U.S. Consumer Sentiment Craters in First Post-Tariff Read, but Crypto Is Holding Up
Gold soared to a new record high as the selloff in the U.S. dollar and long-term Treasuries continued in force on Friday.
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BlackRock Bitcoin and Ether ETF Inflows Declined 83% in Q1 to $3B
Total digital asset AUM rose to more than $50 billion, a large number but a relatively minor proportion of BlackRock’s more than $10 trillion under management.
Dogecoin Surges 21% Amid Crypto Comeback, Holds Key Support at $0.142
DOGE shows remarkable resilience amid global economic tensions, with technical indicators pointing to continued upward momentum.
Strategy’s 25% Gain Leads as Crypto Stocks Soar on Trump Tariff Pause
The president earlier Wednesday announced a pause in his punitive reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.
Bitcoin-Backed Loans Are Going to Get Way Cheaper Around the Globe: Ledn Co-Founder
The bitcoin lending market will get much more competitive in coming years, and that’s good for consumers.
Trump Administration Wants Weaker Dollar and That’s Positive for Bitcoin: Bitwise
The asset manager said it was sticking to its 2025 year-end bitcoin price target of $200,000.
UK Bond Yields Hit 5.6%, Stirring ‘Memories of 2022 Pension Crisis’
Tariff fears revive market turmoil as borrowing costs soar.
China Strikes Back With 84% Tariff on U.S. Goods, Bitcoin Dips Below $76,000
Beijing responds to Washington’s steep tariff hike with equal force, intensifying trade tensions and shaking global markets.
Crypto Sell-Off Worsens With XRP, SOL, DOGE Down 20%, Traders See More Pain Ahead of US Open
“We expect crypto markets to dip once US markets open,” one trader said.
Tariff-Sensitive Australian Dollar Offers Hope to Bitcoin Bulls as BTC Drops Below $75K
The tariff-sensitive currency has rebounded nearly 100 pips from the Asian session low, suggesting a potential nadir in the selling of risk assets.