Crypto, DeFi may widen wealth gap, destabilize finance: BIS report

Crypto, DeFi may widen wealth gap, destabilize finance: BIS report

The growing adoption of cryptocurrencies may pose risks to the traditional financial system and exacerbate wealth inequality, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). In an April 15 report, the BIS warned that the number of investors and amount of capital in crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) have “reached a critical mass,” with investor […]

Ethereum Trades At Bear Market Lows: Fundamentals Signal Major Undervaluation

Ethereum Trades At Bear Market Lows: Fundamentals Signal Major Undervaluation

Ethereum is trading below critical resistance levels after enduring weeks of heavy selling pressure and lackluster performance. Since breaking below the psychological $2,000 mark, the price has dropped more than 21%, signaling growing uncertainty among short-term investors. This decline has raised questions among market participants, especially as Ethereum’s on-chain fundamentals remain robust. Top analyst Ted […]

Stablecoins : Les Alternatives à l’USDT

L’entrée en vigueur du règlement européen MiCa (Markets in Crypto-Assets), l’USDT sonne-t-elle le glas de l’USDT en Europe ? Le plus populaire des stablecoins, émis par Tether, voit son hégémonie menacée par des règles plus strictes sur la transparence des réserves, un point faible historique de l’entreprise. Face à la pression des législateurs, les investisseurs doivent désormais se […]

$400M Web3 investment fund ABCDE halts new investments, fundraising

$400M Web3 investment fund ABCDE halts new investments, fundraising

Web3 and blockchain-focused investment fund ABCDE is halting new investments, but the $400 million fund remains committed to supporting its existing projects. In an April 19 X post, ABCDE co-founder and Huobi exchange founder Du Jun said the $400 million fund will no longer invest in new projects or raise capital for the second phase […]

BNB Weathers The Storm Better Than Altcoins, Stats Show

BNB Weathers The Storm Better Than Altcoins, Stats Show

Binance Coin (BNB) has continued to show excellent market performance, going up between $575 and $591 over the last week. The cryptocurrency trended upwards between April 13 and April 19, 2025, with significant price leaps on April 17 and 18. As per latest figures, BNB registered a moderate 1.0% gain in the previous 24 hours. […]

Bitcoin : Et si les ordinateurs quantiques forçaient Satoshi Nakamoto à sortir de la clandestinité ?

Satoshi obligé de se manifester ? La question de savoir qui est le créateur de Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, a toujours été entourée de mystère. Mais selon Adam Back, une figure emblématique du mouvement cypherpunk et cité par Satoshi lui-même dans le livre blanc de Bitcoin, les ordinateurs quantiques pourraient bien être la clé pour résoudre […]

Tariffs, explained: How they work and why they matter

Tariffs, explained: How they work and why they matter

What are tariffs? Tariffs are taxes placed on imported goods by a government or a supranational union. Occasionally, tariffs can be applied to exports as well. They generate government revenue and serve as a trade regulation tool, often to shield domestic industries. Four main categories of tariffs are: Ad valorem tariffs: These are calculated as […]

Base creator Jesse Pollak admits ‘Base is for pimping’ art was a mistake

Base creator Jesse Pollak admits ‘Base is for pimping’ art was a mistake

The creator of Ethereum layer 2 blockchain Base, Jesse Pollak, has apologized following backlash over posting digital artwork that controversially played on Base’s tagline, “Base is for everyone.” Several social media users found the artwork offensive and inappropriate. “It was a single phrase among many, but I’ll own this was a mistake and apologize,” Pollak […]

XRP Consolidation About To Reach A Bottom, Wave 5 Says $5.85 Is Coming

XRP Consolidation About To Reach A Bottom, Wave 5 Says $5.85 Is Coming

XRP is still in consolidation mode after hitting a new seven-year high in January 2025. This consolidation has seen the price drop slowly, but steadily, losing around 40% of its value since then. Currently, bulls seem to have created support for the altcoin at $2, as this level continues to hold even through crashes. Thus, […]

Bitcoin Ready To Reclaim $90,000? BTC’s ‘Next Big Move’ Could Come Next Week

Bitcoin Ready To Reclaim $90,000? BTC’s ‘Next Big Move’ Could Come Next Week

Amid the market volatility, Bitcoin (BTC) has been unable to reclaim the $85,000-$86,000 zone despite its weekly performance. However, some analysts suggest that a breakout from the key resistance level might be around the corner. Bitcoin To Resume Its Bullish Rally? Over the past week, Bitcoin has traded between the $83,000-$86,000 price range, recovering from […]

Bitcoin le 19 avril – Un BTC fragile qui peine à attirer les investisseurs

JPMorgan estime que le Bitcoin ne joue pas le rôle de valeur refuge : contrairement à l’or, il n’attire pas les investisseurs depuis que Trump a commencé à évoquer les tarifs douaniers. Il est vrai que le BTC a dégringolé de 33 % depuis le top de janvier. Et pourtant, si on compare cette chute […]

Trump firing Powell would be a ‘very bad precedent to set’ — Pompliano

Trump firing Powell would be a ‘very bad precedent to set’ — Pompliano

Crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano says that US President Donald Trump shouldn’t follow through on his recent threat to fire the head of the US Federal Reserve, saying it would set a dangerous precedent — especially considering the true motive behind it. “I do not believe that the President of the United States should come in […]

Despite an 18% Drop, XRP’s Exchange Supply Hits Lows—Bullish Setup Ahead?

Despite an 18% Drop, XRP’s Exchange Supply Hits Lows—Bullish Setup Ahead?

XRP has been trading under pressure in recent weeks, losing much of the momentum it built during its late 2024 to early 2025 rally. After reaching highs above $3.40, the asset has experienced an 18.3% decline over the past month, reflecting broader market softness. At the time of writing, XRP trades significantly below its peak […]

Lyn Alden lowers Bitcoin forecast after ‘tariff kerfuffle,’ eyes liquidity

Lyn Alden lowers Bitcoin forecast after ‘tariff kerfuffle,’ eyes liquidity

Macroeconomist Lyn Alden expects Bitcoin to finish 2025 higher than its current price of around $85,000, though she says it would have been much higher if not for US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement in February. “Before all this tariff kerfuffle, I would have had a higher price target,” Alden told Natalie Brunell on the […]

Bitcoin Mega Whales Keep Buying—Is Rest Of Market Finally Catching Up?

Bitcoin Mega Whales Keep Buying—Is Rest Of Market Finally Catching Up?

On-chain data shows the largest of Bitcoin investors have continued to buy recently. Here’s whether the other cohorts have followed in the footsteps of these titans or not. Mid-Sized Bitcoin Holders May Finally Be Showing A Shift In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed about the how the Accumulation […]

Bitcoin Stalls at $84K, But Analyst Says 2025 Could Mirror Last Year’s Breakout

Bitcoin Stalls at $84K, But Analyst Says 2025 Could Mirror Last Year’s Breakout

Despite broader market interest, Bitcoin continues to hover near the $84,000 mark, showing limited upward momentum. At the time of writing, the asset is trading at $84,596, down 0.1% in the last 24 hours. This places BTC approximately 22% below its all-time high of over $109,000 set earlier this year. The price action follows a […]

Bitcoin Enters New Phase: Analyst Predicts Positive Movement In 2025

Bitcoin Enters New Phase: Analyst Predicts Positive Movement In 2025

According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post, Bitcoin (BTC) may be close to completing its price correction for the current market cycle. The premier cryptocurrency appears primed for positive movement in 2025, despite lingering macroeconomic uncertainty. Bitcoin Looks Ready To Reverse Trend In a Quicktake post, CryptoQuant contributor Crypto Dan highlighted that BTC is currently […]

Cardano Price Surge To $1.7: Here Are The Factors To Drive The Recovery

Cardano Price Surge To $1.7: Here Are The Factors To Drive The Recovery

The Cardano price may be preparing for a powerful rally toward $1.7, as new indicators suggest a potential recovery. A leading crypto analyst has identified multiple bullish catalysts that could drive ADA’s momentum and help propel the cryptocurrency to this bullish target.  Institutional Interest To Fuel Cardano Price Recovery According to a recent technical analysis […]

Crypto Gurus Predict Bitcoin Boom ‘In Days’—But Expert Urges Caution

Crypto Gurus Predict Bitcoin Boom ‘In Days’—But Expert Urges Caution

A swirl of bullish proclamations is ricocheting across X as macro‑minded influencers argue that a fresh expansion in “Global M2” money supply will trigger a near‑instant rally in Bitcoin—yet a veteran market analyst is warning that the data underpinning those calls is little more than a mirage. The latest wave of optimism was set in motion […]

Firing Jerome Powell will crash financial markets — Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Firing Jerome Powell will crash financial markets — Sen. Elizabeth Warren

US Senator Elizabeth Warren warned that if President Donald Trump eventually moves to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, it could undermine investor confidence in the integrity of US capital markets and trigger a financial crash. During an appearance on CNBC, the Massachusetts Senator said the President does not have the legal authority to remove […]