Bitcoin (BTC) Soars Past $83K as Trump Hikes China Tariffs to 125%, Introduces 90-day Pause

In a surprising twist, bitcoin surged past $83,000 on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a sharp tariff hike on China.  The move, seen as part of the ongoing trade…

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XRP Price “Already Determined” by Global Institutions, Says Black Swan Capitalist Founder

Black Swan Capitalist founder Versan Aljarrah has reignited debate around the actual valuation of XRP, claiming that “the price of XRP has already been determined.”  This “already determined” XRP price,…

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Coinbase Derivatives Files with CFTC to Launch XRP Futures Trading

Coinbase Derivatives, a subsidiary of Coinbase Institutional, has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to introduce futures contracts tied to XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. This…

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U.S. House Committee Passes STABLE Act to Advance Stablecoin Regulation

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee voted on April 2, 2025, to pass the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy Act, commonly called STABLE Act stablecoin bill.…

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FDUSD Depegging Incident: Justin Sun’s Insolvency Claims, First Digital’s Reactions

On April 2, 2025, the crypto community was shaken when FDUSD, a stablecoin issued by Hong Kong-based First Digital Trust (FDT), lost its $1 peg. The turmoil began when Justin…

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How to Identify the Next Big Altcoins in 2025: A Beginner’s Guide

Crypto investing is all about timing, given the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies. Therefore, if you want to record massive returns, you must strive to invest in alternative currencies (altcoins) early…

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Shibarium Hits 1 Billion Transactions in Record Time, Outpacing Bitcoin

Shiba Inu’s layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium, has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 1 billion transactions, demonstrating its rapid adoption and robust performance. This feat was accomplished in less than two…

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Bitcoin, Top Altcoins Rally on Optimism Over U.S. Tariff Shift

Bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptocurrencies kicked off the week with solid gains as investors found relief in a more measured approach to United States trade tariffs. The softened stance,…

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Ethereum Whales Bag $236M in ETH: A Sign of Impending ETH Price Rally?

Ether (ETH), the world’s largest altcoin by market capitalization, has been under pressure, struggling to maintain momentum above $2,000. Particularly, recent market conditions have seen ETH dip below this crucial…

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Ibom Blockchain Summit 2025 Begins with Exclusive Mixer in Uyo

The highly anticipated Ibom Blockchain Summit (IBS) 2025 kickstarted today, Wednesday, with an exclusive mixer at Café One, Uyo. The private gathering brought together key industry players, event collaborators, partners,…