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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled a major policy shift toward fostering innovation in financial technology, saying the Trump administration will "take a close look at regulatory impediments to blockchain, stablecoins and new payment systems." What Happened: The remarks came during his keynote address at the American Bankers Association conference in Washington.

After years of relying heavily on trading fees, crypto exchanges seem to be experimenting with subscription models in a possible shift toward more predictable business models. Crypto exchanges are no longer just places to buy and sell cryptocurrencies.

Ethereum has tumbled by 8% today, yet its chart and indicators suggest that it could fall all the way to $1,000 before it manages to recover. The post Is $1,000 the Final Floor for Ethereum? One Metric Thinks So appeared first on Cryptonews.

Riot's pursuit of Bitfarms began nearly one year ago and eventually reached a settlement agreement in September.

Distributed ledger cryptocurrency platform Hedera (HBAR) has suffered a massive capital outflow of almost $1 billion after it turned out that news of a collaboration with semiconductor giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) was a hoax.

TL;DR Cakepie DAO rejected PancakeSwap's Tokenomics 3.0 proposal, which aims to eliminate veCAKE, staking, and revenue sharing. PancakeSwap plans to reduce daily emissions and shift the model toward deflation. Cakepie warns of a loss of decentralization.

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Cryptocurrency platform Kraken launched a payments-focused partnership with Mastercard. The collaboration will allow Kraken customers in the United Kingdom and Europe to spend crypto assets at more than 150 million merchants that accept Mastercard, according to a Tuesday (April 8) press release.

TL;DR New York is exploring the use of blockchain technology to secure voter records and election results. Bill A07716, introduced by Assemblymember Clyde Vanel, proposes a study involving cybersecurity and electoral technology experts. This initiative represents a significant step toward adopting transparent, tamper-resistant digital solutions within the U.S. electoral system.

Despite recent market turbulence, Shiba Inu shows signs of technical recovery while Shibarium reaches 1 billion transaction milestone

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, says the United States' evolving stance on the dollar's global reserve role could trigger a structural shift in the financial system, one that favors alternative stores of value like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold. What Happened: In a new blog post titled “The Fallout From Trump's Tariff Push”, Hougan responded to recent U.S. policy developments, including the White House's aggressive push for tariffs and comments from top economic officials suggesting a deliberate move toward a weaker dollar.

According to CoinMarketCap, Dogecoin still managed to clock an impressive $1.95 billion in trading activity, although its trading volume has dropped by 25% in the last 24 hours.

As bitcoin's valuation languishes near its weakest point since last year—with hashprice, the projected daily earnings for one petahash per second (PH/s) of mining capacity, receding to $40—the network's computational muscle has paradoxically swelled to a historic peak.

The market dominance of XRP, third biggest cryptocurrency right now, currently resting around 4.4%, is showing signs that it might be setting up for a significant knock close to 20% off its standing, and that is only if the 200-day moving average holds it.

Zhang will report to Grayscale CEO Peter Mintzberg, where will spearhead additional partnerships with the firm's clients and help grow the Grayscale Investments brand.

Binance has announced the upcoming release of LDUSDT, a new token designed to serve as a reward-bearing margin asset for Futures trading, according to an April 9 statement. Binance explained that LDUSDT is not just another trading tool—it's also a vehicle for passive income.

Tuesday's drawdown was the most pronounced pullback in nearly a month.

TL;DR Kraken and Mastercard are launching a crypto debit card in Europe that allows direct payments with cryptocurrencies without prior conversion. The card displays clear fees before each transaction, sets usage limits, and complies with strict security standards.

The crypto market is currently in a state of uncertainty and risks further downside as China and the EU announce retaliatory tariffs on US goods. Some analyses suggest that the market could drop lower, led by Bitcoin, while others indicate that this might be the bottom, regardless of whether the trade war persists.

The European Central Bank (ECB) intensifies its commitment towards the creation of a digital euro, a move motivated by the growing presence of stablecoin anchored to the US dollar within the continent's economy. Raising his voice is Piero Cipollone, member of the ECB Executive Board, who has renewed his call for the introduction of the European digital currency as a strategic tool to protect the monetary sovereignty of the eurozone.

Investors have withdrawn $594 million out of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the past four days as President Trump's tariff increases have rattled market participants.

Solana has launched Confidential Balances, a feature designed to bolster privacy for on-chain transactions while preserving the platform's speed.

Bitcoin is facing increasing pressure since the resurgence of the trade war initiated by Donald Trump. While many hoped to see the asset detach from the influence of Wall Street, reality is catching up with the markets: the rise in U.S. bond yields is dampening initial enthusiasm.

Michael Saylor's Strategy faces mounting pressure to sell Bitcoin reserves at a loss to cover debt obligations, raising questions about the impact on Bitcoin's price and the firm's long-term crypto strategy. The post Michael Saylor's Strategy May Need to Sell BTC at a Loss To Cover Debt, What Does This Mean For the Bitcoin Price? appeared first on Cryptonews.