Bitcoin price at risk of new 5-month low near $71K if tariff war and stock market tumult continues
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Bitcoin (BTC) price made a swift move to $78,300 at the April 9 Wall Street open as “herd-like” price action in equities markets continued to spook risk-asset traders. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Bitcoin gyrates as stocks make history Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD retargeting five-month lows under $75,000 before rebounding […]

Digital euro to limit stablecoin use in Europe — ECB exec
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The European Central Bank is intensifying its warnings over stablecoin adoption, with one of its top officials calling for a digital euro to curb the influence of US dollar-pegged stablecoins across the continent. ECB executive board member Piero Cipollone has penned another article highlighting concerns over the growing popularity of US dollar stablecoins, arguing that […]

Yield Shock: 30-Year US Treasury Note Sees Largest Weekly Jump Since 1981
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On Wednesday, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs officially went into effect, long-term bond yields began charting a steady climb toward historic peaks. Recent figures reveal that the yield on the U.S. 30-year Treasury note experienced its most significant weekly rise since 1981. Basis Trade Dysfunction Sends Shockwaves Through Markets Trump’s trade conflict has unsettled financial […]

Bitcoin DeFi booms as Core blockchain hits $260M in dual-staked assets
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Core, a proof-of-stake blockchain built on Bitcoin, has surpassed $260 million in dual-staked assets as institutional interest in Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to grow. Core’s initial contributor, Rich Rines, told Cointelegraph that as of April 7, over 44 million Core tokens have been dual-staked with 3,140 Bitcoin (BTC). At the time of writing, the […]

Bitcoin DeFi booms as Core blockchain hits $260M in dual-staked assets
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Core, a proof-of-stake blockchain built on Bitcoin, has surpassed $260 million in dual-staked assets as institutional interest in Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to grow. Core’s initial contributor, Rich Rines, told Cointelegraph that as of April 7, over 44 million Core tokens have been dual-staked with 3,140 Bitcoin (BTC). At the time of writing, the […]

Lightchain Protocol AI Launches Massive Developer Grant Program to Accelerate Ecosystem Innovation
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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. As one of the most talked-about Layer 1 crypto presales this year, Lightchain Protocol AI is making a bold move to expand its ecosystem through innovation and collaboration. Starting this April, Lightchain AI is launching a new developer-focused grant and ecosystem incentive initiative, aimed at attracting […]

Bitcoin’s safe-haven appeal grows during trade war uncertainty
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The global trade war may be a silver lining for Bitcoin’s growing recognition as a safe-haven asset next to gold, thanks to its liquidity and accessibility advantages compared with precious metals. Financial markets have been rattled since US President Donald Trump’s April 2 reciprocal import tariffs announcement, leading to record-breaking sell-offs for traditional stock markets […]

Bitcoin’s safe-haven appeal grows during trade war uncertainty
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The global trade war may be a silver lining for Bitcoin’s growing recognition as a safe-haven asset next to gold, thanks to its liquidity and accessibility advantages compared with precious metals. Financial markets have been rattled since US President Donald Trump’s April 2 reciprocal import tariffs announcement, leading to record-breaking sell-offs for traditional stock markets […]

Bitcoin’s safe-haven appeal grows during trade war uncertainty
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The global trade war may be a silver lining for Bitcoin’s growing recognition as a safe-haven asset next to gold, thanks to its liquidity and accessibility advantages compared with precious metals. Financial markets have been rattled since US President Donald Trump’s April 2 reciprocal import tariffs announcement, leading to record-breaking sell-offs for traditional stock markets […]

New York bill proposes blockchain study for election record security
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Blockchain may soon earn itself a role in New York State’s voting processes and procedures. New York Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A07716 on April 8, directing the state Board of Elections to evaluate how blockchain could help protect voter records and election results. The legislation is currently under consideration by the Assembly Election Law […]

New York bill proposes blockchain study for election record security
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Blockchain may soon earn itself a role in New York State’s voting processes and procedures. New York Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A07716 on April 8, directing the state Board of Elections to evaluate how blockchain could help protect voter records and election results. The legislation is currently under consideration by the Assembly Election Law […]