A New York lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow state agencies to accept cryptocurrency payments, signaling growing political momentum for digital asset integration in public services. Assembly Bill A7788, introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, seeks to amend state financial law to allow New York state agencies to accept cryptocurrencies as a form of payment.

This year's Bitcoin price prediction targets $250K – but is this viable? And if so, what's the best altcoin to buy to make the most of it?

Bitcoin (BTC) has significantly outpaced Ethereum (ETH) in realized market capitalization growth, according to April 10 data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. Since the FTX crash in November 2022, Bitcoins realized cap has soared by $468 billion, marking a 117% increase.

Bitcoin may be nearing a key bottom, according to legendary trader John Bollinger. The creator of the widely used Bollinger Bands tool suggests the cryptocurrency could be forming a bullish W bottoming pattern.

Bitcoin (BTC) faced renewed market pressure as macroeconomic concerns overshadowed optimism from a brief tariff pause between the U.S. and China. U.S. markets opened with a pullback following a strong rally, as investor sentiment quickly shifted to the broader economic risks posed by escalating trade tensions with China.

Bloomberg senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone has reiterated his ultra-bearish Bitcoin price forecast, claiming a plunge to $10,000 is a simple reversion to the mean. McGlone argues that Bitcoin has been riding the coattails of the U.S. stock markets record-breaking rally and lacks the stability often associated with safe-haven assets.

Bitcoin advocate and MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has once again stirred the crypto world with a powerful one-liner on X (formerly Twitter), posting, Buy the Future a phrase where the B includes four vertical strokes, signaling a bold endorsement of Bitcoin (BTC). This tweet coincided with a sharp 10% BTC price surge, catapulting from $76,787 to a peak of $83,246.

Bitcoin could be in for a major rally as the Trump administration signals support for a weaker U.S. dollar, according to a recent report by crypto asset manager Bitwise. Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, emphasized, The Trump administration wants a significantly weaker dollar, especially in the context of recent tariff negotiations.

Crypto analyst and trader Ali Martinez is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may not be done correcting despite the recent bounce. Martinez tells his 135,000 followers on the social media platform X that market indicators, including a “death cross” on the daily timeframe, suggest Bitcoin is not convincingly breaking out.

Bitcoin is once again under fire from Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Asset Management, who claims the cryptocurrency is losing to gold. Schiff points to the underwhelming price performance of Bitcoin, which is trading nearly 30% below its February peak, while gold has surged to a new all-time high of $3,176.

Bitcoin-denominated life insurance startup Meanwhile has secured $40 million in Series A funding, according to CEO Zac Townsends announcement on X. The funding round was led by Framework Ventures and Fulgur Ventures, with early Bitcoin supporter Wences Casares joining as an investor.

Bitcoin miners in the U.S. are scrambling to adjust to new tariffs introduced by the Trump administration, which are expected to significantly raise costs for ASIC miners, electrical components, and mining infrastructure. Despite a 90-day grace period that softened initial tariff rates to 10% for most countriesexcluding Chinauncertainty remains around long-term trade policy.

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey recently emphasized Bitcoins relevance depends on scaling payments. But this perspective overlooks where true adoption potential lies: unlocking utility through Bitcoin DeFi and Layer 2 (L2) innovation.

Bitcoin (BTC), the top cryptocurrency by market cap, has surged nearly 5%, reaching an intraday high of $81,798 on Bitstamp. The rally follows the U.S. governments announcement of a 90-day tariff pause for non-retaliating countries.

The crypto market is once again facing turbulence as BlackRock, the $10 trillion asset management giant, transferred 3,296 BTCworth approximately $254 millionto Coinbase, according to blockchain tracker Lookonchain. This sudden move has triggered widespread speculation and concern among traders, as such large transfers to centralized exchanges are often interpreted as signals to sell.

Bitcoin (BTC) is quietly approaching a rare and potentially bearish technical setup on the daily chart: the risk of back-to-back death crosses. Currently trading just above $76,000, BTC remains within a familiar range, but the momentum tells a different story.

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The bill will now head to the Senate.

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Ratio is currently on a record streak against the metric for Ethereum. Bitcoin Has Continued To Dominate Ethereum In MVRV Recently In its latest weekly report, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed about the divergence forming between Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Peter Schiff, a long-time critic of Bitcoin, has once again issued an unpleasant statement for all BTC holders: “Bitcoin was born out of the financial crisis of 2008. Ironically, the financial crisis of 2025 will kill it.

A member of Sweden's parliament has proposed adding Bitcoin to the country's national foreign exchange reserves, suggesting increased openness to cryptocurrency adoption in Europe following recent moves by the United States.Swedish MP Rickard Nordin has issued an open letter urging Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson to consider adopting Bitcoin (BTC) as a national reserve asset. “Sweden has a tradition of a conservative and carefully managed foreign exchange reserve, mainly consisting of foreign currencies and gold,” Nordin wrote in a letter registered on April 8, adding: “At the same time, there is a rapid development in digital assets, and several international players regard bitcoin as a custodian and a hedge against inflation.

The Financial Services Agency of Japan is taking a strategic step towards crypto regulation. In the latest development, the FSA released a discussion paper that intends to classify digital assets into categories, based on the distribution of funds.

The XRP/BTC weekly chart looks like it's about to change after the alternative cryptocurrency has been trading sideways against its main counterpart for the past few weeks; stuck in a tight range with less and less volatility.

This new development opens the door for seamless onboarding of Bitcoin Liquid Staking Tokens (BTC LSTs). For example, Lombard Finance's $LBTC, from Ethereum to Injective.

With global markets still in turmoil over the Trump tariffs, and the ongoing tit-for-tat punitive counter-tariffs between the US and China, Bitcoin may be forming a bottom after a more than 30% correction. Could a breakout take place soon?

A 638% imbalance between long and short liquidations on Bitcoin is shaking market benchmarks. According to CoinGlass, this unusual figure illustrates the fragility of leveraged positions and the excess optimism of investors.

In a notable divergence from Bitcoin's institutional-driven rally, XRP has emerged as a retail investor favorite, with active addresses skyrocketing by almost 500% over the past 3 years, according to recent data from crypto analytics firm Glassnode.

The Bank of Japan is expected to cut interest rates as soon as today or tomorrow, as pressure builds from inside the country and chaos mounts globally.

Despite rising global tensions from the trade war, gold stands strong, recently hitting a record high of $3,200 per ounce and delivering massive returns to investors. As a result, demand for safe-haven assets like gold is soaring. Meanwhile, CryptoQuant Verified Author Alex Adler Jr points Bitcoin's growing interest as “digital gold.

Efforts to create state-owned Bitcoin reserves are gaining traction in the United States, with Florida and New Hampshire taking significant steps this week. On April 10, New Hampshire's House of Representatives approved House Bill 302 (HB 302) with a narrow 192–179 vote.

Bitcoin (BTC) is exhibiting familiar “bottom” behavior at current prices, according to one of its best-known leading indicators. In an X post on April 10, John Bollinger, creator of the Bollinger bands volatility metric, revealed good news in progress for Bitcoin bulls.

Bitcoin is stuck near $80K just as Trump slaps 145% tariffs on China. Will this trade war send BTC soaring as a safe haven.

US state Arizona has introduced a new crypto-related bill that protects the rights of Bitcoin miners. The state has seen the discussion of several cryptocurrency bills over the past few months.

As leading coin Bitcoin weathers one of its most bearish weeks since the start of the year, on-chain data suggests that miners have contributed significantly to the growing sell-side pressure.

Bitcoin is currently trading just above $80,000, following a brief rally to $83,000 yesterday that sparked renewed investor optimism. Despite the 4.1% gain over the past day, the asset remains more than 25% below its all-time high of over $109,000 set in January.

Yesterday, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market experienced a sharp bounce from recent lows after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China, which remains under a steep 125% tariff. The news brought temporary relief to global markets, igniting a wave of buying across risk assets.

China has increased tariffs on U.S. goods to a cumulative 125%, intensifying the trade war.

Analysts suggest that Bitcoin price is facing a strong wall at $84,000, which could lead to a breakout for BTC toward $96,000.

The data on inflation in the United States continue to represent a crucial reference point for global financial markets. But this time, the picture is made even more complex by a new element: the tariffs introduced by President Trump, which are reshaping macroeconomic dynamics. In this scenario, Bitcoin also finds itself having to navigate between contrasting signals, trying to interpret the moves of the Federal Reserve and the reactions of bull and bear investors. The report on the Indice dei Prezzi al Consumo (CPI) di marzo 2025 was eagerly anticipated.

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Kevin Svenson is offering his forecast for Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship digital asset hovers around 25% below the all-time high. Svenson tells his 82,800 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin still appears bullish over the long term on the monthly time frame after a major support zone held.

Pakistan plans to utilize 10GW of surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining, appointing Binance founder as advisor while developing crypto regulations for its 20 million users.

US spot bitcoin ETFs saw $150 million exit the products on Thursday, as investors pulled back from risk assets amid ongoing tariff tensions.

In our Binance report part 1, we looked at the tariffs and the turmoil it caused. In this part, #2, we will look at Bitcoin's role.

For a brief moment after President Donald Trump announced his tariffs, it looked as if Bitcoin (BTC -0.06%) could keep its head as markets all around it were losing theirs. The stock market plummeted on April 3 and April 4, as investors and businesses digested the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs (which have since been put on hold for three months).

State-level interest in Bitcoin adoption is gaining momentum, with New Hampshire and Florida both advancing legislation to allow state investments in Bitcoin reserves.

Asset managers Osprey Funds and Grayscale Investments agreed to settle a lawsuit over alleged violations of Connecticut law in the advertising and promotion of Grayscale's Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to an April 9 court filing, the parties agreed to settle the two-year-old case and are finalizing documentation and settlement terms.

China's finance ministry has raised tariffs on select US imports to 125%, matching the United States' most recent escalation and signaling continued parity in the trade conflict. The tariff adjustment, announced early Friday, comes just two days after Beijing raised duties to 84%, following Washington's move to impose higher import taxes on Chinese goods.

Bitcoin could keep sliding as cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation data has sparked fears that President Trump might go harder on tariffs, a move that could actually bring inflation back up in the long run.