World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project partly owned by US President Donald Trump’s family, has cautioned investors about fake versions of its yet-to-launch USD1 stablecoin. In a March 24 announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the project and Changpeng Zhao (CZ) clarified that USD1 is not yet available for trading. It urged the public to […]
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Crypto.com has announced a strategic partnership with Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) and Yorkville America to roll out a suite of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The initiative, revealed on March 24, will introduce TMTG-branded ETFs combining digital and traditional assets. ETF move These products will feature a crypto-heavy ETF basket, including Bitcoin, Crypto.com’s native Cronos […]
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The Teraflux AH3880 aims to help address escalating computational demands, rising energy costs and dependence on overseas hardware suppliers.
According to recent reports, President Donald Trump’s crypto venture, the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform World Liberty Financial (WLFI), has unveiled a new stablecoin called USD1. This token, pegged to the US dollar, is now live on the Ethereum (ETH) and Binance blockchains, although the launch was not officially announced by the company on Monday March 24. World Liberty Financial Launches New Stablecoin The news comes via a report from Fortune, which highlights the expanding crypto portfolio of the President, now serving his second term in the White House’s Oval Office. On social media, Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, shared a link to the USD1 token with his 10 million followers on X, prompting World Liberty Financial to implicitly confirm its legitimacy. However, the company cautioned that USD1 is not currently tradable and warned users to be vigilant against potential scams. Related Reading: Analyst Sets Dogecoin Next Target As Ascending Triangle Forms Stablecoins such as USD1 are becoming increasingly prominent in the crypto market, with notable traction in the US Congress, where lawmakers have introduced several bills to further support the sector. Major players such as Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, reported $13 billion in profit for 2024, while Circle, the company behind USDC, is planning to go public. These companies back their stablecoins with US treasuries, allowing them to earn significant yields, which has proven lucrative given their relatively low operational costs compared to traditional corporations. Ethical Concerns Arise World Liberty Financial, announced in August, is part of Trump’s broader foray into the cryptocurrency world, which also includes non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and a memecoin named after the President, TRUMP. The project is positioning itself within the decentralized finance sector, which aims to replicate traditional banking services—such as lending and borrowing—on blockchain platforms. However, details about the project’s specific offerings remain vague, with little information available on their website. The project’s “gold paper” outlines ambitions to create a comprehensive hub for various DeFi applications, including decentralized lending platforms and crypto exchanges. Trump himself holds the title of “Chief Crypto Advocate” for World Liberty Financial, underscoring his involvement in the initiative. Related Reading: Shiba Inu ETF Proposal—Could This Be SHIB’s Breakout Moment? In a show of investor confidence, the project recently announced it had raised $550 million in token sales, attracting attention from various stakeholders, including Trump family members and loyalists. Barron, Eric, and Donald Jr. have been designated as World Liberty Financial’s “Web3 Ambassadors,” while real estate magnate Steve Witkoff and his sons are listed as co-founders alongside DeFi developers Zak Folkman and Chase Herro, who previously faced challenges with their project, Dough Finance, which suffered a $2 million hack. Despite the enthusiasm surrounding the project, it has raised ethical concerns among experts, particularly regarding the potential for influence peddling. Critics have pointed to instances like Justin Sun’s public purchase of $75 million worth of World Liberty Financial tokens, suggesting that such activities could blur the lines of regulatory compliance. At the time of writing, TRUMP memecoin is trading at $11.58, down 30% on a monthly time frame and 84% off its current record high of $73.43 reached on the same day of its debut on January 19. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
The World Liberty Financial USD token was deployed on Ethereum and BNB Chain earlier this month, and addresses linked to Wintermute and BitGo interacted with the token.
According to a recent report by 10X Research, Bitcoin (BTC) may be attempting to form a local bottom, as US President Donald Trump is expected to soften his stance on reciprocal tariffs, which are set to go into effect on April 2. Up Only For Bitcoin? Bitcoin’s plunge to $77,000 on March 10 may have marked the bottom for the top cryptocurrency in the current market cycle. Since then, the digital asset has appreciated by more than 10%, trading in the mid $80,000 range at the time of writing. Related Reading: Bitcoin Needs Weekly Close Above This Level To Confirm Market Bottom, Analyst Says The 10X Research report suggests that Trump’s recent pivot toward “flexibility” on the upcoming April 2 reciprocal trade tariffs may have alleviated some concerns about further deterioration in the global macroeconomic outlook. Additionally, the report emphasizes the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) comments following this month’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, where the central bank indicated that it would slow the pace of balance sheet drawdown and end the current cycle of quantitative tightening. The Fed’s remarks followed the release of the February 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data, which came in line with expectations, easing concerns about inflation. The report’s claim that BTC has formed a bottom aligns with crypto entrepreneur Arthur Hayes’ recent statement, where he noted that BTC may have “probably” bottomed at $77,000. The following chart illustrates a bullish reversal in BTC’s 21-day moving average, which currently sits at $85,200. The report points out that these weekly reversal signs are back at levels typically seen when past bull markets have resumed. For example, in September 2023, BTC benefited from bullish momentum as the Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) narrative gained traction. Similarly, BTC embarked on a historic rally in August 2024 as the US presidential election drew closer. Additionally, a recent post on X by seasoned crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlights that Bitcoin transaction fees have nearly tripled over the past week, indicating an uptick in network activity as market sentiment improves. BTC Still Not Completely Bullish While Trump’s softening stance on tariffs is good news for risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies, BTC still needs to break through and sustain certain price levels to regain strong bullish momentum. Related Reading: Bitcoin Uptrend Soon? Dollar Index Breakdown Sparks Optimism Among BTC Bulls Recent analysis by Martinez identified $94,000 as a critical price level for BTC to overcome. If the digital asset decisively breaks through and sustains this level, it could be poised to climb as high as $112,000. That said, concerns remain about BTC’s relatively weak price performance compared to other safe-haven assets like gold. At press time, BTC is trading at $87,650, up 3.6% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from 10X Research, X, and TradingView.com
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The crypto market is on high alert ahead of April 2, a date some analysts are calling “the biggest event of the year by an order of magnitude.” Macro economist Alex Krüger (@krugermacro), warns that President Donald Trump’s upcoming announcement of new reciprocal tariffs could deliver a seismic jolt to global markets — including crypto. Why April 2 Is Massive For Crypto In a post shared on X, Krüger describes the looming announcement, which the president has dubbed “Liberation Day,” as “10x more important than any FOMC” meeting: “April 2nd is similar to election night. It is the biggest event of the year by an order of magnitude. 10x more important than any FOMC, which is a lot. And anything can happen.” According to Krüger, Trump might choose one of several paths: “Trump could go soft, in which case markets would rally fast and furiously. Or could go half-way, adding uncertainty on timelines, in which case markets would take out the stops of all longs and shorts. Or go all out, in which case markets could easily crash another 10% to 15%, fast.“ Related Reading: Crypto Sleuth Claims Mysterious $20M ‘Hyperliquid Whale’ Is Tied To Illicit Activity Krüger also suggests that “the US economy is still strong, but will highly likely slow down due to tariffs regardless of the path Trump chooses.” Nevertheless, he notes that many economists have already factored in a sharp year-end slowdown. He stresses that April 2 could mark the peak of market anxiety, aligning with the arrival of US Tax Day just two weeks later. “Either way, you all want to be prepared and ready to act on ‘Liberation Day.’ It will be big.” Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement will reportedly focus on “reciprocal tariffs” targeting specific countries or blocs deemed to maintain unfair trade barriers. Although this strategy appears “more targeted than the barrage he has occasionally threatened,” officials familiar with the matter believe it could still prove far-reaching. President Trump has repeatedly signaled that these tariffs would be significant. Citing trade disparities with nations such as the European Union, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Canada, India, and China, he asserts the US has been treated unfairly for too long. In remarks from the Oval Office, he declared: “April 2nd is going to be liberation day for America. We’ve been ripped off by every country in the world, friend and foe.” Worst Case Scenario Aides and allies suggest that while some countries may be excluded, Trump is looking for immediate impact. Tariff rates could take effect right away, adding to market fears of spiraling retaliation. In this case, Krüger says: “In worst case scenario sh*t would hit the fan then tariffs would start coming off as Trump negotiates hard in the following month, in which case peak negativity would hit around week 2 of April, which would coincide with US Tax Day.” Related Reading: Trump’s Crypto Czar David Sacks Unloads $200M In Digital Asset Holdings Senior officials, including National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, have indicated that the administration is focusing on a “dirty 15” group of countries where tariff and non-tariff barriers are allegedly most egregious. Hassett recently remarked, “It’s not everybody that cheats us on trade, it’s just a few countries, and those countries are going to be seeing some tariffs.” For the crypto market, global macroeconomic events have increasingly played a pivotal role in price action in recent weeks. The April 2 “Liberation Day” announcement arrives at a time when digital asset traders already face headwinds from monetary policy shifts and a slowing global economy. Krüger believes that if the tariffs come in softer than expected, “markets would rally fast and furiously.” On the other hand, a maximalist tariff approach could deliver a significant shock, potentially denting cryptocurrencies. At press time, the total crypto market cap stood at $2.81 trillion. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView.com
TRUMP, the memecoin launched by US President Donald Trump, saw a sharp price jump after the President promoted it on his Truth Social platform. In a March 23 post, Trump praised the token as “SO COOL” and “The Greatest of them all.” This marked his first public endorsement of the token since January and immediately […]
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Coinbase is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Deribit, Kraken is set to acquire NinjaTrader and Robinhood is integrating Bitstamp.
Net inflows were recorded every day last week — signaling a "decisive shift in sentiment," Head of Research James Butterfill said.
Donald Trump's Truth Social post sends the presidential meme coin flying.
Analysts said reports of the White House taking a more moderate approach in pushing tariffs provided some relief for investors.
A crypto market technician is debating whether Bitcoin has reached its peak this bull cycle, as technical indicators suggest a potential loss of momentum. The analysis report highlights technical indicators like the Relative Strength Index (RSI) which failed to reach past extremes, raising concerns about Bitcoin’s future trajectory. Bitcoin Indicators Fall Short Of Historical Peaks Bitcoin has historically exhibited strong indicator readings during major cycle tops, reflecting extreme market engagement and enthusiasm. However, in this bull cycle, the pioneer cryptocurrency’s RSI reading has failed to reach historical peaks despite Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Risks Further Crash As S&P Monthly LMACD Turns Bearish, Why Bulls Have Only 20 Days Tony Severino, a crypto market technician on X (formerly Twitter), has Bitcoin Price Risks Further Crash As S&P Monthly LMACD Turns Bearish, Why Bulls Have Only 20 Days a detailed analysis of Bitcoin, challenging the assumption that the cryptocurrency must reach the same overbought RSI levels as in previous cycles to confirm its market peak. The key argument here is that lower highs on oscillators like the RSI, combined with higher highs in Bitcoin’s price, can be a bearish signal, suggesting waning strength in the market. Severino shared an example comparing Bitcoin’s current bull cycle to past cycles. In the previous bull market, Bitcoin’s monthly RSI reached above 90, but its current cycle has not. The analyst posed a question about whether this inability to reach past extremes means that Bitcoin hasn’t reached a market top or simply lacked the same momentum to push its RSI to the highest level. The analyst has warned that believing that Bitcoin must reach past extremes on indicators before hitting a price peak is a dangerous way of thinking. Historical patterns do not always repeat in the same way, and relying too much on past indicator peaks could cause traders to miss warning signs of a top or underestimate the possibility of a bear market. Severino also pointed to historical data from the S&P 500 in the 1950s and 1960s, where similar RSI failure preceded a long market meltdown. During these times, cyclical peaks hit RSI readings of 77 or higher, but in 1969, the RSI failed to reach those highs, signaling underlying weakness. This market downturn ultimately led to the first lower low in over 20 years. While this historical behavior of the S&P 500 does not mean that Bitcoin is destined for a lower high, it does suggest that the cryptocurrency does not need to reach extreme RSI levels to confirm a cycle top and a subsequent bear market. Analyst Says BTC Has Hit Its Market Top In his analysis Severino confirmed that Bitcoin has already hit its market top for this bull cycle. Following his detailed analysis of Bitcoin’s RSI levels, a community member asked if Severino believes that Bitcoin reached a market top when its price surged above $109,000. Related Reading: This Analyst Predicted The Bitcoin Price Crash From $91,000, Why It’s Far From Over The analyst responded positively, stating that current market data indicates that the cryptocurrency hit its highest price point for this bull cycle after Donald Trump’s US Inauguration Day. At the time, Bitcoin soared past $109,000, setting a new ATH and surpassing previous records. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The US government may be preparing to overhaul the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with blockchain technology set to play a pivotal role. A leaked internal memo has revealed that the Trump administration is evaluating a plan to reshape USAID’s structure, align it more closely with the State Department, and introduce emerging technologies […]
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In collaboration with industry, regulators and the community, plans include creating a framework for digital asset platforms and stablecoins.
Trump admin officials have crafted a proposal to rebrand USAID and leverage blockchain technology for a more transparent procurement process.
Eric Trump will assist the company in advancing its mission to expand its bitcoin treasury, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said.
The U.S. president did not announce any new executive actions on Thursday.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Bernstein cut their price targets for Bitcoin miners IREN, CleanSpark and Riot Platforms amid underperformance compared to BTC in 2025.
XRP jumped as high as 12% before paring gains, as closely-related Ripple Labs ended its long-standing battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating Wednesday that the case had “come to an end.”
Can we expect a massive accumulation of Bitcoin during the presidency of US President Donald Trump? If we base it on the recent statements of Bo Hines, Trump’s pick to head its Digital Assets section, the industry will soon see an aggressive investment strategy from the US government. Hines shared the department’s plan during a speech at the digital assets summit. He mentioned they plan to invest “as many Bitcoins” as possible. Related Reading: XRP Vs. ETH: Bold Prediction Claims ‘Dying’ Ethereum’s Reign Is Ending The interview and Hines’s subsequent thoughts came after Trump approved an executive order on March 6th to create a cryptocurrency stockpile for altcoins and Bitcoin. However, Trump’s executive order clarified that the US government will not procure new cryptos for its stockpile; instead, it plans to hold all digital assets confiscated by the government as part of its regulation. We want “as much as we can get.” – @BoHines on Bitcoinpic.twitter.com/Sy86En8N1Q — Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) March 18, 2025 From An Election Promise To Reality: Trump’s SBR Bitcoin, or a crypto stockpile, has been a hot topic in Washington and other crypto circles. During the elections, then-candidate Donald Trump teased the voters with his support for BTC and the blockchain and his plans to push for a crypto stockpile. At the Digital Summit in New York, Hines shared that the passage of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve reflects the president’s commitment to his campaign promise. In his election cycle, the plans for a crypto reserve faced stiff challenges, specifically from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its (former) chair, Gary Gensler. Trump positioned himself as pro-crypto and even promised to fire Gensler if he’s elected. Now that Gensler is out of the picture, Trump is more aggressive in promoting his crypto plans. Planned SBR Highlights Crypto’s Uniqueness In the same speech, Hines explained that the planned Strategic Reserve respects and promotes the digital asset’s unique features. For a start, Hines argued that the SBR is solely for Bitcoin and not for other altcoins like Cardano and Ripple’s XRP. Also, Hines shared how the department sees Bitcoin. According to the executive director, they see Bitcoin as a commodity, not a security. He said that Bitcoin has an “intrinsic store of value”. Hines also said that in Trump’s executive order, Bitcoin is compared to digital gold. Hines Calls On US Government To Invest More In BTC Hines highlighted many of Bitcoin’s unique features and claimed that the US government must hold and continue investing in Bitcoin. The current administration’s policies on Bitcoin and crypto assets starkly contrast with the Biden presidency, which exited its Bitcoin holdings and lost $17 billion. Related Reading: XRP Turnaround Moment? Analyst Says It’s Lift-Off Time Hines shared that the government’s aim is to start building its Bitcoin holdings instead of liquidating them. He then revealed plans to work with the Secretary of Commerce and the Treasury to define budget-neutral approaches to buying more Bitcoins. Featured image from Coinpaper, chart from TradingView
The SPAC seeks to raise $179 million to fund its acquisition of a company in the crypto, blockchain or dual-use technology sectors.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Matt Hougan argues this is due to the way Wall Street values assets, with the market effectively walking through these calculations for BTC, too.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
While some have suggested the crypto market has already peaked, Bernstein argues the current cycle is still in its early stages.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.