Day: April 9, 2025

Memecoin degeneracy is funding groundbreaking anti-aging research

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Memecoins generate a lot of financial activity without creating much real-world impact.But what if you could harness the power of memecoin degeneracy to solve the biggest problems humanity has ever faced: aging and death? That’s the essential idea behind a raft of anti-aging crypto projects, including VitaDAO, CryoDAO, BiohackerDAO and others. But it’s Pump.science that takes the idea to its logical extreme. The fledgling platform has just started taking orders for its first-ever anti-aging or longevity supplement called Urolithin A. The compound is believed to increase mitophagy, which is the…

Bitcoin mining expansion in U.S. at risk as tariffs hit equipment imports

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Trump’s latest tariff hikes on China may shift the global Bitcoin mining industry offshore, as domestic miners face increased premiums on hardware costs. Bitcoin (BTC) mining may soon shift further offshore as U.S. miners face rising hardware costs. On Wednesday, April 9, a new report from Hashlabs Mining CEO Jaran Mellerud highlighted the economic impact of U.S. tariffs on the domestic crypto mining industry. According to the report, these tariffs could increase mining equipment costs in the U.S. by at least 22% compared to other countries. Specifically, U.S. crypto miners…

Florida bill proposes investing in Bitcoin, first hearing set for April 10

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Florida lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin.  House Bill 487 is scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday, April 10, in the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee. On April 8, it was included in the agenda for the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee in the House. If passed, the legislation would authorize Florida’s Chief Financial Officer to invest up to 10% of state funds in Bitcoin (BTC).  FLORIDA Update: Bitcoin Reserve Bill HB 487 is scheduled for public hearing this Wednesday, in…

The Next Crypto to Explode in Light of Ripple’s $1.25B Hidden Road Deal

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Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. In one of the biggest deals in the crypto industry, Ripple is set to acquire prime brokerage firm Hidden Road for $1.25B. Could this, along with the launch of the new XRP ETF, be the positive…

Regulators in Thailand Crack Down on Foreign Crypto P2P Payment Services

Key Notes The updated regulations empower Thai authorities to block foreign crypto asset service providers (CASPs) from offering services to local users. The amendments extend joint responsibilities to non-crypto sectors, such as telecom providers and banks. Meanwhile, the SEC is advancing blockchain-based tokenized securities trading to enhance market efficiency and transparency. Financial regulators in Thailand are stepping up measures to combat online crimes involving cryptocurrencies and taking corrective measures by introducing new amendments to the existing national laws. On April 8, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that…

Bitcoin DeFi booms as Core blockchain hits $260M in dual-staked assets

Core, a proof-of-stake blockchain built on Bitcoin, has surpassed $260 million in dual-staked assets as institutional interest in Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to grow. Core’s initial contributor, Rich Rines, told Cointelegraph that as of April 7, over 44 million Core tokens have been dual-staked with 3,140 Bitcoin (BTC). At the time of writing, the assets are worth about $260 million.  Core’s dual-staking model lets Bitcoin holders earn higher yields with CORE tokens. While users can stake BTC at a lower rate, those who stake BTC with Core tokens get…

Argentina’s Congress Launches Probe Into LIBRA Fiasco

Key Notes Argentina’s lawmakers approved the formation of an investigative commission into the LIBRA scandal. High-ranking officials, including the economy and justice ministers, will be summoned to testify. Congress has also demanded detailed records from the executive branch regarding the token. Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies has officially opened an inquiry into the LIBRA meme coin scandal. The lawmakers have decided to form an investigative commission and a summons for high-ranking government officials. They have also approved a formal demand for detailed records from the executive branch, according to the press…

Dogecoin Whales Offload Over 1.32 Billion DOGE In 48 Hours – Risk-Off Or Panic Selling?

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Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Dogecoin is once again in the spotlight, but for all the wrong reasons. The popular meme coin has experienced massive selling pressure over the last few days, driven by…

Key Fed forecast could boost Bitcoin, Cardano, XRP, and other altcoins

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The odds of an emergency Federal Reserve interest rate cut have jumped sharply on Polymarket and Kalshi as Donald Trump’s trade war intensifies. A Polymarket poll with over $360,000 in assets shows that these odds have surged to 31%, up from 15% on April 1. A similar prediction market on Kalshi places the odds at 41%, the highest level since November last year.  These expectations have climbed as multiple analysts downgraded their economic outlook for the U.S. amid the expanding trade war. Notably, the U.S. recently imposed a 104% tariff…

723.67 Billion PEPE for 4.63 Million DAI, What Is Happening?

Key Notes PEPE whales are exiting their position according to data from Lookonchain. The current market selloff has created uncertainty for many risk-on assets. Despite the bearish trends around the token, community sentiment remains strong. A large PEPE transaction is raising questions in the crypto community. A whale recently traded hundreds of billions of PEPE tokens for millions in DAI, a stablecoin. This whale transaction has triggered a discussion in the ecosystem about what this means for the meme coin’s future. Whale Offloads PEPE, Price Reacts In a recent development,…