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Elon Musk and DOGE: What You Need to Know About the Department of Government Efficiency
UPDATE: Elon Musk is reportedly on his way out of his prominent government gig as the DOGE cost-cutting continues.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:
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Smart money still hunting for memecoins despite end of ‘supercycle’
The most successful cryptocurrency traders are still chasing quick profits in memecoins, despite signs that the broader “supercycle” for the speculative assets may be winding down. The shift follows recent disappointment tied to memecoin launches associated with US President Donald Trump.The industry’s most successful cryptocurrency traders by returns — tracked as “smart money” traders on Nansen’s blockchain...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Why OFAC Delisted Tornado Cash
The Treasury Department may not have had any choice but to remove its designation of the crypto mixer.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Happy Birthday, Satoshi Nakamoto: Bitcoin Creator's Symbolic Birth Date Hits 50
The pseudonymous Bitcoin inventor's P2P Foundation profile lists April 5, 1975—a birth date loaded with historical significance for monetary freedom advocates.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin holds firm as stocks lose $5T in record Trump tariff sell-off
Bitcoin is gaining renewed attention as a hedge against financial instability after holding relatively steady during a record-breaking stock market downturn that saw $5 trillion wiped from the S&P 500.The S&P 500 posted a $5 trillion loss in market capitalization over two days, its largest drop on record, surpassing the $3.3 trillion decline in March 2020 during the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Satoshi Nakamoto turns 50 as Bitcoin becomes US reserve asset
Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, marks their 50th birthday amid a year of rising institutional and geopolitical adoption of the world’s first cryptocurrency.The identity of Nakamoto remains one of the biggest mysteries in crypto, with speculation ranging from cryptographers like Adam Back and Nick Szabo to broader theories involving government intelligence agencies.While Nakamoto’s identity...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:MiCA’s mistake: EU policy encourages US dollar dominance
The following is a guest post and opinion of Eneko Knörr, CEO and Co-Founder of Stabolut. The European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation was intended to establish clarity and safety within the crypto landscape. Yet, paradoxically, its overly restrictive stance on euro-denominated stablecoins could inadvertently secure the U.S. dollar’s continued dominance in global […] The post MiCA’s mistake: EU...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:BlackRock’s BUIDL fund explained: Why it matters for crypto and TradFi
What is BlackRock’s BUIDL fund? BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Fund, BUIDL, is BlackRock’s first tokenized money market fund. It enables these traditional financial products to be traded as cryptographic tokens on blockchains.A money market fund is a mutual fund that invests in high liquidity, short-term debt instruments. These funds aim to provide investors with a place to park money temporarily, returning a...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Wall Street’s one-day loss tops the entire crypto market cap
The United States stock market lost more in value over the April 4 trading day than the entire cryptocurrency market is worth, as fears over US President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to ramp up.On April 4, the US stock market lost $3.25 trillion — around $570 billion more than the entire crypto market's $2.68 trillion valuation at the time of publication.Nasdaq 100 is now "in a bear market"Among the “Magnificent...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:SEC paints ‘a distorted picture’ of USD stablecoin market — Crenshaw
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner and vocal crypto critic Caroline Crenshaw has accused the US regulator of downplaying risks ‘and misrepresenting the US stablecoin market in its newly published guidelines.However, many in the crypto industry see the new SEC guidelines — which say stablecoins that meet certain criteria are now considered "non-securities" and are exempt from transaction reporting...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:SEC paints 'a distorted picture' of USD stablecoin market — Crenshaw
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner and vocal crypto critic Caroline Crenshaw has accused the US regulator of downplaying risks and misrepresenting the US stablecoin market in its newly published guidelines.However, many in the crypto industry see the new SEC guidelines — which say stablecoins that meet certain criteria are now considered "non-securities" and are exempt from transaction reporting...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin traders prepare for rally to $100K as ‘decoupling’ and ‘gold leads BTC’ trend takes shape
Bitcoin (BTC) price could head back toward the $100,000 level quicker than investors expected if the early signs of its decoupling from the US stock market and gold continue.Source: Cory Bates / X The “gold leads, Bitcoin follows” relationship is startingBitcoin has shrugged off the market jitters caused by US President Donald Trump’s April 2 global tariff announcement. While BTC initially dropped over 3% to around...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Global trade tensions are boosting Bitcoin’s strategic allure – VanEck
US President Donald Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs on 180 countries have reignited global trade tensions, which has led to fresh interest in Bitcoin (BTC) as a strategic financial asset, according to VanEck’s head of digital assets, Matthew Sigel. Following the April 2 announcement, Bitcoin dipped to the $81,000 range amid broader risk-off sentiment. However, the […] The post Global trade tensions are boosting Bitcoin’...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Solana, Chainlink Support Coming to Both PayPal and Venmo
PayPal's embrace of crypto is growing again, with the ability to buy, sell, hold, and transfer Solana and Chainlink coming soon.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Brazilian court authorizes crypto seizure for debt collection — Report
Brazilian judges have been authorized to seize cryptocurrency assets from debtors who owe money and are behind on their payments, signaling a growing recognition that digital assets can be both a form of payment and a store of value.According to local media reports, the Third Panel of Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice unanimously authorized judges to send letters to cryptocurrency brokers informing them about their...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:SEC confirms stablecoins are not securities but questions including yield
Stablecoins backed by cash or cash-equivalent reserves and redeemable for US dollars on a one-to-one basis are not securities under federal law, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on April 4, offering one of its clearest positions yet on the regulatory treatment of crypto. In a public statement, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance […] The post SEC confirms stablecoins are not securities but...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Certain stablecoins aren't securities, SEC says in new guidance
Under new SEC guidelines, stablecoins that meet certain criteria are considered ”non-securities” and are exempt from transaction reporting requirements, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission said in a notice published April 4. "Covered stablecoins," as the SEC classifies them, are fully backed by physical fiat reserves or short-term, low-risk, highly liquid instruments and are redeemable at a 1:1 ratio...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin ‘decouples,’ stocks lose $3.5T amid Trump tariff war and Fed warning of ‘higher inflation’
As stock markets crumbled for a second day on April 4, US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the Trump administration’s “reciprocal tariffs” could significantly affect the economy, potentially leading to "higher inflation and slower growth."Addressing the public at a conference on April 4, Powell maintained a cautious approach and noted that tariffs could spike inflation “in the coming quarters,”...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Tether Won’t Try to Make USDT Comply With US Laws, 'Needs' New Stablecoin: CEO
Tether pictures a long-term reality in which USDT is not offered in either the United States or Europe, Paolo Ardoino said Friday.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Tether May Launch New Stablecoin If US Regulators Push Out USDT, Says CEO
Tether pictures a long-term reality in which USDT is not offered in either the United States or Europe, Paolo Ardoino said Friday.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:GameStop CEO Purchases $10.7M in GME Stock After Bitcoin Push
The video game retailer's stock jumped more than 11% in Friday trading.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:PayPal expands crypto offerings with Solana, Chainlink support
PayPal announced plans to allow US users to buy, sell, and transfer Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK) through its core platform and Venmo, marking the latest expansion in the payments giant’s crypto offerings. The rollout, set to take place in the coming weeks, will increase PayPal’s supported digital assets to seven and respond to growing […] The post PayPal expands crypto offerings with Solana, Chainlink support...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:PayPal expands crypto offerings with Solana, Chainlink integration
PayPal announced plans to allow US users to buy, sell, and transfer Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK) through its core platform and Venmo, marking the latest expansion in the payments giant’s crypto offerings. The rollout, set to take place in the coming weeks, will increase PayPal’s supported digital assets to seven and respond to growing […] The post PayPal expands crypto offerings with Solana, Chainlink integration...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Crypto Biz: The ‘worst quarter’ since the FTX collapse is finally behind us
The election of US President Donald Trump was supposed to usher in a golden era of crypto. Although the regulatory stars are aligning, the crypto industry just experienced its worst quarter in years.The prices of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) recorded their worst Q1 in seven years, market sentiment fell to its lowest point since the last bear market, and Coinbase stock experienced its worst sell-off since the FTX...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:U.S. SEC Staff Clarifies That Some Crypto Stablecoins Aren't Securities
In its latest what's-not-a-security statement on digital assets, the Securities and Exchange Commission has added dollar-based stablecoins, but may snub Tether.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Public Keys: Circle IP-No, Strategy Nears 3% of Bitcoin Supply, and a Bakkt Investor Gets Rekt
Sources are already telling news outlets that Circle will delay further IPO filings and will indeed push back plans to go public for now.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin decoupling from tech stocks indicates new geopolitical use as economic hedge – StanChart
Bitcoin (BTC) outperformed most major tech stocks on April 3 and April 4 as markets reeled from steep losses across the so-called “Magnificent Seven” (MAG7). Standard Chartered head of digital asset research Geoffrey Kendrick said Bitcoin’s relative resilience signals a growing role as a dual-purpose asset — part growth trade, part hedge against macro risks. […] The post Bitcoin decoupling from tech stocks indicates...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Coinbase Shares Hit 7-Month Low as Bitcoin Miners Tumble Amid Trump Trade War
The leading American crypto exchange sank more than 10% at one point on Friday, even as Bitcoin and other cryptos stood firm.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Stablecoins Are Not Securities, Says SEC—But Yield-Bearing Tokens May Be Different
Trump's SEC says that stablecoins tied to and backed by the U.S. dollar generally aren't securities—but some questions remain.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Grayscale moves closer to Solana ETF with SEC filing
Grayscale has taken the next step in its efforts to launch a spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF). On April 4, the digital asset manager filed a Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), aiming to convert its existing Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) into a publicly traded ETF. Crypto traders on the decentralized […] The post Grayscale moves closer to Solana ETF with SEC filing appeared first on...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Crypto market bottom likely by June despite tariff fears: Finance Redefined
Despite growing tariff-related uncertainty, there is a 70% probability cryptocurrency markets will find the local bottom in the next two months, which will serve as the supporting foundation for the next leg up in the 2025 cycle, according to Nansen analysts.Savvy traders continue making generational wealth despite growing volatility and lack of risk appetite. One unidentified trader turned an initial $2,000 investment...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Bakkt investors file class-action lawsuit after loss of Webull, BoA contracts
A group of investors with cryptocurrency custody and trading firm Bakkt Holdings filed a class-action lawsuit alleging false or misleading statements and a failure to disclose certain information.Lead plaintiff Guy Serge A. Franklin called for a jury trial as part of a complaint against Bakkt, senior adviser and former CEO Gavin Michael, CEO and president Andrew Main, and interim chief financial officer Karen...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Trump Tariffs: What They Mean for Bitcoin and Why Crypto May Turn Bullish
The market doesn’t like Donald Trump’s plan to tariff the planet. Here’s why it may be good for Bitcoin.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Circle considers IPO delay amid economic uncertainty — Report
Stablecoin firm Circle, the issuer of the USDC (USDC) dollar-pegged token, might delay its planned initial public offering (IPO) amid macroeconomic uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s trade policies, the The Wall Street Journal reported.Circle registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 1 to take the company public. It is now “waiting anxiously” before taking further...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Fed chair Powell signals caution as Trump tariffs loom over inflation outlook
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned on April 4 that President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs are likely to elevate inflation and slow economic growth. However, he also signaled that the central bank would hold off on any interest rate moves until the effects are clearer. According to Powell: “It is too soon to say […] The post Fed chair Powell signals caution as Trump tariffs loom over inflation outlook...
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