Bitcoin is trading at critical levels after spending over a month struggling to break back above the $90,000 mark. Despite several attempts, bulls have failed to reclaim higher ground, leaving BTC stuck in a consolidation range that reflects the broader uncertainty in financial markets.

Singapore-based artificial intelligence firm Genius Group says it's temporarily barred from expanding its Bitcoin treasury after a US court order has banned it from selling shares, raising funds and using investor funds to buy more Bitcoin.A New York District court issued the preliminary injunction (PI) and temporary restraining order (TRO) on March 13 in connection with a broader dispute surrounding its merger with Fatbrain AI, the Genius Group said in an April 3 statement. Fatbrain AI and Genius Group completed a merger and purchase agreement in March 2024, but by Oct. 30, Genius initiated arbitration procedures to terminate, alleging fraud by Fatbrain AI executives connected to the deal.

XRP and BTC prices steady after Trump's tariff shock. Market eyes SEC moves, US jobs data, and Fed policy for the next major crypto shift.

Bitcoin price started a recovery wave from the $81,200 zone. BTC is consolidating losses and facing hurdles near the $83,500 resistance level.

Bitcoin, along with the entire crypto market, was sent into another brief disarray in the past few hours after a new wave of bearish sentiment hit through, causing all large-market cap cryptos to bleed red.

President Donald Trump's recent announcement of new tariffs has sent ripples through global markets, affecting everything from traditional stocks to digital assets.

Bitcoin's price saw sharp movements following President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs on April 2.

Bitcoin prices took a tumble after risk assets suffered widespread declines following U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement.

The Babylon Foundation has unveiled an airdrop for its BABY token, rewarding early backers of its Bitcoin-native staking protocol. Babylon Foundation Reveals 10B BABY Token Airdrop The Babylon Foundation, a decentralized finance (defi) protocol focused on the Bitcoin network, has announced plans for its BABY token generation event, which includes an airdrop to early supporters.

Between Oct. 25, 2024, and Jan. 16, 2025, XRP (XRP) had one of the best rallies of the current bull market, gaining 600% as investors piled in with the hope that a pro-crypto presidency would benefit Ripple and its cryptocurrency. During this time, the quarterly average of daily active addresses jumped by 490% and XRP price hit a 7-year high.

On-chain data analytics firm Glassnode has identified an intriguing shift in retail investor preference, spotlighting XRP as a focal point of speculative interest. The findings, which come from Glassnode's newly published report titled “Rippling Away,” reveal that while Bitcoin market indicators edge closer to a bearish zone, XRP has seen remarkable inflows of capital and user activity—albeit with signs of waning momentum.

Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital—a firm renowned for its pioneering role in digital asset investments since 2013—has delivered a bold valuation call for Bitcoin. According to Morehead, the world's leading cryptocurrency should be trading above $120,000, potentially even surpassing $126,000, if recent political and regulatory developments were fully reflected in market prices.

Pornhub, the popular adult entertainment website, has added Bitcoin and Litecoin to its payment options. The adult website has been already accepting the cryptocurrency verge (XVG) from 2018.

Bitcoin, which has been exhibiting signs of stabilization after weeks of hesitancy and erratic trading, is currently holding steady at $84,000. The long-awaited tariffs have finally been formally introduced, eliminating a significant layer of uncertainty that had kept markets cautious.

On April 3rd, the USDC Treasury, in its regular attempt to boost the supply of USDC in circulation, created 250 million fresh USDC tokens on the Solana blockchain, according to data provided by blockchain tracker Whale Alert.

According to new data from Arkham Intelligence, three major Bitcoin ETF issuers are acquiring huge amounts of BTC today. The ETFs had $220 million in net inflows yesterday, and the issuers are potentially expecting a spike in demand.

The venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, was founded in 2016 and specializes in early-stage Bitcoin startup investing.

The number of Bitcoin-native startups receiving venture capital investment increased in 2024 despite a decline in the total capital allocated to the sector, according to a new report published by Trammell Venture Partners (TVP). The report highlighted that the number of unique Bitcoin-native companies funded rose 27.

A New York court blocks Genius Group from raising funds or buying Bitcoin, forcing the AI-focused company to liquidate part of its Bitcoin treasury amid ongoing legal and financial challenges. The post New York Court Bans Genius Group from Trading Stocks and Holding Bitcoin appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin experienced intense volatility yesterday, surging above $88,000 before plunging below $82,000 within hours. The massive swing came as U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on what he declared “Liberation Day,” sparking fresh fear across global markets.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy questioned why Bitcoin, an asset trumpeted as independent from financial systems, was tracking stocks.

Solana (SOL) is under heavy pressure, with its price down more than 10% in the last 24 hours as bearish momentum intensifies across key indicators. The Ichimoku Cloud, BBTrend, and price structure all point to continued downside risk, with SOL now hovering dangerously close to critical support levels.

Solana's price action is dividing opinion on the internet as investors and analysts alike have opposite views on this token. Some call for $200 while others feel it's time to break the $100 barrier and reach $80.

Bitcoin has been rocked by Trump's tariffs, but head researchers from Bitwise and Standard Chartered, and others remain upbeat about the asset.

The SEC acknowledging such a filing typically means it will then be published in the Federal Register, initiating the approval process.

Babylon's BABY token will be airdropped to Bitcoin stakers and other groups with the launch of the Babylon Genesis network.

XRP (XRP) stabilized near its $2 support after today's marketwide sell-off sent the altcoin and several other cryptocurrencies close to their swing lows. Data now shows the XRP/USD pair exhibiting early signs of a bullish breakout.

Digital asset bull and social influencer John Squire has projected a bullish outlook for XRP. Amid the growing market uncertainty, crypto bulls have heightened expectations of a large recovery.

According to a recent report by CoinMetrics, XRP has recorded a 10.77% decline in wallet activity over the past week. This is the largest drop among major altcoins (behind only Ethereum).

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Thursday, following a significant decline in traditional financial markets. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $82,025.41 -5.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,785.61 -6.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $115.31 -11.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.05 -4.6% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1587 -8.5% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001221 -3.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 7.5% and daily active addresses falling by 6%.

XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, is gaining massive attention from long-term holders despite a significant sell-off in the cryptocurrency market. On April 4, 2025, data from an on-chain analytics firm revealed that exchanges have been witnessing continuous outflows, even as the asset's price continues to decline.

Alabama lawmakers have introduced a bill to allow the state investment in Bitcoin (BTC). This follows a string of similar legislations from other states since President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Crypto analyst CasiTrades has provided a roadmap for the XRP price, revealing what could happen before the altcoin reaches a new all-time high (ATH). Based on her analysis, XRP could still witness a price decline before it potentially rallies past its current ATH of $3.4.

Bitcoin is facing a crucial test as it struggles to break above key resistance levels while holding just above critical support. The market remains stuck in a tight range, reflecting growing indecisiveness among traders and investors.

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) appears primed to move a leg up as its technical indicators remain bullish despite its most recent downtrend.

Shanghai-based Cango has signed definitive agreements to sell its China operations for $351.94 million in cash, marking a strategic shift towards cryptocurrency mining. Ursalpha Digital Limited, a British Virgin Islands-registered entity, will acquire Cango's PRC business.

On April 3, yields on long-term US government debt fell to their lowest levels in six months as investors reacted to growing concerns over the global trade war and the weakening of the US dollar. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note briefly touched 4.0%, down from 4.4% a week earlier, signaling strong demand from buyers.

XRP is trading at $2.05 with a market capitalization of $119 billion, the lowest since March 10, 2025, and December 30, 2024. The 24-hour trading volume stands at $6.51 billion, within an intraday range of $1.97 to $2.19, marking XRP 40.2% below its all-time high.

On today's show, major cryptocurrencies and crypto-focused stocks were under pressure after President Trump's big tariffs reveal jolted the stock market. Plus, the House Financial Services Committee voted in favor the STABLE Act, a bill aimed at creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins.

Genius Group, a Singapore-based education and technology company, must sell its Bitcoin holdings following a US court order. The decision is part of its legal dispute that has blocked the company from raising funds, issuing shares, or making further Bitcoin purchases.

XRP is under pressure, down nearly 6% in the past 24 hours and teetering just above the $2 mark as bearish momentum builds. A $1.02 billion unlock from Ripple's escrow has sparked fresh concerns about oversupply, with tokens moved to operational wallets possibly poised for distribution.

Technical indicators alongside macro-economic factors are prompting analysts to predict further downward momentum for the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: In a podcast on Thursday, prominen analyst Benjamin Cowen warned that the S&P 500's decline could extend into April, resembling past market downturns that have had ripple effects across both equities and crypto.

Bitcoin whales resumed accumulation for the first time since August 2024, signaling confidence at current price levels, according to Glassnode data. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Ripple has announced the integration of its USD-backed stablecoin RLUSD into its flagship cross-border payments platform, Ripple Payments. This move, according to the company, is expected to enhance speed, lower costs, and broaden the existing suite of services the platform provides to financial institutions worldwide.

Bitcoin continues to hover near the $82,000–$85,000 range as buyers struggle to regain momentum, while key on-chain data hints at interesting underlying dynamics.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has now acknowledged Fidelity's Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing.

Cango, a publicly traded Chinese conglomerate, has agreed to sell its legacy China operations to an entity associated with peer Bitmain in a bid to go all-in on Bitcoin (BTC) mining, according to a report by The Miner Mag. Cango agreed to sell its legacy Chinese auto financing business to Ursalpha Digital Limited in a $352 million deal, according to the report.