$BTC Bitcoin traded in a range from $96,869 to $97,057 over the last hour, maintaining a narrow range near recent highs. With an intraday range over 24 hours from $95,925 to $97,341, the leading cryptocurrency has a market capitalization of $1.92 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $27.81 billion, indicating ongoing investor interest.
$BTC Bitcoin surpasses gold: 68% of Americans turn to BTC amidst US tariffs.
According to a new study from NFT Evening, 68% of Americans have purchased Bitcoin (BTC) since US President Donald Trump announced mutual tariffs. This figure exceeds the share of those who bought gold by about 24%, indicating that Americans view the leading cryptocurrency as a "modern hedge" against economic turmoil.
The study, which involved approximately 1,290 participants, revealed that 71.60% of respondents allocated more funds to BTC than to gold following the tariff announcements. These results further confirm BTC's status as a safe asset.
#DigitalAssetBill Economist from the USA Jeffrey Sachs: Trump's approach to tariffs is a 'serious mistake' Sachs explained that the Trump administration's emphasis on applying tariffs to competitor countries will not affect the growth of China and Russia if international trade continues to follow WTO rules.
Jeffrey Sachs calls tariffs a mistake, ignoring their impact on global trade
The tariff measures of the Trump administration and their subsequent impact on global trade continue to be studied by economists who are still analyzing these policies. Jeffrey Sachs, a well-known American economist and professor at Columbia University, recently criticized the idea of tariffs and the supposed benefits of their implementation.
At a speech during the dialogue 'The Future of the World: A New Platform for Global Growth' in Russia, Sachs criticized these measures, stating that instead of helping the USA, they will harm it.
Condemning these protectionist measures, Sachs stated:
President Donald Trump believes that tariffs will help the US economy. I disagree — this is a serious mistake.
Bitcoin Price: Bulls Target $97K as Momentum Builds
In the last hour, Bitcoin fluctuated in the range of $95,977 to $96,169 with a market capitalization of $1.90 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $29.88 billion. Trading occurred in a narrow intraday range from $93,333 to $96,244, as the market showed signs of both upward momentum and cautious consolidation.
#StablecoinPayments The UAE gives approval to the stablecoin issuer Circle to provide money service activities. Circle aims for greater influence in the UAE. Circle Internet Group, a leading global fintech company and issuer of the stablecoin USDC, has received preliminary approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The approval, which allows Circle to operate as a money service provider, demonstrates its commitment to fostering innovation within the regulatory framework of digital finance. In a statement announcing the receipt of the IPA, Circle reported that this approval is an important step towards obtaining full Financial Services Permission (FSP) under the progressive regulatory framework of the ADGM. This development follows Circle's registration in the ADGM in December 2024 and expands its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
$USDC MEDIA: Ripple 'offered too little' in attempt to acquire Circle.
American crypto company Ripple attempted to buy Circle — the issuer of the USDC stablecoin — for $4–5 billion, Bloomberg reports citing sources.
The deal allegedly fell through due to an insufficient amount. It is reported that Ripple remains interested in the acquisition, but has not yet established relevant plans or made new proposals.
Circle declined to 'comment on market rumors.' According to sources, the firm will continue to work on the scheduled IPO. In early April, the procedure was postponed indefinitely due to market uncertainties.
#AirdropSafetyGuide What are the risks of participating in token giveaways? Beginner investors often see cryptocurrency giveaways as an easy way to make money. However, participating in an airdrop either requires considerable effort or involves risks. In particular, the concept of 'free coins' is often exploited by scammers.
Here are some recommendations on how to protect yourself from them:
Never share your private key or seed phrase with anyone. Be cautious and independently verify each project you wish to participate in. Look for information about it on the internet and on trusted resources — for example, ForkLog. If there is very little information about the project, the risks increase.
Be especially careful if participation in the airdrop promises you quick and high returns.
Never provide personal information about yourself or login credentials for personal accounts.
If you are asked to transfer a small amount of coins in exchange for a promise of more in return — these are definitely scammers.
Airdrops are free distributions of cryptocurrency; you do not need to buy it.
There have been cases where scammers send a fake token to a wallet that mimics a popular coin.
SEC delays decisions on XRP, Doge ETFs until at least June.
According to updates shared earlier in the day, the SEC will need at least a couple more months before it decides on the listing of Spot ETF applications before the regulator.
The SEC has postponed the verdict on the Franklin Templeton-related Spot XRP ETF until June 17, 2025, according to a recently published notice. According to Eleonora Terrett, on April 29, 2025, the SEC published a notice indicating that it needs additional time to evaluate the proposed Franklin Templeton Spot XRP ETF, also known as the Franklin XRP Fund.
#Trump100Days The first 100 days in Trump's office, Crypto suffers despite Potus's promises.
Trump's victory was seen as a victory for crypto due to his pro-crypto initiatives. With this goal in mind, the first 100 days were meant to assist the crypto industry. However, Trump's trade war with the rest of the world had the most significant impact on crypto markets.
Prices were unstable due to concerns and doubts about the economy as a whole. Prices for ElectronICS also rose, making it difficult to accelerate Bitcoin, and there are many concerns regarding the BRICS defect agenda.
Investors, in the US and worldwide, are not very dent with POTUS. Trump had a 50.5% approval rating at the end of January, with a disapproval rating of 44.3%. The tables have turned now, and he has a disapproval rating of 52.4% and an approval rating of 45.3%, according to the same average.
A cryptocurrency airdrop is a free distribution of coins or tokens to users who meet pre-established conditions. Often, to receive free cryptocurrencies, you need to complete simple tasks on social media and more. Here are a few examples:
Be subscribed to the project's channels and join groups on X (Twitter), Telegram, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and others;
Make reposts or retweet a specific post;
Hold a certain amount of specific coins in your wallet until the airdrop date;
Subscribe to the newsletter;
Invite other users who will meet the necessary conditions to receive free tokens.
The possibility of receiving cryptocurrency for free Airdrops allow you to receive cryptocurrency without financial costs.
It is enough to fulfill simple conditions, for example, to register on the platform or subscribe to the project's social media. A chance to receive valuable tokens.
Some airdrops are associated with promising projects, the tokens of which may increase in value after listing on exchanges. For example, retro airdrops from popular DeFi platforms have brought significant profits to users. Access to new projects and ecosystems.
Participation in airdrops often opens access to exclusive features, NFTs, or new decentralized platforms even before their mass launch.
Disadvantages of Free Distribution
Risk of fraud and phishing.
Some airdrops may be scams that collect personal data.
Often, receiving a retro airdrop requires active interaction with the platform for months. They may also have long token distribution periods.
The possibility of rapid devaluation of tokens. Not all received tokens have real value — many of them lose their price immediately after entering the exchange.
In the UAE, the launch of a new stablecoin based on the dirham has been announced.
The sovereign wealth fund ADQ, the IHC holding, and the leading bank in the country, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), have announced a joint initiative to create a new stablecoin tied to the national currency — the dirham.
According to the press release, the project will be overseen by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and implemented through FAB. The new stablecoin, based on the ADI blockchain platform, is intended for both everyday transactions and more complex digital interactions — including in the field of artificial intelligence and automated transactions between 'smart' devices. Project coordinators emphasize that the launch of the new token will strengthen the digital financial ecosystem of the UAE and contribute to the country's transformation into one of the key global hubs in the fintech sector.
Pi Network Price Forecast: Analysts Expect a Powerful Rally
The price of Pi Network (PI) has fallen again in recent days, despite the resilience of the broader crypto market, although an upcoming key event could trigger a sharp turn in PI's fortunes, analysts believe. The last time the PI index changed hands was around $0.61, slipping below its 21-day moving average amid a bearish breakout from a short-term pennant pattern.
In a recent forecasting exercise, seven AI models were utilized to assess the closing price of Bitcoin on December 31, 2025. Six out of seven models predicted that Bitcoin would finish the year above its current value. Their forecasts ranged from $95,000 to $138,000, covering a wide spectrum of optimism regarding the future of Bitcoin. The average result, around $118,100, indicates that, even amidst regulatory and market challenges, the AI consensus leans toward a favorable scenario for Bitcoin's annual performance.
$ETH Ethereum (ETH) is regaining momentum during its recovery from $1564 to rise above the fundamental support at $2000. Technical analysis signals potential growth to $2800 if a breakout momentum occurs after a consolidation of 14.6% over the last 7 days. Ethereum will reach its target of $3000 in 2025 due to the upcoming Pectra upgrade, as well as an increase in the percentage after the event doubles Bitcoin. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) emerges as a leading contender due to successfully achieving a presale milestone of $7.1 million and acquiring 9,000 holders. The structured DeFi model of this platform offers users a promising opportunity to earn more income. Does this growing asset have enough potential to outperform Ethereum's growth trajectory?
What happened in the crypto market while everyone was sleeping. 28.04
Behavior of leading cryptocurrencies by capitalization. Bitcoin (BTC), according to TradingView data, started Monday with a drop followed by recovery. As of 06:55 (MSK), the cryptocurrency is trading at $93,838.
The second most capitalized cryptocurrency, Ethereum, also started the day with a drop followed by recovery. As of the time of writing this review, the coin is trading at $1,782.
#XRPETFs Global crypto asset manager Hashdex announced on April 25 via the social platform X the launch of XRPH11, which it described as "the world's first XRP ETF" and "another crypto milestone on the Brazilian stock exchange." The launch marks a significant expansion of cryptocurrency investment products within Brazil's regulated financial markets and highlights Hashdex's commitment to innovation in this sector. The asset management firm explained the significance of the XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) for investors, stating:
Hashdex has just launched XRPH11, providing investors with safe and regulated access to XRP — one of the leading crypto assets focused on fast and inexpensive international payments.
This stage is the ninth crypto ETF launched by Hashdex in Brazil, and its 33rd product offered worldwide.
#TrumpTaxCuts U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirms his commitment to tariffs, emphasizing that such an approach could lead to American citizens who pay income tax seeing their taxes 'seriously reduced, or possibly even eliminated completely.'
'The External Revenue Service' is on the way: Trump is considering the possibility of abolishing income taxes. Trump claims that as tariff revenues accumulate, income taxes for Americans could be significantly lowered or completely eliminated. Currently, data shows that approximately $215 million is collected daily from tariffs, with forecasts suggesting revenue increases by 2025, reaching about $166.6 billion. The U.S. President believes that this revenue stream will continue to grow, possibly eliminating income taxes for a significant portion of Americans.
Bitcoin is back in a bullish run: analyst expects BTC to exceed historical highs
Bitcoin is poised to surpass historical highs as the leading analyst sees a growing influx of capital, strong fundamentals, and increasing investor confidence, leading to a massive rally. Willy Woo, a renowned Bitcoin analyst, shared an optimistic outlook on BTC on the social media platform X on April 27, highlighting a significant shift in market sentiment. Woo stated: