The crypto market just took a punch to the gut, hard. A whopping $1 trillion in market cap vanished in a flash as the latest round of U.S. tariff announcements sent shockwaves through both traditional and digital markets. And no, this crypto crash wasn’t an April Fool’s joke. Bitcoin dropped below the $80,000 line as … Read more
Here’s What Happened Today Donald Trump announced his widely expected “Liberation Day” trade policy. A cornerstone of the policy is a 10% tariff on all U.S. imports. In addition, the plan includes even higher tariffs on goods from several specific countries. China and the European Union quickly responded. Both said they would introduce their own … Read more
Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network that links off-chain data to blockchain systems, is taking steps that could position it as a critical component for stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Its Proof of Reserves (PoR) technology, already deployed to verify asset backing, is gaining traction, and a recent partnership with a major financial hub in … Read more
Pakistan is taking steps to establish a legal framework for cryptocurrency, as the country is aiming to position itself as a crypto-friendly destination for international investors. The move marks a shift from previous uncertainty, as officials now seek regulatory clarity to attract blockchain-powered financial innovation. “Pakistan is done sitting on the sidelines; we want to … Read more
Matrixport analysts reveal that the memecoin market still has not recovered from the previous crypto market crash despite global liquidity on the rise. Memecoins have shown no signs of recovering any time soon after the apparent crypto market crash in mid-February. Even though the U.S. dollar weakening has sparked a rise in liquidity and improvements … Read more
PayPal is set to expand the reach of it USD-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). According to a Bloomberg report dated 26 February 2025, PayPal aims to offer its stablecoin, PYUSD, as an option for its more than 20 million small-to-medium sized merchants to pay vendors through its upcoming bill-pay product by the end of this … Read more
South Korea crypto rules could change as the government plans to lift the corporate crypto trading ban, paving the way for Korean crypto capital. South Korea has undertaken a major policy shift. On February 13, 2025, the country announced that it is lifting its long-standing crypto trading ban. This decision has now made it possible for institutions, … Read more