by CoinMarketCap | Apr 4, 2025 | Bitcoin
On April 2, 2025, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee passed the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, a bill introduced by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, by a 27-22 vote. The bill aims to prevent federal banks from issuing or using central bank digital currencies...
by CoinMarketCap | Apr 4, 2025 | Bitcoin
CLS Global, a UAE-based financial services firm, has been fined $428,059 after admitting to wash trading in U.S. cryptocurrency markets. The firm pleaded guilty to market manipulation and wire fraud charges after a sting operation led by the FBI. The charges relate to...
by CoinMarketCap | Apr 4, 2025 | Bitcoin
President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of new tariffs has sent ripples through global markets, affecting everything from traditional stocks to digital assets. On April 2, 2025, Trump unveiled a broad set of tariffs during a 45-minute address from the White...
by CoinMarketCap | Apr 4, 2025 | Bitcoin
Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement introduced tariffs on over 180 countries, leading to sharp market reactions. Bitcoin dropped 5.2%, Ethereum fell 6.5%, and Dogecoin slipped 9.8%. The Official Trump (TRUMP) meme coin, launched on Solana before Trump’s...
by CoinMarketCap | Apr 4, 2025 | Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s price saw sharp movements following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs on April 2, with analysts suggesting the market drop could present a buying opportunity. S&P 500 futures fell over 2%, erasing more than $2 trillion in market...