Lawmaker alleges Trump wants to replace US dollar with his stablecoin
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California Representative Maxine Waters, ranking member of the US House Financial Services Committee, used her opening statement at a markup hearing to criticize President Donald Trump’s business and ethical entanglements with the crypto industry, including the launch of a stablecoin by a family-backed company. Addressing lawmakers at an April 2 hearing, Waters said Trump had […]

Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Nears $250M Market Cap Amid Payments Expansion
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Ripple has integrated its USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, into its Ripple Payments platform to streamline cross-border transactions for enterprise clients, with the asset nearing $250 million in market capitalization since its December 2024 launch. Ripple Adds Enterprise Stablecoin RLUSD to Cross-Border Payment System Ripple Payments, a platform that claims to process billions in transaction volume, now […]

BingX Launches StakeStone Launchpool to Unlock Staking and Cross-Chain Liquidity
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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. PANAMA CITY, April 2, 2025 – BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, is excited to introduce StakeStone (STO) to the BingX Launchpool, offering its users a zero-fee staking experience with real-time earnings visibility and flexible withdrawal options. Running from April 2 to April 7, this initiative […]

Bitcoin Tops $86K on ‘Liberation Day’
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The cryptocurrency is trading higher as markets brace for President Donald Trump’s official tariff announcement on Wednesday afternoon. BTC Ticks Upward as Markets Await Trump Tariff Announcement President Donald Trump is set to announce new U.S. tariffs on the country’s global trading partners on Wednesday afternoon and bitcoin is trending upward on the news. The […]

SMBC, Ava Labs, Fireblocks sign MoU for stablecoin framework in Japan
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC), a Japanese banking and financial services conglomerate, along with business systems firm TIS Inc, Ava Labs — the developer of the Avalanche network — and digital asset infrastructure company Fireblocks, have signed an agreement to explore a framework for commercializing stablecoins in Japan. Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the companies […]

SMBC, Ava Labs, Fireblocks sign MoU for stablecoin framework in Japan
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC), a Japanese banking and financial services conglomerate, along with business systems firm TIS Inc, Ava Labs — the developer of the Avalanche network — and digital asset infrastructure company Fireblocks, have signed an agreement to explore a framework for commercializing stablecoins in Japan. Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the companies […]

‘Liberation Day’ Nears: Trump’s Trade Agenda Sends Ripples Through Bitcoin, Stocks
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According to multiple accounts, U.S. President Donald Trump’s much-anticipated “Liberation Day” announcement is slated for 4 p.m. ET, broadcast from the White House Rose Garden. In the lead-up, financial markets have experienced pronounced fluctuations—touching equities, gold, and leading digital assets such as bitcoin. Here’s a breakdown of what has come to light so far and […]

Bitcoin breaks $86K as US tariff 'Liberation Day' risks 11% BTC price dip
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Bitcoin (BTC) reached new April highs at the April 2 Wall Street open as markets braced for US “Liberation Day.” BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Bitcoin teases breakout in US tariff countdown Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed local highs of $86,444 on Bitstamp, the best performance for BTC/USD since March 28. Volatility […]

Musk’s government-efficiency blockchain: What could go wrong and what could go right?
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Opinion by: James Strudwick, executive director, Starknet Foundation The outlook surrounding the use of new technologies has shifted in Washington. Tesla CEO and presidential adviser Elon Musk’s proposition to incorporate blockchain technology into the US Treasury has placed blockchain and its use for state finances at the forefront of the global debate. According to Musk, […]