Ripple has integrated RLUSD into its enterprise-grade cross-border payments platform, Ripple Payments, amid a 118% monthly growth in its market cap. The move expands US-pegged RLUSD's utility within Ripple's global transaction infrastructure and coincides with the token's listing on Kraken, further increasing access to institutional and retail users.

President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on global imports and declared April 2, 2025, “Liberation Day” for American industry, as U.S. stock markets climbed and bitcoin briefly surged during his address.

As Bitcoin continues to reflect bullish signals, recording an intraday high of $87,892 on April 2nd, Whale Alert has detected a large Bitcoin transfer involving 1050 BTC from leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance to an unknown wallet.

Fidelity Investments has introduced an IRA that permits private investors to invest in cryptocurrencies under its web3-focused subsidiary, Fidelity Digital Assets.

Bitcoin is currently holding above the $81,000 level, but bulls continue to struggle with reclaiming the $86,000 mark — a key resistance that must be broken to signal the start of a meaningful recovery.

US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs against every country with a trade relationship with the US. Trump said the US would enact varying tariff percentages against each country based on the tariffs they impose on American goods.

A measure of bitcoin's volatility reached its highest value in close to a year in March, during a month where the cryptocurrency experienced sharp price fluctuations.

Ether (ETH) price has risen 6.4% from its March 30 $1,768 low but the altcoin has struggled to regain the $2,000 level. Some traders believe that the downturn is partially connected to the deflating memecoin market, which, while not exclusive to the Ethereum network, significantly reduced activity across the decentralized applications (DApps) ecosystem and broader crypto space.Ether is currently 44% down year-to-date, and derivatives metrics indicate that traders are far from bullish and show little confidence in a strong recovery in the near term.

With the stablecoin sector quickly heating up and U.S. lawmakers pursuing regulatory clarity, San Francisco-based blockchain firm Ripple is eyeing further adoption of its U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD.

Grayscale's latest ETF filing with the SEC could introduce its $600M Digital Large Cap Fund—which includes XRP, BTC, and ETH—to retail investors, potentially boosting XRP demand amid bearish market pressure. The post XRP Included in Grayscale's New ETF Filing – Billions of Dollars Incoming? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Large institutional investors continue accumulating Bitcoin, while retail holders are selling, signaling a potential market shift and increased volatility.

The president had dubbed his self-imposed tariff deadline “Liberation Day.”

After a long wait, US President Donald Trump announced his reciprocal tariffs in his long-awaited speech, casting doubt on the next Bitcoin price. Determined to set trade policies for the benefit of the United States, President Trump said it is time for Tit-for-Tat tariff policies.

Grayscale introduced two Bitcoin ETFs built around options strategies, offering monthly income. The launch signals a broader move to recast crypto volatility as a tool for yield within traditional investment frameworks. The post Grayscale Launches Two Bitcoin Income ETFs to Monetize Volatility appeared first on Cryptonews.

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The Treanor Law Firm is investigating allegations of fraud, market manipulation, and racketeering related to Libra's launch in February.

Solana is waffling around the $130 mark after a dip under $123 earlier this week. And we seem to be trailing the broader market hokey-pokey around the ongoing Trump tariff drama and bitcoin's rejection below $88k.

Grayscale has introduced two new bitcoin-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BTCC) and the Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BPI). These actively managed funds use covered call strategies to generate income while offering exposure to bitcoin's price movements.

Bitcoin retreated to $86,000 in volatile action as the announcements were made.

Bitcoin price caught an unexpected bid by rallying to a session high at $88,500, but will the price gains be capped at a multimonth overhead resistance that is aligned with the 50-day moving average? Key points: Bitcoin extended its April.

West Virginia's Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserve bill would give the state more sovereignty from the federal government and freedom from a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC), State Senator Chris Rose told Cointelegraph in an exclusive interview.“You hear these rumors that there are people at the federal government that will want to have a central bank digital currency,” Rose said.

Cryptocurrency markets are surging ahead of a crucial tariff announcement by President Trump. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $86,692.07 +2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,912.93 +0.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $131.12 +3.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.15 +0.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1740 +1.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001268 -0.04% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 18.6% and daily active addresses growing by 4.7%.

Crypto analyst Klejdi has indicated that Ethereum's pain is far from over, with the second-largest crypto by market cap set to suffer a further downtrend. Specifically, he warned that ETH could still drop to as low as $1,400 before it finds a bottom.

Robert Kiyosaki, the eccentric author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has opined that silver is more valuable than both gold and Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Magazine Bill Miller IV Reveals Firm's Investment in GME, Touts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Bill Miller IV backs GameStop and Strategy, calling Bitcoin treasury strategy a smart long-term play against fiat debasement. This post Bill Miller IV Reveals Firm's Investment in GME, Touts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

Clients will also be able to include Litecoin in individual retirement accounts.

L2 are burning just 17 ETH per week, down 98% from the levels from a few months ago. The previous argument of L2 being profitable has failed, with Ethereum seeking ways to tap value from L2 apps.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their outflow streak with a $158 million exit, marking three straight days of declines, while ether ETFs lost $3.6 million after two brief days of inflows.

Bitcoin's (BTC) price is off to a swift start in Q2, rallying by 5.53% to an intraday high of $87,333 on April 2. Currently, Bitcoin is emerging from a ten-week downtrend that began on Jan. 20 when the price peaked at $110,000.

The industry's leading altcoin has had a rocky start to the year.

President Donald Trump is facing new heat after Representative Maxine Waters accused him of trying to ditch the dollar and swap in a stablecoin tied to his own family.

XRP has been on a recovery trajectory following a turbulent first quarter of 2025. With renewed interest in the Ripple ecosystem and favorable regulatory tailwinds, XRP holders are now eyeing a potential rally to $20.

March 2025 marks a significant turning point in the DeFi ecosystem: Ethereum regains the lead in the rankings of blockchains in terms of trading volume on DEXs, surpassing Solana for the first time since September 2024. A turnaround that occurs in a pressured market, with a notable decline in activity on Solana, particularly on its flagship platforms.

Solana has formed a bearish flag-and-pole pattern, along with a head-and-shoulders formation on the daily time frame.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange plans to roll out Spot-Quoted futures for top cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as top equity indices on June 30, 2025.

Senator Ted Cruz has introduced the FLARE Act, which would grant permanent tax incentives to Bitcoin miners that use stranded natural gas, raising debates on crypto mining's energy impact and emissions output. The post Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces FLARE Act on Bitcoin Mining appeared first on Cryptonews.

Editor's Note: The headline has been updated to reflect David McCormick's current title. A senator who bought shares of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF before President Donald Trump announced an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is back again with a hefty bet on the future price of the leading cryptocurrency.

In an X post on April 2, Michael Saylor, chairman and founder of the renowned Bitcoin treasury company Strategy, revealed that the company's $MSTR treasury operations have yielded 15,586 BTC in profit.

Kraken, the second-largest US-based crypto exchange by trading volume, is adding support for Ripple's stablecoin. In a new announcement, Kraken says that Ripple USD (RLUSD) is now available to trade on its platform. RLUSD is a US dollar-backed digital asset issued on Ripple's XRP Ledger and Ethereum (ETH) blockchains.

Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX) could deliver the strongest gains among major digital assets in the coming years, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered. What Happened: In a research note, Kendrick said he expects AVAX to rise tenfold by the end of 2029, outperforming both Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) in relative price growth.

XRP holders may see huge profits if they can hold on through tough economic times, according to one crypto academy founder. Edoardo Farina of Alpha Lions Academy claims that soon, only the wealthiest 1% of investors will be able to afford XRP tokens as everyday people sell their holdings to cover basic expenses.

Bitcoin price has risen as prices of cryptocurrencies fluctuate in preparation for President Donald Trump's “Liberation Day” tariff implementations. The price action follows as retaliatory tariffs are going to be imposed on a number of U.S. imports that caused uncertainty in financial markets.

BitMEX co-founder and Maelox CEO Arthur Hayes predicts a significant Bitcoin rally, potentially reaching $250,000 by year-end 2025, contingent on the US Federal Reserve adopting quantitative easing. Hayes outlined his analysis in a Substack post titled "The BBC," highlighting the substantial impact of fiat liquidity expectations on Bitcoin's market behavior. The post BitMEX Co-founder Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $250,000 If US Fed Pivots to QE appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ripple has integrated its U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), into its cross-border payment solution, Ripple Payments. RLUSD features built-in global enterprise utility that improves the speed and efficiency of cross-border payments, the provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions said in a Wednesday (April 2) press release.

Fidelity Investments has introduced a new Individual Retirement Account (IRA) product that allows U.S. investors to directly invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC). This new product will satisfy the increasing number of investors seeking tax-efficient ways to invest in cryptocurrencies.

Check out what can give BTC its much-needed boost for a new price resurgence.

Two new funds will use covered call strategies that allow holders to buy equity shares they already own at a given price.

Bitcoin (BTC) and equities have managed to turn green on the day as markets brace for President Trump's ‘Liberation Day.