
Crypto markets will be pressured by trade wars until April: analyst
Both cryptocurrency and traditional markets will be pressured by global trade war concerns until at…
US President Donald Trump’s memecoin team denied social media rumors that holders of the Official Trump (TRUMP) token need at least $300,000 to participate in an upcoming dinner with the president. On April 25, the official X account of the Trump memecoin clarified that there is no $300,000 requirement to join the memecoin project’s dinner…
Central banks, particularly China, may start to shift away from US Treasurys, exploring alternatives such as gold and Bitcoin, according to Jay Jacobs, BlackRock’s head of thematics and active ETFs. In a recent interview with CNBC, Jacobs said that geopolitical tensions and rising global uncertainty are accelerating diversification strategies among central banks. He pointed to…
Key Takeaways: BTC liquidation levels, onchain data, and chart setups converge at the $100K target. Profitability has surged, suggesting a rebound in market confidence. BTC breakout patterns point to $100K as a short-squeeze and euphoria magnet. Bitcoin (BTC) is flashing multiple technical and onchain signals suggesting that a rally to $100,000 is possible by May….
Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron called for a fundamental shift in how decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols manage liquidity, labeling the sector’s ongoing liquidity crisis as “self-inflicted.” In an exclusive interview, Boiron outlined Polygon’s vision for sustainable DeFi, emphasizing chain-owned liquidity and transparent economic models as the path forward. Boiron criticized DeFi protocols for fueling a…
The planning commission of Vilonia, Arkansas, unanimously rejected a proposal to establish a cryptocurrency mining facility within the city limits, following strong opposition from residents. According to local reports, the decision came after weeks of community pushback, where citizens voiced concerns over potential noise pollution, increased energy consumption and the overall environmental impact associated with…
Key takeaways: Bitcoin trades within a narrowing range between $91,000 and $94,500 over the last three days. A rare divergence between rising open interest and negative funding rates could set up a short squeeze. BTC price must establish $95,000 as new support to continue the uptrend. Bitcoin (BTC) price has been consolidating within a tight…
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, has been ranked the world’s most crypto-friendly city in Multipolitan’s 2025 Crypto Cities Index. According to the report, Ljubljana edged out heavyweight contenders like Hong Kong, Zurich, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi to take the top spot. While these cities have long been seen as leaders in digital finance, Ljubljana’s blend…
A subgroup of the North Korea-linked hacker organization Lazarus set up three shell companies, two in the US, to deliver malware to unsuspecting users. The three sham crypto consulting firms — BlockNovas, Angeloper Agency and SoftGlide — are being used by the North Korean hacker group Contagious Interview to distribute malware through fake job interviews,…
During a recent interview with CNBC, Ripple President Monica Long clarified that the San Francisco-based enterprise blockchain company is not interested in having an initial public offering (IPO) at the moment due to the fact that it has sufficient liquidity. “At this moment, we have a lot of liquidity, so we do have billions of dollars…
Regulatory changes could be the catalyst to spark significant adoption of stablecoins and blockchain tech in 2025, according to investment banking giant Citigroup. “2025 has the potential to be blockchain’s ‘ChatGPT’ moment for adoption in the financial and public sector, driven by regulatory change,” a team of Citigroup financial analysts said in an April 23…