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#StablecoinPayments Stablecoins are an important link between traditional finance and the crypto world. They are pegged to fiat currencies (most often the US dollar) and therefore are not as volatile as Bitcoin or Ethereum. This makes them an excellent tool for payments, especially in the following cases:

Advantages:
1. Speed and accessibility — transfers happen quickly and without involving banks.
2. Low fees — especially compared to international bank transfers.
3. Predictability — unlike other cryptocurrencies, you know how much the recipient will receive in dollar equivalent.
4. Useful in countries with high inflation — when the local currency is unstable, stablecoins are a way to preserve purchasing power.

Cons and Risks:
1. Dependence on the issuer — not all stablecoins are equally reliable (for example, Tether is often criticized for its lack of transparency).
2. Regulations — in many countries, the use of stablecoins may be illegal or heavily regulated.
3. Centralization — most stablecoins are centralized, which means they can be frozen or controlled.

#AirdropSafetyGuide Basic Principles of Safety When Participating in Airdrops

1. Never share your private keys or seed phrases

No legitimate project will ask you for private information. If you are asked to provide such information, it is a clear sign of fraud.

2. Use a separate wallet for airdrops

Create a new wallet specifically for participating in airdrops. This will help protect your main assets in case of compromise.

3. Verify the legitimacy of projects

Before participating in an airdrop, make sure to verify the project:
• Check the official website and social media.
• Research information about the team and roadmap.
• Look for mentions on reputable platforms such as CoinMarketCap or CoinGecko.

4. Beware of phishing sites and links

Fraudsters often create fake websites that imitate real projects. Check URLs and use only official sources for information.

5. Limit the provision of personal information

Be cautious with projects that require excessive personal information, such as passport details or bank account information.

#AirdropStepByStep 1. Wallet Preparation
• Create a Web3 wallet (for example, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, or Rabby).
• For increased security, use a separate wallet specifically for airdrops. 

2. Finding Relevant Airdrops
• Visit airdrop aggregators like airdrops.io and Incrypted, where verified and current offers are published. 

3. Completing Tasks
• Tasks may include:
• Following the project's social media accounts.
• Interacting with decentralized applications (dApps).
• Participating in testnets and providing feedback.
• Inviting friends through referral links.  

4. Checking Project Legitimacy
• Research information about the project:
• Official website and social media.
• Development team and their reputation.
• Presence of a white paper and roadmap. 

5. Participating in the Airdrop
• Follow the instructions on the project's official channels.
• Never provide private keys or confidential information.

6. Receiving and Storing Tokens
• After the airdrop is completed, tokens will be credited to your wallet.
• Make sure you have added the corresponding token to the wallet interface to display the balance.

#AltcoinETFsPostponed SEC extended the deadline for reviewing applications for spot Ethereum ETFs from Grayscale and Invesco/Galaxy Digital until July 2025. This is due to the need for a more thorough analysis of the proposals, particularly regarding the inclusion of a staking mechanism in the ETF structure. Grayscale proposed to use staking in its Ethereum Trust and Mini Trust funds, which has become the subject of further examination by the regulator.

#Trump100Days . "He said he would build a wall. Now it's an emotional wall between him and reality."

As of April 29, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is showing a confident rise, trading around $94,600 and approaching the $95,000 mark. This corresponds to an increase of more than 10% over the past week, making it the best weekly performance since the 2024 U.S. presidential elections.

#AirdropFinderGuide Current Airdrops at the End of April 2025
1. Parfin (RAYLS)
• The Parfin project, developer of the Ethereum-compatible Layer-2 blockchain network Rayls, has announced an upcoming airdrop of RAYLS tokens. The project has raised over $32 million in investments from companies such as Framework Ventures and Mastercard. Participants can expect a token distribution soon. 
2. Nous Research (NOUS)
• Nous Research, specializing in the development of open and censorship-resistant AI models, has confirmed the airdrop of NOUS tokens after raising $70 million in investments. To participate, one must fill out a waiting list form on the project's official website. 
3. Movement (MOVE)
• The Movement project has launched the beta testing of its Parthenon ecosystem. Participants can earn experience (XP) by completing tasks, which will allow them to qualify for future airdrops of MOVE tokens.  
4. W-Coin
• The W-Coin airdrop will end on April 29, 2025. To participate, one needs to connect a TON wallet, complete tasks, and invite friends. A token listing is expected on the Bitget or Binance exchanges.

In April 2025, it was announced in Abu Dhabi the launch of a new stablecoin backed by the UAE dirham. The project is being implemented in collaboration between three major financial institutions:
• International Holding Company (IHC)
• ADQ (sovereign investment fund)
• First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) (the largest bank in the UAE)

Key features of the stablecoin
• Backing: The stablecoin will be fully backed by UAE dirhams and regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), ensuring its stability and trust from users.
• Technological platform: The digital currency will operate on the ADI blockchain, developed by the ADI Foundation. This platform provides a secure and scalable infrastructure for digital payments and already has partnerships with governments of over 20 countries.
• Usage: The stablecoin is intended for a wide range of users — from individuals to businesses and government institutions. It will be used for everyday payments, cross-border transactions, as well as in new digital scenarios, such as machine-to-machine interactions and applications using artificial intelligence.

#ArizonaBTCReserve In April 2025, Arizona took an important step toward creating the first state bitcoin reserve system in the U.S. On April 28, the state legislature approved two bills — SB1025 and SB1373 — that allow investing up to 10% of state funds in digital assets, including bitcoin.

Key provisions of the bills
• SB1025: Provides for the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and allows the Arizona Treasury to invest up to 10% of state assets in bitcoin.
• SB1373: Establishes a Strategic Digital Assets Fund, which will be replenished from confiscated crypto assets and future appropriations, with mandatory use of blockchain technology for transparency and risk management.

According to data for 2023, the total assets under the management of the Arizona Treasury amount to approximately $31.5 billion, which means a potential investment of up to $3.14 billion in digital assets.

#TrumpTaxCuts Key Provisions of Trump's Tax Initiative
• Permanent Extension of Individual Tax Benefits of TCJA: It is proposed to make permanent the temporary provisions of the TCJA that are set to expire in 2025.
• New Tax Benefits: Includes tax deductions for manufacturers and buyers of auto loans.
• Tax Reduction for Individuals: Trump proposes a reduction or even elimination of income tax for citizens earning less than $200,000 a year, funding this through tariff revenues.
• Shift to Consumption Tax: Under the “Project 2025” initiative, a shift from income tax to a national consumption tax is being considered, simplifying the tax system to two rates: 15% and 30%.

#TrumpTaxCuts Key Provisions of Trump's Tax Initiative
• Permanent Extension of Individual Tax Benefits of TCJA: It is proposed to make permanent the temporary provisions of the TCJA that are set to expire in 2025.
• New Tax Benefits: Includes tax deductions for manufacturers and buyers of auto loans.
• Tax Cuts for Individuals: Trump proposes a reduction or even elimination of income tax for citizens earning less than $200,000 a year, funding this through revenue from tariffs.
• Shift to Consumption Tax: As part of the 'Project 2025', a shift from income tax to a national consumption tax is being considered, simplifying the tax system to two rates: 15% and 30%.

#XRPETFs significant events are happening in the world of XRP ETFs. On April 30, 2025, ProShares launches three new futures ETFs on XRP: Ultra XRP ETF (with 2x leverage), Short XRP ETF, and Ultra Short XRP ETF (with -2x leverage). These products provide investors the opportunity to speculate on the rise or fall of the price of XRP through derivative instruments rather than through direct ownership of the token.

This launch became possible after the SEC did not oppose the registration of these funds, marking an important step after the completion of a multi-year legal battle between Ripple and the SEC in March 2025.
Although futures ETFs are already hitting the market, investors eagerly await the approval of spot XRP ETFs, which provide direct ownership of the asset. Major asset managers such as Grayscale, Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and 21Shares have submitted applications to create such funds. Analysts estimate the likelihood of approval for a spot XRP ETF in the U.S. at 73%. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed confidence that such ETFs will be launched in the second half of 2025.
Experts predict that the approval of a spot XRP ETF could lead to a capital influx of up to $100 billion.

#XRPETF The hashtag #XRPETF is currently actively surfacing because there are rumors (and sometimes hints from analysts) that an ETF for XRP may appear — similar to the Bitcoin ETF that has already been approved in the USA.

In short:
• XRP ETF — this would be an exchange-traded fund that tracks the price of XRP.
• For the market, this would mean the legalization of XRP as an investment asset at the institutional level — funds, banks, and major players could invest through a regulated instrument.
• If the SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) approves an ETF for XRP, it could significantly push the price of XRP up, as happened with Bitcoin after the launch of the Bitcoin ETF in January 2024.

Currently, there seem to be no real official applications for an XRP ETF, but many expect that after the conclusion of the legal battles between Ripple and the SEC, the chances will increase.

#XRPETF The hashtag #XRPETF is currently trending because there are rumors (and sometimes hints from analysts) that an ETF for XRP may appear — similar to how the Bitcoin ETF was already approved in the USA.

In brief:
• XRP ETF — it would be an exchange-traded fund that tracks the price of XRP.
• This would mean the legalization of XRP as an investment asset at the institutional level for the market — funds, banks, and major players could invest through a regulated instrument.
• If the SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) approves the ETF for XRP, it could significantly push the price of XRP up, just as it happened with Bitcoin after the launch of the Bitcoin ETF in January 2024.

Currently, there seem to be no real official applications for the XRP ETF, but many expect that after the conclusion of the legal battles between Ripple and the SEC, the chances will increase.

#XRPETF Hashtag #XRPETF is currently trending because there are rumors (and sometimes hints from analysts) that an ETF for XRP may appear — similar to the Bitcoin ETF that was already approved in the USA.

In short:
• XRP ETF — this would be an exchange-traded fund that tracks the price of XRP.
• For the market, this would mean the legalization of XRP as an investment asset at the institutional level — funds, banks, and major players could invest through a regulated instrument.
• If the SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) approves an ETF for XRP, it could significantly push the price of XRP up, as happened with Bitcoin following the launch of the Bitcoin ETF in January 2024.

Currently, there seem to be no real official applications for an XRP ETF, but many expect that after the conclusion of Ripple's court battles against the SEC, the chances will increase.

$ETH 💰 Current Price and Market Dynamics
• As of April 26, ETH is trading around $3,250, showing a growth of 4.7% over the day and more than 12% over the week. The trading volume in the last 24 hours reached $18.5 billion, and the number of active addresses increased by 28%.
• Average fees in the Ethereum network have decreased to $0.01, which is a minimum over the past 5 years. This may indicate a decline in network activity and a potential opportunity for price growth.

🛠️ Pectra Update
• The Pectra update is expected to be implemented in May, which includes 11 proposals for improving Ethereum (EIP), aimed at optimizing staking, increasing scalability, and reducing fees. This update is designed to improve network performance without radical changes.

📈 Forecasts and Institutional Interests
• Forecasts suggest that under favorable conditions, the price of ETH could reach $6,000–$7,500 by August 2025. The baseline scenario suggests a range of $4,200–$5,500, while the negative scenario suggests $2,800–$3,800.
• BlackRock has acquired Ethereum worth $54.4 million, indicating a resurgence of interest from institutional investors in ETH.

#TariffsPause TariffsPause

The digital clock blinked 02:17.
At that moment, the entire trading network “Eastline Tariffs” came to a halt. The automatic exchanges froze. Contracts hung in the air.
Leila Crawford, a cyber detective from the financial investigations department, was already sitting in the shadow of the monitors, tracking an invisible trail.

Someone paused the entire tariff system.
And did it so carefully that ordinary analysts wouldn’t even notice: the price at the ports for copper changed by a negligible 0.01%. But for those in the know, it meant millions.

On Leila's table lay the only clue: a strange file marked #TariffsPause.
No signature. No date. Just a line of code:
IF PAUSE == TRUE THEN ROUTE FUNDS TO SIGMA_NODE

She understood: someone had embedded a pause timer in the core of the network. And now, amidst the noise, they were zeroing out accounts, siphoning assets into dummy banks where they were already waiting.

Leila accessed the shadow logs. For a moment, she thought she heard a door creak behind her.
She didn’t turn around. In her line of work, there was always someone behind her.

A name flashed in the logs: “S.Paxton”.

— Well hello, Simon, — whispered Leila, — who would have thought that the old partner still plays.

$ETH Current Price and Market Dynamics
• Current ETH Price: around $1,775, with resistance at $1,800.
• Investor Activity: accumulation addresses acquired over 1.11 million ETH in the last week, marking a record for 2025 and indicating growing confidence among long-term investors.
• Technical Indicators: metrics such as RSI and MACD suggest a potential breakout above $1,900 if the current momentum is maintained.  

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🏦 Institutional Investments
• Ethereum ETF: iShares (BlackRock) added 22,704 ETH (around $40 million) to its funds, reflecting increasing institutional interest in Ethereum.

#EthereumFuture 🔧 Technical Updates
1. Pectra Update (Prague + Electra)
Scheduled for May 2025. This update includes:
• EIP-7251: increase of the staking limit for validators to 2048 ETH, promoting decentralization.
• EIP-7702: allows regular wallets (EOA) to use smart contract functionality, enhancing interaction with applications. 
2. Scaling and Sharding
Vitalik Buterin emphasized the importance of Phase 3 Sharding, aimed at increasing throughput and reducing latency in the Ethereum network. This will ensure more efficient operation of both the main network (Layer 1) and second-layer solutions (Layer 2).

$TRUMP 🍽️ Exclusive Dinner with Trump

The organizers $TRUMP have announced that on May 22, 2025, a private dinner for 220 major token holders will take place at the Trump National Golf Club in Washington. Additionally, 25 leaders in the ranking will receive an invitation to a VIP reception and a special tour featuring the president. To participate, you must confirm ownership of tokens through a digital wallet on the official project website. According to the latest data, to make it into the top 25, you need to own more than 1 million tokens, which is equivalent to over $13 million.