Crypto News – April 9

🗣️ Trump claims countries are "kissing his ass" to strike new trade deals.

🪙 Trump's son once said, "Great time to buy Ethereum" when it was around $3,000. Now Ethereum is below $1,500.

🇪🇺 European regulator warns crypto poses risks to financial stability:

🔴 ESMA points out crypto market growth and links to traditional finance as a threat.

🔴 Calls for stricter regulation as crypto's influence grows.

🔴 Risks include stablecoins, hacks, fraud, and high-profile crashes.

🇷🇺 VanEck reports that China and Russia are using Bitcoin for energy payments, signaling steps toward an alternative financial system independent of SWIFT and dollar risks.

🇨🇳 Rumors circulate that China is selling US Treasury bonds and buying Bitcoin.

💃 MELANIA continues to struggle, recently selling $30 million in tokens. Since its launch in January 2025, the token has lost 97% of its peak value.

⚔️ China imposes 84% tariffs on US goods, escalating trade tensions.

📉 US-China tariff increase leads to rising costs, decreased market access, and potential job losses.

🪙 Binance to launch LDUSDT, a second “yielding stablecoin” for collateral use.

🇪🇺 EU to impose €21 billion tariffs on US goods over a metals dispute.

⚒️ Miners accelerate equipment imports before tariffs take effect.

🐹 World Liberty Financial (WLFI) begins selling Ethereum, offloading 5,471 ETH ($8 million), having bought higher than $3,200 but now selling at $1,500.