Today in Crypto: Bitcoin Mining Booms, SEC Gets a New Chair, and Trump Targets China with Tariffs
The crypto sector remained active today with major developments shaping markets and policy. Top Bitcoin mining firms revealed robust production figures, the US Senate confirmed a pro-crypto SEC chair under President Donald Trump, and new tariff decisions stirred global market reactions. Bitcoin Miners Produce $800 Million Worth of BTC in
Crypto Regulation Under Fire: Experts Slam SEC’s Inflexibility at House Hearing
Lawmakers and legal experts push for a modernised framework to support digital assets In a House Committee hearing held on 9 April, legal experts and industry representatives criticized the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its rigid and outdated regulatory framework concerning digital assets. The session, titled “American
Bitcoin Faces Potential Drop to 5-Month Low Amid Market Volatility and Tariff Tensions
Bitcoin’s price is under pressure once again as financial markets reel from renewed fears of a US-China tariff war and heightened stock market volatility. Analysts are warning that Bitcoin could test the $71,000 level — a five-month low — if the current market turbulence continues. Bitcoin Mirrors Equities in Chaotic
BBVA Introduces Trading Services for Bitcoin and Ether
Spanish banking leader BBVA is gearing up to introduce Bitcoin and Ether trading options for its clients, having secured the green light from the Spanish securities authority. The initial rollout will cater to a select group of users, with intentions to eventually extend these services to the wider private banking clientele. This
Why and How to use DLMM (Dynamic Liquidity Market Maker)
Money makes the world go round” — a phrase you’ve probably heard countless times. In the world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), it’s the Liquidity Providers — powered by mechanisms like Dynamic Liquidity Market Makers (DLMMs) and Concentrated Liquidity Market Makers (CLMMs) — who keep things spinning. These LPs contribute their
The Enigmatic Creator of Bitcoin: Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?
In the ever-evolving world of finance and technology, few names command as much intrigue and speculation as Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous figure (or group) credited with creating Bitcoin, the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency. Despite the revolutionary impact of Bitcoin on the global economy, Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity remains one of
Bitcoin Sales at $109K Still Below Cycle Tops, Says Glassnode
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Retain Investments Despite Price Surges Bitcoin (BTC) investors who entered the market between 2020 and 2022 are continuing to hold their assets despite significant price increases, according to new research from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. In findings published on social media platform X on 1 April, Glassnode
XRP’s Daily Transfer Volume Surges After Trump’s Re-Election
XRP Sees Increase in Network Activity but Trails Bitcoin and Ethereum XRP (XRP$2.12), the native cryptocurrency of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), has long been promoted as a high-speed, low-cost solution for cross-border payments. Recent data suggests a surge in its daily settlement volume, particularly following Donald Trump’s re-election as US
On April 5, the US government will disclose its cryptocurrency holdings, including Bitcoin.
The US Department of the Treasury and other federal departments will publicly disclose their cryptocurrency holdings on April 5, following President Trump’s directives on March 6. The order entails the establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile with the goal of considering Bitcoin a key national
Markus Braun is named Germany’s new finance minister by Friedrich Merz.
Germany’s New Government Shakes Up Finance Leadership Following the surprise collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition, Friedrich Merz has taken charge as Germany’s new Chancellor. But his first major appointment has left the entire nation in disbelief: Markus Braun, the disgraced former Wirecard CEO, has been chosen as the new Minister of Finance. The decision,
