Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Bitcoin is poised for a major surge as escalating U.S.-China tensions, rising tariffs, and dwindling trust in U.S. debt send investors searching for alternatives. Samson Mow Expects Bitcoin to Go ‘Much Higher’ Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow, who serves as chief executive officer of the bitcoin infrastructure firm JAN3, commented on social media platform X this […]

A new court filing reveals Ripple and the SEC are racing toward a landmark settlement, signaling a dramatic turn in the XRP case with massive crypto implications. Ripple and SEC Request Court Pause as Settlement Nears in XRP Case Attorneys representing both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs Inc. jointly submitted […]

Jim Rickards, economist and author of the best-selling book “Currency Wars,” explained that tariffs are extremely good for the U.S. to the detriment of other countries. In a recent podcast, Rickards stated that contrary to the idea of tariffs being a sales tax for the American people, it primarily affected the dynamics between the importer/distributor […]

The multi-billion-dollar asset manager follows in the footsteps of competitors Grayscale and Bitwise and has been endorsed by the Dogecoin Foundation. Dogecoin Foundation Backs 21shares for Dogecoin ETF Swiss-based 21shares, a $7 billion crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) management firm, filed for a spot dogecoin ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday. […]

The CFTC has unleashed a major overhaul of crypto enforcement, slamming the brakes on punitive regulation and shifting power back to innovators. CFTC Aligns Crypto Enforcement With DOJ—Low-Level Violations No Longer Chased Acting Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Caroline D. Pham issued a sweeping directive on Monday in Washington D.C., reshaping […]

Openzeppelin has announced the release of alpha Open Source versions of its Relayers and Monitor tools. With over 40 million transactions executed through Relayers and 45 million alerts triggered via Monitor, these tools have been widely adopted by thousands of blockchain developers across more than 70 networks, including Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible chains. By […]

On April 9, 2025, XRP’s valuation rests at $2.07, a figure that mirrors vigorous trading dynamics with a 24-hour turnover of $8.12 billion and a total market cap of $121 billion. The intraday oscillation spanned from $1.73 to $2.086, illustrating pronounced fluctuations throughout the session. XRP Turning to the 1-hour chart, XRP exhibited a powerful […]

Trump’s tariff agenda could gut U.S. retail, crush jobs, and ignite a recession deeper than any since the Great Depression, economist Peter Schiff warns. Peter Schiff: Tariffs Will Gut Retail, Slam Banks, and Spark 50% Market Drawdown Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff raised alarm on April 8 through social media platform X, predicting that […]

Arthur Hayes is calling it: China’s yuan devaluation is setting the stage for a tidal wave of capital to rocket into bitcoin and ignite a historic bull run. Arthur Hayes: Chinese Capital Flight May Flood Into Bitcoin as Yuan Slides Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of crypto derivatives exchange Bitmex and now head of […]

Ehrsam’s neuroscience startup, dubbed “Nudge,” says it’s on a mission to “develop the best technology for interfacing with the brain to improve people’s lives.” From Bitcoin to Brains: Coinbase Founder’s Next Frontier Fred Ehrsam and Brian Armstrong started Coinbase in a two-bedroom apartment thirteen years ago. Both men are now billionaires, but Ehrsam has quietly […]

Sats Terminal, a Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregation protocol, has raised $1.7 million in pre-seed funding to streamline fragmented services across the Bitcoin ecosystem. Sats Terminal Secures $1.7M The funding round, announced April 8, was co-led by Coinbase Ventures and Draper Associates, with participation from Draper Dragon, BitcoinFi Accelerator, and others. Sats Terminal aims to […]

Robert Kiyosaki warns of millions of job losses and looming financial collapse as Trump and Musk slash the system, fueling his bet on bitcoin, gold, and silver. Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Economic Carnage With Trump, Musk Slashing the Swamp Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has weighed in on recent political […]

Metaplanet, the Japanese hotel developer turned bitcoin treasury firm, announced on Monday that it had fully redeemed or paid off ¥2 billion ($13.5 million) worth of zero coupon bond debt more than five months early (the bonds had a maturity date of Sept. 17, 2025). Funds raised by the bond issuance were used to purchase […]

Crypto markets are reeling as aggressive U.S. tariffs ignite global economic turmoil, triggering a $1 trillion wipeout and fueling extreme volatility, Binance Research finds. Binance Warns of Prolonged Crypto Volatility Amid US Tariff Shock Crypto exchange Binance published research on April 7 analyzing the fallout from escalating U.S. tariffs and their disruptive impact on global […]

Ki Young Ju, the CEO of Cryptoquant, stated this weekend that bitcoin’s bull cycle has concluded, citing a growing divergence between realized cap and market cap as evidence of a bear market. Cryptoquant CEO and Data Suggests Bitcoin’s Bull Cycle Concludes Realized cap, an onchain metric tracking the average cost basis of BTC holdings, reflects […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Itau reveals it is considering launching its own stablecoin, Brazil bans retirement funds from investing in crypto, and also champions local currency payments as a BRICS member. Largest Bank in […]

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Robert Kiyosaki declares the recession official and a depression imminent, urging urgent escape from collapsing paper assets into gold, silver, and bitcoin before it’s too late. Recession Confirmed, Depression Nears—Kiyosaki Urges Saving in Bitcoin Now Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again sounded the alarm on the global […]

JPMorgan warns tariffs may trigger “self-inflicted pain” and a U.S. recession, with spiraling inflation, collapsing earnings, and vanishing credibility risking a global economic unraveling. Race to Recession? Self-Inflicted Pain? JPMorgan Flags Explosive Risk With US–China Trade Clash JPMorgan issued a stark warning about growing economic risks on April 4, as Richard Madigan, chief investment officer […]

A huge new survey finds 55 million U.S. adults own cryptocurrency, with 76% reporting life improvements and over half eyeing it for long-term financial security. Massive US Survey Reveals 55 Million Crypto Holders—and Their Bold Vision for the Future The National Cryptocurrency Association unveiled findings this week from its most extensive research yet on U.S. […]

Jim Cramer, CNBC’s “Mad Money” host, has warned investors of a potential stock market crash mirroring 1987’s Black Monday, citing escalating Trump tariffs and recent market turbulence as catalysts for renewed economic uncertainty. Cramer Cites Black Monday Parallels—But Crowd Bets on ‘Inverse’ Strategy Jim Cramer, the volatile host of CNBC’s “Mad Money,” has sparked alarm […]

Coinbase is preparing to launch U.S.-regulated, 24/7 bitcoin and ethereum futures, aiming to modernize trading access and introduce perpetual-style contracts amid rising demand. Coinbase Sets May 9 Launch for Regulated 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures Trading in US Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on April 4 that it will introduce the first U.S.-regulated 24/7 […]

Max Keiser, international journalist and current cryptocurrency advisor to the Bukele Administration, has referred to the resilience of bitcoin in the face of the new tariff-based trade order enacted by President Trump. Keiser stated that, even with the great reset kickstarted by Trump’s measures, traditional finance moves will not be able to bring a sustained […]

The party has since severed ties with the adult performer after discovering comments she made in September regarding the Holocaust. Pornstar Appearance in NDP Campaign Video Raises Eyebrows in Canada Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s far-left New Democratic Party (NDP) caused a stir on the web earlier this week when he appeared in a campaign […]

Peter Schiff warns of a severe U.S. recession, predicting the rest of the world will boom as America faces economic isolation and mounting financial pressure. Peter Schiff: Global Explosion Coming as US Faces Brutal Recession in Isolation Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff issued a dire forecast for the U.S. economy on April 3 in […]

The Babylon Foundation has unveiled an airdrop for its BABY token, rewarding early backers of its Bitcoin-native staking protocol. Babylon Foundation Reveals 10B BABY Token Airdrop The Babylon Foundation, a decentralized finance (defi) protocol focused on the Bitcoin network, has announced plans for its BABY token generation event, which includes an airdrop to early supporters. […]

The venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, was founded in 2016 and specializes in early-stage Bitcoin startup investing. TVP Reveals 767% Explosion in Early-Stage Bitcoin Startup Funding On Thursday, Austin’s Trammell Venture Partners (TVP), an early-stage Bitcoin venture capital firm, published its third annual report on the cryptocurrency’s emerging venture capital landscape, revealing a […]

Ray Dalio warns that Donald Trump’s tariff policies could lead to global stagflation and significantly alter U.S.- China trade relations. Dalio’s analysis highlights the “first-order” effects of tariffs, which can generate revenue but also reduce global production efficiencies. Dalio Backs Trump’s Tariff Revenue Claim Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has issued a stark warning […]

Bitcoin ( BTC) experienced a swift and pronounced decline hours after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled new tariff measures, collapsing to an intraday floor of $82,352 by 7:15 p.m. ET. Trump’s Tariff Tremors Traders swiftly mobilized, engaging in a high-stakes contest to reverse the digital currency’s trajectory, mounting a spirited but fleeting defense of the […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed as fake news a report stating it issued ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 banknotes to enhance cash transactions. The CBN said the report, circulating on social media and claiming the new banknotes would become legal tender on May 1, 2025, did not originate from its official website. The report, […]