The presidents of the two most powerful economies in the world met in South Korea earlier today, which resulted in several tariff reductions on China. US President Donald Trump outlined the decisions made after the meeting, including an overall tariff cut from 57% to 47%. Some products, such as fentanyl, were dropped to 10%. BREAKING: […]
Crypto markets have consolidated over the weekend with minor gains for the major assets, but no signs of renewed bullish momentum just yet. Despite the US government shutdown, the week ahead has a key inflation report delayed from September that is likely the last major piece of economic data the Federal Reserve will receive before its […]
The United States government has shut down due to a failure to pass funding legislation, affecting many federal services and furloughing non-essential workers; however, essential services will continue. Crypto markets appear to have taken this in their stride with very little movement in most digital assets over the past few hours. Total capitalization is holding on […]
The cryptocurrency market experienced the adverse consequences of Trump’s tariffs against essentially every other country in April, or at least the threat, resulting in massive price declines to multi-month lows. Although the POTUS has continued to impose such taxation on some nations while reducing the rates for others, more controversy arose on Friday when the […]
Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill have decided to plead guilty to charges related to their mixer service. The pair had previously denied guilt in April 2024 and had made several attempts to have their lawsuit dropped. Pleas Changed on Wednesday According to court documents shared earlier in the week, the executives agreed […]
According to a recent disclosure, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has 28,988 BTC in its possession. This is a notable drop from previous estimates, which suggested that the country held nearly 200,000 BTC. Concerns Over Missing Government Reserves The declaration followed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted on March 24 by independent journalist […]
Tron founder Justin Sun recently met with Bo Hines, the Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets of the White House. The talks between the two centered on the role of the Tron network and blockchain technology in advancing U.S. crypto leadership. Details of The Meet-up Sun shared insights in an […]
Five men have pleaded guilty to their roles in laundering more than $36.9 million from victims of an international crypto investment scam conspiracy. The money was stolen from defrauded investors in the U.S. through a web of shell companies, offshore accounts, and digital asset wallets. Details of The Scheme The U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) […]
American retail giants Amazon and Walmart are reportedly considering the possibility of launching their own stablecoins. This move could potentially change how consumers pay for goods online while helping large retailers reduce costly transaction fees. A Cheaper Payment Alternative According to the Wall Street Journal, both companies are mulling whether to create brand-specific coins or […]
A high-dollar gathering at President Donald Trump’s Virginia golf club has ignited a storm of ethical debates, blending crypto spectacle with accusations of constitutional overreach. The Thursday dinner, reserved for the top 220 holders of the head of state’s TRUMP meme coin, attracted billionaires, celebrities, and a cascade of legal threats, with critics calling it […]