Michael Saylor’s Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has once again expanded its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring an additional 6,556 BTC for approximately $555.8 million between April 14 and April 20, 2025.

Coinbase has officially listed XRP futures contracts on its US derivatives exchange, the company announced on April 21. The new offering is regulated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), marking another step in Coinbase’s push to expand its derivatives product line.

Paul Atkins has officially been sworn in as the 34th Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a potential turning point in the agency’s approach to crypto regulation. The announcement was made on April 21, nearly two weeks after the U.S. Senate confirmed his appointment with a 52-44 vote on April 9.

Gold futures surged above $3,500 on April 22, marking a historic high that prompted longtime gold advocate and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff to reignite the debate on what constitutes “real money.”

U.S. stock markets plunged on April 21 after President Donald Trump launched fresh criticism at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, reigniting investor concerns over monetary policy and economic stability. The S&P 500 closed down 2.4%, the Nasdaq shed 2.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 1,000 points — a 2.5% dip, according to Google Finance.