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The upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing on Michalle Bowman's nomination as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision is drawing intense attention from the cryptocurrency industry. If confirmed, Bowman will play a crucial role in shaping regulations on banks' involvement with digital assets. As concerns about debanking and financial oversight are mounting, crypto advocates are watching closely.
Solana price has extended weekly losses to 14% amid heightened selling pressure for the cryptocurrency. Whale data on Friday revealed that roughly $46M worth of SOL was unstaked and offloaded to exchanges in recent days.
In light of the latest data, the answer seems increasingly affirmative. Binance once again confirms itself as the absolute leader in the sector of token distribution through airdrop and staking rewards, strengthening its position with new features designed to enhance the user experience. A recent report published by CoinMarketCap reveals a surprising fact: in 2024 alone, Binance distributed 94% of the 2.7 billion dollars allocated through staking and airdrop by all centralized exchanges. A dominant share that demonstrates not only the strength of the exchange but also the growing centrality of its ecosystem.
The crypto market is set to see $2.58 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, a development that could trigger short-term price volatility and impact traders' profitability.
Base architect Jesse Pollak responded to Infected's claims, saying the chain functioned as intended and the issues were due to the frontend.
Bitcoin's price appears to have resumed its downward trajectory after briefly recovering to the $87,000 level earlier this week. At the time of writing, Bitcoin has experienced a 5.7% decline in the past 24 hours, bringing its price significantly below recent highs.
In a recent interview, former CFTC Chair and Circle President Heath Tarbert ascertained that the world was looking to the U.S. regarding crypto and stablecoin regulation to follow suit. For stablecoins, this is a pretty straightforward matter, he assessed. Circle Believes the World Is Looking Toward the U.S.
April could be a pivotal month for the XRP price, as a crypto analyst predicts significant price swings before a potential breakout. According to the analyst, the altcoin is expected to test lower and higher ranges before experiencing a final blastoff to new highs.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the U.S. authority overseeing the derivatives markets, has recently announced the withdrawal of two important guidelines in the crypto sector, marking a substantial change in the regulatory approach of the United States towards the industry. The directives, withdrawn with immediate effect on March 28, were introduced at a time when the cryptocurrency industry was facing increasing scrutiny from regulators. According to what was stated by the CFTC itself, the withdrawal of the guidelines reflects the increased experience of the staff in managing derivative products based on cryptocurrencies, as well as the growth and maturity of the market.
The US House Financial Services Committee advanced both the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, and the STABLE Act.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 25 yesterday, signaling “Extreme Fear” in the cryptocurrency market. Yet, an analyst suggests that the current panic might be exaggerated, largely driven by recency bias.
Altcoins may be gearing up for one last major rally in the current market cycle, but only those with real-world utility and strong network activity are likely to benefit. The post Analyst Predicts Final Altcoin Rally This Cycle, Utility and Network Strength Key to Gains appeared first on Cryptonews.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says US President Donald Trump's tariffs may rattle the global economy in some ways, but that same disruption could be exactly what Bitcoin needs to rally.“Global imbalances will be corrected, and the pain papered over with printed money, which is good for BTC,” Hayes said in an April 3 X post.
Online battle royale shooter Fortnite has just added a new secret “Dill Bits” server mine location to its latest map update — prompting a small spike in an otherwise obscure memecoin. Videos on social media show a new “Dill Bit” server farm location in the game — made to look like a cryptocurrency mining operation.
The first quarter of 2025 was a turbulent period for web3, with AI and social dApps gaining traction while decentralized finance suffered a sharp decline.
US crypto exchange Coinbase has filed with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to launch futures contracts for Ripple's XRP token.“We're excited to announce that Coinbase Derivatives has filed with the CFTC to self-certify XRP futures — bringing a regulated, capital-efficient way to gain exposure to one of the most liquid digital assets,” stated Coinbase Institutional on April 3.
About 55 million Americans, or 21% of adults, now own crypto, showing its growing role in everyday financial life, a study shows. The post Over 50 Million Americans Now Use Crypto — With Most Users Seeing Value, Study Finds appeared first on Cryptonews.
Solana's next move hinges on its reaction on the price charts.
Despite a 1000-point crash on Nasdaq on Thursday, Bitcoin and altcoins are showing some resilience as crypto market investors seem to be looking past the Trump tariff developments. BTC price today is down by just 1% to $82,698 after facing strong volatility earlier this week.
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee recently held a crucial vote to advance President Trump's nominees for key financial roles. In a 13-11 party-line decision, the committee approved Paul Atkins to be the next Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency.
Justin W. Keener, a non-party to the Ripple case, files an emergency letter claiming to hold “decisive evidence” against the SEC's $2B penalty.
A US congressional committee has approved a bill to block the launch of a government-backed digital currency.
Data shows markets are pricing in four rate cuts in 2025 — 0.25 bps each in June, July, September and December. Rate cuts occur when a central bank, like the Federal Reserve, lowers interest rates to stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper.
As one of the most tracked cryptocurrencies, Ripple's (XRP) price is closely tied to its ecosystem regulatory changes, market activity, and institutional investment. Looking towards April 2025, XRP encounters simultaneous bullish drivers and downside risks that are likely to determine its price.
