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White House says Trump is determined to fire Fed’s Powell no matter the cost
Donald Trump wants Jerome Powell gone, and the White House is making it official. On Friday, his top economic adviser confirmed that removing the Federal Reserve chair is now a live option. “The president and his team will continue to study that matter,” said Kevin Hassett, head of the National Economic Council, during a press […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Ethereum Price Stalls In Tight Range – Big Price Move Incoming?
Ethereum is trading at critical levels after enduring weeks of aggressive selling pressure. Since retracing below the key $2,000 mark, the second-largest cryptocurrency has struggled to regain bullish momentum. Currently down 21% from that level, ETH continues to hover near $1,580, reflecting a clea...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
XRP Vs. Bitcoin: Ripple Drops Bombshell On Which One Is Better
The debate between XRP and Bitcoin has been a long one as Ripple’s vision for the blockchain spanned far beyond the initial expectations of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin continues to lead in terms of adoption, but that has not stopped comparisons of altcoins to the pioneer cryptocurrency. The latest com...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
Why Whale Investors Favor Ripple (XRP) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Over Solana (SOL) in 2025
The robust fundamentals together with growth potential of Ripple (XRP) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) attracts many whale investors to both platforms in 2025. The market value spike of $7.74 billion in Ripple (XRP) on April 12, 2025 was triggered by relatively low institutional capital inflows of $12.87 million which demonstrates how the platform responds to […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Stablecoin Growth Is Slowing Down—What It Means For Bitcoin
On-chain data shows the stablecoins have been witnessing a slowdown in growth recently. Here’s what this could imply for Bitcoin and other cryptos. Stablecoin Market Cap Still Rising, But At A Much Slower Rate In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the lates...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
XRP Coils Below $2.20 Amid ETF Speculation; Meanwhile Investors Accumulate Yeti Ouro Before Price Increase
On April 16, 2025, the story is told through the eyes of two assets. XRP, struggling with regulatory headwinds and ETF speculation, and Yeti Ouro (YETIO), a new meme coin with gaming utility, has seen its presale surge past $3.3 million.. XRP vs SEC: The Never Ending Saga XRP price is facing a challenge reaching […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Governments Rush to Binance for Crypto Guidance: What This Means for the Best Altcoins in 2025
Richard Teng, Binance’s chief executive, said that the company is involved in supporting and advertising ‘a number of governments’ with crypto policy frameworks. Interestingly, Teng didn’t disclose which governments Binance is working with. All he said was that they’ve been approached by ̵...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
XRP To $50? Technical Analyst Lays Out The Roadmap
XRP owners experienced a rollercoaster ride last week as the cryptocurrency fought to remain above the $2 level. The altcoin, which recently exchanged hands at $2.13, fell by almost 20% between April 5 and 7, touching a five-month low of $1.78. However, the token soon regained its ground with a 15% ...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
Houthis used $900 million in crypto to bypass US sanctions, says TRM Labs
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has reported that eight crypto addresses linked to the Yemen-based Houthi group have moved over $900 million in cryptocurrencies to high-risk entities. According to the firm, the funds were likely spent on weapons and other military equipment. TRM Labs disclosed this in its recent report, which analyzed the Houthis’ crypto […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Central Bank of Turkey raises key interest rate to 46%, reversing easing cycle amid tariff worries
The monetary authority of Turkey has unexpectedly hiked its key policy rate while warning of rising monthly inflation against the backdrop of global tensions over new tariffs. The surprise decision reverses an easing cycle that began at the end of 2024, after more than a year of tightening aimed at bringing down heightened prices, Turkish […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
XRP Breakout Still Likely This April, Analyst Says $12+ In Play
The price of XRP continues to coil just above the mid‑$2 region, but veteran market technician CasiTrades (@CasiTrades) believes the consolidation is the calm before a violent impulse higher. In a four‑hour chart published on X on 17 April, the analyst traces an Elliott Wave count showing the token ...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
Bitcoin In Peril? Expert Warns Of China’s Alleged Scheme To Crash BTC To $40,000
As Bitcoin (BTC) attempts to stabilize above the crucial $80,000 support level, a new warning from market analyst Leviathan has raised concerns about an alleged strategy by China that could significantly impact the leading cryptocurrency. China’s ‘Secret’ Bitcoin Strategy In a recent post on X (form
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Fri, Apr 18
Trump wants a stronger yen in trade negotiations with Japan, and that’s dangerous for both sides
President Donald Trump is pushing hard for a stronger yen in trade talks with Japan, and the demand has already jammed itself into a negotiation that was supposed to be about tariffs. The meeting began on Wednesday in Washington, where Japan’s economy minister Ryosei Akazawa sat down with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
AI Agent Tokens Took a Hit – But MIND of Pepe Might Be Just Getting Started
AI agent tokens and meme coins both took a hit in Q1 as the broader crypto market fell 18.6% from market peaks in January. But both sectors dominated the crypto narratives over the same time period. With AI tokens heating up again, what’s ahead for the AI and crypto intersection? And will AI agents ...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
Elon Musk’s Grok 3 and DeepSeek AI Approve: This Solana (SOL) Competitor Will Skyrocket 12590%
The MUTM token series of Mutuum Finance has won extraordinary investor support during its ongoing presale which accumulated $6.9 million worth of sales and distributed 412 million tokens to buyers. The project demonstrates strong market potential through its acquisition of 8,400 investors who have already joined. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) stands in phase 4 at $0.025 […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Manta founder nearly falls victim to Lazarus led deepfake Zoom scam
It appears Manta Network co-founder Kenny Li just dodged a Zoom call or a zero-day trap. Either way, it was more than a typical scammer with bad grammar and worse audio; it was a next-level phishing attempt that could’ve taken control of his device. The attacker showed up on Zoom using live recordings of someone […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
