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As Donald Trump prepares to announce new tariffs on "Liberation Day," investors are questioning the impact of these protectionist measures on cryptocurrencies. Contrary to initial fears, several financial analysts believe that these tariffs could, in the long run, strengthen Bitcoin's position as an alternative safe haven.

The Bitcoin market continues to see a lot of noisy behavior, as we are simply looking for some reason to get moving again. With the new tariffs coming at the end of the day, traders will be looking to determine where risk appetite is going.

Bitcoin price has been locked in a month-long consolidation, hovering around $84,000-$86,000, and investors are on the lookout with Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariffs.

Bitcoin (BTC), the biggest cryptocurrency, is officially in a bear market. The "negative" period for the network activity metric is too long for being associated with a healthy correction, 2016-2025 data says.

Pepe (PEPE) finds itself at a critical juncture, nearing the 4-month resistance that has capped its recent upside attempts, and traders are betting on a surge. The post Will PEPE Explode Past Resistance? Why Traders Are Eyeing a Double-Digit Breakout appeared first on Cryptonews.

South Korea's 7-Eleven shops will be taking part in the test phase of the Bank of Korea's digital currency (CBDC) project. To that end, the retailer said that by June, all of its shops across the country will accept payments in CBDCs.

Bitcoin's average Funding Rate across four major exchanges hits negative territory.

The New York-based Sei Development Foundation will support the growth of the Sei protocol and advance crypto innovation in the U.S.

With a strategic move that marks a strong signal of confidence in the future of the Canadian crypto market, Kraken has obtained registration as a restricted dealer in Canada. The announcement, released on April 2, comes at a delicate time for the crypto sector in the country, following the sudden exit of competitor Gemini at the end of 2024.

Avalanche saw a significant surge in stablecoin supply over the past year, but the onchain deployment of this capital points to passive investor behavior, which may be limiting demand for the network's utility token.The stablecoin supply on the Avalanche network rose by over 70% over the past year, from $1.5 billion in March 2024, to over $2.5 billion as of March 31, 2025, according to Avalanche's X pos Market capitalization of stablecoins on Avalanche. Source: Avalanche Stablecoins are the main bridge between the fiat and crypto world and increasing stablecoin supply is often seen as a signal for incoming buying pressure and growing investor appetite.

Mastercard is decisively aiming towards the future of digital transactions and is doing so by betting on the blockchain. With an ambitious project that looks far ahead, the payment giant intends to build a completely new payment network, based on the world of digital assets, capable of replicating the effectiveness and spread of the card payment system developed over more than sixty years. According to Raj Dhamodharan, executive vice president of Mastercard for blockchain and digital assets, the goal is to integrate the best of traditional finance with the innovation of decentralized finance ( DeFi ). The vision? To create a bridge that allows money to flow easily between the two worlds, relying on a structure capable of ensuring scalability, security, and regulatory compliance.

MANTRA, a layer 1 blockchain for real world assets, has integrated blockchain analytics and crypto assets compliance firm Elliptic, a move that expands L1's reach to over 500 financial institutions. The platforms shared the news in an announcement on April 2.

Bhutan's crypto strategy highlights the increasing integration of digital assets into national reserves, amid global economic uncertainties. The post Bhutan government moves $32M Bitcoin on Trump's ‘Liberation Day' appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Bitcoin price's resilience amidst the ongoing equity market correction has caught significant attention. However, experts warn that BTC's stability in the face of equity market correction is short-lived.

Sony Electronics Singapore has announced the acceptance of USDC stablecoin payments through a partnership with Crypto.com.

XRP (XRP), the native cryptocurrency of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), has been touted by proponents as a high-speed, low-cost solution for cross-border payments. But just how much value flows through the network on a daily basis?

TL;DR Crypto Titans on the Rise: Forbes 2025 Global Billionaires List spotlights 16 crypto billionaires with a combined net worth of $164 billion, marking a significant industry milestone. Leading Figures: Binance founder Zhao Changpeng leads the pack with a staggering $63 billion fortune, alongside influential figures like Giancarlo Devasini and Michael Saylor.

BTC put bias is strongest since the U.S. regional banking crisis of early 2023, according to one observer.

Cryptocurrency firm Circle has revealed surprising insights in its recent IPO filingCoinbase earns more from USD Coin (USDC) than Circle itself. Circles largest expense in 2024 was a staggering $908 million paid to Coinbase for USDC distribution.

USDC issuer Circle has filed for an IPO with the SEC, aiming for a $4-5 billion valuation, as it navigates volatile market conditions and regulatory challenges.

Usual has announced a significant bug bounty program offering $16 million to identify critical vulnerabilities within its codebase.

Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), the nation's second-largest bank, is set to explore the launch of its own stablecoin.

Arthur Hayes said on Wednesday that Bitcoin could hit $250,000 by the end of 2025 because President Trump's crypto-loving Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will make Fed chair Jerome Powell start printing again to keep the US government afloat.

Cryptocurrency is rapidly evolving with different innovations, adoptions and integrations. This evolution has given rise to the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in crypto.