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.

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 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%.

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.

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.

After a shaky start to 2025, newly listed tokens on crypto exchanges are defying broader market gloom, delivering stronger returns than traditional IPOs and outperforming benchmarks like gold, stocks—and even Bitcoin (BTC).

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Bitcoin mining firm MARA released robust production numbers for March 2025, with 829 BTC produced last month. This represents a 17% gain over February when 706 BTC was produced.

Cango Inc., the 14th-largest publicly listed bitcoin miner by market cap, has entered definitive agreements to sell its China-based operations to Ursalpha Digital Limited for $351.94 million, accelerating its focus on global bitcoin mining. Cango Sheds PRC Operations to Fuel Mining Ambitions Cango's (NYSE: CANG) cash deal includes an initial payment of $210.

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Solidity remains the most widely used smart contract language in the crypto ecosystem by a substantial margin.

Fidelity has launched a no-fee crypto Individual Retirement Account (IRA) that allows U.S. adults to invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. The post Fidelity's New Crypto IRA Could Be Huge for Litecoin – Here's Why appeared first on Cryptonews.

President Trump's ‘Liberation Day' tariffs yesterday wiped roughly $140 billion from the cryptocurrency market within a matter of hours. Notably, the announcement of the new duties being imposed caused an immediate sell-off from short-term Bitcoin (BTC) holders.

The market value of Ethereum (ETH) has fallen to its lowest since October 2023. Between yesterday and today, in fact, it first fell below $1,900, and then also below $1,800, with an excursion to $1,750.

The decision to schedule Pectra was made just over a week after the upgrade went live on the Hoodi testnet without any hiccups.

TL;DR Arthur Hayes warns that Bitcoin must stay above $76,500 until April 15 to avoid greater instability and potential declines. BTC fell to $82,000 after the new U.S. tariffs, while Ethereum dropped to $1,797. Uncertainty continues to impact the market.

President Donald Trump has formally invited El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele for an official meeting at the White House on April 14. Bukele confirmed the development in an April 3 post on X, formerly Twitter, where he revealed that the invitation came directly from the US President on April 1.

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The crypto market continues its strong downward trend as the fear and greed index slumped following Donald Trump's “Liberation Day” speech. Bitcoin (BTC) crashed by 3.5% in the last 24 hours as it approached the crucial support at $80,000.

A growing number of financial and crypto industry leaders are openly questioning the long-term future of the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency—while pointing to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as an increasingly credible alternative in a rapidly shifting monetary landscape. What Happened: The debate resurfaced after BlackRock (NASDAQ:BLK) CEO Larry Fink warned that rising U.S. deficits and unsustainable government debt could undermine confidence in the dollar.

A significant Bitcoin amount, about 1,057 BTC untouched for years, has suddenly sprung to life, sparking speculation in the crypto community.

Ethereum price is under rising downward pressure as falling gas fees point to potential decline in investor enthusiasm.

In a “21 and 21” rapid-fire interview with Haley Berkoe at San Francisco's Presidio Bitcoin workspace, Jack Dorsey—CEO of Block and former Twitter chief—cautioned that BTC's growing popularity among major financial institutions could threaten the open ethos that gave rise to the world's largest cryptocurrency.

Crypto analyst Pejman has warned that the Bitcoin price could witness a further crash in the short term. He revealed the level the flagship crypto needs to hold to avoid these “heavy declines.

Will Bitcoin dip further?

The court order against Genius Group highlights the vulnerability of corporate strategies reliant on volatile assets like Bitcoin, impacting financial stability. The post AI-driven Genius Group forced to sell Bitcoin holdings after NY court order appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Standard Chartered has released a report predicting significant price increases for Avalanche's AVAX token, which could see a rise to $250 by the end of 2029.

Michael Saylor, the founder and executive chairman of Bitcoin giant Strategy (MicroStrategy rebranded) has commented on the new decision announced by the US president Donald Trump.

Ethereum (ETH) price continues to crash, and has now plunged below $1,800. It is down by almost 60% from its November high, and its weak fundamental metrics like falling active addresses, ETF outflows, and fee plunge points to a potential crash to $1,000.

MARA Holdings reported an increase in Bitcoin mining activity for March, producing 829 BTC and winning 242 blocks, a 17% rise from February. This marks the company's third-highest monthly block count, according to a company note.

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is facing a tough time. According to CryptoQuant crypto trader EgyHash, Ethereum's network activity has been slowing down, pushing the asset into a difficult position.