Bitcoin rally gains steam above $95K amid Fed pressure, tariff worries

Bitcoin climbed above $95,490 Monday ahead of Trump’s 100-day speech, eyeing policy clarity. Potential confirmation of a US Bitcoin strategic reserve could be a major catalyst towards $100K. Bitcoin shows resilience (YTD +5.6%) vs. US stocks (YTD -5%) amid tariff uncertainty, boosting safe-haven appeal. Bitcoin demonstrated renewed strength on Monday, climbing back above the significant … Read more

Ethereum Foundation Restructures Leadership to Enhance Ecosystem Amid Ether Price Challenges

The Ethereum Foundation is evolving its leadership structure to enhance the management and strategic direction of the Ethereum ecosystem amidst recent price fluctuations. This restructuring aims to delineate responsibilities clearly, ensuring that governance and operational strategies work in harmony to foster innovation and growth. “We are committed to championing censorship resistance and open-source innovation,” stated … Read more

Citi Predicts $3.7 Trillion Bull Case Stablecoin Explosion in Global Markets

Citi forecasts U.S. dollar stablecoins could surge to $3.7 trillion in the bull case, driving an unprecedented blockchain-fueled transformation of global finance by 2030. US Dollar Stablecoins Set to Dominate Amid Global Blockchain Frenzy, Says Citi Citi’s Global Perspectives and Solutions division released a new report titled “Digital Dollars—Banks and Public Sector Drive Blockchain Adoption” … Read more

Crypto group asks Trump to end prosecution of crypto devs, Roman Storm

The crypto lobby group, the DeFi Education Fund, has petitioned the Trump administration to end what it claimed was the “lawless prosecution” of open-source software developers, including Roman Storm, a creator of the crypto mixing service Tornado Cash. In an April 28 letter to White House crypto czar David Sacks, the group urged President Donald … Read more

Mastercard links with Circle, Paxos for merchant stablecoin payments

Mastercard says it will allow merchants across its network to be paid with stablecoins in a partnership with payment processor Nuvei and stablecoin issuers Circle and Paxos.  Through the venture, 150 million merchants across the Mastercard network will now have the option to receive payments in stablecoins, regardless of how a customer pays, Mastercard said … Read more

Northern Markets Highlights High-Tier Services in Evolving Financial Landscape

London, United Kingdom, April 28th, 2025, Chainwire Northern Markets, a financial firm offering access to a broad range of global asset classes, has announced new enhancements to its client services, reinforcing a growing shift toward personalized account solutions. As the industry becomes increasingly focused on individual trader needs, the firm is placing customization, strategic flexibility, … Read more

Ripple’s Monica Long Discusses Strategic Focus and Growth Plans Amid IPO Speculations

Ripple’s President Monica Long recently affirmed that the company will not pursue an IPO, focusing instead on strategic growth through acquisitions. With a formidable cash reserve, Ripple aims to leverage its financial standing to expand its market presence rather than seek public capital. Long emphasized the crucial role of XRP, stating, “XRP serves a couple … Read more

Nasdaq Drops Crypto Framework on SEC That Could Redefine Trading

Nasdaq is revolutionizing the future of digital assets with a bold framework to seamlessly fuse crypto into U.S. capital markets while safeguarding investors, laying the groundwork for a major financial transformation. Nasdaq Unveils Ambitious Digital Asset Integration Framework Nasdaq Inc. has proposed a comprehensive new regulatory framework aimed at integrating digital assets into the existing … Read more