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According to a recent report, President Trump's new tariffs may fundamentally shift the dynamics of global Bitcoin (BTC) mining, making the US less competitive than other countries.

The very first Bitcoin acquisition of MicroStrategy back in September 2020 triggered a strong Bitcoin bull run, which surged high, marking a new ATH of $64,000. This was the first time that the institutional interest in the token received massive support from the bulls.

“For investors, the short-term outlook calls for caution, while a further drop to $70,000–$75,000 for Bitcoin is possible if trade tensions escalate,” one trader said.

Tensions between the US and China prompted a sharp drop in the yuan and renewed interest in Bitcoin as a safe haven.

In a fresh warning, ESMA executive director Natasha Cazenave highlighted crypto's potential implications on financial stability. The post ESMA Says Crypto Could Catalyse Financial Stability Issues Amid ‘Severe Strain' From Geopolitical Developments appeared first on Cryptonews.

Wallet supposedly belonging to Donald Trump's DeFi project World Liberty Financial have been offloading their Ethereum holdings at a loss, as the ETH price faces yet another 10% drop today to $1,400. With 56.86% drop in ETH since the beginning of 2025, institutions seem to be losing interest in ETH very soon.

The cryptocurrency market, along with traditional stock markets, experienced a significant downturn in the first quarter of 2025. This market downturn is attributed to both trade war fears and diminished user sentiment, as indicated by the declining net unrealized profit/loss.

Ethereum has only outperformed Bitcoin for 15% of all trading days since its launch almost a decade ago, according to analysts.Since Ether (ETH) began trading in mid-2015, it has underperformed against Bitcoin (BTC) 85% of the time, analyst James Check said in an April 8 X post. Data shared by Check shows that Ether significantly outperformed Bitcoin in its early years from mid-2015 to around mid-2017, and it had two short periods in late 2019 and early 2020 when the ETH to BTC ratio was in Ether's favor.

The wider Asian major stock indexes opened Wednesday in jitters following the United States bid to impose a 104 percent tariff against China. The Asia Dow, Nikkei 225, and Hang Seng had dropped around 2 percent during the late eastern financial trading session.

According to Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, the Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP) recorded $5 million in trading volume on its first day.

Kaspersky, a cybersecurity company, reported on April 8 that a group of attackers has been spreading harmful software by disguising it as Microsoft Office add-ins.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has warned that crypto will increasingly threaten traditional financial markets' stability as the industry grows and becomes more entwined with traditional finance players.“We cannot rule out that future sharp drops in crypto prices could have knock-on effects on our financial system,” ESMA's executive director Natasha Cazenave said in an April 8 statement to the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee.

Dogecoin started a fresh decline from the $0.1720 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is consolidating and might struggle to recover above $0.1550.

Assemblyman Clyde Vanel's new proposal would evaluate how blockchain can secure voter records and election results.

With just one day left, April 10 is shaping up to be a crucial date for Terra Classic (LUNC) and TerraClassicUSD (USTC) investors. This is when Terra co-founder Do Kwon will appear for a conference hearing that could influence the ongoing legal proceedings tied to the 2022 Terra crash.

The corporate world's biggest Bitcoin holder has stopped buying more of the cryptocurrency as prices fell sharply last week. According to recent filings, Strategy reported a massive $5.91 billion unrealized loss for the first quarter of 2025, though this blow was softened by a $1.69 billion tax benefit.

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The successful launch of the leveraged XRP ETF highlights growing investor interest and regulatory openness towards innovative crypto products. The post Teucrium XRP ETF sees $5M volume on debut despite tough market conditions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The 10-year US Treasury yield has spiked, which is unusual in a bearish equity market. Typically, long-term yields fall in such conditions as the Fed prepares to cut rates to support the economy.

Dubai, 24 February – The countdown has begun for the most disruptive event in Web3 history: CoinFerenceX – This First-of-its-Kind Decentralized Summit will unite blockchain visionaries, crypto innovators, investors, and startups to shape the future of the industry.

The XRP price is nearing the final stages of an ABC correction, potentially setting the stage for a strong recovery. According to a crypto analyst, the XRP price may decline further before making a move to the upside.

In a thread on X, business cycle analyst Tomas (@TomasOnMarkets) explains where the global economy currently stands and what that means for risk assets, including Bitcoin. Describing what he terms a “short and shallow” full business cycle that started in 2023, faded in 2024, and bottomed out in early 2025, Tomas believes this fleeting cycle was masked in part by a weak Chinese economy and a rapidly strengthening dollar.

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition examines how the Brazilian government's proposed ruleset that would outlaw stablecoin self-custody is pointless, as Brazilians will find a way to sidestep it.

Bitcoin and Ether extended losses on Wednesday as renewed US-China trade tensions and looming tariffs drove a broader 7% drop in the crypto market. The post Bitcoin, Ether Extend Losses as Investors Brace for Prolonged Tariff Impact appeared first on Cryptonews.