Binance preps US comeback, courts Trump for help: report

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is plotting a return to the U.S. based on newfound ties with the Trump family. According to the Wall Street Journal, executives from Binance met with U.S. Treasury officials last month to request the removal or reduction of a federal monitorship that has overseen the exchange’s compliance with anti-money-laundering laws since it pled guilty in 2023 and paid a record $4.3 billion fine. Canada also fined Binance, but the penalty was much lower at $4.3 million. At the same time, Binance has been exploring…

Ron Paul Warns of Long-Term Economic Chaos Amid US-China Tariff War

Former Congressman Ron Paul warned of escalating global instability as U.S.-China trade tensions intensify, highlighting systemic economic mismanagement and rising geopolitical risks in a recent Liberty Report broadcast. Ron Paul: ‘Empires End’ When Markets Take Control In his April 9 Liberty Report broadcast, free market advocate and former Congressman Ron Paul warned that escalating tariff […] Source CryptoX Portal

Wayfinder spikes 180%, MIM pumps 150%, Ethereum struggles

Despite Ethereum’s continued struggle to maintain the $1,600 price level, several altcoins posted triple-digit gains. Wayfinder (PROMPT), Magic Internet Money (MIM), and Bitcoin Wizards (WZRD) are leading the charge in the past 24 hours. Wayfinder has risen by 179.2% in the last 24 hours and trades at $0.5043 from a low of $0.1798. The token currently has a market cap of $113 million. The impressive rally follows several key developments for the project. Wayfinder recently completed an airdrop, distributing 40% of the total PROMPT supply to eligible participants. This wide…

Alchemy Pay Unveils Strategic Roadmap for 2025, Positioning as Global Financial Hub with RWA Integration and its Alchemy Chain

SINGAPORE, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alchemy Pay, the world-leading fiat-crypto payment solution provider, has revealed its strategic roadmap for 2025. The comprehensive plan outlines the company’s transformation from a crypto payment gateway into a global financial hub—built on regulatory-first expansion on its ramp business, integration of Real World Assets (RWAs) products, launch its Alchemy Chain for building stablecoin ecosystem, and emerging AI-powered crypto payment. As digital asset adoption accelerates and global regulatory frameworks mature, Alchemy Pay is positioned to capitalize on favorable market conditions and institutional demand on top…

Markets on Edge as Fed Rate Cut Odds Shift Amid Trump Tariff Drama

Amid the market chaos triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff measures, the probability of a federal funds rate cut has been steadily climbing. Trump’s Tariff Whiplash Fuels Rate Speculation Across Futures and Prediction Markets Trump’s tariff policies have captivated global attention, with every move scrutinized by investors and policymakers alike. Global markets […] Source CryptoX Portal

Will BTC return to its former glory? Investors turn toward new viral GameFi altcoin for mega gains

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. After Bitcoin’s wild ride past $100k and back, investors hungry for bigger, faster gains are turning to altcoins like Yeti Ouro, a GameFi-powered token with massive upside potential. Bitcoin’s journey in the crypto space has always been wild. After hitting record highs above $100,000 in late 2024, Bitcoin’s price (BTC) entered 2025 with a pullback, and investors are wondering if it can get back to the top.  While some…

NFT sales drop 4.7%, but Courtyard dethrones Cryptopunks

The NFT market is feeling the impact of the broader crypto slump, with sales volume decreasing by 4.7% to $94.7 million. According to data from CryptoSlam, this is a continued downward trend from the previous week’s $102.8 million. The drop extends beyond just sales volume, with NFT buyers plummeting by 77.9% to 128,244, and NFT sellers falling by 75.2% to 85,792. NFT transactions have also declined by 6.3% to 1,441,009. The downward momentum coincides with Bitcoin (BTC) dropping to the $83,000 level. At the same time, Ethereum (ETH) has lost…

BlackRock’s BUIDL surpasses $2.1 AUM on Ethereum, as risk-off sentiment rises

BlackRock’s BUIDL fund has seen rapid growth in the past few weeks, showing growing recognition of blockchain’s role in tradFi. The investor appetite for blockchain-based securities is growing, despite a market downturn. On Friday, April 11, BlackRock’s BUIDL fund surpassed $2.1 billion in assets under management on Ethereum (ETH). These funds account for 90.5% of all BUIDL tokens across the seven chains it supports. BREAKING: The BlackRock BUIDL fund’s AUM on @ethereum surpassed $2 billion. BUIDL is currently available on 7 chains, with ~90.5% of the fund’s AUM tokenized on…

Acting SEC chair Mark Uyeda eyes regulatory ‘sandbox’ for crypto firms

Mark Uyeda, acting chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, has hinted that the regulator could consider a regulatory ‘sandbox’ for crypto firms looking to offer trading of tokenized securities. Uyeda made the comments in an opening speech at the SEC’s Crypto Task Force’s second roundtable that focused on crypto trading.  According to the acting SEC chair, this framework would allow both registered and unregistered exchanges offering tokenized securities. It is a move towards clear regulation, with a federal regulatory framework key to avoiding the need for a…