Cash-based crypto can enable financial inclusion for billions

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Opinion by: Alexander Guseff, founder and CEO of Tectum Crypto companies have spent years pushing digital wallets and exchange apps, convinced they’ll bring financial inclusion to the world. Here’s the reality: 1.4 billion people remain unbanked, and crypto adoption has barely exceeded 8%. For all the talk about decentralization and accessibility, the industry continues to […]

Cash-based crypto can enable financial inclusion for billions

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Opinion by: Alexander Guseff, founder and CEO of Tectum Crypto companies have spent years pushing digital wallets and exchange apps, convinced they’ll bring financial inclusion to the world. Here’s the reality: 1.4 billion people remain unbanked, and crypto adoption has barely exceeded 8%. For all the talk about decentralization and accessibility, the industry continues to […]

Crypto, stocks enter ‘new phase of trade war’ as US-China tensions rise

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Cryptocurrency and equities markets entered a “new phase of the trade war, amid ongoing tariff escalations between the United States and China. Global trade war concerns intensified on April 15 after the White House published a fact sheet announcing that Chinese imports would be hit with tariffs of up to 245%. The penalties include a […]

Crypto, stocks enter ‘new phase of trade war’ as US-China tensions rise

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Cryptocurrency and equities markets entered a “new phase of the trade war, amid ongoing tariff escalations between the United States and China. Global trade war concerns intensified on April 15 after the White House published a fact sheet announcing that Chinese imports would be hit with tariffs of up to 245%. The penalties include a […]

How Meta’s antitrust case could dampen AI development

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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, is facing antitrust proceedings that could limit its ability to develop AI amid a field of competitors. First filed in 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleges that Meta’s strategy of absorbing firms — rather than competing with them — violates antitrust laws. If the […]

Bitcoin price levels to watch as Fed rate cut hopes fade

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) price failed another attempt at breaking above resistance at $86,000 on April 16 as  Fed Chair Jerome Powell dashed hopes of early rate cuts, citing the impact of Trump’s tariffs. Since April 9, BTC price has formed daily candle highs between $75,000 and $86,400, but has been unable to produce a close above […]

How Mantra’s OM token collapsed in 24 hours of chaos

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Mantra’s OM token collapsed by more than 90% overnight, and the crypto world can’t agree on why. On April 13, OM’s price plummeted from over $6 to below $0.50, wiping out more than $5 billion in market cap and triggering widespread panic across the crypto industry. The sudden crash drew comparisons to Terra’s LUNA implosion […]

IXFI, The Gen 3.0 Crypto Exchange, Launches Its Own Token

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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. 16th of April 2025 – Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines – IXFI is pleased to announce the public sale of IXFI Token, the pinnacle of our work in making crypto accessible. Built on a strong track record of over 4 years, IXFI supports more than […]

North Korean hackers target crypto devs with fake recruitment tests

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North Korean hackers linked to the $1.4 billion Bybit exploit are reportedly targeting crypto developers using fake recruitment tests infected with malware.  Cybersecurity outlet The Hacker News reported that crypto developers have received coding assignments from malicious actors posing as recruiters. The coding challenges have reportedly been used to deliver malware to unsuspecting developers. Malicious […]

‘Powell’s Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough’: Trump Turns Up Heat on Fed Chair

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U.S. President Donald Trump takes issue with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, asserting the central bank leader is “always too late and wrong.” Trump insists Powell should cut the federal funds rate immediately, declaring that his “termination cannot come fast enough.” Fed Showdown: Trump Calls for Powell’s Exit Over Delayed Moves During a week rattled […]

Mantra OM token crash exposes ‘critical’ liquidity issues in crypto

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Mantra’s recent token collapse highlights an issue within the crypto industry of fluctuating weekend liquidity levels creating additional downside volatility, which may have exacerbated the token’s crash. The Mantra (OM) token’s price collapsed by over 90% on Sunday, April 13, from roughly $6.30 to below $0.50, triggering market manipulation allegations among disillusioned investors, Cointelegraph reported. […]