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Privacy Focused "eXch" Cryptocurrency Exchange to End Operations

Privacy Focused "eXch" Cryptocurrency Exchange to End Operations

The cryptocurrency exchange "eXch", known for its privacy focused instant trading platform, has announced it will shut down operations effective May 1, 2025. Operating since 2014, eXch has provided a no-KYC (Know Your Customer) service, allowing users to trade cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Monero, Dash, Ethereum, and ERC-20

Bitcoin Price Dips as Fed Chair Powell Signals Tariff Concerns

Bitcoin Price Dips as Fed Chair Powell Signals Tariff Concerns

Bitcoin’s price took a hit today, erasing earlier gains after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell highlighted the potential economic fallout from looming tariffs on China and other nations. The cryptocurrency, which had surged past $85,500 earlier in the day, stumbled following Powell’s remarks, reflecting the market’s

Trump Plans Crypto Real Estate Game Inspired by Monopoly Legacy

Trump Plans Crypto Real Estate Game Inspired by Monopoly Legacy

President Donald Trump, a self-proclaimed fan of the classic board game Monopoly, is venturing into the digital realm with a new Trump-branded crypto game that echoes the real estate themes of his earlier projects. In 1989, Trump launched Trump: The Game, a real estate-themed board game that mirrored Monopoly’s

AWS Outage Highlights Crypto Industry’s Centralized Infrastructure

AWS Outage Highlights Crypto Industry’s Centralized Infrastructure

On April 15, 2025, a brief but significant Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage disrupted operations for several major cryptocurrency exchange platforms, raising fresh concerns about the crypto industry’s reliance on centralized infrastructure. Exchanges like Binance and KuCoin, among others, faced connectivity issues that temporarily halted services, prompting swift responses

Ethereum vs Solana: Which Blockchain Should You Choose in 2025

Ethereum vs Solana: Which Blockchain Should You Choose in 2025

In the fast-paced world of blockchains, Ethereum and Solana have emerged as two leading platforms, each offering distinct advantages for developers and users. Both support smart contracts, enabling decentralized applications (dApps), but they take different approaches to performance, security, and scalability. Ethereum, launched in 2015, is often credited with pioneering

Ray Dalio Warns of Monetary Order Breakdown as Bitcoin and Crypto Offer Alternatives

Ray Dalio Warns of Monetary Order Breakdown as Bitcoin and Crypto Offer Alternatives

Earlier today, billionaire investor Ray Dalio issued a stark warning about the state of the global financial system during an interview on NBC's Meet the Press. The founder of Bridgewater Associates, known for his accurate prediction of the 2008 financial crisis, expressed concerns that go beyond a typical

Bitcoin and Crypto Prices Dip as Lutnick Comments Stir Market Uncertainty

Bitcoin and Crypto Prices Dip as Lutnick Comments Stir Market Uncertainty

Today Bitcoin is experiencing a noticeable decline, dropping from $84,600 to $83,400 within a few hours. This price movement came in the wake of comments from Howard Lutnick, U.S. Commerce Secretary under President Donald Trump, which appeared to shift the administration's stance on tariffs. The

Week Ends With Crypto Market Rebounding Amid Tariff Relief and Regulatory Shifts

Week Ends With Crypto Market Rebounding Amid Tariff Relief and Regulatory Shifts

This past week in crypto, the market showed signs of recovery and cautious optimism, driven by a temporary pause in U.S. tariffs and evolving regulatory landscapes. Bitcoin demonstrated resilience, holding above key technical support levels and rebounding alongside other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana. The tariff exemptions on

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

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,

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

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

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,

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

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

Janover Inc. Embraces Solana Treasury Under New Crypto Leadership

Janover Inc. Embraces Solana Treasury Under New Crypto Leadership

A team of crypto industry veterans has taken the reins at Janover Inc., a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker JNVR. Announced on April 07, 2025, this acquisition marks a significant shift as former Kraken executives acquire majority ownership, steering Janover toward a future deeply rooted in

SEC Gathers Coinbase, Uniswap Labs, and Cumberland DRW for Insightful Crypto Roundtable Discussion

SEC Gathers Coinbase, Uniswap Labs, and Cumberland DRW for Insightful Crypto Roundtable Discussion

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is gearing up to host a significant gathering of cryptocurrency industry leaders this Friday, bringing together some familiar names for a discussion that promises to shed light on the evolving regulatory landscape. The SEC’s crypto task force has extended invitations to executives