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Global trade tensions are boosting Bitcoin’s strategic allure – VanEck

Global trade tensions are boosting Bitcoin’s strategic allure – VanEck

US President Donald Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs on 180 countries have reignited global trade tensions, which has led to fresh interest in Bitcoin (BTC) as a strategic financial asset, according to VanEck’s head of digital assets, Matthew Sigel. Following the April 2 announcement, Bitcoin dipped to the $81,000 range amid broader risk-off sentiment. However, the […]

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Fed chair Powell signals caution as Trump tariffs loom over inflation outlook

Fed chair Powell signals caution as Trump tariffs loom over inflation outlook

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned on April 4 that President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs are likely to elevate inflation and slow economic growth. However, he also signaled that the central bank would hold off on any interest rate moves until the effects are clearer. According to Powell: “It is too soon to say

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Trump’s targeted reciprocal tariffs cancel Bitcoin rally, erase the day’s gains

Trump’s targeted reciprocal tariffs cancel Bitcoin rally, erase the day’s gains

US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs against every country with a trade relationship with the US. Trump said the US would enact varying tariff percentages against each country based on the tariffs they impose on American goods. The news led to a significant spike in volatility across major markets, including crypto, which saw the

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EU regulators warn crypto deregulation push in the US could fuel global financial risk

EU regulators warn crypto deregulation push in the US could fuel global financial risk

European financial regulators are warning that rising crypto-asset valuations, driven by expectations of US deregulation under President Donald Trump, could pose a growing threat to global financial stability. The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) raised the alarm in its Spring 2025 risk update, highlighting the destabilizing impact of geopolitical fragmentation, US policy

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Fidelity says Bitcoin could potentially overtake gold, echoing Saylor’s absorption theory

Fidelity says Bitcoin could potentially overtake gold, echoing Saylor’s absorption theory

Fidelity Investments director of global macro Jurrien Timmer believes that Bitcoin (BTC) has a “possible” path to surpassing gold in market value — but “not any time soon.” In a detailed social media post, Timmer explained his view using a chart comparing the projected growth of gold and Bitcoin over time. He noted that if

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Hayes flips bullish on Bitcoin, predicts 0,000 rally amid Fed’s policy shift

Hayes flips bullish on Bitcoin, predicts $110,000 rally amid Fed’s policy shift

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said Bitcoin (BTC) is more likely to climb to $110,000 before experiencing a significant correction, pivoting from his previous stance that further downside was likely until BTC hit $70,000. Hayes said in a social media post on March 24 that his views have flipped bullish due to the potential shift in

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US Senator submits proposal to end the FED while White House advances Bitcoin reserve buying

US Senator submits proposal to end the FED while White House advances Bitcoin reserve buying

President Trump’s recent remarks about the Federal Reserve and Senator Mike Lee’s proposal to abolish the central bank suggest potential changes in monetary policy that could significantly affect Bitcoin’s role in the financial system. On March 20, 2025, President Trump urged the Fed to lower interest rates, responding to its earlier decision to keep rates

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