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Bitcoin dropped 0.8% to $83,904 amid broader equities decline due to tariff concerns. The global crypto market cap fell by 1.07%, with Ethereum and cardano also slipping. Stock indices dipped slightly as Citigroup and Bank of America warned about economic uncertainties related to tariffs. Crypto derivatives saw liquidations worth $176.72 million, reflecting cautious market sentiment…
Ripple eyes a landmark SEC settlement paid in XRP as CEO Brad Garlinghouse boldly forecasts bitcoin hitting $200,000, signaling explosive momentum for the crypto market.
Ripple Discusses Settling With SEC Using XRP, CEO Sees $200K Bitcoin Ahead
Ripple Chief Executive Brad…
China Jails 9 in $6M Crypto Scam Hitting Indians
April 16, 2025
China cracks down hard on cross-border crypto fraud, jailing fraudsters in a major blow to digital crime targeting Indians.
China Drops Heavy Prison Terms Over Cross-Border Crypto Fraud on Indians
A wide-reaching crypto scam targeting Indian nationals has led to harsh prison…
Democratic Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and John Fetterman introduced the “Clean Cloud Act of 2025” this week, proposing regional emissions limits and financial penalties for cryptocurrency mining operations and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers that exceed environmental standards.
Senate Bill Aims to Impose Fines on High-Emitting Crypto Mines and Data Centers
The bill, formally titled…
Crypto scammers are sweeping through Hawaii with emotionally manipulative schemes that are draining millions from victims, exploiting fake friendships and fraudulent investments in digital currency.
Crypto Scams Sweep Through Hawaii—Victims Hooked by Fake Friendships
A…
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the Argentine lower chamber will investigate Libra’s launch, cryptocurrency can now be legally seized in Brazil, and the…
Trump just obliterated the IRS’s controversial DeFi reporting mandate, turbocharging crypto innovation and slamming the brakes on overreaching tax surveillance in decentralized finance.
Trump Nukes IRS DeFi Rule With Pen Stroke—Crypto’s Future Just Got Rewritten
President Donald Trump finalized a significant regulatory rollback Thursday by signing H.J.Res.25 into law at the White House…
The FDIC has thrown open the gates to crypto innovation, scrapping key barriers and embracing blockchain with a push for regulatory clarity.
FDIC Shifts Crypto Rules, Sets the Stage for Digital Asset Banking Boom
Acting Chairman Travis Hill used his address at the American…
Standard Chartered, OKX Launch Collateral 'Mirroring' Program for Institutional Crypto Trading
April 11, 2025
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Standard Chartered and OKX introduce a program allowing institutional traders to use cryptocurrencies and tokenized money market funds as collateral off-exchange. The initiative, under Dubai’s regulatory framework, enhances security and efficiency for…
The digital asset sphere experienced a vigorous upswing Wednesday, its total valuation swelling over 9% as bitcoin surpassed the $83,000 benchmark during afternoon trading. While the leading cryptocurrency rose 8.4%, select altcoins dramatically outpaced this trajectory.
Market Whiplash: Crypto Market Gains 9% in a Day After a Week of Steep Declines
Dominating the day’s crypto leaderboard, the…
