Trump's speech exacerbates geopolitical tensions, undermining short-term diplomatic efforts and impacting market confidence in conflict resolution.
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A recent paper by the Bitcoin Policy Institute on Taiwan opens with a familiar argument that the country's reserves are overconcentrated in dollars. Gold underperforms its potential, and Bitcoin could complement both. Readers who stop there miss the more consequential claim buried in the blockade-and-invasion framework on pages 5 through 7, where the paper is […]
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The XRP price reaching $20 may take several years, according to a market pundit who recently outlined a long-range roadmap for the digital asset. His projection places the milestone near the end of the decade while suggesting the current market phase could still present opportunities before the next major expansion begins. XRP Price Path To $20 By 2030 Outlined In Multi-Year Forecast Crypto analyst ChartNerd recently argued that a $20 target for XRP by 2030 closely aligns with his broader outlook for the asset. In a post shared on March 28, he explained that while the market may still be navigating a bearish stretch, the period leading into 2026 could represent an accumulation phase before a stronger multi-year rally unfolds. Related Reading: The Bitcoin Bottom: Pundit Reveals The 5 Phases To Know When The Bleed Has Ended His projection outlines a gradual climb toward the $20 milestone within the decade. According to the model, XRP could trade between $2.65 and $4.87 in 2025, with an average estimate of $3.16. The following year marks the first significant step higher. For 2026, the forecast places the asset within a range of $4.94 to $6.18, with an average price of $5.53. The analyst suggested this period could provide market participants with an opportunity before a larger upward move begins. Momentum is projected to build further in the years that follow. By 2027, XRP is expected to reach between $6.23 and $8.71, averaging roughly $7.16. The following year could push the asset into consistent double-digit territory, with projections for 2028 ranging from $8.78 to $12.84. The trajectory accelerates closer to the end of the decade. For 2029, the forecast places XRP between $13.06 and $16.76, suggesting the asset may approach the final stage before reaching the long-discussed $20 mark. The key year in the model is 2030. At that point, projections place the minimum value near $16.86, the average at $18.34, and the upper range slightly above $20 at $20.03. This timeline forms the basis for the analyst’s view that the $20 level is achievable but most likely several years away. The long-term outlook extends even further. Projections indicate XRP could climb to an average of $38.16 by 2035, around $63.86 by 2040, and potentially exceed $115 on average by 2050 if adoption and market expansion continue over multiple cycles. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sell-Offs Are Ramping Up As Price Struggles, But Where Is All That BTC Going To? Pundit’s Earlier Commentary Reinforces Long-Term Targets The analyst had earlier shared a chart suggesting the XRP price could reach about $27 by 2030. The chart uses a time-based Fibonacci model comparing XRP’s previous cycle with the current one. During the 2014–2018 cycle, the asset moved through several Fibonacci extension levels before completing its major rally. Applying the same structure to the current market cycle highlights possible targets near $8 and $13, with a higher extension around $27. The chart and the analyst’s recent projections indicate that reaching $20 may take several years, while the broader cycle could potentially extend even higher if the pattern continues to play out. Featured image from DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Circle's bitcoin payments app Circle Pay was sunsetted in 2019 as the firm pivoted to focus solely on stablecoins.
The new group will steward an open standard for embedding payments into web interactions.
The lawsuits, jointly filed by the Justice Department and the CFTC, mark the most forceful move yet by the Trump administration to free prediction markets from state gambling regulations.
The JONATHAN token, launched eight months ago, hit a high of approximately $0.00038 on April Fools' Day, in a single 1,400% candle.
Polymarket leverages Pyth's oracle for precise pricing in prediction markets, enhancing asset trading with verified data integration.
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Researchers from Loughborough University are looking into a new type of computer chip that could make AI far more energy efficient.
The new platform enables companies to hold funds, move money and settle transactions in fiat or crypto within a single regulated system.
Crypto markets face volatility due to heavy short positions and long-term holder selling, despite oil price changes easing inflation concerns.
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The platform's share of total perp futures volume has climbed to just under 6% in March with monthly volumes approaching $200 billion.
Circle's inaction during the Drift Protocol attack raises concerns about centralized stablecoin reliability and regulatory oversight effectiveness.
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The bridge collapse highlights Iran's infrastructure vulnerabilities, but market sentiment suggests limited immediate impact on regime stability.
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Trump's diplomatic push may reduce military tensions, influencing market expectations and fostering potential regional stability shifts.
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Soluna expanded into artificial intelligence in 2024 to shore up declining revenues from its crypto mining business, mirroring an industry-wide shift toward AI workloads.
The CFTC is suing Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the state, escalating its effort to assert its oversight over prediction markets.
Rising tensions and halted production signal increased geopolitical instability, impacting global markets and diplomatic efforts in the region.
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Crude oil climbed back above $100 a barrel and Bitcoin slipped as US President Donald Trump used a White House address to say the military campaign in Iran was close to wrapping up, while also warning that more strikes could come in the next two to three weeks. Related Reading: Bitcoin Ends 5-Month Losing Run — Real Reversal Or Just April Fool’s Hype? Markets Move First Bitcoin fell about 2% during the speech, and the price was later reported at $66,400, down from where it started the address. Oil moved the other way, with crude rising to $103.55 a barrel after easing earlier in the week. The reaction fits a familiar pattern. As conflict risk rises in the Middle East, traders often move away from assets seen as risky and into markets tied more directly to energy and supply shocks. In this case, crypto and oil were moving in opposite directions almost in real time. Trump told viewers that the US military was close to completing what he called its main goals. He also said Iran’s nuclear, naval and drone capabilities had been badly damaged, along with missile and weapons production sites. The speech did not calm markets for long. Oil had already been under pressure earlier in the week after Trump suggested the fighting could wind down within weeks, but the latest remarks pushed prices back up and revived concern that the conflict may last longer than hoped. Ceasefire Talk Meets New Threats Trump also said talks were continuing, but he paired that message with a harder line. According to the address, the US is demanding that Iran give up its nuclear program, open commercial shipping routes, and stop backing regional proxy groups. Iran’s demands were far broader. Reports note that Tehran is seeking a permanent end to the war, compensation for damage, and an end to the US military presence in the region. That gap between the two sides left little room for confidence. The White House speech suggested progress, but the warning of fresh strikes over the next few weeks kept the pressure on traders and helped explain why both oil and crypto moved sharply during the address. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $56B As CEO Pitches Crypto Over Gold Strait Of Hormuz Remains In Focus The conflict has already rattled energy markets before. Tensions intensified in February after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, and Iran answered by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. Trump said the blockade would lift naturally once the conflict ends, arguing that Iran would need to sell oil to rebuild its economy. He also said gas prices would come back down and stock prices would rise again. Featured image from jiss.org.il, chart from TradingView
The CFTC argued in a lawsuit that the Commodity Exchange Act gave it "exclusive jurisdiction" over all swaps, which include prediction markets.
Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting ceasefire probabilities and market expectations for conflict resolution.
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Predict.fun secures backing from YZi Labs and Susquehanna Crypto as it scales BNB Chain prediction markets.
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The LNG carrier's transit attempt signals potential diplomatic progress, influencing market optimism for a US-Iran ceasefire resolution.
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Coinbase said Thursday that it is the latest crypto firm to secure a conditional bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Coinbase’s conditional OCC approval moves it closer to operating as a federally regulated crypto custodian, pending compliance and final review.
Iran's military actions suggest regime stability, impacting market perceptions and reducing the likelihood of imminent political collapse.
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Elliptic linked the $286 million Drift exploit to suspected North Korean hackers in what ranks as the second biggest DeFi hack on Solana.
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin detailed his local-first AI stack in a new blog post, including custom tools that rely on human approval.
"This charter is about bringing federal regulatory uniformity to the custody and market infrastructure business," Coinbase said.
Chief legal officer Paul Grewal announced the approval on Thursday, thanking OCC head Jonathan Gould, who took office less than a year ago.