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Arthur Hayes believes that the U.S. Treasury's bond buyback program will unleash a new wave of liquidity, pushing Bitcoin past the $110,000 mark and potentially toward $200,000. He likens the program to a form of "stealth QE" that supports hedge funds and creates a positive liquidity loop. Hayes draws parallels to 2022, when Treasury drained liquidity from the RRP, after which Bitcoin surged nearly sixfold. He believes a similar setup is unfolding and that Bitcoin will reaffirm its role as digital gold.

Gate.io has pledged 100% compensation for users affected by an urgent upgrade on April 23 due to excessive traffic, which temporarily halted futures and copy trading services. Spot trading and withdrawals were unaffected. All systems have since been restored. Some users are questioning if compensation covers losses from market movements. GT token price remained stable at $23.72.

New SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that his top priority during his tenure will be to “provide a rational, coherent, and principled regulatory foundation for digital assets.” He also pledged to work toward making the United States “the safest and most favorable place in the world for crypto-related activities.”

Tesla still holds 11,509 BTC worth nearly $1 billion, despite price drops since late 2024. In Q1 2025, revenue hit $19.34 billion, missing expectations; automotive sales fell 20%, and net income plunged 71%. TSLA shares are down 41% year-to-date. Elon Musk announced he’ll reduce time spent at DOGE – the Department of Government Efficiency – starting in May, but will continue supporting President Trump’s mission to cut waste and shrink the federal government.

Bitcoin (BTC) and euro-dollar (EUR/USD) options are showing strength against the U.S. dollar, despite a downturn in the U.S. stock market, signaling a shift away from U.S. assets. Bitcoin's short-term options show a bullish bias, and the EUR/USD risk reversal has turned positive, suggesting strong demand for EUR call options. The sell-off in U.S. assets coincides with policy uncertainty surrounding President Trump's trade war and potential Fed leadership changes. Meanwhile, BTC, EUR/USD, and gold prices have all surged. Investors are reassessing strategies, indicating a shift in global capital

The Bank of Korea (BOK) said it will “actively participate” in building a regulatory framework for stablecoins to prevent monetary and financial risks. BOK warned that stablecoins act as payment instruments and could weaken monetary policy effectiveness and spread risks to traditional markets. South Korea is developing a second crypto law focusing on stablecoins, clear classifications for crypto service providers, and transparent token listing rules. Simultaneously, BOK is testing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) with local users and businesses to assess feasibility.

BREAKING NEWS: Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88. The news was officially announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Holy See.
His passing marks a great loss for the Catholic Church and millions of faithful around the world. Throughout his papacy, he was known as a humble and compassionate spiritual leader who constantly advocated for peace, justice, and human dignity.
We extend our deepest condolences to the entire Church and all those who loved him. May the soul of Pope Francis rest in et

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, predicts that Bitcoin will reach at least $180,000 in 2025 and could surpass $200,000. He believes those holding Bitcoin, gold, and silver will survive what he calls a “premeditated disaster.” Despite a brief dip below $80,000, Bitcoin has rebounded to around $87,000. Earlier, Kiyosaki stated he would buy more Bitcoin after the U.S. announced plans to build a strategic reserve with the cryptocurrency.

Vitalik Buterin proposed replacing Ethereum's EVM with the RISC-V instruction set architecture to enhance the execution layer's performance. He argues that this radical change could simplify the consensus layer and significantly improve scalability, potentially increasing Ethereum's throughput by up to 100 times. This proposal addresses long-term bottlenecks in data availability, block production competitiveness, and zero-knowledge proofs.

Michael Saylor hinted at an impending Bitcoin purchase by Strategy, sharing his usual BTC chart on X. He revealed that over 13,000 institutions and 814,000 retail investors directly hold Strategy stock, indicating increasing indirect exposure to Bitcoin. On April 14, the company bought 3,459 BTC worth $285 million, bringing its total holdings to 531,644 BTC (over $44.9 billion). As a member of the Nasdaq 100, Strategy is becoming a key channel for capital flowing from Wall Street into Bitcoin.
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The team behind the Melania memecoin is suspected of executing a slow rug pull after dumping $15 million worth of tokens over several weeks. Blockchain analyst EmberCN revealed that 23.45 million MELANIA were sold via community and liquidity wallets. The token has plunged 96% since its peak and continues to decline despite overall market stability. The sell-off raises concerns about the project's future and highlights risks with PolitiFi tokens.
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Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, affirms that blockchains are the first systems in human history to treat all participants equally — from leaders to farmers. He believes blockchain can drive deep social change and promote fairness, love, and peace. With Cardano’s Constitution ratified, the ADA community now governs its development via on-chain mechanisms. However, debates around DAOs and Catalyst funding remain ongoing.

Bitcoin Approaching 85.3K USD Resistance, Can It Reach 92K USD?
Bitcoin’s key stakeholders, holding 10 to 10K BTC, have accumulated 53.6K BTC since March 22, now controlling 67.77% of the supply, indicating strong institutional confidence. At press time, BTC is trading at $85,346.56, up 0.94% in the last 24 hours, signaling growing bullish pressure. However, exchange inflows indicate caution, in contrast to long-term accumulation. Bitcoin is approaching a key juncture, testing the 85.3K USD EMA 50 resistance after breaking out of a descending wedge pattern. A close above this level could targe