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Stablecoins could serve as a boon for US dollar adoption, according to the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan think tank. Barbara C. Matthews and Hung Tran, senior fellows at the Council’s Geoeconomics Center, note in a new analysis that the $227 billion stablecoin market is “tiny” compared to the $6.22 trillion US capital markets and the $3.39 trillion overall crypto market capitalization. “If current double-digit growth rates for stablecoins continue, they could constitute a considerable proportion of overall crypto market capitalization, if not capital markets themselves. More importantly, the vast majority of stablecoins are pegged to the US dollar. Rapid adoption…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Bitcoin’s short-term price direction remains uncertain as the market struggles to confirm its next move. Analysts and investors are divided, with some calling for a breakout into new all-time highs while others anticipate renewed selling pressure into lower prices. The price has been consolidating in a narrow range for the past twelve days, holding above the $94,000 demand level and facing resistance below the $100,000 mark. Related Reading Key data from CryptoQuant reveals that the nearest support zone for BTC is forming between $91,000 and $95,000. This range is reinforced by two critical…

My name is Godspower Owie, and I was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three siblings who have always been my idols and mentors, helping me to grow and understand the way of life. My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They’ve always supported me in good and bad times and never for once left my side whenever I feel lost in this world. Honestly, having such amazing parents makes you feel safe and secure, and I won’t trade them for anything else in this world. I was exposed to the…

Homepage > News > Business > BTC miners collateral damage in Trump vs China trade war America’s block reward miners may become collateral damage in President Donald Trump’s trade war with, well, everyone, but it’s the China tariffs that have miners crying foul. During last year’s presidential campaign, then-candidate Trump expressed a desire for “all the remaining [BTC] to be MADE IN THE USA!!!” Trump followed that up with pledges to rejig America’s energy markets to ensure a cheap supply of electricity so the country could become “the world’s undisputed [BTC] mining powerhouse.” U.S. miners are still waiting on the…

In a move that might potentially increase the blockchain’s smart contract capabilities, Hyperliquid has officialy launched HyperEVM on testnet. According to Hyperliquid’s (HYPE) official announcement on X on Feb. 18, the update adds general-purpose programmability to the ecosystem while preserving the platform’s low-latency trading experience. Hyperliquid’s HyperBFT consensus provides complete security for HyperEVM transactions, enabling on-chain execution without the need for external validation layers.  The HyperEVM is live. This is a major step toward the vision of housing all finance by bringing general-purpose programmability to Hyperliquid’s performant financial system. The initial mainnet release of the HyperEVM includes:1. HyperEVM blocks built…

Luminance has raised $75 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by Point72 Private Investments, with support from Forestay Capital, RPS Ventures, Schroders Capital, and existing investors like March Capital, National Grid Partners, and Slaughter and May. AI-Driven Revolution in Contract Management: Luminance, developed by AI experts from the University of Cambridge, uses its AI-driven “Panel of Judges” to automate and enhance every stage of a business’s contract lifecycle, from creation to negotiation and post-execution analysis. The company serves over 700 organizations across 70+ countries, including high-profile clients like AMD, Hitachi, LG Chem, SiriusXM, Rolls-Royce, and Lamborghini. The demand for…

Journalist Posted: February 18, 2025 Solana struggled with a 40% price drop, driven by memecoin concerns and market uncertainty. The imminent unlock of 11.2 million SOL tokens could pressure Solana’s price further. Solana [SOL] is facing significant headwinds, with a 40% drop in value since January, driven by concerns over the rise of memecoins and a recent rug pull involving the LIBRA token. To compound these challenges, DEX trading volumes have sharply declined, while the upcoming unlock of 11.2 million SOL tokens on the 1st of March is expected to apply further pressure on the market. As major investors prepare…

Hours after the launch of Libra and official backing from the Argentinian President, the token crashed heavily. Let’s learn what may happen to this project in this Libra price prediction. The Libra (LIBRA) token gained traction when the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, promoted a token on his social media that aimed at ”boosting the Argentine economy by funding small projects.” Following this public backing the price of the token surged, however, it later dumped quickly as on-chain data revealed how many insiders made a lot of money and dumped their tokens on unsuspecting retail buyers. Since its launch about…

The growing interest comes alongside key milestones. Pi Network recently crossed 110 million downloads, with over 540,000 new installs recorded on February 17 alone. On Google Play, the app now ranks #4 in the Social category, just behind Facebook and Instagram.The buzz isn’t limited to search engines and app stores. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Pi Network has overtaken BNB Chain and even surpassed Ethereum in follower count. Community members are also reaching out to high-profile figures like Elon Musk to boost visibility. One user, Dr. Picoin, highlighted Pi Network’s eco-friendly design, low fees, and fast transactions to…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. This “altseason” has been a rollercoaster—great for traders who thrive on chaos but a soul-crushing grind for investors waiting for something, anything, to make sense. Volatility is king, and Ethereum (ETH), the so-called “smart contract leader,” has been looking less like a king and more like a washed-up heavyweight. From a technical standpoint, ETH’s chart is downright tragic compared to its shinier, younger competitors. Trying to make sense of it is like trying to predict the weather…