Paul Atkins has been confirmed as the new chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Senate approved his nomination on April 9, 2025, with a 52-44 vote, largely along party lines. Atkins, a former SEC commissioner from 2002 to 2008 and a known advocate for lighter regulation, is seen as a pro-crypto […]
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On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries, effective immediately, while maintaining a universal 10% tariff rate during this period. This decision excludes China, where tariffs were simultaneously increased to 125%, citing China’s “lack of respect” for global markets. The move follows Trump’s earlier imposition of a
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Recent statements from Russia’s Central Bank indicate that businesses in the country are increasingly utilizing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for international transactions. This shift comes as a response to Western sanctions imposed due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which have disrupted traditional financial channels. Elvira Nabiullina, the governor of the Central Bank of Russia,
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That’s a significant move for crypto adoption! Mastercard teaming up with Kraken to let millions of users in Europe and the UK spend Bitcoin at over 150 million merchants could really bridge the gap between digital assets and everyday purchases. It’s a practical step toward making Bitcoin less of a speculative investment and more of
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is scheduled to travel to the United States next week to meet with President Donald Trump on April 17, 2025, to discuss ongoing tariff disputes between the U.S. and the European Union. This visit comes as the U.S. has imposed significant tariffs on EU imports, including a 20% tariff on
Avalanche Octane is live on mainnet, the first in a series of updates focused on performance improvements and optimizations to the C-Chain. Driven by ACP-176, this update adopts a dynamic fee mechanism on the C-Chain, leading to lower transaction costs and improved efficiency during high transaction volume.The new system is designed to reduce gas fees
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Binance allows users to purchase Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies using Apple Pay and Google Pay. This feature enhances accessibility by integrating popular mobile payment options, enabling users to buy crypto directly with fiat currency through the Binance platform. You can log in to your Binance account, select “Buy Crypto,” choose Apple Pay or Google Pay
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South Korea has expressed its intention to avoid retaliating against the recent U.S. tariffs and instead pursue negotiations for a new trade deal with the United States. This stance comes in response to the sweeping tariffs announced by the Trump administration, which include a 26% tariff on South Korean imports, as well as a separate
Hedera just announced that the Chainlink standard for cross-chain interoperability is live on mainnet. Developers can now leverage the Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to build highly secure apps that can transfer tokens, send messages, and initiate actions across the multi-chain economy. Chainlink CCIP supports 46+ other blockchains, with more blockchain ecosystems regularly integrated. Secure blockchain interoperability
J.P. Morgan has revised its outlook and now anticipates that the European Central Bank (ECB) will implement interest rate cuts at each of its next four consecutive meetings. This would bring the terminal rate—the level at which the ECB is expected to stop cutting rates—down to 1.5%. This shift in forecast is driven by expectations
