Analysis
Analysis
Bitcoin decoupling from tech stocks indicates new geopolitical use as economic hedge – StanChart
Bitcoin's dual-purpose role expands, serving both as a growth trade and as a hedge against geopolitical risks.
Macro
Fed chair Powell signals caution as Trump tariffs loom over inflation outlook
Powell signals Fed's patience amid tariff-fueled inflation threat, emphasizes independence from political pressure.
Analysis
StanChart predicts AVAX will 10x by 2029 to outperform Bitcoin, Ethereum
Standard Chartered believes Avalanche's strong scalability and developer adoption will push its price up 10x 2029.
Stablecoins
Brazil’s largest lender becomes latest TradFi institution to consider launching its own stablecoin
Global trend sees traditional banks embracing stablecoins as regulatory clarity and peer success shape strategies.
Macro
Trump’s targeted reciprocal tariffs cancel Bitcoin rally, erase the day’s gains
The announcement has sent shockwaves through crypto markets, causing Bitcoin to lose its gains despite earlier optimism.
Stablecoins
Japanese TradFi giant eyes stablecoin launch with Ava Labs, Fireblocks
Sumitomo Mitsui aims to modernize cross-border payments by launching a fiat-backed stablecoin on Avalanche with Ava Labs and Fireblocks.
Culture
Crypto April Fools’ 2025: Greenland acquisition, SBF keynote, and Bitcoin’s Great Poker Restoration
This year's April Fools' posts were another reminder for the world that the crypto community takes its culture just as seriously as its tech.
NFTs
Bybit shuts doors on NFT marketplace as interest wanes
Bybit follows market retreat as NFT interest and trading plummet over 95% since 2021 peak.
Regulation
EU regulators warn crypto deregulation push in the US could fuel global financial risk
European regulators warned that President Donald Trump's pro-crypto policies may exacerbate global market volatility.
Stablecoins
Coinbase CEO urges lawmakers to unlock stablecoin interest for fairer financial access
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong argued that stablecoin interest could counteract inflation's impact on purchasing power.
Technology
Vitalik proposes new roadmap for Ethereum to enhance L2 security, finality
Buterin's hybrid-proof architecture aims to bring instant finality and increased trust to Layer-2 Ethereum rollups.
Stablecoins
Circle taps JPMorgan, Citi amid plans to file for IPO by April-end
Amid growing legislative support for stablecoins, Circle's pursuit of a $4 billion valuation aligns with improving US IPO conditions.