Donald Trump has hit back at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after he criticized trade tariffs and warned of dire economic consequences. Trump responded aggressively on social media, calling Powell “Too Late Jerome” and suggesting he might be fired, challenging the Fed’s independence. “I’m not happy with him… If I want him out, he’ll be […]
There is a notable divergence in Bitcoin investor behavior between the US and Korean markets. Amid heightened global uncertainty, which is fueled by escalating US-China trade tensions, Bitcoin has experienced a sharp correction, though recent signs point to stabilization. Interestingly, the Coinbase Premium, a metric that reflects the price difference of Bitcoin on Coinbase versus […]
The year kicked off with high hopes following the election of a crypto-friendly US president, raising hopes for regulatory easing. Bitcoin hit a record $109,300 in the first quarter of the year. However, macroeconomic pressures soon took center stage. The crypto asset has retreated to around $85,000. Now, CME Bitcoin futures positions hint at a […]
Gary Gensler has once again voiced concern over the crypto industry, stating that most digital assets are driven almost entirely by market sentiment rather than solid fundamentals. In a recent appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box, the former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair warned that this makes many altcoins vulnerable to sudden collapse. BTC’s Long-Term […]
In a crypto market review released on April 16, asset manager Bitwise described Q1 2025 as “the best worst quarter in crypto’s history.” It was a “frustrating” period for the industry, said the firm’s chief investment officer, Matt Hougan. Q1 has been historically positive with the first pro-crypto US president taking office, the creation of a […]
Panama City’s council is all set to accept cryptocurrency payments for taxes, fees, tickets, and permits. The decision, announced on April 16th, marks a significant step in Panama’s integration of digital currencies into everyday public services. The city will initially accept major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), as well as stablecoins like USD […]
OKX announced on Tuesday that it is reopening its U.S. crypto exchange and introducing a new Web3 wallet for American users. The move follows a $505 million deal with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) earlier this year. The Launch Details “We’re officially launching in the U.S. with our centralized exchange and powerful multi-chain Web3 […]
After suffering a devastating 90% plunge a few days ago, Mantra (OM) is staging a partial rebound. CEO John Patrick Mullin has pledged to burn his entire team’s token allocation, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, as a bold move to win back community trust following a massive liquidation event that rattled the ecosystem. A […]
On April 15, the team behind the Ethereum scaling network, ZKsync, identified a compromised admin account that took control of $5 million worth of ZK tokens. These were the remaining unclaimed coins from the ZKsync airdrop, they added. The team reassured users that all their funds are safe and have never been at risk. “The ZKsync […]
The current Bitcoin cycle feels unusually subdued compared to previous bull runs. Despite price appreciation, the level of excitement and retail participation remains muted. CryptoQuant believes that an important on-chain metric underlines this shift – the percentage of BTC held for one week to one month is significantly lower than in past cycles. This suggests […]