Former Binance Boss Criticizes Europe’s Slow Crypto Progress
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the ex-CEO of Binance, expressed disappointment with Europe’s pace in embracing digital currencies, saying the continent is making little to no progress in this area. During his talk at the Token2049 event in Dubai on April 30, Zhao praised regions like the UAE for being highly supportive of business and crypto innovation, […]
BlackRock Adds $970M in Bitcoin as ETF Inflows Surge, Supporting Market Rally
BlackRock made a major move into Bitcoin on April 28, purchasing close to $1 billion worth of BTC through its exchange-traded fund (ETF), further reinforcing the market’s upward momentum, according to analysts. Through its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the asset management giant acquired approximately $970 million in Bitcoin on that day alone. This marks the […]
Ray Dalio Warns of Looming Collapse in Global Monetary System
Renowned investor Ray Dalio has issued a stark warning that the current global monetary system is nearing a critical breakdown — a situation he says is being hastened by the trade policies of the Trump administration. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on April 28, Dalio, founder and ex-CEO of Bridgewater Associates, stated […]
MetaMask unveils self-custody crypto card in collaboration with Mastercard
MetaMask is stepping into the payments space with a new crypto card designed to let users spend their self-custodied digital assets. This move gives crypto holders a more direct way to use their tokens in everyday transactions. Developed in partnership with CompoSecure and Baanx, and supported by Mastercard, the card leverages smart contracts to facilitate […]
Strategy Acquires 15,355 Bitcoin for $1.42B Amid Price Surge Above $90K
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, expanded its Bitcoin reserves once again last week as Bitcoin’s price soared beyond $90,000. In an update on April 28, Strategy confirmed that it had purchased 15,355 BTC between April 21 and April 27.The firm spent a total of $1.42 billion, paying an average price of $92,737 per Bitcoin. This […]
Nexo Returns to the US, with Trump Jr. Supporting Crypto Growth
After navigating previous regulatory issues, cryptocurrency platform Nexo has announced its comeback to the US market. The company’s return was marked by a special event on April 28, where Donald Trump Jr. appeared as a guest. During his speech, Trump Jr. expressed strong support for cryptocurrencies, stating: “We believe crypto represents the future of finance […]
Gold-Backed Cryptocurrencies Surge Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions
The value of gold-backed cryptocurrencies has surged as global trade tensions intensify following the April 2 tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Tether Gold (XAUT) and Paxos Gold (PAXG) both set new records on April 22, with XAUT reaching $3,529 and PAXG peaking at $3,520, according to CoinMarketCap. Meanwhile, two other gold-backed assets, Quorium […]
Trump Promises Major Federal Tax Cuts Once Tariffs Are Fully Implemented
President Donald Trump recently announced that federal income taxes could see significant reductions — or even be eliminated — once the new tariff system is fully in place. Posting on Truth Social on April 27, Trump said that the primary beneficiaries of these tax cuts would be Americans earning under $200,000 annually. He also referred […]
Michael Saylor teases new Bitcoin buy as whales continue heavy accumulation
Large investors and institutions are ramping up their Bitcoin acquisitions, with Strategy’s co-founder Michael Saylor hinting at yet another major Bitcoin purchase, potentially set to be revealed on Monday. On April 27, just a week after Strategy bought $555 million worth of Bitcoin at an average price of $84,785 per coin, Saylor posted: “Stay Humble. […]
El Salvador Keeps Buying Bitcoin While Staying Aligned with IMF Deal
Despite being the first country to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender, El Salvador continues to expand its Bitcoin holdings — even as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests otherwise. According to data from El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office, the country’s treasury added 7 Bitcoin, valued at over $650,000, in the week leading up to April 27. […]