Trump’s tariff escalation exposes ‘deeper fractures’ in global financial system

Escalating trade tensions and renewed uncertainty in global markets are driving investors toward alternative assets, including Bitcoin and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), as concerns mount over the long-term stability of the financial system. Global trade tensions continue pressuring investor sentiment despite US President Donald Trump announcing a 90-day pause on higher reciprocal tariffs on April … Read more

US Inflation Rate Plummets to 2.4% Amid Tariff Pause—What’s Next for Markets?

The U.S. inflation rate notably slipped in March, bringing the 12-month inflation rate down to 2.4% from its February standing of 2.8%. This development arrives in advance of the May Federal Reserve meeting and coincides with President Donald Trump’s announcement this week of a 90-day suspension of some tariffs. U.S. Inflation Rate Cools, Bitcoin and … Read more

Nasdaq files to list VanEck spot Avalanche ETF

American stock exchange Nasdaq has filed an application with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade shares of the VanEck Avalanche Trust, a proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to offer indirect exposure to the AVAX token. The filing, signed by Nasdaq’s executive vice president and chief legal officer John Zecca, … Read more

Top Bitcoin miners produced nearly $800M of BTC in Q1 2025

The largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies produced nearly $800 million worth of Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting continued growth across the sector as Bitcoin prices held near record highs. According to publicly available data compiled by Cointelegraph, the top Bitcoin mining companies produced over 9,700 Bitcoin (BTC) in the first quarter. … Read more

Anti-Elon Musk protests 2025: Everything you need to know

Why are people protesting against Elon Musk? Elon Musk, once celebrated as a tech visionary behind Tesla and SpaceX, has faced growing backlash due to his political ties, controversial corporate decisions and provocative public statements. Born in 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa, Elon Musk co-founded Zip2 in 1995, which was sold to Compaq in 1999. … Read more

Cosmos launches Eureka to connect Ethereum and IBC networks

Cosmos, a blockchain network aiming to become the “internet of blockchains,” has launched Eureka, an interoperability layer designed to link its inter-blockchain communication (IBC) protocol with Ethereum. According to an April 10 announcement, Eureka has expanded the Cosmos IBC protocol, changing IBC from an ecosystem standard “to a universal interoperability protocol,” setting the hub on … Read more

Targeting the Fed: Trump’s Judicial Play Puts Jerome Powell’s Tenure on Thin Ice

As detailed in a Bloomberg report, President Donald Trump has petitioned the Supreme Court to authorize the dismissal of senior figures within two autonomous federal agencies. The report posits that such a move might carve a legal pathway for Trump to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, challenging long-standing norms insulating the central bank from … Read more

Ethereum and Bitcoin Recover on Tariff Pause News While Lightchain AI Presale Nears Its End

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. The rollercoaster ride of cryptocurrency markets continues as Ethereum and Bitcoin experience a notable recovery following promising developments in global trade news. The easing of tariff tensions has boosted market sentiment, encouraging a resurgence in digital assets. Meanwhile, all eyes are on another big milestone—the final … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Outflow Streak to Five Days With $127 Million Exit

Bitcoin ETFs posted a fifth straight day of outflows, losing $127 million, led again by a major exit from Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether ETFs weren’t spared either, with $11.19 million exiting the space, pushing total net assets further below the $6 billion threshold. Outflows Persist With Significant Withdrawals on Bitcoin ETFs and Further Dips for Ether … Read more

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