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TL;DR Tesla maintains its confidence in Bitcoin by keeping its 9,720 BTC intact during the first quarter of 2024, without making any sales or purchases. The company reported disappointing financial results, with revenues of $12.3 billion, well below the expected $21.4 billion.

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The Solana price has surged over 2% today, signaling renewed confidence of the market participants towards the major cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, the recent surge coincides with a significant development in the Solana community, as the long-standing congestion issues on the Solana network are officially resolved.

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The demand for Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to rebound, with significant inflows recorded on Tuesday. What Happened: This trend coincides with news that Hong Kong is poised to launch its own Bitcoin ETFs, potentially becoming a major player in the digital asset space.

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A closely followed analyst is predicting an imminent massive breakout for Ethereum (ETH) competitor Solana (SOL). Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 256,800 followers on the social media platform X that SOL appears to be printing a bullish pattern on the four-hour chart, setting higher lows.

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In a recent report by Bitfinex Alpha, a beacon of insight in the cryptocurrency landscape, a narrative of positivity unfolds. Contrary to historical precedents, wherein miners would flood the market with Bitcoin pre-halving, a different tune resonates this time.

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Throughout April, Ethereum experienced a notable drop in Open Interest, a metric reflecting the total number of outstanding derivative contracts. Coupled with its price trajectory over the past weeks, this decline hinted at the possibility of a looming downtrend.

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Ethereum (ETH) price is on the cusp of a major uproar to retest its all-time high amid the looming US SEC's final decision on spot Ether ETFs.

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Many community members lost interest in the Solana network as it battled multiple occurrences of congestion in the last couple of months. This caused several transactions including 75% of all non-vote transactions on the blockchain to fail.

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Bitcoin miners saw a significant increase in earnings due to the Runes protocol. On the halving day, miner revenue soared to a record $107 million despite the 50% reduction in block rewards.

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Ripple has allegedly moved all US ODL customers from using XRP as the bridge currency, to USDT, in compliance with a 2023 court ruling.

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Meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE) has established itself as a major player in the financial sector, especially within payment systems. With a substantial market cap of approximately $28 billion and over 7 million active on-chain holders, Dogecoin's practical utility extends beyond its initial playful image.

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ADA has witnessed a surge in activity, with the number of large transactions skyrocketing. A staggering 25 billion ADA were transferred within a 24-hour period.

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Trading for Hong Kong's spot crypto ETFs will begin April 30, after the securities regulator formally signed off on their approval.

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The attorney thinks the legal battle between Ripple and the SEC may officially conclude this summer.

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Two sources familiar with the matter say that the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX is looking to auction off the remainder of its Solana (SOL) token holdings.

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Cybersecurity concerns surged in El Salvador in April when the same hacker group conducted two significant hacking activities. First, a massive data privacy breach from an unconfirmed source and, second, sensitive information of the government's Bitcoin (BTC) wallet, Chivo.

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DeGods migrated to Ethereum in March 2023, a move coinciding with the collapse of FTX/Alameda.

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In a move that has the cryptocurrency community buzzing with excitement, Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced a giveaway to commemorate Bitcoin's historic halving event.

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Two Solana-based memecoins, Bonk (BONK) and Dogwifhat (WIF), have registered substantial gains over the past 24 hours. BONK recorded a 35% increase, while WIF climbed by 19%, positioning them among the top three gainers in the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap today.

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Amidst economic turmoil and stringent regulations, citizens in countries like Argentina and Venezuela have turned to Bitcoin as a lifeline. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) examines how individuals in these nations are leveraging Bitcoin to manage their finances, bypassing capital controls through off-blockchain transactions.

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Hong Kong is set to make history as the first spot Bitcoin ETFs are slated to begin trading on 30th April. HashKey Capital, a leading asset management firm, has confirmed the launch date.

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A stunning disclosure has surfaced that cyberthieves have acquired portions of Chivo Wallet source code and as a consequence, the Bitcoin ATMs in El Salvador are put at risk. The hacker group staged the incident, CiberInteligenciaSV putting to light the weaknesses of the regime-driven virtual currency calling for critical examinations of data security.

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Amid discussions within the XRP community, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz recently shed light on the dynamics between Ripple shares and XRP, sparking curiosity as the crypto company explores plans for an initial public offering (IPO).

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While investors looking for an easy way into Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) via ETFs might face a wait, investment bank Standard Chartered remains optimistic about the future of digital assets. What Happened: Despite revising their previous May timeline for US approval of Ether ETFs, the bank believes the market is well-positioned for a rebound, Coindesk reported.

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Five days after the fourth Bitcoin (BTC) halving, the flagship coin is still trapped inside a horizontal range between $60,000 and $74,000. Bitcoin's price has been grinding higher in the past two weeks, trading at about $66,377 on Wednesday during the mid-London session.