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Creator Crowdfunding Platform Fundgible (Fundgible.xyz) has launched at The Cannes Film Festival with an integration of The VerifiedX (VFX) Network (VerifiedX.io) merging the best of Web2 and Web3 for direct-to-fan monetization using either Bitcoin, VFX or Fiat via Stripe. For the first time ever, Fungible empowers creators the ability to crowdfund projects direct-from-fans using a hybrid model with both traditional and crypto payment rails without any third-party interference or influence.
Powered by VerifiedX, creators and fans can now share in On-Chain Tokenized Perks, Merchandise Bundles, Exclusive Content, and Limited Edition Collectibles while also enabling Bitcoin commerce. Additional Fundgible features also include Verifiable Digital Identity and Community Engagement Tools with transparent On-Chain Voting, having a legitimate voice in a project’s trajectory and content direction. Fans can now have a democratized voice and participation in potentially global franchises without having to manage a digital wallet or currency, while also empowered to off-ramp if they choose to be completely self-custodial.
Fundgible Founder Dan Levy Dagerman, an award-winning director, producer, and media innovator known for blending intimate character-driven storytelling with boundary pushing formats and distribution strategies, will launch with the platform’s initial IP contribution titled Space Weed Universe. The pilot project will kick off its universe with an AI generated visual mixtape album, digital collectibles, merch drops, community building tools for fans, and a feature film.
“Fundgible lets us skip the gatekeepers and empower fans directly! We’re creating on-chain and verifiable collaboration for content ownership, merch, collectibles and technology, without third-party control and without complication. To be able to merge Web2 and Web3 together in a way that lets us all participate without any barriers feels pretty empowering. After all, isn’t that what decentralization is all about?” commented Dagerman.
Dan Levy Dagerman is a distinguished director, producer, and media innovator, earned his MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute Conservatory. Dan co-founded Two Hands Productions with his wife and creative partner, Selina Ringel. Together, they created award-winning independent films that redefine the boundaries of personal filmmaking. Their most recent feature, You, Me, & Her, opened in 250 theaters nationwide on Valentine’s Day 2025 as the alpha test for a disruptive theatrical model in collaboration with Fithian Group. The film won 15 festival awards, including Best Picture at the 2024 Mexican-American Film & Television Festival and earned a 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score.
Previously Dan directed Single Mother by Choice, an autobiographical film chronicling Selinas real-life pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was acquired by HBO Max and received Film Threats Best Indie Feature and Best Director awards in 2022. In addition to Fundgible, Dan is also the founder of High Concept Entertainment, a new studio at the intersection of cannabis and culture, where he is pioneering multiplatform IP, branded content, and audience-first release models. Through projects like Space Weed Universe and with the launch of Fundgible, Dan continues to reimagine what it means to build, fund, and distribute independent content in a decentralized world.
VerifiedX - VFX (VerifiedX.IO) is the first open-source decentralized network that is both a universal layer 1 and a Bitcoin specific sidechain / reliever chain, for the purpose of tokenized self-custody, on-chain storage, and peer-to-peer commerce of both digital & physical assets. The network's native coin (VFX) can be accessed either directly in-wallet or on exchange at BitMart.
Providing robust in-wallet and self-custodial options for everyday users to plan, transact, save, spend, borrow, and vault Bitcoin, VFX funds, and digital assets are the cornerstone of the VerifiedX ethos. As the first universal layer 1 and Bitcoin reliever chain, the network dramatically reduces costs of ownership and frictions for everyday users and integrators around the world and provides multiple layers of convenience and self-custodial empowerment.
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The Bitcoin (BTC) price plunge has caused a simultaneous dip in Bitcoin mining profitability. According to a research report from investment bank Jefferies published on Friday, this metric fell by 7.4% in March. 

MARA Holdings Lead Bitcoin Miners

In Q1 2025, the coin recorded an average price decline of 11.2% in the last month. The Jefferies report also acknowledged a 9.1% drop in transaction fees. Compared to February, when United States-listed miners, including MARA Holdings (MARA), recorded 3,002 BTC mined, March’s value reached 3,534 Bitcoin. 

Do you have any plans to address the reduced profits that will apply in the next Bitcoin halving?

For example:

1) Lowering electricity fees.

2) Allowing mining of other cryptocurrencies

3) Other

I’d like to invest more, but I don’t see the profitability in the long term…

— Mpampis Menippos (@MenipposMpampis) April 14, 2025

These miners’ activities contributed about 24.8% of the total network last month, compared to 23.6% the previous month. 

In March, MARA produced 829 BTC of all US-listed miners, marking the most bitcoin mined by a single company at 54.3 exahashes per second. Following closely, CleanSpark (CLSK) produced 706 BTC at 42.4 EH/s.

Solo Miners Process More BTC Blocks

In the same mining industry, solo miners are beginning to score more often than they previously did. In the first week of April, one solo Bitcoin miner defied towering odds by successfully processing a block. This earned the miner 3.125 BTC, roughly $259,637, including transaction fees. 

Such trends were observed, with solo miners processing 7 blocks in 2022, 12 in 2023, and 16 in 2024.

There are speculations that the growing presence of hobbyist miners may have contributed to the recent uptick in solo block wins.

Bitcoin Price Hit $84,494.79, Amidst Market Recovery 

Amidst these events, Bitcoin price has seen some market recovery, attributed to the rebound recorded in the broader cryptocurrency market. 

When President Donald Trump announced his tariff policies, the news hit the tech and crypto industries. The BTC price plummeted significantly, leaving the coin below $77,000.

The coin is trading at $84,494.79, following a 0.45% increase within the last 24 hours. Much of this price gain was seen after Trump rolled back a chunk of his hardline tariff policy. At first, Bitcoin broke past the $85,000 mark before finally settling at its current level.

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Recent data from Google Trends shows that global search interest in Cardano (ADA) has increased. This rise in interest is similar to the levels seen in November 2024. Intriguingly, many market watchers believe this could lead to a price breakout for the cryptocurrency.

What Will Become of Cardano’s Price

According to a post on X, AngryCryptoShow highlights that the current global interest in Cardano matches the November 2, 2024, level. During that time, ADA experienced a price increase, rising from $0.36 to $1.14 in just three weeks, an impressive gain of nearly 300%.

Notably, the recent increase in search volume suggests that more retail and institutional investors are interested. 

This can often lead to price changes. Analysts also think that the growing curiosity among investors and the public could lead to more ADA purchases and a price increase. Meanwhile, from April 7 to April 14, 2025, ADA’s price increased by 22.86% from approximately $0.54 to $0.66.

While search trends do not always predict price changes, past data shows that increases in online interest often match market movements. As search interest in ADA remains high, everyone is watching to see if it can perform as well as it did in the past.

Will ADA Break Past $3?

Cardano has been a standout asset this year, attracting attention from large-scale buyers, specifically after Grayscale increased its ADA holdings in its Smart Contract Fund. 

Grayscale increased ADA’s allocation to 18.23%, making it the fund’s third-largest asset behind Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). This move fueled optimism, pushing ADA’s price up 9.1% in a single day to $0.65, despite a 20% dip in trading volume.

Beyond institutional interest, major buyers have acquired 130 million ADA in just three days, signaling renewed confidence in the asset. Historically, such accumulation phases have preceded significant price surges as supply tightens.

Factors supporting Cardano’s growth include expanding Decentralized Finance (DeFi), smart contract upgrades, and regulatory developments.

Cardano Floats New Digital Identity Platform

Some weeks ago, the Cardano Foundation created Veridian, which enables people and businesses to control their online identities. Instead of centralized systems that store personal data, Veridian uses blockchain technology to keep identities safe and private.

Veridian also adds an extra layer of security to Cardano’s blockchain, helping to make Cardano a top choice for secure digital identities. It is worth noting that Veridian is built using three major technologies. The first is Key Event Receipt Infrastructure (KERI). The second and third are Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) and Authentic Chained Data Container (ACDC) Credentials.

Alongside the platform, the foundation also launched the Veridian Wallet, which helps users manage their credentials, private keys, and digital identifiers. This move strengthens Cardano’s position in the growing world of decentralized identity solutions.

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JPMorgan’s blockchain arm, Kinexys, previously called Onyx, has increased its payment options by allowing round-the-clock blockchain transactions in British pounds (GBP). This new feature adds to its support for euro (EUR) and U.S. dollar (USD) payments, helping the bank stay at the forefront of digital financial services.

JPMorgan Kinexys Improves its Operational Efficiency

According to the update reported by The Block, clients can make GBP payments anytime using blockchain technology, even on weekends. JPMorgan mentioned that this change makes financial transactions more flexible, faster, and efficient. This is especially important for global institutions that need smooth cross-border payments.

High-profile clients, including the London Stock Exchange Group’s SwapAgent (LSEG) and the multinational commodity trading firm Trafigura, were the first to use Kinexys’ GBP blockchain accounts. 

The platform also allows for same-day foreign exchange (FX) settlements, improving cash flow and operational efficiency. With the addition of GBP, clients can move funds between pounds, euros, and dollars 24/7, no matter the hour of the day.

It is also worth noting that Kinexys will help reduce risks by allowing continuous settlement in multiple currencies. Furthermore, this approach signals a move towards decentralized and automated financial systems and prepares the way for more innovations in institutional finance.

Kinexys: A Scalable Blockchain-Powered Solution

Kinexys, JPMorgan’s private blockchain platform, has evolved from its early days as Onyx and has experienced impressive growth since its launch. Kinexys is positioning itself as a leader in blockchain-based financial operations. 

The network has over $2 billion in daily transactions and a total notional value of over $1.5 trillion. The platform is also on track to handle larger volumes as its capabilities expand to more currency pairs. Likewise, Kinexys simplifies liquidity management and reduces risks by allowing clients to make international transactions.

With partners like Siemens, BlackRock, and Ant International, JPMorgan will create a robust multi-chain system for instant transactions. The first phase of this initiative focuses on dollar-euro settlements. 

A New Era for Blockchain in Banking

JPMorgan’s global co-head of payments, Umar Farooq, envisions a future where blockchain ecosystems seamlessly interact. As blockchain ecosystems evolve, JPMorgan’s vision for a frictionless, multi-currency clearing and settlement network is becoming increasingly achievable.

Kinexys is paving the way for a future where blockchain supports banking systems and actively powers them, providing faster, more secure, and cost-effective solutions for businesses and clients worldwide. This new era for blockchain in banking promises to redefine liquidity management, reduce risks, and offer unprecedented speed and accessibility in global finance.

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Laser Digital, Nomura’s crypto arm, has denied any connection to the sudden drop in OM’s value. The token, created by the MANTRA blockchain project, lost more than 88% of its market value over the weekend. 

Rumors online claimed that a big investor sold many OM tokens, leading to panic and selloffs. Some reports said Laser Digital was involved, but the company has strongly denied this. 

Laser Digital Responds to Rumors

In a recent X post, Laser Digital, a key investor in MANTRA’s Layer 1 blockchain project, responded to growing rumors. The company made it clear that it was not behind the crash. It was stated that the online assertions linking Laser to ‘investor selling’ are factually incorrect and misleading.

These claims started when on-chain analytics showed that 17 wallets moved $227 million worth of OM tokens to different exchanges since April 7. Two of those wallets, including one marked “0xB37DBD,” were allegedly linked to Laser Digital.

Laser Digital strongly denied owning any of the wallets tied to the large transactions, including the “0xB37DBD” in question. The firm explained that one of the transfers people referred to was not a selloff.

However, it was used to return collateral after a loan agreement ended. This can be confirmed by checking the movement of tokens on the blockchain. Laser also confirmed that its main investment in OM is still locked and has not been sold or moved.

OKX Finds Unusual Trading Activity

Meanwhile, crypto exchange OKX took steps to address OM’s sudden volatility. The platform updated its risk settings and warned users about increased price swings. In a statement, OKX said it found changes in OM’s token structure since October 2024. 

It also saw suspicious trading patterns. Several wallets have made large deposits and withdrawals across different exchanges since March 2025. However, OKX did not mention who was behind the movements but confirmed the matter is still under investigation.

OM Value Dropped Sharply

The OM token’s market cap dropped from $5.9 billion to $697 million between April 13 and April 14, a loss of over $5.2 billion in less than a day. CoinGlass said $71 million worth of positions were liquidated during the crash.

Many believe that a large investor sold huge amounts of OM on centralized exchanges, causing the price to fall quickly. MANTRA’s team and investors are working to stabilize the situation. 

Exchanges like OKX continue investigating what caused one of the biggest single-day crashes in OM’s history.

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Strategy has bought more Bitcoin. Between April 7 and April 13, the company bought 3,459 BTC for $285.8 million, and each Bitcoin was bought at an average price of $82,618.  This was shared in a new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

Strategy Used Stock Sales To Buy More Bitcoin

This new purchase brings Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 531,644 Bitcoins, valued at over $45 billion. The Nasdaq-100 listed company bought all of them at an average price of $67,556 per Bitcoin, spending $35.9 billion. This total also includes fees and other expenses.

Strategy sold 959,712 shares of its class A common stock (MSTR) for approximately $285.7 million to fund the latest acquisition. As of April 13, the company still has $2.08 billion worth of MSTR shares to sell. 

Strategy can also sell up to $20.97 billion worth of another stock type, STRK. However, none of those shares were sold last week. This stock sale program is part of Strategy’s broader “21/21” plan, which aims to raise a total of $42 billion through stock and bond sales to buy more Bitcoin. 

Saylor Hints at More to Come Amidst Market Uncertainty

On Sunday, before the SEC filing was published, Saylor hinted at a new purchase. He updated Strategy’s Bitcoin purchase tracker with the phrase, “No tariffs on orange dots.” Many followers took it as a sign of a new buy.

Meanwhile, this is not the Strategy’s first big Bitcoin purchase this year. Between March 24 and March 30, Strategy bought 22,048 BTC for $1.9 billion. In total, the company spent $7.66 billion buying 80,715 Bitcoins. 

However, it paused buying in early April after reporting $5.91 billion in unrealized losses. This comes as Bitcoin faced a bearish downturn, with the price falling nearly 12%, its worst since 2018.

Despite some investors being concerned about Strategy’s high premium to its bitcoin net asset value (NAV), analysts at Bernstein remain positive. Analysts noted the company’s debt is under 13%, with no repayments due until 2028. They argued that this gave Strategy enough financial space to keep buying. 

The firm even predicted that Strategy could double its Bitcoin holdings and reach 1 million BTC by 2033. 

MSTR Stock Performance

Strategy’s stock (MSTR) ended last week up 10.2% at $299.98 after a week of market swings caused by President Trump’s new tariffs. This gain brought the stock’s weekly performance to 15.3%. On Monday morning, MSTR was up another 3.3% in pre-market trading.

After a massive 568% increase in 2024, MSTR had a rougher start in 2025. However, last week’s gains have pushed the stock close to breaking even for the year.

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Popular RWA tokenization blockchain Mantra token, OM, nosedived by over 90% on April 13, falling from $6.30 to under $0.50 in mere hours. The token’s dramatic collapse wiped out more than $5.5 billion in market capitalization, rattling investors and reigniting discussions around centralized exchange risk. 

While some traders cried rug pull, others pointed toward forced liquidations or loan defaults as the root cause.

Mantra Meltdown Triggers Panic

In an official statement, Mantra co-founder John Mullin rejected the speculation, calling the crash a result of “reckless forced closures” executed by centralized exchanges during low-liquidity trading hours. 

“The timing and depth of the crash suggest that a very sudden closure of account positions was initiated without sufficient warning or notice,” Mullin posted on X. He added that while the team suspects one unnamed exchange to be primarily responsible, they’re still “figuring out the details.” He did, however, confirm that Binance was not involved.

According to Spot On Chain, certain whales transferred over 14 million OM tokens to OKX only three days before the drop. These same wallets had acquired 84.15 million OM in March for over half a billion dollars. Now, their holdings are worth just $62.2 million—an unrealized loss exceeding $400 million.

Onchain Clues Stir More Uncertainty

While Mullin strongly denied any team involvement in foul play—clarifying there were no outstanding loans or token unlocks involved—community doubts persist. He reiterated that OM’s vesting schedules remain unchanged and team wallets are transparent and untouched.

Analytics platform Lookonchain reported that since April 7, at least 17 wallets deposited a combined 43.6 million OM to exchanges, roughly 4.5% of the circulating supply. Whether these transfers were linked to coordinated selling or simple investor panic remains to be seen.

Following the collapse, OM briefly recovered to above $1 but has since pulled back again and is now trading near $0.79, per CoinGecko. The token had reached an all-time high of nearly $9 less than two months ago, marking a stunning 91% drawdown.

This crisis comes on the heels of high-profile moves for Mantra, including a $1 billion tokenization partnership with DAMAC and a regulatory license from Dubai’s VARA. The project’s next community call is expected to shed more light on what many are now calling one of 2025’s most shocking crypto flash crashes.

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World Liberty Financial (WLFI)—a crypto venture backed by the Trump family—has added nearly 4.89 million SEI tokens to its holdings. Valued at approximately $775,000, the purchase was executed on April 12 using USDC, according to onchain data from Arkham Intelligence.

The SEI acquisition was made by one of WLFI’s active trading wallets, which has previously been used to amass a wide range of tokens. WLFI’s current portfolio is broad, featuring staples like Bitcoin and Ether, alongside a mix of altcoins including Tron (TRX), Avalanche (AVAX), Ondo Finance (ONDO), and now Sei.

Yet despite the diversification, performance is lagging. Data from blockchain analyst Lookonchain reveals that WLFI has spent a total of $346.8 million across 11 tokens—without turning a profit on any. Its Ethereum exposure alone is down over $114 million, with the full portfolio reportedly underwater by $145.8 million.

A Social Media Misfire

The poor timing of some investments has drawn attention, especially after Eric Trump’s controversial February 3 post on X, where he encouraged followers to buy Ether. “In my opinion, it’s a great time to add $ETH,” he wrote. 

The original version of the post included the phrase “you can thank me later,” which was later deleted.

Unfortunately for those who followed the suggestion, ETH has since nosedived. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $1,611—down a staggering 55% from its $2,879 close on the day of Eric’s tweet, according to CoinGecko.

WLFI’s Stablecoin USD1 Raises Red Flags

Meanwhile, WLFI’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, USD1, is beginning to gain visibility. Its logo has quietly surfaced on Coinbase, Binance, and CoinMarketCap—fueling speculation about a possible launch campaign.

But the political response has been far from quiet. During an April 2 hearing, Representative Maxine Waters accused Donald Trump of plotting to push USD1 as a replacement for the U.S. dollar in federal transactions, from Social Security to tax payments.

Republican Representative French Hill echoed those concerns, warning that any legislation permitting a sitting president to control a stablecoin could be disastrous. “We must not allow policy to be shaped around personal financial gain,” Hill said.

As WLFI’s influence grows, so does the political scrutiny—and with it, the tension over who controls the future of money.

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Just a day after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection quietly announced a temporary reciprocal tariff exemption for select electronics, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick publicly backtracked the move. 

Speaking to ABC News on April 13, Lutnick said the exemption was short-lived and would soon give way to a broader, more targeted tariff regime focused on semiconductors, smartphones, and computing components.

“President Trump has called out pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and autos,” Lutnick said, pointing to the administration’s sector-based tariff plans. “These aren’t bargaining chips. These are strategic industries that must be rebuilt here at home.”

The quick reversal underscores the administration’s firm stance on economic nationalism, particularly regarding goods seen as vital to national security. While the initial exemption had raised hopes of easing tensions with China, Lutnick made it clear the administration isn’t budging on critical supply chains. 

“We can’t be relying on China for the things we fundamentally need,” he added, drawing a sharp line around sectors the White House deems non-negotiable.

Policy Confusion Sends Markets Into a Tailspin

The inconsistency in communication over tariff policy didn’t go unnoticed by investors. Stocks and crypto both surged after initial rumors of a 90-day tariff pause began circulating earlier in the week, pumping nearly $2 trillion back into markets.

But the rally was short-lived. President Trump later denied the pause, sparking a rapid sell-off. Then, when the administration did in fact issue a reciprocal exemption—albeit briefly—markets bounced again, only to falter once more after Lutnick’s clarification on April 13.

“Markets hate uncertainty, and this is a case study in it,” said one Wall Street analyst. “Every time they say one thing and do another, traders get burned.”

Strategic or Chaotic?

Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas pointed out that the S&P 500 had surpassed Bitcoin in volatility. According to him, the index hit a volatility score of 74 in April—higher than Bitcoin’s 71.

While some see the administration’s tariff flip-flop as poor messaging, others believe it signals a calculated pivot toward long-term economic restructuring. 

With semiconductors and other tech products becoming modern-day lifelines, Lutnick’s remarks suggest the U.S. is preparing for a more entrenched and strategic trade stance—one that may continue to rattle markets before any sense of clarity returns.

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As RCO Finance’s (RCOF) token presale approaches its conclusion, institutional investors are continuously monitoring the platform as pathways to engage further in the crypto landscape and potentially disrupt the traditional finance sector.

By using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, RCO Finance is positioned as a future-ready fintech solution aiming to democratize access to both conventional and decentralized finance.

Among the many financial products the platform offers are staking, yield farming, loans, borrowing, token trading, and more all within a safe and decentralized environment.

RCOF Token Presale’s Unique Opportunities

Currently in stage five of the token presale, there are still abundant opportunities for those looking to participate. Having raised nearly $15 million, RCO Finance has also decided to launch its beta platform – a rare move in the DeFi space.

This choice increases RCO Finance’s attractiveness by giving users the opportunity to try a broad spectrum of tools and solutions before the expected complete launch later this year.

The platform’s utilities, which motivate user involvement in the governance model by compensating holders for voting on marketplace choices, help to encourage institutional interest in the token presale even more.

By use of staking, RCOF owners may receive a 10% Annual Percentage Yield (APY). RCO Finance takes a different strategy than conventional staking pools with set quantities of liquidity.

The next platform distributes 20% of every new RCOF deposit straight to liquidity. This suggests that you gain advantages, and your investments help the platform’s continuous enhancements.

Holders of RCOF also receive notable trading fee savings. Holding and using RCOF for trading operations becomes financially beneficial since the more tokens a user owns, the greater the discount they get.

Discover The Potential Of RCO Finance’s AI Power

For anyone wishing to engage in RCO Finance’s token presale now and join over 10,000 users already enjoying such improvements, these advantages are only the tip of the iceberg.

RCOF investors get free access to RCO Finance’s AI-powered analytical tools, which let them examine more than 150,000 distinct asset classes using sophisticated data-driven insights and performance criteria.

This means that investors will have the chance to tackle both traditional and digital asset markets, including stocks, real-world assets (RWAs) and the successful Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

RCOF holders may also use the platform’s AI-powered Robo Advisor, a one-of-a-kind DeFi tool providing very precise prediction insights.

By use of machine learning algorithms, this tool creates tailored investment plans and modifies asset allocations to maximize performance, hence providing specific financial goals matching personal investment and trading suggestions.

With the Robo Advisor, investors may control their portfolios efficiently across both conventional and cryptocurrency markets since it removes emotional biases and finds market trends human experts could miss.

Investors can thus grab early chances in trendy cryptocurrencies, much as memecoins with possible exponential growth, as possibilities can be exploited only by traders using the advanced technologies of the Robo Advisor.

The crypto market offers comparable possibilities around the clock, all year long; the Robo Advisor can assist in capturing them, maybe changing a $500 portfolio into $1 million in a fairly short period.

Time Is Running Out

The privacy-first atmosphere is another major advantage for investors taking part in RCOF’s token presale. Prioritizing user privacy and anonymity, RCO Finance runs in a know-your-customer (KYC)-free environment.

Plus, continuous smart contract audits conducted by SolidProof, a leader in this space, ensures global regulatory compliance and the seamless operation of RCO Finance’s ecosystem for users worldwide.

Since the first stage of the token presale, early investors have already witnessed a 700% rise in their investments. Those lucky enough to buy RCOF coins at this moment, however, are still set for significant short-term returns.

Experts forecast a 600% growth for RCOF and its investors once listed on major crypto exchanges this year, as the token is expected to climb from $0.10 to $0.60, driven by increasing institutional interest and the platform’s services.

This indicates that there is still an opportunity to engage. Participate in RCO Finance’s token presale now to be ahead of the curve before it is too late.

For more information about the RCO Finance (RCOF) Presale:

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Tron (TRX) has faced strong rejection at $0.2495 as bears gain a grip on the asset. Despite this downturn, Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, has boldly predicted TRX’s potential performance in the second quarter of 2025.

TRX Struggles with Resistance and Volume Decline

In an update shared with investors in the community, Sun maintained a bullish stance, insisting that TRX will attain an all-time high (ATH) in market capitalization in Q2 2025.

Sun’ highlighted confidence in his prediction coming to pass with, “Mark my words!”

TRX’s market capitalization is $23.66 billion, a 0.16% decline in the last 24 hours. Nevertheless, it has maintained its ninth position in ranking ahead of Cardano, which recently had market cap rivalry due to price fluctuations.

Meanwhile, TRX has registered a 4.33% price rise to $0.2497 within the last seven days. However, in the last 24 hours, the coin has suffered a 0.16% dip to trade at $0.2491.

Its greatest worry is the drop in investor confidence, which is reflected in trading volume. Within the same time frame, TRX has seen a 19.81% plunge in volume to $470.85 million.

ATH Still 43% Away, Can Tron Make the Leap?

Notably, Tron’s last ATH occurred in December 2024, about four months ago. That month, the Tron network also experienced a 115% surge in revenue.

TRX is about 43.45% away from the ATH of $0.4407, pushing its market cap to a new level. The ecosystem has to flip the record set in December to register a new ATH.

Although this is a significant leap to make, some in the ecosystem believe that Tron has the potential to make it happen. Some users believe that Sun’s prediction and confidence might trigger a new momentum for the asset to begin its upward trajectory.

TRX Investors Eye $0.25 Breakout

However, a user with the handle (@IkoWEB3) has challenged Sun’s prediction. The user wondered if any upcoming developments in the ecosystem or collaborations could trigger such growth.

Others in the community have decided to watch and see how the coin performs in the crypto market.

A signal that TRX will align with Sun’s prediction will be if it can overcome the current resistance, push towards $0.25, and sustain the momentum. 

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NBA legend Shaquille ‘Shaq’ O’Neal has agreed to pay $11 million to settle a lawsuit over his Astrals Non-Fungible Token (NFT) promotion. A judge in Florida approved the deal on April 8, ending a legal case that accused him of promoting unregistered digital investments.

How The NFT Lawsuit Started

The case started in May 2023 when plaintiff Daniel Harper sued Shaquille O’Neal. He said O’Neal used his fame to promote the Astrals NFT collection. These NFTs, built on the Solana blockchain, were part of a virtual platform where people could meet and interact. 

Harper claimed that O’Neal’s involvement led many buyers to invest in these digital assets. According to the lawsuit, the NBA star was chatting actively on the project’s Discord channel and posting memes.

Fast-forward to 2022 and 2023, when the NFT market crashed. Astra’s value dropped significantly, and investors were left with big losses. The lawsuit said O’Neal’s promotions were misleading, and he was helping sell digital assets, mainly unregistered securities.

O’Neal Agreed To The $11 Million Settlement Deal

After months of legal debate, O’Neal settled in November 2023. Recently approved by the court, the settlement allocates $11 million to eligible buyers who bought Astrals NFTs between May 2022 and January 2023. 

The court said O’Neal could be considered a direct seller of the NFTs, which helped lead to the settlement. This decision ended the case and will help buyers regain some lost money.

Shaq’s Continued Legal Troubles in the Crypto Space

This is not the first time Shaquille O’Neal has faced cryptocurrency-related legal challenges. He is also involved in an ongoing lawsuit for promoting the now-defunct FTX crypto exchange. Lawyers reportedly had trouble finding him to give him court papers, but he was finally served at a Miami Heat game in May 2023.

While this settlement ends one legal matter, Shaq’s name remains linked to other crypto lawsuits. The outcome of these cases could remind celebrities about the risks involved in promoting digital assets and securities without proper registration.

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Avalanche (AVAX) is becoming a key player in improving traditional finance. The network is known for its speed and ability to handle many transactions simultaneously. It is seen as a helpful tool for fixing outdated financial systems.  

Crypto and business expert Olivia Vande Woude believes that Avalanche will play a big role in the future of mainstream finance. In a recent X post, she said that Avalanche is not trying to replace current systems but to improve them.  

Avalanche To Improve Old Financial Systems

According to Woude, one of Avalanche’s biggest benefits is helping old systems like SWIFT and Fedwire work better. Banks use these systems to send and receive large payments, but they can be slow and costly.  

Avalanche can make these systems faster and more efficient by allowing real-time settlement and better liquidity. This means money can move more quickly and with fewer delays. Avalanche can also improve trade settlement, the process of confirming and recording trades. 

Currently, it is slow and has too many steps. Woude believes Avalanche can make it faster and reduce mistakes. This would improve the system’s performance and lower the time and cost of each trade.

Avalanche Can Improve Trading for Big Exchanges

Big financial exchanges like CBOE and ICE often have issues with trade delays and price changes. Woude thinks Avalanche’s fast and decentralized system can solve this. With Avalanche, these exchanges could get faster trade execution, lower costs, and more accurate prices.

This would benefit both the exchanges and their customers. Custodians, companies that hold and protect financial assets, still use slow batch processing systems. Woude says  Avalanche can bring safer and faster methods to manage these assets. 

Avalanche’s smart contracts can also contribute to the derivatives market. The network can help with better margin calculation and risk management. 

As U.S. financial rules continue to change, many banks and companies are turning to tokenization. Woude says Avalanche is well-suited for this task. Its tools can help manage liquidity and reduce risk in funding operations.  

AVAX Makes Ethereum Faster For ETFs

The protocol is compatible with Ethereum blocks. This means institutions can still use their existing smart contracts while gaining the benefits of a faster network.  

Interestingly, Ethereum spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have been approved for options trading. 

Avalanche could also help create on-chain financial products that follow ETF performance. Likewise, it can provide permissioned chains that follow financial rules, giving institutions the necessary control and compliance.

Avalanche’s role in traditional finance has helped increase the popularity of its token AVAX in the crypto market. The digital asset has increased by 1.38% in the past 24 hours, trading at $19.20. Its daily trading volumes have soared by 7%, showing growing interest from large investors and institutions. 

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and crypto exchange giant Binance have filed a motion seeking a 60-day hold on their ongoing lawsuit. The motion was jointly filed before a federal judge in the District of Columbia and requested a pause to continue discussions.

SEC and Binance Discussions Gain Momentum Post-Gensler Exit

As per the filing, the SEC and Binance have made significant progress in their talks since the court halted proceedings. Some of the discussion between the SEC and the exchange centers on how the efforts of the crypto task force could impact the regulatory body’s claims.

The duo anticipates their ongoing conversations might lead to an amicable lawsuit resolution.

Interestingly, the SEC initiated the request and agreed upon it with Binance. The crypto exchange considers this route to become more efficient in resolving issues. This is the second time that both parties are seeking an extension.

The first request for a stay of proceedings was granted in February 2025, just after ex-Chair Gary Gensler left office. Following Gensler’s resignation, the SEC has been responsible for the SEC. Many in the crypto space consider him to have a more favorable disposition towards digital assets.

The SEC’s Crypto Task Force’s objectives include clarifying regulatory guidance and properly managing the allocation of enforcement resources.

13 Charges Looms Over Binance

The legal battle between the SEC and Binance commenced in 2023, with 13 charges filed against the exchange. The regulatory body has alleged that Binance engaged in unregistered sales of its BNB and USD tokens.

Other allegations against Binance involve the operation of products such as the Simple Earn and BNB Vault, a staking program.

The crypto exchange and Changpeng Zhao, its former CEO, have vehemently denied all the allegations.

Is the SEC Adopting a Softer Approach to Regulation?

It is unclear if both parties would find a resolution outside the courtroom. However, it is noteworthy to highlight that the SEC has withdrawn some lawsuits that border on enforcement actions.

For instance, the SEC withdrew its case against Coinbase, Gemini, Kraken, and Robinhood. These withdrawals suggest that the regulatory body is shifting toward crypto assets, possibly due to new leadership. 

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The U.S. Senate has received a bill targeting crypto mining facilities and Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers. The draft bill, titled the “Clean Cloud Act of 2025,” aims to cut emissions from crypto miners’ activities and encourage them to use renewable energy.

Crypto Mining: Emission Caps and Renewable Energy Mandates

Notably, the bill introduced by two Democratic Party senators, Sheldon Whitehouse and John Fetterman, seeks to amend the Clean Air Act. In the draft, the senators propose that all crypto miners cut down their emissions by 2035.

The penalty for not meeting the set deadline will result in fines being paid by the erring crypto-mining facility. The bill will set emission caps by the end of this year and progressively see it lowered annually by 11% until it hits zero in 2035.

An interesting aspect of the penalty for those who flout the law is that they would not be allowed to pass on the costs imposed by the fine to customers.

The authorities would use the collected funds to subsidize increases in residential electricity costs. This would come in the form of grants to local municipalities and research in clean energy utilization.

Bill Targets Crypto and AI’s Environmental Toll

According to the official X handle of the Democrats in the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, “crypto and AI data centers” drive up energy prices for families. They should support clean energy and stop burning fossil fuels.

As per the bill, these crypto-mining facilities would provide comprehensive annual reports about their electricity consumption and sources. The goal is to enable the EPA to calculate each facility’s greenhouse emissions volume.

The fines for violators will affect the facility’s user or tenant, not the landlord.

Bitcoin mining and power consumption have remained a major concern worldwide. Miners’ activity has a huge impact on the nation’s electricity grid.

Partisan Divide and Industry Pushback Expected

Although the bill has been introduced in Congress, many expect Republican Senators to oppose it. The Republicans might want to side with President Donald Trump, who has signaled interest in making the U.S. the world’s leading Bitcoin mining hub.

Additionally, Trump’s eldest sons recently indicated plans to list their own Bitcoin mining company publicly. So, many expect intense lobbying that could block the bill from passage.

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As regulatory chatter turns into real momentum in Washington, Senator Tim Scott, who chairs the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, says a comprehensive crypto market bill may become law by August 2025. 

In a recent statement to Fox News, Scott underlined that the U.S. must allow digital asset innovation to flourish at home before rushing to regulate — a stance that’s gaining traction across party lines.

The senator pointed to the committee’s recent progress with the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin-focused bill approved in March, as proof that Congress is serious about shaping crypto policy. The act proposes a standardized framework for dollar-backed stablecoins and is widely seen as the first concrete step toward broader regulation.

Scott’s timeline aligns with remarks from Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, who has echoed similar expectations for legislation covering both crypto market structure and stablecoins by late summer. The coordinated push from both lawmakers and industry advocates suggests a rare moment of unity on Capitol Hill.

Growing Political Will for Regulation

Crypto’s evolution from a niche sector to a key player in the global financial system has brought increased scrutiny — and opportunity. As U.S. officials eye competition from jurisdictions like the EU and UAE, calls for a clear legal framework have grown louder.

At the Digital Assets Summit held in New York City this March, Democratic Representative Ro Khanna expressed confidence that the necessary bills will pass before year’s end. 

According to Khanna, more than 70 fellow Democrats now recognize the strategic importance of dollar-pegged digital assets. He also emphasized that stablecoins, when issued responsibly, could boost demand for the U.S. dollar globally — particularly in emerging markets where traditional banking is limited.

Stablecoins Take Center Stage

Bo Hines, who leads the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, offered an even more optimistic timeline. Speaking at the same summit, Hines suggested stablecoin legislation could clear Congress within the next 60 days. 

He also stressed that establishing U.S. leadership in crypto isn’t just an economic priority — it’s a national interest that transcends partisan divides.

With both houses of Congress inching toward consensus and the White House backing innovation-led regulation, 2025 could be the year crypto finally gets a legal framework to grow — on U.S. soil and U.S. terms.

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The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) is shifting all public-facing communications exclusively to the X platform—formerly known as Twitter. 

The dramatic pivot comes as part of a sweeping efficiency mandate from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the controversial new initiative spearheaded by none other than Elon Musk, the platform’s owner.

Social Security to Ditch Letters, Embrace X as Primary Outlet

WIRED first reported the transition, citing anonymous sources who revealed that traditional methods of communication—like mailed letters and official press releases—will be phased out entirely. Instead, Americans will need to follow Social Security updates via social media.

This decision accompanies a sizable workforce reduction at the agency, shrinking its personnel from 57,000 to just 50,000 in an effort to reduce redundancy and modernize operations.

In a February 2025 statement, the Social Security confirmed that it would collapse its outdated 10-region model down to just four, calling the former structure “no longer sustainable.”

The changes are part of a wider governmental shake-up championed by DOGE, an unofficial but increasingly powerful entity in Washington’s fiscal playbook. While not an officially sanctioned federal agency, DOGE has been given extraordinary leeway to investigate wasteful spending across multiple branches of government.

Musk’s Efficiency Drive Targets SSA, IRS, and SEC

Elon Musk hasn’t held back in his criticism of the Social Security system, accusing it of doling out billions in erroneous payments—a claim backed by the White House. That rhetoric, paired with drastic staffing and communication reforms, has many questioning the future of America’s most relied-upon retirement safety net.

DOGE’s influence is rapidly expanding. In March, the agency reportedly gained access to internal systems within the SEC, including confidential data repositories. SEC leadership confirmed their cooperation and pledged transparency.

Not stopping there, DOGE is now proposing a 20% reduction in the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) workforce—roughly 6,800 jobs—set to take effect just a month after Tax Day, on May 15. Critics warn that such cuts could jeopardize tax enforcement and public trust.

But perhaps the most disruptive idea floated by Musk’s DOGE unit is the integration of blockchain technology into federal budgeting.

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President Donald Trump has rolled back a chunk of his hardline tariff policy, delivering welcome news to the tech sector—and by extension, to digital assets. 

Trump’s administration announced a sweeping exemption for smartphones, chips, storage devices, modems, semiconductors, and other critical tech components from the reciprocal tariffs that had previously shaken markets.

Crypto Markets Cheer Policy Reversal

The 90-day pause, confirmed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, also reduces the tariff rate to 10% for countries that haven’t retaliated against U.S. goods, signaling a softening of the administration’s stance amid ongoing trade tensions. 

This shift has sent ripples through financial markets, particularly benefiting large-cap tech companies and triggering renewed interest in risk assets like cryptocurrencies.

“The tech industry just got a shot in the arm,” noted The Kobeissi Letter in an April 12 post on X. “Large-cap technology companies will ultimately come out ahead when this is all said and done.” 

Bitcoin broke past the $85,000 mark on the same day—rising 9% in response to the tariff pause.

Tech Stocks and Crypto Rebound Together

Historically, crypto markets have followed the lead of high-growth tech equities. With the tariff freeze alleviating pressure on tech stocks, the crypto rally may be more than just a knee-jerk reaction. Some market analysts suggest this could be the beginning of a broader bullish trend for both sectors, as investor appetite for risk rebounds.

Raoul Pal, a prominent macro trader, interpreted the move as part of Trump’s broader negotiation playbook. “This is classic posturing,” he remarked, viewing the tariff measures not as long-term economic policy, but as leverage in a bid to secure a favorable trade deal with China.

Still, not everyone sees the glass as half full. Bitcoin evangelist Max Keiser cautioned that the tariff rollback does little to stem broader economic concerns, particularly around U.S. debt. “This doesn’t reverse the direction of rising bond yields,” Keiser warned, citing continued erosion of confidence in U.S. bonds and the dollar.

Indeed, the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury Bonds spiked to around 4.5% on April 11—an indicator that investors remain wary of deeper systemic risks.

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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, is pushing back against fresh claims that he agreed to testify against Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, as part of his settlement with U.S. authorities. 

The Wall Street Journal, in a report published on April 11, cited unnamed sources suggesting that Zhao had cooperated with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) by offering to provide evidence on Sun.

Zhao, now free after serving a four-month sentence for anti-money laundering violations, wasted no time addressing the allegations publicly. “WSJ is really TRYING here,” he wrote on X the next day. “They seem to have forgotten who went to prison and who didn’t. People who become government witnesses don’t go to prison. They are protected.”

In the same post, Zhao hinted at foul play behind the scenes, implying the Journal may have been incentivized to publish a “hit piece.” According to him, multiple people had already tipped him off that such a story was in the pipeline.

Sun Still Calls CZ a Mentor

Justin Sun, who’s been the subject of ongoing scrutiny himself, responded calmly to the uproar. “I am not aware of the circulation rumors,” he said in an April 11 post, referring to the allegations. He went on to describe CZ as both a “mentor and close friend,” suggesting no friction between the two on record.

Zhao, for his part, appeared to take the situation in stride but warned that such reports may not be isolated incidents. “I also heard some rumors about some players ‘lobbying’ against us again in the US,” he added, alluding to past efforts by FTX to tighten regulatory pressure on Binance.

Back in November 2023, Zhao had claimed that FTX actively lobbied for a regulatory clampdown on Binance to grab market share, referencing a Federal Newswire report as evidence.

Crypto Lobbying Fuels Distrust in Washington

The controversy also comes on the heels of growing concerns over crypto industry influence in U.S. politics. According to a March report by the Center for Political Accountability, crypto-related entities have poured more than $134 million into the 2024 U.S. elections. 

While intended to shape a favorable regulatory landscape, these political contributions are now raising alarms over transparency and public trust.

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Amid a sharp decline in the crypto market, driven by massive liquidations, traders are turning their attention to a promising altcoin. The emerging RCO Finance stands out with its innovative features and a presale offering that hints at a potential 458% gain in just 13 days.

Curious about what makes RCO Finance stand out? Let’s explore its potential and why analysts believe it’s the best crypto to buy now!

Market Struggles? Witness Effortless Crypto Trading with RCO Finance

While the crypto market is experiencing a downturn, RCO Finance is poised for a promising future, offering clients unparalleled diversification opportunities. This DeFi trading platform is at the forefront of integrating AI technology into financial services, democratizing access to both traditional and decentralized finance.

Fueling this innovation is its AI-powered robo advisor, which is a game-changer for traders looking to stay ahead of market trends. The tool scans real-time market data, identifies high-potential assets, and can even execute trades automatically based on predefined strategies. This level of automation is particularly useful in spotting explosive opportunities.

The robo advisor also offers tailored investment strategies, allowing users to adjust their approach based on risk management, market conditions, and long-term goals. Whether an investor prefers a conservative strategy or seeks high-risk, high-reward trades, the AI system adapts seamlessly, allowing users to seize opportunities like PNUT on pumpfun.

RCO Finance is already making strides with the launch of its beta platform, which introduces new generation AI trading tools and automated analytics. This early access allows users to test the platform’s capabilities, fine-tune their strategies, and gain an edge before the full release.

Moreover, RCO Finance is lowering entry barriers with a no-KYC requirement, enabling seamless onboarding for global investors. This approach prioritizes accessibility while maintaining industry-standard security through Fireblocks protection and the esteemed SolidProof audits.

$1.3 Billion Crypto Crash: Bitcoin Leads Massive Liquidations

This weekend, the crypto market faced a major crash, with over $1.3 billion in trades liquidated. Bitcoin led the decline, dropping sharply and causing about $361 million in losses, which triggered panic and rapid margin calls on major exchanges.

The largest liquidation was a $7.08 million Bitcoin swap on OKX, impacting over 452,000 traders. Ethereum saw $320 million liquidated, while Solana lost $58 million. The total market cap dropped over 10% to $2.51 trillion due to significant declines in other crypto tokens.

Volatility surged as traders adjusted positions, with a 24-hour trading volume of $181.97 billion. Analysts linked the crash to overheated sentiment, high leverage, and global economic issues. While some view the correction as stabilizing, sentiment remains fragile as Bitcoin lingers below $70,000.

RCOF Presale Stuns The Crypto Market

As investors seek high-growth opportunities amid crypto market struggles, attention is shifting to emerging low-cap altcoins like RCO Finance. Currently in its fifth presale stage, RCOF is priced at just $0.10, making it an attractive entry point for early adopters.

Here’s the exciting part: by using the promo code RCOF40, you can enjoy a 40% discount off the current price! Experts believe that once RCOF is listed on exchanges, the token price could surge to $0.60. This presents early investors with the potential for returns of up to 300%.

Some experts even think RCOF could mirror the remarkable Bitcoin price rally in 2021. Even better, as the presale comes to an end, RCO Finance is preparing to launch a debit card for investors, marking an important step in its growing adoption.

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