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New Documentary Explores Vitalik Buterin’s Vision for Ethereum

New Documentary Explores Vitalik Buterin’s Vision for Ethereum

A new documentary set to premiere on April 15, 2025, offers a fresh perspective on Vitalik Buterin, the mind behind Ethereum, and the ambitious ideas driving one of the most influential projects in blockchain technology. Titled “Vitalik An Ethereum Story,” the film delves into Buterin’s journey as a thinker

Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Rally on China Tech Tariff Exemption News

Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Rally on China Tech Tariff Exemption News

On April 12, 2025, the crypto market experienced a notable upswing following the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's announcement of updated tariff guidelines. The policy, signed by President Trump, exempts 20 product categories under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States from reciprocal tariffs, including key

CZ Binance Allegedly Provided Evidence Against Justin Sun in DOJ Plea Deal

CZ Binance Allegedly Provided Evidence Against Justin Sun in DOJ Plea Deal

In a surprising development reported by The Wall Street Journal, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, has reportedly provided evidence against Justin Sun, the creator of the Tron blockchain network, as part of his 2023 plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. This revelation adds a new

Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farm Uncovered in Small Town in Mexico Exposes Energy Theft

Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farm Uncovered in Small Town in Mexico Exposes Energy Theft

Authorities in Mexico have exposed an illegal Bitcoin mining farm operating within the facilities of the Mexican Electricians Union (SME) in Nuevo Necaxa, which has a population of 8,200 people. The operation, which had been running for over a year, was discovered in the union’s multi-purpose hall, located

Bitcoin Aligns with Tech Stocks More Than Gold, Franklin Templeton Report Finds

Bitcoin Aligns with Tech Stocks More Than Gold, Franklin Templeton Report Finds

A recent report from Franklin Templeton Digital Assets reveals that Bitcoin behaves more like tech stocks than the often-cited "digital gold." The analysis, titled “When Gold Zigged, Bitcoin Moonwalked,” challenges the narrative that Bitcoin mirrors gold’s safe-haven qualities. By examining three years of market data, the report

The Hidden Impacts of US and China Tariffs on the Bitcoin and Crypto Industry

The Hidden Impacts of US and China Tariffs on the Bitcoin and Crypto Industry

The cryptocurrency world often feels untouchable, existing in a digital realm far removed from traditional economic pressures. Yet, the new US tariffs on Chinese goods could ripple through the Bitcoin and blockchain space in ways few really anticipate. While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies thrive as digital code on decentralized networks,

FTX Unstakes $21.5 Million in Solana Amid Trade War Tensions

FTX Unstakes $21.5 Million in Solana Amid Trade War Tensions

A wallet linked to the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has unstaked 186,326 Solana (SOL) tokens, valued at approximately $21.5 million, according to onchain data reported on April 11, 2025. This move follows a similar unstaking of 185,000 SOL tokens last month, signaling ongoing efforts by FTX and

How U.S. Tariffs and China’s Treasury Sales Are Fueling Bitcoin Reserve Talks

How U.S. Tariffs and China’s Treasury Sales Are Fueling Bitcoin Reserve Talks

The U.S. and China are locked in an economic tug-of-war, with recent U.S. tariffs amplifying tensions and sparking ideas about America’s financial strategy. In April 2025, the U.S. imposed 125% tariffs on Chinese goods, prompting China to accelerate its sale of U.S. Treasuries, including $22.

Vitalik Buterin Shares Plan to Strengthen Ethereum’s Layer-1 Privacy

Vitalik Buterin Shares Plan to Strengthen Ethereum’s Layer-1 Privacy

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared a detailed vision to enhance privacy at the core of the blockchain network, known as Layer-1. In a blog post published on April 11, 2025, Buterin outlined a practical roadmap designed to prioritize user confidentiality while maintaining the network’s existing framework. His proposal

Trump Signs Historic Crypto Bill Repealing IRS DeFi Rule

Trump Signs Historic Crypto Bill Repealing IRS DeFi Rule

On April 10 2025, President Donald J Trump made history by signing H.J. Res. 25 into law a move that repealed the Internal Revenue Service's DeFi Crypto Broker Rule. This legislation marks the first cryptocurrency specific bill ever signed by a U.S. president a significant milestone

New York AG Raises Concerns Over Bitcoin and U.S. Dollar Stability

New York AG Raises Concerns Over Bitcoin and U.S. Dollar Stability

New York Attorney General Letitia James has stepped into the spotlight with a pressing message for Congress, calling for swift action to regulate the rapidly expanding world of Bitcoin and crypto. In a detailed letter to congressional leaders, James raised concerns about the potential risks digital assets, particularly Bitcoin, pose

Ross Ulbricht to Make First Public Appearance at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas

Ross Ulbricht to Make First Public Appearance at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas

Ross Ulbricht, the man behind the once notorious Silk Road marketplace, has revealed plans for his first public appearance since gaining freedom. He will take the stage at the Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas, set for May 27 through May 29, 2025, at the Venetian. Ulbricht shared his anticipation for

U.S. and Other Countries Can Step Up Bitcoin Mining ASIC Production Amid Trump Tariffs

U.S. and Other Countries Can Step Up Bitcoin Mining ASIC Production Amid Trump Tariffs

The world of Bitcoin mining is facing a shakeup as most ASIC machines, the specialized hardware that power Bitcoin miners, come from China, where companies like Bitmain dominate the market. With the Trump administration pushing high tariffs on Chinese imports, the cost of bringing these machines into the U.S.

Bitcoin and Crypto Prices Fall as Tariff Changes Spark Market Uncertainty

Bitcoin and Crypto Prices Fall as Tariff Changes Spark Market Uncertainty

The crypto market faced another wave of turbulence today, as Bitcoin and related stocks dropped sharply in response to shifting U.S. tariff policies. After a fleeting moment of optimism lifted Bitcoin by over 8% on Wednesday, the digital currency slipped about 4%, falling below the $80,000 mark once

Bittensor, Sui, Avalanche, Surge the Most Among Cryptos After Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Pause

Bittensor, Sui, Avalanche, Surge the Most Among Cryptos After Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Pause

The market has seen a remarkable turnaround in the past 24 hours, with several digital assets posting strong gains following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs. This unexpected policy shift, aimed at easing trade tensions with most countries while maintaining pressure on China, has sparked

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Fire Fed Chair Powell: What It Means for Bitcoin

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Fire Fed Chair Powell: What It Means for Bitcoin

On April 10, 2025, a significant development unfolded as President Donald Trump requested the U.S. Supreme Court to grant him the authority to dismiss top officials at independent agencies, including Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This move, reported by Bloomberg, challenges a 90-year-old Supreme Court ruling that has long

Pakistan Plans to Use Excess Electricity for Bitcoin Mining and AI

Pakistan Plans to Use Excess Electricity for Bitcoin Mining and AI

Pakistan is taking a big step with new plans toward utilizing its excess electricity by channeling it into Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence data centers, according to Bilal Bin Saqib, head of the Pakistan Crypto Council and adviser to the finance minister. Saqib revealed that discussions with multiple Bitcoin mining

Bitcoin and Stocks Soar as Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause Excluding China

Bitcoin and Stocks Soar as Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause Excluding China

Bitcoin and stock markets are experiencing a significant upswing following a major trade policy update from President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the president revealed plans to suspend most trade tariffs for 90 days, a decision that has sparked immediate gains across financial sectors. While the pause applies to many countries,

Scott Bessent Highlights Blockchain and Stablecoins as Key Focus for Treasury Plans

Scott Bessent Highlights Blockchain and Stablecoins as Key Focus for Treasury Plans

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke to investors and banking leaders at an American Bankers Association summit on Wednesday morning, spotlighting the government’s interest in blockchain, stablecoins, and new payment systems. In prepared remarks delivered today, Bessent emphasized that the Treasury Department is actively reviewing regulatory obstacles tied to these

Argentina’s Congress Launches Investigation into LIBRA Memecoin Controversy

Argentina’s Congress Launches Investigation into LIBRA Memecoin Controversy

Argentina’s lower house of Congress has taken a decisive step toward unraveling the story behind the LIBRA memecoin, a token that gained attention earlier this year when President Javier Milei publicly endorsed it. Lawmakers recently voted to establish a commission tasked with examining the token’s rapid rise and

Winklevoss Twins Back AI Firm Octane in $6.7 Million Push for Safer Crypto Code

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Winklevoss Twins Back AI Firm Octane in $6.7 Million Push for Safer Crypto Code

San Francisco-based startup Octane has raised $6.7 million in a funding round led by Winklevoss Capital and crypto investment firm Archetype. The announcement, made on Tuesday, highlights the growing urgency to protect blockchain ecosystems from escalating cyber threats. Founded in 2023 by software engineer Giovanni Vignone, the company leverages

Solana Developers Launch Confidential Balances to Boost Onchain Privacy

Solana Developers Launch Confidential Balances to Boost Onchain Privacy

In an important step toward enhancing privacy on the Solana blockchain, developers have introduced a new feature set known as Confidential Balances. Announced by the Solana infrastructure company Helius, this new suite of token extensions aims to attract institutional interest by expanding the capabilities of confidential transactions. Described as the

Bitcoin Falls to $77,000 as US Sets 104% Tariffs on China, Shaking Crypto Markets

Bitcoin Falls to $77,000 as US Sets 104% Tariffs on China, Shaking Crypto Markets

Bitcoin took a sharp dive down to $77,000 minutes ago, following an announcement from US President Donald Trump confirming a hefty 104% tariff on Chinese imports. The move, which ramps up an already tense trade tariff war, sent ripples through financial markets, undoing a brief wave of optimism that

SOL Strategies Boosts Solana Holdings with $3.37 Million Purchase in March

SOL Strategies Boosts Solana Holdings with $3.37 Million Purchase in March

SOL Strategies, a Canadian firm deeply entrenched in the Solana ecosystem, snapped up 24,000 SOL tokens throughout March. The acquisition, priced at an average of roughly $139.8 per token, amounted to a $3.37 million investment that has significantly bolstered the company’s stake in the high-performance blockchain.

Trump Dissolves DOJ Crypto Crime Fighting Unit Amid Push for Digital Asset Deregulation

Trump Dissolves DOJ Crypto Crime Fighting Unit Amid Push for Digital Asset Deregulation

The U.S. Department of Justice has quietly disbanded its specialized unit tasked with investigating cryptocurrency-related crimes, marking another step in the Trump administration’s broader effort to ease oversight of the digital asset industry. In a memo circulated to staff on Monday evening, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who