Bitcoin News Roundup for April 29, 2020
BTC prices rise as experts agree that the halving isn't that big a deal. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast.

BTC prices rise as experts agree the halving isn't that big a deal. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast.
Today's stories:
Bitcoin Rises Above $8.1K as Bull's Eye April Gain for Fifth Year Running
YouTube Suspends Ripple's Tech Chief Days After XRP Scam Lawsuit Filing
Crypto Data Provider Skew Raises $5M, Launches Trade Execution Platform
Bitcoin’s Halving Is Irrelevant For Some Large Traders
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- As of October 2025, GoPlus has generated $4.7M in total revenue across its product lines. The GoPlus App is the primary revenue driver, contributing $2.5M (approx. 53%), followed by the SafeToken Protocol at $1.7M.
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Crypto exchange HashKey's shares fall 5% on trading debut in Hong Kong

Investors questioned whether Hong Kong’s dominant licensed exchange can turn surging volumes and regulatory advantage into sustainable profits.
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- HashKey Holdings' shares fell about 5% in their Hong Kong trading debut, highlighting investor caution despite the company's dominant market position.
- The company reported significant losses due to its ultra-low fee strategy, which has not kept pace with operating costs.
- HashKey's growth is increasingly tied to Hong Kong's regulatory framework, affecting its market outlook.











