The U.S. dollar’s reign as the world’s safe-haven currency is under threat, an expert warns, citing inflation, tariffs, and fading global trust in U.S. leadership. US Dollar Could Lose Global Throne With Inflation Rising and Allies Backing Away A major shake-up to the global financial order could be looming, according to Nigel Green, CEO of […]
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Stablecoin Issuer Circle Files for IPO
Circle Internet Group Inc., a leading stablecoin operator, is aiming to go public with an S-1 filing that outlines major opportunities and challenges in the fast-evolving digital finance sector. Circle’s High-Stakes Leap Into Public Trading Circle, the issuer behind the widely circulated stablecoin USDC, has unveiled plans for an initial public offering (IPO), signaling a […]
Read MoreFormer Monero Maintainer Warns About Upcoming Wave of AI-Assisted KYC Fraud
Former maintainer of Monero Ricardo Spagni, known in crypto circles as Fluffypony, has alerted about the collapse of the current Know Your Customer (KYC) strategies at the hands of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. On X, Spagni assessed that still-in-use KYC procedures are on the way out, declaring that within the next 24 months “there will […]
Read MoreAI Coins Rebound as OpenAI’s $40B Raise Sparks Fresh Momentum
Artificial intelligence (AI)-linked cryptocurrencies climbed sharply on Tuesday after OpenAI secured a $40 billion capital injection from Japan’s Softbank, Microsoft, and other investors. With this latest round, OpenAI’s valuation now stands at $300 billion. OpenAI’s $40B Funding Round Lifts AI Cryptos and AI Agent Assets Across the Board AI has returned to the forefront of […]
Read MoreBitcoin ETFs Face $71 Million Exit Amid Tariff Concerns as Ether ETFs Gain $6 Million
Bitcoin ETFs saw a $71 million outflow to start the week, extending Friday’s losses, while ether ETFs added $6.42 million in inflows. Investors may be reacting to economic concerns, including upcoming tariffs from President Trump. Bitcoin ETF Outflows Continue as Investors React to Market Uncertainty Bitcoin ETFs stumbled into the new week, shedding $71.07 million […]
Read MoreTether Bought 8,888 BTC and Now Holds $7.8B in Bitcoin
The world’s largest stablecoin provider Tether, on April 1 revealed bitcoin purchases totaling 8,888 BTC made during the first quarter of 2025, bringing its overall bitcoin holdings to 92,647 BTC or a mammoth $7.8 billion. Onchain data shows that the Q1 purchases were all moved simultaneously into Tether’s primary bitcoin wallet on March 31st. The […]
Read MoreStocks and Crypto Markets Rally Ahead of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariff Reveal
The crypto economy climbed Tuesday, mirroring gains in equities, as markets moved in anticipation of President Donald Trump’s tariff blueprint, an event many have dubbed “Liberation Day.” Wall Street and Crypto Align Ahead of April 2 Trade Shake-Up Each time Trump introduced a new tariff idea during his tenure as the 47th U.S. president, financial […]
Read More$10.1B Floods Into Stablecoins in March — Sector Sees Major Capital Inflow
The stablecoin economy expanded notably in March, posting a 4.52% increase over the month. Roughly $10.148 billion flowed into the fiat-pegged sector during the 31-day stretch. March Stablecoin Boom The stablecoin sector has maintained its upward momentum, expanding 15.57% since the beginning of the year with an infusion of $31.590 billion. March alone accounted for […]
Read MoreBitcoin Climbs to $85K as Institutional Players Go on a Buying Spree
The leading digital asset continued its ascent as companies such as stablecoin behemoth Tether revealed billions worth of BTC on the books. BTC Reclaims $85k As Bullish Firms Go Shopping The world’s largest stablecoin firm revealed on April 1 that it had acquired 8,888 BTC during the first quarter of 2025 and now holds nearly […]
Read MoreBitcoin Miners Grapple With $20M March Earnings Dip as Hashprice Swings
March’s financial metrics reveal a $20 million contraction in bitcoin miners’ earnings relative to February. Simultaneously, the hashprice—the theoretical daily yield of 1 petahash per second (PH/s)—diminished by 3.93% from its early March benchmark. Hashprice’s 3.93% Slide Meets 862 EH/s Frenzy Fresh data collected on April 1, 2025, via hashrateindex.com, illustrates a descent in hashprice […]
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