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Crypto’s Role in the Trade War

As trade tensions and tariffs impact global markets, could crypto offer a resilient alternative? Here’s how decentralised finance might cushion the fallout.

Crypto Fuels the Green Grid

Crypto rails like Bitcoin and Ethereum could revolutionize renewable energy by stabilizing grids and incentivizing green investment.

DOJ Disbands Crypto Enforcement Unit Amid Regulatory Shift

In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), signaling a move toward a more lenient regulatory approach to digital assets. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated, “The Department of Justice is not a digital assets regulator,” emphasising the administration’s intent to reduce regulatory burdens on the cryptocurrency industry

Bitcoin’s Rally Pauses Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions; Yuan Depreciation May Signal Future Gains

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a temporary surge to $80,000 before retracting to $76,500, stabilizing just below $78,000. This 1.2% decline over the past 24 hours mirrors broader market trends, with Ether (ETH) dropping nearly 4% to below $1,500. The CoinDesk 20 index, representing the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization (excluding stablecoins, memecoins, and exchange tokens), […]

The growth of blockchain technology and its impact on social and financial inclusion

Social and financial inclusion isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a lifeline for over a billion people shut out of traditional systems. Blockchain and Web3 have the tools to change that. From giving the unbanked access to digital wallets, to enabling transparent aid distribution and decentralised identity, these technologies offer more than decentralisation—they offer dignity. Yet in […]

DeFi Innovations: The Future of Liquidity and Cross-Chain Solutions

The latest Bullish Times YouTube session brought together key players in the DeFi space to discuss their recent developments and how they are shaping the future of decentralised finance. Featuring Pete from DragonSwap, Derek from Steer Protocol, and Emperor from Emperor’s Seal, the discussion covered innovations in DEXs, AI-driven liquidity provision, and on-chain aggregation with […]

Russia Uses Bitcoin & USDT for Oil Trade With China & India

Russian companies are increasingly turning to Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT) to facilitate trade with China and India, according to a March 14 Reuters report. The report, citing four sources with direct knowledge, revealed that Russian oil firms are conducting large-scale international transactions using crypto as a workaround to avoid sanctions and banking restrictions. One […]

India Arrests Garantex Co-Founder as U.S. Seeks Extradition

Indian police have arrested Aleksej Besciokov, co-founder of the Russian crypto exchange Garantex, after the European Union sanctioned the platform for facilitating money laundering. According to Indian state police officials, Besciokov—a Lithuanian national—was detained in Kerala under India’s extradition law. The arrest was carried out on March 11, following a warrant issued by the Patiala […]