade war The announcement did not negatively impact Coinbase services or its stock market on Friday. Moreover, the mainstream confidence in Coinbase has significantly grown in the recent past, with the anticipated crypto regulatory framework ahead. Meanwhile, Coinbase announced that it will do whatever is required to beat the case against Oregon’s AG.
This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe . More than a year after its initial announcement, Arbitrum launched Timeboost yesterday. Timeboost is a new way of ordering transactions on Arbitrum. That seems pretty boring and unexciting on the surface, but hopefully we can show you why it’s a pretty big deal. Transactions today on Arbitrum are ordered on a simple first come, first serve (FCFS) basis. Seems fair! But it’s problematic in practice: Financial systems need a way to efficiently process transactions. When markets crash, a lending application like Aave needs a way to quickly liquidate pledged collateral before prices plummet further. Since transactions are cheap and not regulated by prices due to the FCFS mechanism, MEV searchers repeatedly spam the network to increase their chances of transaction inclusion. This degrades the overall network user experience. Think Uber without surge pricing. Sounds fair, but then everyone — regardless of their priority — would be calling for cabs, and a pregnant woman in labor who needs to get to the hospital asap struggles to get a ride. Timeboost tries to mitigate this problem by introducing an auction where MEV searchers can bid for transaction priority. The winner of the auction gets their transaction fast-tracked in an “express lane.” This is roughly how it works: Tony and Janice are MEV searchers. Both compete for priority inclusion — Tony pays 1 ETH and Janice pays 2 ETH in the auction. Neither knows how much the other is bidding because transactions sit in a private mempool. Janice wins the auction and pays the price of Tony’s bid (1 ETH). Tony’s transaction is delayed by 200ms while Janice’s transaction receives immediate inclusion in the express lane. Hence the name: Timeboost. Timeboost in effect introduces an optional market pricing mechanism into its fee market. It’s similar to what EIP-1559 and Flashbots’ MEV-Boost software does for the Ethereum L1, FastLane does for Polygon, and what Priority Gas Auction does for Optimism. Timeboost is generally perceived as bullish because it creates value accrual for the ARB token by taking it back from MEV searchers. How much are we talking? About a $30m opportunity for ARB stakers, Entropy Advisors estimates . Arbitrum MEV searchers extracted an estimated $29.3m in March alone. After a mere one day of being live, Timeboost has generated $2492 in DAO revenue. Source: Dune OK, so Timeboost is great. But there are broader complaints. Some worry that the ability to monetize sequencer revenue means a shrinking incentive for Arbitrum to decentralize the sequencer. Max Resnick, for instance, has previously made that argument on the Bankless podcast. Personally, I think the hand-wringing around centralized sequencers is somewhat overblown. Recall back in January how users were able to bypass sequencer-level censorship on the Soneium chain by triggering a forced transaction inclusion on the L1. Sequencer centralization is a problem, but it’s not quite as important as, say, having fraud proofs. Yet, Arbitrum has plans to make Timeboost compatible with decentralized sequencing. It’s all part of the roadmap, Offchain Labs CEO Steven Goldfeder told me at ETHDenver . The complexity of Timeboost’s design and making it eventually compatible with a decentralized sequencer set was part of the reason the launch was delayed, Arbitrum CTO Harry Kalodner told Blockworks. A September 2024 blog points to Arbitrum’s collaboration with Espresso to create a decentralized Timeboost. Rollups using Timeboost would be able to auction off the right to sequence blocks on the Espresso marketplace (see the formal specs here ). That’s essentially an auction (Timeboost) inside of an auction (Espresso) inside of an auction (L1 settlement). But hey, at least everything is decentralized. Get the news in your inbox. Explore Blockworks newsletters: Blockworks Daily : Unpacking crypto and the markets. Empire : Crypto news and analysis to start your day. Forward Guidance : The intersection of crypto, macro and policy. 0xResearch : Alpha directly in your inbox. Lightspeed : All things Solana. The Drop : Apps, games, memes and more. Supply Shock : Bitcoin, bitcoin, bitcoin.
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The presale in its sixth presale stage, priced at just $0.006666. With the next stage, the price jumps to 0.008333, and the project aims for an ambitious $1 listing price. The first six stages sold out in days, signaling strong demand and limited time to grab tokens at a low price. Get Your Codename:Pepe ($AGNT) Coins Now and Watch it Grow Built for Everyone, Secured for Trust Security details may shape confidence. The Pessimistic audit covered smart‑contract vulnerabilities, and the team stresses that no owner wallet can drain funds. The DAO mechanism gives holders a direct vote on treasury spending, fee structures and future launches, though split opinions could slow decisions. Staking, scheduled to open after the token lists, promises a share of trading‑bot proceeds but will depend on the bot’s actual hit rate. Codename:Pepe takes a new approach to asset management, aiming to bring real utility to AI-driven trading. With a structured presale, a growing community, and a roadmap focused on usability, it’s a project worth keeping an eye on. Right now, its native $AGNT tokens are available at a discounted price, offering an opportunity to get in early on what could become a leading player in the AI-crypto space. Be Part of the Codename:Pepe DAO and Shape the Future of AI-powered Trading Solana’s Soaring Journey: Is SOL the Next Big Thing in Crypto? Solana’s story shows a different arc. Founded in 2017 by engineer Anatoly Yakovenko, the network uses proof‑of‑history to time‑stamp transactions and advertises more than 50,000 settlements per second at low cost. That speed helped lift SOL from near $40 in mid‑2021 to a record $263.83 on 2 November 2024, a gain of roughly 600 percent. The chain’s low fees—often measured in fractions of a cent—have led some users to nickname it an “Ethereum killer.” Solana’s strengths are speed, scalability, and low costs. It’s attracting developers and users seeking efficient decentralized applications. Called an “Ethereum Killer,” Solana offers better performance and interoperability for smart contracts. Solana’s token, SOL, has grown impressively. By November 2024, it hit an all-time high of $263.83, surging over 600% since mid-2021. This growth shows strong investor interest. Forecasts compiled by analysts suggest an average SOL price of $431 in 2025 and above $1,000 by 2030, pending continued developer interest. Those projections rely on steady growth of decentralized applications, including non‑fungible tokens, gaming platforms and high‑frequency finance tools. Recent sessions, however, have seen SOL drift lower, reflecting both profit‑taking and concerns about broader economic conditions. Cardano’s Rise: Is ADA the Future of Sustainable Blockchain? Cardano, launched the same year, focuses on sustainability. Its Ouroboros proof‑of‑stake system is promoted as energy‑efficient while keeping security tight. ADA reached $3.10 during the 2021 bull run and has since cooled. Some models see new highs after future Bitcoin halvings, pointing to a possible transfer of gains from the largest coin to altcoins; others urge caution, citing market swings that have repeatedly reset price floors. The Cardano team highlights peer‑reviewed research backing each update and says its roadmap could expand the chain’s reach into identity management, supply‑chain tracking and public‑sector records. Analyst price targets for ADA cover a broad range. Optimistic charts project the token near $10 by decade’s end, while conservative models place it closer to today’s levels. Most agree that Cardano’s appeal lies in staking rewards, where token holders lock coins to secure the network and receive periodic payouts. The platform’s next expansion phase, known as “Voltaire,” would add on‑chain governance designed to hand long‑term control to the user base. Historically, ADA saw significant growth during the crypto bull run of 2021, reaching an all-time high of $3.10. While the market experienced corrections, experts speculated that events like Bitcoin halvings could ignite new bull markets, benefiting altcoins like ADA. Predictions varied, with some forecasts suggesting substantial increases in ADA’s value over the following years. Looking ahead, analysts have offered diverse long-term price predictions for ADA. Some foresee the token reaching impressive heights, highlighting its strong fundamentals and market positioning. Others adopt a more conservative outlook, reflecting the inherent uncertainties in the crypto market. These varying predictions underscore both the potential and the unpredictability of ADA’s future performance. In the current market cycle, ADA’s focus on sustainability and technological advancement makes it an attractive option for investors and developers alike. As Cardano continues to evolve and expand its ecosystem, it could play a significant role in the blockchain industry. While future price movements are uncertain, ADA’s potential for growth keeps it on the radar of many in the crypto community. Conclusion As the bullish trend strengthens, Codename:Pepe crypto is poised to deliver maximum profits through its advanced AI-driven trading strategies and automated systems. Its community-focused approach and innovative features position it as a standout asset, suggesting that it may continue to outpace other coins in the market. Find out more about Codename:Pepe crypto here: Codename:Pepe ($AGNT) Website Codename:Pepe ($AGNT) Telegram Codename:Pepe ($AGNT) Twitter/X
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is dragging Coinbase back into the same legal brawl the SEC already walked away from. Dan, a Democrat, officially told the exchange that his office is filing charges that accuse Coinbase of running an unlicensed securities exchange and broker-dealer. On top of that, he’s saying the company’s staking program is an illegal securities offering. All of this is exactly what the federal government just gave up on two months ago. The original SEC case was dropped with prejudice, meaning they can’t ever bring it back, and it was because of efforts in Washington to build new national crypto rules and the launch of a Crypto Task Force . Coinbase says Oregon is wasting taxpayer money Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, posted a response on X saying the entire thing is a recycled federal lawsuit. “Today the Oregon Attorney General is resurrecting the dead by bringing a copycat case of the SEC’s enforcement action against Coinbase,” Paul wrote. “As a reminder, the SEC dismissed that case with prejudice.” Today the Oregon Attorney General is resurrecting the dead by bringing a copycat case of @SECGov 's enforcement action against Coinbase. As a reminder, the SEC dismissed that case with prejudice. This type of political jockeying is an embarrassing waste of Oregon taxpayer… — paulgrewal.eth (@iampaulgrewal) April 18, 2025 He said this wasn’t some coincidence. Dan’s office confirmed to them they’re continuing where Gary left off. “Seriously,” Paul wrote. “This is exactly the opposite of what Americans should be focused on right now.” Paul slammed the lawsuit as a political stunt and said it’s not doing anything for people in Oregon. “This type of political jockeying is an embarrassing waste of Oregon taxpayer dollars,” he wrote. He also said it’s not just a legal rerun—it’s hurting national policy. “Bipartisan momentum has never been stronger to pass comprehensive federal legislation for crypto,” Paul said. “And this backward lawsuit does nothing to protect consumers or solidify American leadership.” He said everyone already knows the last war against crypto failed. “The war against crypto waged by the previous SEC and its allies is over—crypto won,” Paul wrote. “The SEC finally caught up with the reality that the vast majority of crypto assets are not securities—and that there is widespread public support for this revolutionary technology.” But Paul said Dan refuses to accept that. He said Oregon is dragging up arguments that were already dismissed and have been proven wrong again and again. “These hand-me-down arguments are years out of date and defy public opinion, technological progress, and good governance,” Paul said. “Let there be no doubt: Oregon’s lawsuit, like the SEC’s, is meritless, and Coinbase will do whatever is required to beat it.” But he also warned that lawsuits like this come with a price. Paul said this move from Dan “directly undermines constructive policymaking happening in DC.” He pointed out that both Democrats and Republicans in Congress are finally working on laws that would give clear rules for crypto. Oregon, instead of waiting for that, is trying to go rogue. “Yet instead of waiting for Democrats and Republicans in Congress to enact clear rules of the road,” Paul wrote, “Oregon has taken it upon itself to try to regulate a worldwide industry through enforcement.” Cryptopolitan Academy: Coming Soon - A New Way to Earn Passive Income with DeFi in 2025. Learn More
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Although the previous week was much more eventful and volatile due to the escalating global trade tensions between the US, China, and other nations, this one also had some notable events that we need to discuss. Recall that bitcoin’s price ended last week on a positive note, after dumping below $75,000 to mark a five-month low. The tariff pause for almost all countries (aside from China) led to a significant bump on Thursday and Friday, and BTC entered the weekend at around $82,000. Unlike the previous one, last weekend was even mildly bullish as bitcoin jumped to $85,000 on Sunday evening. It continued its ascent on Monday by tapping $86,000, where it faced immediate rejection. Although it dropped by $3,000 within a day, it went back on the offensive later that day and jumped to a multi-week peak of $86,500. However, another rejection followed that brought a similar decline. Wednesday saw some more muted volatility (compared to the previous week) when BTC aimed at $86,000 but was quickly stopped by Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish comments about the interest rates, as well as highlighting the dangers of the tariff war. Nevertheless, bitcoin has remained range-bound and its price now stands between $84,000 and $85,000 as it has been throughout most of the week. Although some altcoins, such as Bitcoin Cash and Solana, have outperformed BTC on a weekly scale, the largest cryptocurrency’s market dominance has only strengthened lately. It has surpassed the 60% mark on most data aggregators, just like it did four years ago. However, this time it carries a lot more weight due to the existence of millions of coins, unlike in 2021. Market Data Cryptocurrency Market Overview. Source: QuantifyCrypto Market Cap: $2.75T | 24H Vol: $60B | BTC Dominance: 60.9% BTC: $84,450 (+2.3%) | ETH: $1,585 (+1.2%) | XRP: $2.06 (+3%) This Week’s Crypto Headlines You Can’t Miss Bitcoin Whales Have Been Buying ‘Like Never Before:’ Analyst. It appears that large Bitcoin investors, holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC, have been accumulating aggressively over the past two months. This comes despite the range-bound price action, highlighting increasing investor confidence among whales. White House Mulls Bitcoin Reserve Backed by Gold and Tariffs. Bo Hines, the Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, said that the current US administration is looking into the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve. The caveat is that it would be funded by alternative government revenue streams like tariffs. Bitcoin (BTC) May Be Entering a Wait-and-See Phase: Here’s Why. Bitcoin’s realized capitalization is around $872 billion. However, cautious investor behaviour and relatively slower growth hint that the market may be entering a phase of consolidation. Bitcoin ETFs, Corporate Buyers Are Quietly Stabilizing BTC Prices: Analyst. Bitcoin’s price experienced heightened volatility last week, but according to an analyst, corporate whales (like Strategy) and Bitcoin ETF buyers are responsible for stabilizing the price. BASE Token Dumps and Pumps as ‘Content Coins’ Spark Debate. The popular Ethereum L2, Base – a protocol incubated by Coinbase – launched a token called Base is For Everyone (BASE). Although not explicitly a meme coin, it sparked considerable controversy as reports emerged of people turning massive profits. Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair as Crypto Traders Wait for FOMO. President Donald Trump accused the chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, of failing to assess the current economic situation in the country properly, particularly in terms of not lowering interest rates amid reportedly declining inflation. Charts This week, we have a chart analysis of Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Hype, and Solana – click here for the complete price analysis. The post Bitcoin’s Market Dominance Skyrockets Amid Global Economic Uncertainty: Your Weekly Crypto Recap appeared first on CryptoPotato .
A federal judge has approved a motion to suspend the lawsuit filed by a group of state attorneys general and the advocacy group DeFi Education Fund against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The complaint filed in November alleges that the SEC acted beyond its authority in filing enforcement actions against crypto exchanges, arguing that the power the regulator asserts over digital assets belongs to individual states. “[W]ithout Congressional authorization, the SEC has sought to unilaterally wrest regulatory authority away from the States through an ongoing series of enforcement actions targeting the digital asset industry, premised on the theory that practically all purchases and sales of digital assets are ‘investment contracts.’” On April 16th, Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove of the Eastern District of Kentucky ordered a 60-day pause on the deadlines and legal proceedings related to the case following the appointment of pro-crypto businessman Paul Atkins as the new SEC chair. The development comes as the SEC takes a more friendly approach to the digital assets industry. The securities watchdog has already dropped numerous key crypto cases, including those involving the blockchain payments firm Ripple and the crypto exchange Kraken. Follow us on X , Facebook and Telegram Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any losses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing. Generated Image: Midjourney The post US Judge Pauses State Attorney General Crypto Lawsuit Against the SEC, Cites Regulator’s Leadership Transition appeared first on The Daily Hodl .
In a significant shift regarding federal employment, former President Trump has announced the reinstatement of “Schedule F” aimed at altering job security for federal workers. As reported by AXIOS on