The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

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BNY has announced the expansion of its digital assets platform with the launch of a new tool aimed at delivering both on- and off-chain accounting data to blockchain networks.

Ripple has announced the integration of its USD-backed stablecoin RLUSD into its flagship cross-border payments platform, Ripple Payments. This move, according to the company, is expected to enhance speed, lower costs, and broaden the existing suite of services the platform provides to financial institutions worldwide.

Bitcoin continues to hover near the $82,000–$85,000 range as buyers struggle to regain momentum, while key on-chain data hints at interesting underlying dynamics.

Cango, a publicly traded Chinese conglomerate, has agreed to sell its legacy China operations to an entity associated with peer Bitmain in a bid to go all-in on Bitcoin (BTC) mining, according to a report by The Miner Mag. Cango agreed to sell its legacy Chinese auto financing business to Ursalpha Digital Limited in a $352 million deal, according to the report.

After overcoming testnet hitches, Ethereum's major Pectra upgrade has been set for early May. Here's what to expect.

The US markets are experiencing one of the massive pullbacks, with major stocks plunging by a huge margin. The crypto markets also heated up, recording more than $500 million in liquidation. The bearish waves rolled out within the markets due to Trump's tariffs impacting the global markets.

Bitcoin (BTC) may be on the verge of entering a bearish trend based on a historic market pattern signal, according to digital asset analytics firm Glassnode. Glassnode says that the one-month and six-month volume-weighted average price (VWAP) metrics are signaling that Bitcoin may enter a months-long downtrend.

How are the charts looking after this sharp drop? Here's an overview of the most relevant technical signals for Cardano, Ethereum (ETH), and Bitcoin (BTC) charts.

Bitcoin (BTC) and US stock markets all sold off sharply after US President Donald Trump shook up financial markets by announcing a list of reciprocal tariffs on several countries. On April 3, the S&P 500 saw a 4.2% drop at market open, its most significant single-day decline since June 2020.

Genius Group, an AI-driven education company, announced it must sell its Bitcoin holdings after a U.S. court order blocked the company from selling shares, raising funds, or purchasing Bitcoin. The U.S.

Despite the "Death Cross" signal, Bitcoin bulls remain hopeful for a potential rebound.

Ethereum developers set May 7 as the most probable date for the Pectra upgrade, combining a total of 11 EIP.

Cryptocurrency traders on social media are debating whether a hypothetical Harris presidency may have been a better long-term outcome for the sector, given the poor performance of cryptocurrencies since President Trump took office. What Happened: Pseudonymous trader Pickle outlined a "what-if" scenario in a post on X on Thursday, comparing how cryptocurrencies would have performed if Kamala Harris had won the presidency.

Crypto analyst Titan of Crypto has provided a bearish outlook for the Bitcoin price, predicting it could drop below $60,000. This comes amid Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs, which could trigger this price crash.

The new Ripple stablecoin's market cap has grown fivefold in less than a month as the company has secured key exchange listings.Data from CoinMarketCap indicates that nearly $300 million worth of Ripple USD (RLUSD) is circulating.

In its most recent report, banking giant JPMorgan has noted that Bitcoin's "digital gold" narrative is falling apart due to the high level of correlation between the leading cryptocurrency and U.S. equities.

Ethereum developers have officially announced a new deadline for the upcoming Pectra upgrade. The core developers made the final decision in a recent call after passing the third and last testnet implementation without any problems.

The crypto market watches with bated breath as XRP teeters at $1.97, a battleground where bullish conviction clashes with bearish determination. After a retreat from recent highs, the digital asset now faces a critical test.

Bitcoin's $65,000-$71,000 support zone is crucial for stabilizing prices, with long-term investors likely accumulating.

The leading altcoin, Ethereum, experienced a challenging month in March, marked by a series of bearish trends that reflected a broader market slowdown.

Ethereum core developers have confirmed that the highly anticipated Pectra upgrade will be deployed on May 7. Nixo Rokish, a member of the Ethereum Foundation's protocol support team, shared the news in an April 3 post on social media, saying: “Pectra mainnet date confirmed May 7.

Market volatility underscores the fragility of global economic stability, with potential long-term impacts on investor confidence and trade relations. The post Bitcoin drops 5% as Trump tariffs stoke trade war, recession fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin plunged after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a minimum of 10% tariffs of U.S. trading partners, stoking recession fears. Plus stablecoin legislation advances to the U.S. House of Representatives.

The group's director of business development, a speaker at this year's Consensus festival, says bitcoin miners are expanding into bitcoin pooling, hashrate hedging, AI and HPC.

The global cryptocurrency market took a major hit today, with the total market capitalization falling 5.46% to $2.63 trillion. This sharp decline was triggered by a broad sell-off following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on trading partners worldwide, sparking concerns about global economic stability. Bitcoin (BTC) led the downturn, dropping to $82,274.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation has announced the expansion of its digital assets platform with the launch of a new tool aimed at delivering both on- and off-chain accounting data to blockchain networks.

Market analysts say President Donald Trump's newly announced global tariff regime is already reshaping investor sentiment, triggering sharp corrections across risk assets—including crypto. While digital currencies initially showed some resilience, experts caution that they remain exposed to broader macroeconomic shocks.

Gold continued to notably outperform so-called "digital gold."

The index of the 2000 biggest US companies, Russels 2000, is down 6% today while the Nasdaq stock index is down 4.5%.

As some major altcoins struggle to regain momentum, investors are turning their attention toward smaller projects with stronger fundamentals. One of the standout names this year has been Mutuum Finance (MUTM)—a DeFi token priced at just $0.025, yet rapidly building traction across the crypto space.

The cryptocurrency market took a nosedive Thursday, with Bitcoin and its digital cousins feeling the heat after President Donald Trump dropped a surprise tariff bombshell that rattled investors worldwide.

Bitcoin (BTC) hit new monthly lows at the April 3 Wall Street open as US unemployment data added to pressure on risk assets. BTC/USD 4-hour chart.

Dorsey has confirmed the Block is working on brining Bitcoin payments to some of its offerings.

From bitcoin as a capital preservation tool to some targeting a move toward the $70,000 level, here's how traders are reacting to U.S. tariffs.

Ethereum could decline by 15% to $1,500 if it falls below the $1,770 level.

The US markets are facing one of the biggest crashes, with over 4% loss in the SPX, which is extremely huge. Over $2 trillion has been wiped out of the markets as the Dow lost over 1500 points on the day.

The leading digital asset fell sharply after Trump's Wednesday tariff announcement and has since been languishing below $82K. BTC Dives as Trump's Tariffs Roil Markets President Donald Trump announced aggressive new U.S. tariffs on more than 100 countries on Wednesday afternoon, sending bitcoin ( BTC) plunging to $81K from yesterday's high of more than $88K.

Prominent crypto trader Tony “The Bull” hinted that Bitcoin is on the verge of forming a “Death Cross,” a signal that often worries traders. This pattern occurs when the 50-day moving average drops below the 200-day moving average, often seen as a bearish sign.

After the tariff announcement by United States President Donald Trump, the overall cryptocurrency market witnessed a massive sell-off. Amid this, Bitcoin (BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap, sank over 6%, turned bearish, and is now poised for a significant price decline.

Some days, the market makes sense. Other days, it looks like two completely different stories unfolding at once.

Babylon Bitcoin stakers will receive 6% of BABY's 10 billion supply as a reward for early participation.

Investors' unease in the crypto market mirrored a tumultuous trading session on Wall Street, with Bitcoin, Solana, and other assets falling.

Global banking giant Standard Chartered published new five-year price projections for three leading cryptocurrencies: Avalanche (AVAX), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH). According to these forecasts, Avalanche is poised to gain significant ground on both Bitcoin and Ethereum by 2029.

Bitcoin‘s price surge on Wednesday to the $87,000 threshold has reignited bullish sentiment in the market. However, the flagship asset's renewed upward strength has briefly weakened, dropping to the $85,000 level.

Panic selling has caused a 5.63% decrease in XRP price over the past twenty-four hours. On April 2, President Trump's latest tariff package sent the entire cryptocurrency market into panic mode.

One in five American adults own crypto, with 76% viewing it as having a positive impact on their lives, according to a report conducted by the National Cryptocurrency Association. What Happened: The 2025 State of Crypto Holders Report surveyed 54,000 respondents between late January and early February 2025, showing that 49% of respondents cite increased financial independence as a benefit of cryptocurrency.