[Weekly Crypto] 2025.04.21
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1️⃣ Bitcoin up 33% since 2024 halving as institutions disrupt cycle
Institutional investment and Bitcoin ETFs have accelerated the four-year Bitcoin halving cycle despite growing uncertainty fueled by global trade wars.
2️⃣ Vitalik Buterin proposes swapping EVM language for RISC-V
The Ethereum co-founder continues to propose ideas to make the smart contract blockchain more competitive with high-throughput chains.
3️⃣ Retail curiosity is rekindled as Google search volume for 'Bitcoin' and 'Ethereum' jumps
This marks a 26% month-over-month relative increase in search volumes for “Bitcoin.”
4️⃣ Hong Kong Approves Latest Ethereum Staking ETF as New Rules Take Root
Hong Kong is changing its tune following a new law, approving for the second time an Ethereum ETF with a staking component.
5️⃣ Hidden Road, Set to Be Acquired by Ripple, Wins U.S. Broker-Dealer License
Issued by FINRA, the license will allow the company to broaden fixed income prime brokerage services for institutional clients.
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