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U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken has reportedly joined forces with regulated British full-service clearing bank ClearBank to offer pound-based services for clients in the U.K. British bank ClearBank has expanded its role in the crypto market by partnering with U.S.
The Bitcoin price plunged by 7.2%—from $88,526 to $82,150—within the span of four hours following the reciprocal tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The precipitous drop aligns with a broader market rout set off by what has been described as one of the largest tariff packages in modern US history.
As the world awaits US President Donald Trump's announcement on proposed retaliatory tariffs later today, crypto markets continue to show signs of uncertainty. In an X post shared earlier today, crypto analyst Rekt Capital emphasized that Bitcoin (BTC) dominance may be poised to rise further, potentially worsening conditions for altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH).
TL;DR The crypto market lost more than 507 million dollars in liquidations following Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs. Over 176,000 traders were liquidated, with Bitcoin and Ethereum being the most affected cryptocurrencies. Despite the crash, many in the crypto sector view this as a long-term opportunity amid growing instability from traditional economic policies.
Crypto exchange HashKey launches its first AI-driven product, ModAI. The firm also plans to expand its product to include AI agents that can trade on the blockchain.
FDUSD regained its peg after a brief dip, following accusations that caused a market panic and a withdrawal of funds.
Dorsey's Bitcoin integration efforts could significantly boost cryptocurrency adoption and reshape digital payment landscapes globally. The post Jack Dorsey says Bitcoin payments for Square and Bitkey are in progress appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The exchange has announced that customers in the EU can now use PayPal. The goal is that its users can fund their purchases directly in the Crypto.com App.
The SEC vs Ripple Labs lawsuit was supposed to mark the turning point for XRP's price movement. But, like with many other things concerning the investing world, not everything is as it seems, as the price jump did not happen.
Bitcoin's estimated leverage ratio (ESL) shows how many traders are using derivatives with margin relative to the size of the market. More specifically, it can reflect the total open interest in leveraged positions compared to Bitcoin's overall market cap or another benchmark.
Market makers' blockchain transactions point to a potential $3 million arbitrage opportunity related to the depegging of the FDUSD stablecoin.The First Digital US dollar-pegged stablecoin (FDUSD) depegged on April 2, after Tron founder Justin Sun claimed that the stablecoin issuer was insolvent. Market marker Wintermute transferred over 75 million FDUSD tokens back to First Digital within a day since the stablecoin depegged to $0.87.
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The DePIN Token Economics Report, authored by Tom Trowbridge—co-founder of Fluence and host of the DePINed Podcast—offers an insightful analysis of the emerging Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN).
Indian IT training company Jetking has announced plans to raise funds to bolster its Bitcoin treasury and expand its focus on blockchain education. The move makes Jetking the first IT training firm in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to incorporate Bitcoin into its long-term strategy.
Recently, Tron founder Justin Sun stepped in with emergency funding for TrueUSD (TUSD) after its issuer, Techteryx, faced a $456 million liquidity crisis due to illiquid investments. Though Sun claimed he was just an advisor and not directly involved with TrueUSD, he provided crucial financial support during the crisis.
Analysts expected traditional investors to turn to crypto as the tariffs trigger uncertainty in the stock markets; however, they have turned to gold and silver instead.
Kraken has announced that it has obtained registration as a Restricted Dealer in Canada. At the same time, the crypto-exchange has appointed Cynthia Del Pozo as the new general manager for North America. Kraken has announced that it has obtained the registration as a Restricted Dealer in Canada. This was shared on X by David Ripley, the CEO of the crypto-exchange.
UAE-based CLS Global pleaded guilty to charges of market manipulation and wire fraud in January, following an FBI sting operation.
Ethereum has experienced increased volatility and constant selling pressure, and this raises the question of the blockchain's future. In the last few weeks, ETH has failed to build on the recovery and hovered below several levels of support.
The largest bank in Brazil, Itaú Unibanco, is considering the possibility of launching its own in-house stablecoin. Following the trend in the USA, the bank states that there is a growing general interest in this topic. Itaú Unibanco, the largest banking institution in Brazil, revealed that it is considering the idea of launching a stablecoin.
The crypto market saw turbulence on April 1, with several mid- and low-cap tokens experiencing sharp corrections. Traders expecting a routine start to the month were met instead with liquidations, red candles, and a selloff across various altcoins. But not all tokens cracked under pressure.
The bank's decision will depend on regulatory developments in Brazil and the success of stablecoin rollouts by U.S. financial institutions.
In a context where crypto is infiltrating the corridors of power, an accusation shakes Washington. Representative Maxine Waters, a key figure of the Financial Services Committee, accuses Donald Trump of manipulating the legislative chessboard to impose his own crypto interests.
Founder & CEO of Professional Capital Management, Anthony Pompliano has praised the new tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, arguing that they highlight the inefficiencies of traditional financial systems and bolster the case for decentralized finance solutions like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: Speaking on a podcast, Pompliano linked the tariffs to broader economic shifts, while the crypto market faced significant declines amid fears of a global trade war sparked by the new policy.
