Bitcoin Gains Strategic Appeal Amid Tariff Tensions

Bitcoin’s role as a neutral, resilient asset is under fresh spotlight after the U.S. imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs on 180 countries, reigniting trade disputes worldwide. VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets, Matthew Sigel, suggests this environment amplifies Bitcoin’s strategic allure, especially if Federal Reserve policies become more dovish to cushion the slowdown. Tariffs and Bitcoin’s Response […]
SEC Affirms Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Are Not Securities

Stablecoins backed one-to-one by U.S. dollars in fully reserved holdings do not count as securities under federal law, according to an April 4 statement by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This announcement offers the clearest guidance yet on how regulators view “Covered Stablecoins,” potentially easing the legal uncertainty around their issuance and trading. Covered […]
PayPal, Venmo Expand Crypto Offerings to Solana and Chainlink

Global payments provider PayPal has unveiled plans to support Chainlink (LINK) and Solana (SOL) within its cryptocurrency services. This expansion grants U.S. users the ability to buy, sell, and transfer both tokens and will also extend to Venmo, a mobile payments platform owned by PayPal. The rollout is scheduled for the coming weeks, further diversifying […]