Bitcoin analysts target $95K as Trump’s trade war cools — Do BTC futures agree?
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growth of 14.8% for the first quarter compared to the prior year.While Bitcoin still has a reasonable chance of revisiting $95,000 or higher, many traders appear to be waiting for further developments in the US-China trade war before placing additional bullish bets.This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.
Peirce signals SEC ‘reorientation’ under new chair Paul Atkins
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">US Securities and Exchange Commission member Hester Peirce, currently leading the agency’s crypto task force, offered a preview of what the industry could expect now that Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the regulatory body’s chairman.Speaking to Cointelegraph before the US Senate confirmed Atkins’ nomination and he https://cointelegraph.com/news/paul-atkins-sworn-in-sec-chair
DeFi Development Corp adds $11.5M SOL, shares jump 12%
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">DeFi Development Corporation, formerly known as Janover, is ramping up its Solana treasury strategy following a buyout led by Kraken executives.According to an April 22 announcement, the company https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/22/3065636/0/en/DeFi-Development-Corporation-Purchases-Approximately-11-5-Million-of-Solana-SOL-as-Part-of-New-Treasury-Strategy.html
Lawyer hopes Hashflare co-founders can 'self-deport' after sentencing
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" alt="Lawyer hopes Hashflare co-founders can 'self-deport' after sentencing">A lawyer representing one of the co-founders of crypto mining service Hashflare has addressed how their criminal case may move forward after the pair received “self-deport” letters from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).In an April 11 filing in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington, Hashflare co-founders Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turogin reported they had received a DHS letter directing them to “leave the United States” as part of a push by the Trump administration to effect mass deportations. The government letter contradicted orders from Judge Robert Lasnik, who restricted travel for Potapenko and Turogin as part of their bail conditions.In February, the Estonian nationals https://cointelegraph.com/news/hashflare-founders-plea-deal-wire-fraud
XRP price holds above key trendline — Can whale accumulation push it to $3?
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by Cointelegraph, Wyckoff reaccumulation and falling wedge patterns are painting a bullish target for XRP above $3.50.This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.
Oregon AG lawsuit against Coinbase calls XRP unregistered security
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" alt="Oregon AG lawsuit against Coinbase calls XRP unregistered security">Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield’s lawsuit against Coinbase argues that XRP and other digital assets are unregistered securities.Rayield sued US-based, publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase for allegedly violating Oregon’s securities law. In an April 18 https://business.cch.com/srd/20250421-OregonAttorneyGeneralRayfieldSuesCoinbaseforPromotingandSellingHigh-RiskInvestments-OregonDepartmentofJustice_Media.pdf
Coinbase considering applying for US bank license
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" alt="Coinbase considering applying for US bank license">US-based publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase confirmed that it is considering applying for a US federal bank charter.In a statement sent to Cointelegraph, Coinbase said it is considering pursuing a US federal bank charter, a company spokesperson said.“This is something Coinbase is actively considering but has not made any formal decisions yet,” the spokesperson told Cointelegraph.
Nasdaq-listed Upexi shares up 630% after $100M raise, SOL treasury
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">Upexi, a brand owner that specializes in supply chain management, is diversifying into the cryptocurrency sector. On April 21, the company announced a $100 million raise, with over 90% earmarked for building a Solana (SOL) treasury strategy.After the announcement, shares of Upexi have skyrocketed from a $2.30 close on April 17 to $16.79 at this writing, marking a 632% jump for the day.
Bitcoin rally above $100K may follow US Treasury buybacks — Arthur Hayes
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">Investors seeking Bitcoin exposure may be running out of time to purchase below the six-figure price, as US Treasury buybacks may signal the next leg up for the world’s first cryptocurrency.This might be the “last chance” to buy Bitcoin (https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-price
Debate as Solana briefly flips Ethereum in staking market cap
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" alt="Debate as Solana briefly flips Ethereum in staking market cap">The Solana network briefly surpassed Ethereum in total staked value of their respective native tokens, SOL and ETH, sparking debate over whether it is actually bullish or bearish for Solana. More than https://solanacompass.com/statistics/staking
Is Bitcoin price going to crash again?
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">Bitcoin (BTC) price has rebounded by 14.60% after plunging below $75,000 for the first time in five months in April. However, its failure to break above the $85,000 resistance level decisively has sparked concerns that the ongoing recovery may trap bulls.
window—as historically bullish. Bitcoin is now seven months into this period, which has consistently delivered explosive price action in previous cycles.
‘Crypto is not communism’ — Exec slams BIS' take on crypto
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">The Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) push to isolate crypto markets and its controversial recommendations on DeFi and stablecoins is “dangerous” for the entire financial system, warns the head of a blockchain investment firm.“Many of their recommendations and conclusions – perhaps due to a mix of fear, arrogance or ignorance--are completely uninformed and frankly, dangerous,” CoinFund president Christopher Perkins https://x.com/perkinscr97/status/1913577079850828181
Crypto, DeFi may widen wealth gap, destabilize finance: BIS report
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">The growing adoption of cryptocurrencies may pose risks to the traditional financial system and exacerbate wealth inequality, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).In an April 15 https://www.bis.org/publ/bppdf/bispap156.htm
Lyn Alden lowers Bitcoin forecast after ‘tariff kerfuffle,’ eyes liquidity
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">Macroeconomist Lyn Alden expects Bitcoin to finish 2025 higher than its current price of around $85,000, though she says it would have been much higher if not for US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement in February.“Before all this tariff kerfuffle, I would have had a higher price target,” Alden https://x.com/natbrunell/status/1912873337371365707
Analysts brace for Bitcoin slide on gloomy US manufacturing data
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" alt="Analysts brace for Bitcoin slide on gloomy US manufacturing data">Bitcoin’s spot price could take a hit after the US Federal Reserve reported some of the worst manufacturing data in recent history, according to several cryptocurrency analysts.On April 17, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Manufacturing Index — a monthly survey of 250 US-based manufacturers — https://www.philadelphiafed.org/surveys-and-data/regional-economic-analysis/manufacturing-business-outlook-survey
Astar reduces base staking rewards to curb inflation pressure
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" alt="Astar reduces base staking rewards to curb inflation pressure">Blockchain firm Astar Network implemented changes to its tokenomics to reduce inflationary pressures in its ecosystem. On April 18, Astar Network https://astar.network/blog/astr-dynamic-tokenomics-update-194#what-this-means-for-astars-ecosystem
Galaxy Research proposes new voting system to reduce Solana inflation
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" alt="Galaxy Research proposes new voting system to reduce Solana inflation">Crypto research firm Galaxy Research has made a proposal to adjust the voting system that decides the outcome of future Solana inflation following the failure to come to a consensus in a previous vote.On April 17, Galaxy introduced a Solana proposal called “Multiple Election Stake-Weight Aggregation” (MESA) to reduce the inflation rate of its native token, SOL (https://cointelegraph.com/solana-price-index
XRP: Why it’s outperforming altcoins — and what comes next
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">Over the past year, most altcoins have struggled to keep up with Bitcoin, but one project is breaking away from the pack: XRP.While other tokens have stagnated or slid, XRP (XRP) has surged more than 300% in just six months against Bitcoin (BTC) to quickly become one of the best-performing assets in the crypto space. But what’s really behind this rally — and more importantly, can it last?Some say it’s the fundamentals finally shining through. Others argue it’s just hype and speculation driven by a passionate community. Then there’s the legal, political, and institutional side of things — factors that could have a far greater impact on XRP’s trajectory than many realize.In Cointelegraph's latest video, we dive deep into the forces driving XRP’s recent performance, the growing institutional interest, and the potential game-changing developments on the horizon. From exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and stablecoins to regulation and Ripple Labs’ evolving strategy, this video breaks it all down.Whether you’re an XRP holder, a skeptic, or just trying to make sense of the altcoin market in 2025, this is a video you don’t want to miss.Check out https://youtu.be/vB_U8wDOSE4
on our YouTube channel — and make sure to subscribe for future updates.
Polygon’s Nailwal: Jio partnership to drive real-world Web3 adoption for 450M users
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">As Polygon lays the groundwork for mainstream Web3 adoption in India by bringing blockchain access to over 450 million Reliance Jio users, it remains focused on balancing speed, scalability and affordability, without compromising on decentralization.Polygon is working with Jio, a telecom giant owned by India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, to find ways to https://cointelegraph.com/news/jio-partners-polygon-web3-blockchain-india
Solana network inflows surge — Will SOL price follow?
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">Over the past 30 days, crypto market participants have bridged more than $120 million in liquidity to Solanahttps://cointelegraph.com/solana-price-index
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