Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause for certain countries, excluding China, where tariffs have been increased to 125%. The geopolitical turmoil…

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Utility, volatility and longevity: Looking beyond the hype

Utility, volatility and longevity: Looking beyond the hype

The blockchain narrative often centers on volatility and speculation, overshadowing its potential for real-world utility. Genuine solutions enable and support stability and longevity in the digital asset landscape. Opinion by: James Newman, chief corporate affairs officer at Chiliz The perception of blockchain, especially for those outside the industry, has often been driven primarily by stories…

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Mixed-martial arts champion Conor McGregor launches memecoin

Mixed-martial arts champion Conor McGregor launches memecoin

McGregor and the project’s team highlighted the fairness of the sealed-bid auction approach compared to conventional memecoin launches. Mixed-martial arts (MMA) champion Conor McGregor launched a memecoin called “REAL” on April 5, which will reportedly feature staking rewards and voting rights for token holders. Spokespeople for the project told Cointelegraph that the token was launched…

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Smart money still hunting for memecoins despite end of ‘supercycle’

Smart money still hunting for memecoins despite end of ‘supercycle’

Smart money traders continue seeking speculative investment opportunities despite signs the memecoin “supercycle” has ended. The most successful cryptocurrency traders are still chasing quick profits in memecoins, despite signs that the broader “supercycle” for the speculative assets may be winding down. The shift follows recent disappointment tied to memecoin launches associated with US President Donald…

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Stablecoins 'in bull market'; Solana sputters: VanEck

Stablecoins 'in bull market'; Solana sputters: VanEck

Stablecoin adoption persists even as market wide jitters weigh on Ethereum and Solana’s performance, VanEck said. Stablecoins are “in a bull market of their own,” even as smart contract platforms — including Ethereum and Solana — sputter amid the marketwide tumult, asset manager VanEck said in an April 3 monthly note. The diminished activity on…

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Crypto trader turns K PEPE into M, sells for M profit

Crypto trader turns $2K PEPE into $43M, sells for $10M profit

The savvy trader’s position peaked at $43 million during Pepe’s peak valuation as memecoins continue minting new crypto millionaires. A savvy cryptocurrency trader reportedly turned $2,000 into more than $43 million by investing in the memecoin Pepe at its peak valuation, despite the token’s extreme volatility and lack of underlying technical value. The trader made…

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