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Solana Rolls Out Confidential Balances For Private Token Transfers
Helius Labs and Solana Labs have introduced “Confidential Balances,”a suite of cryptographically powered token extensions designed to enable private token transfers without sacrificing institutional compliance. Announced by the Solana Developers account on X on April 8 as “the first ZK-p...Bitcoinist
Wed, Apr 9
Bitcoin On The Brink As Trump Tariffs Shatter Bond Market
The bond market, often regarded as the bedrock of global financial stability, is showing signs of severe strain, with market participants on X sounding the alarm over what many are calling a “broken” system. Jim Bianco of Bianco Research, a prominent voice in financial analysis, publishe...NewsBTC
Wed, Apr 9
How AI and Green Energy Are Powering the Top 5 Free Cloud Mining Platforms in 2025
Cloud computing organizations are emerging that have great capabilities to use sustainable energy models, their workings and mining enabled through artificial intelligence, in the ever-changing tides of cryptocurrencies that are now changing the global financial landscape. By 2025, these innovations...Bitcoinist
Wed, Apr 9
Pro-crypto lawmaker Wiley Nickel announces Senate candidacy in North Carolina
Former Democratic Rep. Wiley Nickel has officially kicked off a campaign to challenge North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis. Nickel is an attorney and former Obama administration staffer, who served one term in the House before redistricting made him give up his seat to the Republicans. According to footage he shared via his X account, […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 9
Bitwise CEO makes case for Bitcoin as Europe continues to be skeptical of digital assets
Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise Asset Management, has recently been vocal on the X social media platform about Bitcoin’s potential, especially as the market has been upended. While Bitcoin has been rapidly adopted by many individuals, institutions, and even governments, skepticism surrounding the ecosystem still remains in many parts of the world. Several countries, particularly […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 9
NFT Drama Ends For Shaquille O’Neal With Hefty $11 Million Settlement
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has agreed to pay $11 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over his promotion of the failed Astrals NFT project. A Florida federal judge approved the settlement on April 1, with the order becoming public just this week on April 8, according to court documents. R...Bitcoinist
Wed, Apr 9
Viral DeFi Altcoin Under $0.05 Flips Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) as the Top Altcoin to Watch in 2025
In a shocking twist, a viral DeFi altcoin priced under $0.05 has quickly surged in popularity, outpacing the likes of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) as the top altcoin to watch in 2025. While Bitcoin, currently valued at $76,000, and Ripple (XRP), priced at $1.7, have long dominated the crypto market, this emerging player is […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 9
Bitcoin surges by 8%, Tesla gains 20% as Trump pauses key tariffs
Bitcoin jumped by more than 8% on Wednesday afternoon after President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he had authorized a 90-day pause on key trade tariffs. This pushed the price of Bitcoin up to $82,350.37, according to CoinGecko. Earlier in the day, the price had dropped as low as $74,567.02 when the 10-year […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 9
US Senate votes (51-45) to proceed with Paul Atkins’ nomination to the SEC
The Senate has voted (51- 45) to move forward with a vote on Paul Atkins’s nomination as the SEC chairman. Now, the upper chamber is set to hold a final vote on Atkins as soon as this evening. This vote reduces discussion and speeds up the decision-making process. 🚨NEW: The Senate has voted (51-45) to […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 9
Ethereum May Be Headed To $1,200 – Can ETH Make A Comeback? Analysts Explain
Ethereum (ETH) has plunged 30% over the past two weeks, reflecting broader weakness across the crypto market as the global economy reels from escalating tariff wars. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez warns that ETH could fall even further in the near term, potentially testing the $1,200 level. More Pain F...NewsBTC
Wed, Apr 9
White & Case loses bid for $430K fee in Terraform Labs bankruptcy
Law firm was not formally retained by Terraform's creditorsJudge rejected the fees, but said he was "not faulting anybody" White & Case worked for less than two weeks on the caseBy Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK, April 9 (Reuters) - A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Wednesday rejected White &...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Federal Reserve will need emergency QE if Treasury yields sustain surge above 5%
The Federal Reserve will need to launch emergency quantitative easing if Treasury yields keep climbing above 5%, Deutsche Bank said Wednesday, after the 30-year yield briefly hit 5.02%—the highest since November 2023. That spike came as investors dumped long-term US debt, reacting to Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and rising fears that US assets are no […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 9
Bitcoin, crypto prices pump as Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days
Bitcoin (BTC) and several top cryptocurrencies rallied on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced the United States (US) would pause its reciprocal tariff on 75 countries following their failure to retaliate and the opening of negotiations with key government agencies.
Kaspersky uncovers malware on SourceForge targeting crypto users with address swaps
Security firm Kaspersky has warned about new malware targeting crypto users through the software-hosting website SourceForge. In a recent publication, the firm said the software project on the website, Office Package, contains an address-poisoning malware targeting crypto users. According to the report, the Office package software is a legitimate project containing Microsoft Office add-ins. However, […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 9
Dogecoin Price Is In The Anger Phase: Don’t Get Caught In This Trap, Analyst Warns
Crypto analyst Selim has provided an in-depth analysis of the Dogecoin price action. He revealed that the foremost meme coin is about to enter the anger phase and warned investors not to get caught in the trap. Dogecoin Price About To Enter The Anger Phase In a TradingView post, Selim stated that ba...Bitcoinist
Wed, Apr 9
How Lightchain AI is Lighting Up a Dull Market
While much of the crypto market remains sluggish and uncertain, Lightchain AI is quickly becoming a standout story. With $18.8 million raised in its presale and tokens priced at just $0.007, the project is drawing major attention from investors searching for momentum in a dull landscape. What sets it apart is its integration of artificial […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 9
Bitcoin (BTC) Jumps To $82,000 As Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs Except China
Crypto and stock prices have surged in the past hour after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause for tariffs on multiple nations, except China. Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship crypto, now eyes the $83,000 barrier after jumping 6.1% following the news. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Next Big Mov...NewsBTC
Wed, Apr 9
