Bitcoin acting “less Nasdaq” and more like gold, despite 60% recession odds

Bitcoin is decoupling from the US stock market and starting to trade more like precious metals, in another signal of Bitcoin’s growing role as a safe-haven asset against global economic disruption. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price is showcasing its growing maturity as a global asset, becoming “less Nasdaq — more gold” over the past two weeks, according … Read more

Gap between AI awareness, adoption seen in SE Asia: study

Homepage > News > Business > Gap between AI awareness, adoption seen in SE Asia: study Southeast Asian online sellers are widely aware of artificial intelligence (AI) but are relatively low in actual adoption in business operations, according to a new joint study by e-commerce platforms Lazada and Kantar.  The study, titled “Bridging the AI Gap: Online Seller Perceptions and Adoption Trends in Southeast Asia,” which surveyed 1,214 online sellers from the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, … Read more

1.20 discussion now open – ING

The latest round of dollar depreciation has sent EUR/USD through the 1.150 level. Now, there isn’t any other key resistance until 1.20. Picking a top in the pair has proven a frustrating exercise, and Trump’s attack on the Fed is likely extending the confidence crisis on the dollar. It is evident that the euro’s fundamental … Read more

Incoming SEC Chair to Review 70+ Crypto ETF Applications

Key Points: SEC’s incoming chair to review over 70 crypto-related ETF applications as of April 2025. Applications cover a range of assets, including Solana and XRP. Potential delay on XRP ETF decision until mid-October. Paul Atkins, the incoming chairman of the SEC, is reviewing over 70 cryptocurrency ETF applications, including assets like Solana and XRP. … Read more

Astra Fintech Launches $100 Million Fund to Boost Solana Ecosystem Innovation

Astra Fintech has announced the launch of a $100 million fund aimed at accelerating innovation within the solana ecosystem. This initiative seeks to identify and support high-potential builders and startups, building on Astra’s successful track record with projects like Mulex, DEPE, and Mone, and its sponsorship of the Seoulana event. In addition to funding, Astra … Read more

Bitcoin Dominance Hits Cycle High Near 65%; Altcoins Lag

Bitcoin dominance hits 64.38%, showing stronger momentum than altcoins. Altcoin Season Index at 16, confirming it’s still Bitcoin Season. Ethereum drops to $1,577 while Bitcoin surges above $88K. The crypto market is seeing a clear divide: Bitcoin is booming, while many altcoins are lagging.  Bitcoin dominance reached a new cycle high of 64.38%, its strongest … Read more

Bitcoin Gains Momentum While Ethereum Stagnates; Lightchain AI Presale Nears Its End

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin is surging again, capturing the spotlight in the crypto world. While Ethereum struggles to gain ground, there’s another player drawing attention. Lightchain AI, an emerging blockchain project leveraging artificial intelligence, is on the brink of concluding its presale, with only $1 million left to raise. … Read more

Unichain TVL Surpasses $322 Million Amidst Rapid Growth

Key Points: Unichain TVL reaches $322.99 million with on-chain stablecoin growth. Weekly growth rate of on-chain stablecoin TVL hits 1977%. $5 million UNI incentive accelerates liquidity influx. Uniswap’s newly launched Layer-2 network, Unichain, has achieved a total value locked (TVL) of $322.99 million as of April 22, 2025, according to DefiLlama data. This surge illustrates … Read more

Ripple Stablecoin RLUSD Added to Aave V3 Ethereum Market

RLUSD debuts on Aave V3 with a $50M supply cap, but lending activity remains inactive.   Ripple’s stablecoin adoption climbs, hitting $293M market cap and $36M daily volume.   RLUSD now used in Ripple Payments, with U.S. lawmakers eyeing new stablecoin regulations. Ripple’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, gained new utility with support on the Aave V3 Ethereum … Read more