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GROCERY STORE GIANT SPAR IS NOW TESTING BITCOIN AND LIGHTNING PAYMENTS IN SWITZERLAND

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SPAR, a global grocery chain with 13,900 stores across 48 countries, is testing Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments in Switzerland, leveraging OpenCryptoPay for seamless transactions, as seen in a Cake Wallet demo where a team member bought a drink with XMR. The Lightning Network enables fast, low-cost Bitcoin transactions, making it ideal for retail; a […]

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell says crypto is going mainstream, a legal framework for stablecoins is a good idea, and there will be loosening of bank rules on crypto

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s statement on April 16, 2025, marks a shift in U.S. monetary policy, acknowledging cryptocurrency’s mainstream adoption and advocating for a legal framework for stablecoins, which are digital currencies pegged to assets like the U.S. dollar to maintain steady value. Powell’s support for loosening bank regulations on crypto aligns with recent

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$11 TRILLION BLACKROCK TO LAUNCH BITCOIN ETF IN THE UK

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BlackRock, managing $11 trillion in assets, is launching a Bitcoin ETF in the UK, signaling major institutional adoption of cryptocurrency, as seen with their existing iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in the US, which offers direct Bitcoin exposure without typical regulatory oversight. This move aligns with BlackRock’s 2025 study showing 300 million global crypto users, driven

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Panama City just became the first government institution to go full crypto

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You can now pay taxes, fees, tickets, and permits in BTC, ETH, USDC, and USDT. Panama City’s adoption of cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, USDC, and USDT for taxes and fees marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto use, building on Panama’s favorable tax laws and lack of foreign-sourced income tax, as noted in a 2024

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The latest year-over-year Producer Price Index (PPI) data for the United States, covering March 2025, shows a decrease to 2.8% from 3.2%

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The latest year-over-year Producer Price Index (PPI) data for the United States, covering March 2025, shows a decrease to 2.8% from 3.2% in February 2025. This marks a slowdown in the annual rate of producer price inflation.

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Gold reaches new all-time high of $3,220

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Gold hitting $3,220 is a big moment, reflecting its role as a safe-haven asset during uncertainty. Factors like geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, or inflation fears often drive these spikes, as investors seek stability outside volatile markets or fiat currencies. Central bank buying and demand from tech or medical sectors could also be pushing it up.

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US DOLLAR INDEX FALLS TO LOWEST LEVEL IN THREE YEARS

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The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the dollar against a basket of major currencies, has hit its lowest point in three years, dipping to around 100. This slide is largely tied to growing economic uncertainty and fading confidence in U.S. assets. Recent tariffs, particularly those pushed by President Trump, have spooked investors, raising fears of

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SENATOR LUMMIS HINTS THE USA MIGHT START BUYING 1 MILLION BITCOIN WITHOUT PASSING THE BILL

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Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Wyoming Republican, hinted on a Coin Stories interview that the U.S. might buy 1 million Bitcoin without new legislation, leveraging existing executive authority after Trump’s 2025 Strategic Bitcoin Reserve order. This move could bypass the BITCOIN Act (introduced July 2024), which proposed a formal reserve to bolster the U.S. dollar, signaling

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