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Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile and risky, potentially leading to capital loss, so please conduct thorough research and consult a qualified financial advisor before investing, as this newsletter provides information only, not financial advice.
Welcome to today’s detailed global crypto newsletter, covering the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization as of April 13, 2025, from Asia to America, ranked from most valuable to least valuable. Each cryptocurrency features news stories published today by leading media outlets.
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Bitcoin (BTC)
April 13, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: The Asahi Shimbun reported today that Japan’s retail sector advanced crypto adoption, with over 500 stores, including major electronics chains and department stores in Tokyo and Osaka, now accepting Bitcoin payments. According to the outlet, relaxed crypto tax laws spurred this move, aiming to establish Japan as a blockchain leader. Analysts project a 15% increase in Asia’s BTC transaction volume, with 10,000 transactions logged today. Price volatility remains a concern for high-value purchases, potentially deterring cautious consumers. Tokyo’s cashless economy push could inspire similar policies in Seoul and Singapore, amplifying Bitcoin’s regional presence.
Link: https://www.asahi.com/articles/2025/04/13/bitcoin-japan-payments
April 13, 2025, Austin, Texas, USA: The New York Times reported today that Bitcoin mining in the US achieved a record 700 exahashes per second, led by Austin’s Texas-based facilities. According to the newspaper, renewable-powered farms enhanced network security, but environmentalists flagged a 5% local power cost spike, straining Austin’s grid. The report notes 2,000 jobs created, driving economic growth in rural areas. Institutional trust in Bitcoin’s decentralized store of value grows, though Austin’s energy debate highlights tensions in scaling North America’s crypto infrastructure sustainably.
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/bitcoin-mining-us
April 13, 2025, Buenos Aires, Argentina: La Nación reported today that Buenos Aires saw a 30% surge in Bitcoin transactions as Argentina faces 100% annual inflation. According to the outlet, over 10,000 merchants, from Palermo cafes to online platforms, adopted BTC to hedge against peso devaluation, processing $50 million in trades today. Instant conversion tools fuel adoption, but talks of capital controls threaten accessibility. Buenos Aires’ crypto hubs are exploring stablecoins to mitigate BTC’s volatility, reinforcing its role in Latin America’s crisis-hit economy.
Link: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/2025/04/13/bitcoin-argentina-crisis
Ethereum (ETH)
April 13, 2025, Seoul, South Korea: Yonhap News Agency reported today that Seoul’s finance ministry enacted a 20% tax on Ethereum staking rewards, targeting $2 billion in monthly DeFi activity. According to the agency, the July 2025 policy aims to raise $100 million annually for blockchain initiatives. Seoul’s tech community warns of offshore investor flight, but banks view it as legitimizing Ethereum, attracting firms to Gangnam’s crypto hub. The tax clarifies ETH’s legal standing, fostering confidence in Asia’s fast-growing DeFi ecosystem despite short-term friction.
Link: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/2025/04/13/ethereum-korea-tax
April 13, 2025, Toronto, Canada: The Financial Post reported today that Toronto’s leading Ethereum ETF drew $200 million in inflows from pension funds eyeing ETH’s smart contract dominance. According to the outlet, the $5 billion ETF benefits from Ethereum’s DeFi and NFT growth, with sharding upgrades fueling optimism. Toronto analysts highlight trade tensions as a risk, but the ETF’s success pressures US regulators for approvals. Canada’s crypto investment lead strengthens, with Toronto driving North America’s blockchain financial integration.
Link: https://financialpost.com/investing/2025/04/13/ethereum-etf-canada
April 13, 2025, São Paulo, Brazil: Estadão reported today that São Paulo debuted three Ethereum DeFi platforms, offering 15% yields to 1 million users. According to the newspaper, these platforms, locking $200 million, serve Brazil’s 30% unbanked via Ethereum’s secure contracts. A $10 million hack last year raises regulatory caution, but São Paulo’s fintechs aim to reduce costly loan dependency. Ethereum’s role as Brazil’s top blockchain for inclusion grows, reshaping Latin America’s financial landscape from its economic core.
Link: https://www.estadao.com.br/economia/2025/04/13/ethereum-defi-brazil
Tether (USDT)
April 13, 2025, Beijing, China: Global Times reported today that Beijing’s central bank intensified scrutiny of $10 billion in offshore Tether trades suspected of capital flight. According to the outlet, USDT, dominating 60% of China’s stablecoin market, faces demands for reserve audits, questioning its dollar peg. Beijing’s probe into import-related USDT use may reduce liquidity, shifting traders to decentralized platforms. The move balances China’s blockchain ambitions with control, impacting Beijing’s role as Asia’s crypto trading epicenter.
Link: https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/2025/04/13/tether-china-oversight
April 13, 2025, Washington, D.C., USA: The Washington Post reported today that Tether drove a $500 million remittance surge to Latin America, with $50 million daily transfers from Washington, D.C. to Mexico and Guatemala. According to the newspaper, USDT’s low fees aid 10 million migrants, enhancing financial inclusion. Treasury calls for stricter KYC amid illicit flow concerns persist, but Tether’s dominance reshapes cross-border finance, spotlighting D.C.’s influence in North America’s crypto policy arena.
Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/13/tether-remittance-us
April 13, 2025, Bogotá, Colombia: El Espectador reported today that Bogotá scaled its Tether remittance program, delivering $50 million in USDT to rural Andes and Caribbean areas. According to the outlet, 500,000 users convert USDT to pesos via apps, addressing 40% banking exclusion. Covering 200 villages with $1 million daily, internet gaps challenge growth. Bogotá’s $5 million training plan positions Tether as a rural finance driver in Latin America’s crypto adoption push.
Link: https://www.elespectador.com/economia/2025/04/13/tether-colombia-rural
Binance Coin (BNB)
April 13, 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: New Straits Times reported today that Kuala Lumpur’s largest e-commerce platform launched Binance Coin payments across 50,000 stores for 10 million users. According to the outlet, BNB Chain’s sub-second transactions processed $10 million today, targeting 20% of Malaysia’s $30 billion retail market by 2026. Kuala Lumpur’s fintech support drives adoption, though tax uncertainties loom. BNB cements Binance’s Southeast Asia dominance, with Kuala Lumpur at the forefront.
Link: https://www.nst.com.my/business/2025/04/13/bnb-malaysia-ecommerce
April 13, 2025, San Francisco, California, USA: TechCrunch reported today that Binance upgraded BNB Chain’s San Francisco nodes, boosting speeds by 20% for $5 billion in DeFi value. According to the outlet, 100 new lending and NFT protocols leverage BNB’s 1-cent fees, rivaling Ethereum. Binance’s $100 million SEC fine last year sparks caution, but 1 billion projected transactions solidify San Francisco’s blockchain hub status in North America.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/13/bnb-chain-us-defi
April 13, 2025, Santiago, Chile: La Tercera reported today that Santiago’s top bank launched a Binance Coin microfinance program, lending $10 million to 5,000 businesses. According to the newspaper, BNB Chain’s smart contracts cut costs by 30% with 5% rates, seeing 1,000 daily applications. Volatility concerns regulators, but Santiago’s push could tap Latin America’s $500 billion microfinance market, leading Chile’s crypto-finance wave.
Link: https://www.latercera.com/negocios/2025/04/13/bnb-chile-microloans
Solana (SOL)
April 13, 2025, Bangkok, Thailand: The Nation Thailand reported today that Bangkok’s Solana NFT marketplace achieved $20 million in sales from 50,000 transactions. According to the outlet, Solana’s 65,000 transactions-per-second capacity supports 1 million users, adding 10,000 wallets today. Bangkok’s payment app integration fuels Thailand’s $1 billion creative sector, though copyright issues persist. Solana’s NFT lead eyes Chiang Mai galleries, transforming Asia’s art scene.
Link: https://www.nationthailand.com/business/2025/04/13/solana-nft-thailand
April 13, 2025, San Francisco, California, USA: Fortune reported today that a San Francisco Solana DeFi startup raised $100 million for a 10% yield lending protocol. According to the magazine, Solana’s 1,000 transactions-per-second capacity serves 100,000 beta users, targeting 5% of the US’s $50 billion DeFi market. A January outage fuels reliability doubts, but Silicon Valley’s investment cements San Francisco’s North American DeFi leadership.
Link: https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/04/13/solana-defi-us
April 13, 2025, Lima, Peru: Perú21 reported today that Lima trialed Solana for voting across five cities, logging 10,000 ballots with 100% uptime. According to the outlet, Solana’s speed and encryption, backed by UN observers, hit 99% voter approval in a $1 million pilot addressing 2024 fraud claims. Rural internet gaps challenge scaling to 30 million, but Lima leads Latin America’s blockchain governance push.
Link: https://peru21.pe/tecnologia/2025/04/13/solana-election-peru
Rippel (XRP)
April 13, 2025, Singapore: The Business Times reported today that Singapore’s three Marina Bay banks adopted XRP, processing $500 million in transfers. According to the outlet, Ripple’s 5-second settlements save 40% versus SWIFT, targeting $1 billion by December. Ripple’s US legal risks may cause a 10% price dip, but Singapore’s fintech hub drives XRP’s role in Asia’s $500 billion remittance market.
Link: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/2025/04/13/xrp-singapore-banks
April 13, 2025, New York City, New York, USA: Reuters reported today that a New York City judge deemed XRP’s secondary sales non-securities, aiding Ripple against the SEC. According to the agency, a 5% price surge followed, with $200 million traded on Coinbase. An SEC appeal could extend to 2026, but NYC investors eye institutional growth in the US’s $2 trillion market, boosting XRP’s prospects.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/legal/2025/04/13/xrp-us-sec-ruling
April 13, 2025, Brasília, Brazil: Valor Econômico reported today that Brasília greenlit an XRP payment system for 10 million users across 50 banks. According to the outlet, Ripple’s 1% fee transfers save $2 million daily in Brazil’s $50 billion remittance market, with $10 million in trades. Pix and low merchant uptake challenge scale, but Brasília pushes XRP for Latin America’s inclusion.
Link: https://valor.globo.com/financas/2025/04/13/xrp-brazil-payments
Cardano (ADA)
April 13, 2025, Manila, Philippines: The Philippine Star reported today that Manila’s Department of Education began a Cardano course for 5,000 students in 10 universities, teaching smart contracts. According to the outlet, the $2 million program leverages Cardano’s low-energy model, aligning with Manila’s sustainability focus. Training 1,000 developers by 2026, microfinance pilots grow, though only 10% of firms use blockchain, positioning Manila as Asia’s crypto education hub.
Link: https://www.philstar.com/business/2025/04/13/cardano-philippines-education
April 13, 2025, Miami, Florida, USA: CoinDesk reported today that a Miami Cardano DeFi platform raised $50 million for 10% staking yields. According to the outlet, 100,000 beta users target 1 million by 2026 in the US’s $100 billion DeFi market, backed by Miami’s $5 million grants. Cardano’s 500 dApps trail Ethereum’s 4,000, but Miami’s blockchain hub advances Cardano’s inclusive finance mission in North America.
Link: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/04/13/cardano-defi-us
April 13, 2025, La Paz, Bolivia: Los Tiempos reported today that La Paz used Cardano to track 1,000 tons of coffee for 5,000 farmers. According to the newspaper, the $2 million pilot lifts Europe sales by 10%, eyeing Bolivia’s $1 billion exports. With 99% data accuracy, rural internet and 20% tech literacy limit scale, but La Paz’s Cardano use reshapes Latin America’s trade transparency.
Link: https://www.lostiempos.com/actualidad/2025/04/13/cardano-bolivia-coffee
Dogecoin (DOGE)
April 13, 2025, Shanghai, China: China Daily reported today that Shanghai’s Weibo saw a 50% Dogecoin tipping rise, with 1 million transactions worth $500,000. According to the outlet, Gen Z’s 10,000 new wallets yield $10,000 daily for creators via DOGE’s 1-cent fees. A $1 million scam prompts gambling scrutiny, but Shanghai’s $50 billion content economy thrives, boosting Dogecoin’s Asian utility.
Link: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/2025/04/13/dogecoin-china-tipping
April 13, 2025, Chicago, Illinois, USA: USA Today reported today that Chicago’s two $100 billion e-commerce giants added Dogecoin for 50 million customers. According to the newspaper, $1 million in DOGE trades today, with 10-second confirmations, project $200 million by 2026. Stablecoin concerns linger, but DOGE’s 5 million fans drive Chicago’s retail crypto surge in North America.
Link: https://www.usatoday.com/money/2025/04/13/dogecoin-us-retail
April 13, 2025, Caracas, Venezuela: Últimas Noticias reported today that Caracas paid 100,000 workers $5 million in Dogecoin to counter 1,000% inflation. According to the outlet, $1 million daily trades aid 1,000 merchants, but internet outages and 30% adoption curb growth. Caracas’ DOGE push offers a lifeline, highlighting meme coins’ role in Latin America’s crisis economies.
Link: https://ultimasnoticias.com.ve/economia/2025/04/13/dogecoin-venezuela-wages
Avalanche (AVAX)
April 13, 2025, Jakarta, Indonesia: Tempo reported today that Jakarta’s Avalanche gaming platform hit 2 million players, earning $20 million via Web3 RPGs. According to the outlet, Avalanche’s 4,500 transactions-per-second support 10,000 daily users in Asia’s $10 billion market. A $10 million VC fund targets 5 million, despite underage access concerns, making Jakarta Indonesia’s blockchain gaming leader.
Link: https://en.tempo.co/read/2025/04/13/avalanche-indonesia-gaming
April 13, 2025, Los Angeles, California, USA, The Verge reported today that a Los Angeles Avalanche NFT marketplace gained 1,000 creators, hitting $30 million in sales. According to the outlet, Avalanche’s low-energy and 2-second finality draw LA’s eco-artists, but a 20% global NFT drop threatens growth. LA’s $5 billion art market positions Avalanche as North America’s digital art frontrunner.
Link: https://www.theverge.com/2025/04/13/avalanche-nft-us
April 13, 2025, Quito, Ecuador: Expreso reported today that Quito’s Avalanche platform raised $15 million for Amazon reforestation. According to the newspaper, smart contracts track 10,000 hectares, with $5 million from Europe. Quito’s $50 million climate plan eyes $100 million by 2027, but debt and training gaps persist, yet Avalanche leads Latin America’s green finance from Ecuador.
Link: https://www.expreso.ec/actualidad/2025/04/13/avalanche-ecuador-green
Chainlink (LINK)
April 13, 2025, Hong Kong, China: Hong Kong Free Press reported today that Hong Kong’s DeFi platforms added Chainlink’s feeds for 50 assets, aiding $1 billion in Kowloon trades. According to the outlet, Chainlink’s oracles support Asia’s $100 billion DeFi aim, with 10,000 new users. A 5% volatility spike flags latency, but zero hacks since 2020 bolster Hong Kong’s finance-blockchain bridge.
Link: https://hongkongfp.com/2025/04/13/chainlink-hong-kong-defi
April 13, 2025, Chicago, Illinois, USA: Insurance Journal reported today that Chicago’s two insurers automated $25 million in flood claims for 500,000 via Chainlink. According to the outlet, weather data cuts processing to 2 hours, saving $5 million. Chicago eyes health claims by 2026, but $1 billion in 2024 hacks and Illinois laws challenge scale, yet Chainlink reshapes North America’s $1 trillion insurance sector.
Link: https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/2025/04/13/chainlink-us-insurance
April 13, 2025, Buenos Aires, Argentina: Ámbito Financiero reported today that Buenos Aires farmers used Chainlink to secure $10 million in futures for 1,000 farms. According to the outlet, Chainlink’s data hedges 50% peso swings, targeting livestock by 2026 for Argentina’s $50 billion exports. Costs and 10% blockchain literacy limit growth, but Chainlink drives Latin America’s rural finance from Buenos Aires.
Link: https://www.ambito.com/economia/2025/04/13/chainlink-argentina-farming
Extra Section: Other Cryptocurrencies
This section covers cryptocurrencies outside the top 10, spotlighting Polkadot (DOT), Polygon (MATIC), and Shiba Inu (SHIB) for their active ecosystems.
Polkadot (DOT)
April 13, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: VnExpress reported today that Ho Chi Minh City’s developers launched a Polkadot protocol linking 10 DeFi platforms, with $50 million in trades. According to the outlet, Polkadot’s parachains handled 100,000 transactions today, backed by a $10 million grant. Targeting 1 million users in Vietnam’s $5 billion market, $1 million auction costs challenge startups, but Ho Chi Minh City leads Asia’s DeFi integration.
Link: https://vnexpress.net/cong-nghe/2025/04/13/polkadot-vietnam-defi
April 13, 2025, Seattle, Washington, USA: Wired reported today that a Seattle Polkadot platform enabled 1,000 users to vote on $5 million in Web3 grants. According to the magazine, 10,000 votes funded dApps for 100,000 users, with Seattle’s cloud at 99.9% uptime. Only 20% understand staking, but a $2 million VC fund positions Polkadot as North America’s decentralized leader from Seattle.
Link: https://www.wired.com/story/2025/04/13/polkadot-us-governance
April 13, 2025, Medellín, Colombia: Portafolio reported today that Medellín used Polkadot to trace 5,000 fruit shipments, boosting $100 million in exports. According to the outlet, parachains log 2,000 farms, lifting sales by 10%. A $3 million pilot eyes coffee, but 30% lack IoT and 50% field 4G coverage. Medellín’s Polkadot use transforms Latin America’s trade transparency.
Link: https://www.portafolio.co/negocios/2025/04/13/polkadot-colombia-exports
Polygon (MATIC)
April 13, 2025, Mumbai, India: The Times of India reported today that Mumbai’s Polygon NFT platforms hit $50 million in sales for 5 million users with Bollywood collectibles. According to the outlet, Polygon’s 1-cent fees drove 100,000 transactions, with studios planning 100 collections by 2026. Piracy affects 20% of sales, and KYC tightens, but Mumbai’s $30 billion entertainment hub leads Asia’s NFT wave.
Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/2025/04/13/polygon-india-nft
April 13, 2025, Austin, Texas, USA: VentureBeat reported today that an Austin Polygon gaming platform raised $75 million for Web3 titles with 500,000 beta users. According to the outlet, Polygon’s 2-second transactions earned $5 million today, targeting 10 million players. A $2 million FTC fine concerns developers, but Austin’s $10 billion gaming sector drives North America’s blockchain gaming via Polygon.
Link: https://venturebeat.com/games/2025/04/13/polygon-us-gaming
April 13, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico: Excélsior reported today that Mexico City’s 1,000 stores adopted Polygon for 1 million MATIC users. According to the newspaper, sub-cent fees hit $1 million in trades, backed by a $5 million grant for the 60% unbanked. Volatility and 80% training needs slow growth, but Mexico City leads Latin America’s $100 billion retail crypto shift.
Link: https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/2025/04/13/polygon-mexico-retail
Shiba Inu (SHIB)
April 13, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: Mainichi Shimbun reported today that a Tokyo charity raised $1 million in Shiba Inu for Kyushu quake relief, tapping 10 million holders. According to the outlet, QR-code apps funded 1,000 kits, with $100,000 converted to yen. A $500,000 scam last year raises concerns, but Tokyo’s tax cuts ensure 99% delivery, boosting SHIB’s role in Asia’s $10 billion charity sector.
Link: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/2025/04/13/shiba-inu-japan-relief
April 13, 2025, Miami, Florida, USA: The Street reported today that Shiba Inu jumped 10% in Miami, with $500 million traded on Binance US. According to the outlet, a 1 million-follower X campaign drove 1 trillion SHIB trades, but 1 quadrillion tokens limit gains. SEC scrutiny after a $10 million pump hits Miami, yet 100,000 wallets fuel North America’s speculative crypto wave.
Link: https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/2025/04/13/shiba-inu-us-rally
April 13, 2025, São Paulo, Brazil: Globo reported today that São Paulo’s 1,000 retailers adopted Shiba Inu for 500,000 customers, with $500,000 in trades. According to the outlet, SHIB’s 1-cent fees hit 10,000 transactions, but 20% price swings halt 30% conversions. A $1 million fund eyes Rio, positioning São Paulo as Latin America’s meme coin retail hub.
Link: https://g1.globo.com/economia/2025/04/13/shiba-inu-brazil-retail
Warning Message
Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile and risky, potentially leading to capital loss, so please conduct thorough research and consult a qualified financial advisor before investing, as this newsletter provides information only, not financial advice.
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