Crypto Tanks After Trump’s Tariff Bombshell—Is a Recession Incoming?
BTC, ETH, and XRP all took a nosedive on Tuesday—and it wasn’t just a crypto problem. Stocks crashed too, right after Trump’s fiery “Liberation Day” speech, where he rolled out a wave of aggressive new tariffs. Bitcoin Nears $80K, XRP…
Hyperliquid Just Lost $10.6M to a JELLY Exploit—and It Could Be a Warning Sign for DeFi
Crypto Twitter’s buzzing after Hyperliquid lost $10.63 million to a wild exploit involving its JELLY token—and experts say this might be just the beginning. According to Dr. Jan Philipp Fritsche from Oak Security, this wasn’t some accidental bug. It was…
Is XRP About to Pop? Here’s What Traders Are Watching Right Now
XRP has been moving sideways for weeks—but things might be about to change. With price action getting tighter and volume heating up, traders are wondering: is a breakout coming? Over the last week, XRP closed red on six out of…
Crypto Jitters: Markets Nervous Ahead of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
Crypto is feeling the heat again—with traders bracing for Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs, kicking in midweek. While Bitcoin ticked up slightly on Tuesday, the mood? Still pretty shaky. BuyUcoin CEO Shivam Thakral says investors are clearly spooked. “There’s growing…
Mastercard Building Blockchain Network to Link Traditional Finance and Digital Assets
Mastercard is developing a blockchain-based Multi-Token Network designed to connect traditional financial institutions with the digital asset ecosystem, according to a report from Business Insider. The initiative is led by Raj Dhamodharan, Mastercard’s executive vice president of blockchain and digital…
Metaplanet Buys 160 More Bitcoin, Now Holds Over 4,200 BTC
Metaplanet is going all-in on Bitcoin. The company just picked up another 160 BTC—bringing its total stash to 4,206 Bitcoin as it keeps ramping up its buying spree. The Tokyo-based firm shared the news on Wednesday, saying it spent about…
Circle Wants to Go Public—Files for IPO to Land on NYSE
Circle just made a big move—it filed for a traditional IPO, making it clear that it wants to bridge crypto with the world of regulated finance. The USDC issuer is moving from private to public, and this signals a big…
Kristin Smith Leaves Blockchain Association to Lead New Solana Policy Institute
After five powerful years leading the Blockchain Association, Kristin Smith is moving on. Her last day as CEO will be May 16—but she’s not stepping away from crypto. Starting May 19, she’ll take the reins as President of the Solana…
Tether Quietly Becomes One of Bitcoin’s Largest Whales With $8.44B in Holdings
Tether isn’t just playing in the crypto sandbox anymore—it’s rewriting the rules. Its ongoing Bitcoin buys show a thoughtful strategy that blends crypto with its bigger business picture. On March 31, 2025, Tether grabbed 8,888 BTC worth $735 million—part of…
Trump Family Acquires Majority Stake in World Liberty Financial
World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance (DeFi) initiative aimed at delivering cryptocurrency-based financial services, has undergone a significant leadership transformation. An entity linked to former President Donald Trump has supplanted the original founders, securing a 60% equity stake and…