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.

An Ethereum whale wallet, dormant since 2016, has suddenly come to lifeselling nearly $17 million worth of ETH at around $1,600 per token, according to Lookonchain. The address originally received its ETH when the altcoin was trading at just $8, making this sale highly profitable despite the assets sharp decline from its $4,000 peak.

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.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) dismissed reports claiming the sale of $8 million worth of ETH earlier this week.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled his latest thoughts on improving privacy in the Ethereum ecosystem, outlining a strategy that avoids major disruptions to the core protocol. Instead of altering the consensus layer, Buterin proposes incremental, application-level upgrades that can be seamlessly integrated into existing wallets to protect user activity from unwanted surveillance.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved options trading for BlackRocks iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), marking a significant milestone in the growing institutional adoption of Ethereum (ETH). The decision enables investors to trade options contracts tied to ETHA, allowing for more sophisticated investment strategies such as hedging and leveraging.

The ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF (ETHD) has taken the spotlight as 2025s best-performing exchange-traded fund, delivering a staggering 247% year-to-date return, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas. ETHD offers leveraged exposure by providing twice the inverse of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Ethereum Index.

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.

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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.

Trump's tariff war and pause theory has given many ups and downs to the crypto market. Following the current market sentiment, Ethereum's price recently made a push past $1,550, even touching $1,687 at one point, but the rally was short-lived. The asset has since lost steam, slipping below key resistance levels and trading under $1,580.

Ethereum (ETH) produced just $176M in fees for Q1, while its top apps generated over $1B in fees. Economic activity on the chain remains robust, based on whale activity and DEX swaps.

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.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed a light-touch solution to boost privacy on the Ethereum blockchain.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a streamlined roadmap to enhance Layer-1 privacy on the blockchain network. In a blog post on April 11, Buterin introduced a framework focused on improving user confidentiality without requiring significant changes to the network's core infrastructure.

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.

Vitalik Buterin has proposed a roadmap to fix privacy on the Ethereum Layer-1 chain, setting a new benchmark for protocol functionality.

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.

Ethereum hovers around $1.5K after recent losses. The market has seen over $89.34 million in ETH liquidations.

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.

Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a comprehensive roadmap to enhance user privacy on the blockchain.

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.