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The Trump administration is exploring the idea of leveraging tariff revenues to build a national Bitcoin reserve, signaling a broader shift in how digital assets could be integrated into U.S. economic policy.

The crypto lending landscape is undergoing a quiet transformation. While centralized giants like Tether continue to dominate headlines, the real momentum is building elsewhere—in decentralized finance.

Concerns over the unchecked rise of cryptocurrencies have prompted New York Attorney General Letitia James to call on Congress for immediate intervention.

A DeFi initiative with links to the Trump family, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), is planning to distribute a new stablecoin to its community as part of a live test of its airdrop system.

Once a headline-grabbing giant in the crypto space, Terra Classic (LUNC) is back in the spotlight as co-founder Do Kwon faces a pivotal court hearing in the U.S. on April 10.

Michael Egorov, the founder of Curve Finance, has once again started liquidating his substantial holdings of CRV tokens, capitalizing on the slight recovery in the cryptocurrency market.

Tether is considering launching a new stablecoin in the U.S., specifically aimed at institutional clients.

The recent ‘Black Monday’ crash in the stock market has sent shockwaves through the crypto world, triggering a massive sell-off and sparking fears of a looming bear market.

Mike McGlone, a senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg, has stirred the crypto community with his latest prediction about Bitcoin’s future price movement.

Crypto industry leaders are making a strong push to change how stablecoins are regulated, aiming to secure the right to offer interest to holders.

Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, is considering introducing a new stablecoin tailored for the U.S. market if upcoming regulations force its flagship product, USDT, out of the country.

As fears of U.S. tariffs loom, cryptocurrency investors are showing caution despite a significant increase in stablecoin supply.

Following the announcement of bilateral tariffs by US President Donald Trump on April 2, coinciding with Independence Day, and China’s prompt response, the cryptocurrency market has seen significant downturns.

Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer in the world, has cemented its position as a significant force in global finance by becoming the seventh-largest holder of US Treasury Bills.

The crypto market is once again buzzing with speculation about the next altcoin season, but opinions remain divided.

Circle is aiming to become the second-largest crypto-focused company to go public in the U.S.

The recent tariff hikes under the Trump administration are stirring uncertainty across global markets, with cryptocurrencies feeling the ripple effects.

WisdomTree is taking a bold step in the asset tokenization space by expanding its institutional investment platform, WisdomTree Connect.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev believes that the tokenization of traditional assets could play a key role in strengthening the position of the US equities market globally.

Lawmakers have taken a major step toward regulating stablecoins as the House Financial Services Committee voted in favor of a new bill aimed at bringing order to the sector.

A stablecoin lost its peg to the US dollar on Wednesday morning, following allegations that the company behind it, based in Hong Kong, was facing bankruptcy.

Circle’s recent move to file for an IPO has sparked skepticism among industry experts, who are raising questions about the company’s financial health and future prospects.

Tokenized gold is gaining momentum, with its market cap now surpassing $1.2 billion, driven by record-high gold prices and increasing interest in blockchain-based assets.

Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, is enchancing its Spot trading platform by introducing new trading pairs and Trading Bot services.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is urging U.S. lawmakers to modernize stablecoin regulations, advocating for consumers’ right to earn interest on their stablecoin holdings.

Tether has significantly increased its Bitcoin reserves, acquiring 8,888 BTC in the first quarter of 2025.

The first quarter of 2025 has been marked by a significant surge in crypto hacks, with losses totaling over $1.63 billion.

Binance has decided to halt spot trading of Tether (USDT) within the European Economic Area (EEA) as it works to comply with the EU’s new crypto regulations under MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation).

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is working on a proposal to amend existing financial laws, aiming to bring cryptocurrencies under the same regulatory framework as traditional financial instruments.

The U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a significant step by revoking a previous directive that had suggested stricter oversight of digital asset derivatives.

The United Arab Emirates is set to launch its digital dirham, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), by the fourth quarter of 2025.

David Pakman, managing partner at the crypto investment firm CoinFund, has predicted that the total supply of stablecoins could skyrocket to $1 trillion by the close of 2025, potentially fueling the growth of the broader cryptocurrency market.

Sonic Labs has abandoned its plan to introduce a US dollar-pegged algorithmic stablecoin, shifting its focus to a digital asset linked to the UAE dirham.

European regulators are pushing for stricter capital requirements on insurers holding cryptocurrencies, marking a significant shift in the EU’s approach to digital assets.

Panama is taking a bold step towards becoming a regional leader in fintech by introducing a comprehensive bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies and expanding blockchain services.

Wyoming is set to introduce its own stablecoin, WYST, by July, marking a significant step in the state’s venture into digital assets.

Custodia Bank, a notable player in the crypto space, has partnered with Vantage Bank to introduce a groundbreaking stablecoin, marking a first for the U.S. banking sector.

Congress is moving forward with two competing stablecoin bills, with the White House signaling support for one over the other.

North Carolina is considering a bold move to integrate digital assets into its state retirement fund investments.

Binance CEO Richard Teng envisions a future where cryptocurrency plays a central role in finance, but he believes two key factors must align for mainstream adoption to take off.

GameStop is making a bold move by incorporating Bitcoin into its financial strategy.

A security flaw in Abracadabra’s smart contracts has led to a major exploit, with a hacker draining around 6,262 ETH—valued at roughly $13 million—from the protocol’s liquidity pools.

World Network, formerly known as Worldcoin, is reportedly in advanced discussions with Visa to launch a new stablecoin wallet that would seamlessly integrate crypto-native features into Visa’s vast global customer base.

After a successful $550 million raise for its WLFI token, Donald Trump’s crypto foundation, World Liberty Financial, recently deployed its stablecoin—currently labelled USD1—on Ethereum and the BNB Chain earlier this month. While the token is not tradeable yet, there has been considerable transaction activity—a fact that has caught the attention of investors. This publication is […]

Tariffs imposed by the U.S. and subsequent retaliatory measures have created a market environment full of uncertainty, yet many experts view these actions as a negotiation tactic, believing the impact on businesses and consumers will be manageable in the long run.

The Sonic blockchain is moving forward with plans to introduce an algorithmic stablecoin that generates yield, despite lingering concerns about risks reminiscent of the Terra-Luna disaster, which triggered one of the longest downturns in the crypto market.

Binance is preparing to introduce a new asset to its platform, focusing on a decentralized network that ensures secure data storage.

Some experts believe that gold-backed stablecoins could become a dominant force in global finance, offering an alternative to digital assets pegged to the US dollar.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has formally integrated Bitcoin and other digital assets into its global economic reporting framework, reshaping how cryptocurrencies are classified in international finance.

Tether, the issuer behind the popular USDT stablecoin, is reportedly in talks with a top accounting firm to initiate a comprehensive audit of its asset reserves to confirm the 1:1 backing of its tokens.

Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, has intervened to stop Ethena GmbH, a subsidiary of the Frankfurt-based Ethena Labs, from offering its USD-pegged stablecoin, USDe, to the public.

Australia’s Labor government has unveiled a new set of rules aimed at regulating the crypto sector, bringing platforms like exchanges and custody services under existing financial regulations.

Zoth, a platform specializing in re-staking real-world assets (RWA), has suffered a significant security breach, resulting in the theft of over $8.4 million in crypto.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has emphasized that stablecoins will be key to maintaining the dollar’s dominance as the world’s reserve currency.

Aleksei Andriunin, the CEO of Gotbit, a cryptocurrency market-making platform, has reached a plea agreement with U.S. authorities after being accused of manipulating cryptocurrency markets.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is accelerating its digital euro plans, aiming to reduce reliance on U.S. payment giants and foreign stablecoins.

A recent report from Coinbase and EY-Parthenon, published on March 18, reveals that institutional interest in cryptocurrency is on the rise.

Ethereum’s stablecoin market remains a pillar of stability amid the crypto sector’s volatility, with trading volumes reaching $850 billion last month.

Tron’s Justin Sun is making headlines again, this time hinting at TRX’s expansion onto Solana.

Ethereum may have found a firm price floor, with blockchain data suggesting that $1,886 is a key accumulation zone.