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Bitcoin bounced above $110K after President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping agreed a one-year trade truce, lowering the temperature in a heated confrontation that had threatened to upend the global economy. The deal eased fears of further escalation in the US-China trade war that rocked global markets earlier this month. Bitcoin, which plunged near $108K before the announcement, recovered on the news to trade at $110,318.60 as of 5:35 a.m. EST, according to data from CoinMarketCap . BTC price (Source: CoinMarketCap) Under the pact, China will delay export controls on rare earths for a year, while the US will scrap planned 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and halve a fentanyl-related duty. Still, the truce left many trade disputes unresolved, tempering optimism across risk assets. Despite Bitcoin’s recovery, crypto sentiment remains cautious. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index plunged to 34, signaling “Fear,” after a 17-point drop from yesterday...

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is facing a leadership vacuum after the Trump administration withdrew its nomination for Brian Quintenz after opposition from Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The leadership vaccuum is compounded by a government shutdown after Congress failed to pass a budget and the fact Acting Chair Caroline Pham has also signaled plans to leave. Comissioner Kristin Johnson’s Sept. 3 departure left Pham as the CFTC’s sole commissioner. That leaves the CFTC without a confirmed leadership just as it begins coordinating with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on digital asset regulation and prepares for potential expanded authority under the pending CLARITY Act. It’s a new day. Onwards 🇺🇸🫡 #ProjectCrypto @SECPaulSAtkins @SECGov @CFTC @A1Policy pic.twitter.com/kChRm036Mg — Caroline D. Pham (@CarolineDPham) July 31, 2025 Pro-Crypto Quintenz Faced Pushback From Gemini’s C...

TRON founder Justin Sun cried foul after the Trump family-linked World Liberty Financial blacklisted his wallet following a $9 million WLFI token transfer to crypto exchange HTX. Sun called the freeze “unreasonable” and said the transfer was merely a routine test, not a market-moving sale. The transfer saw Sun’s wallet move 50 million tokens, and was flagged shortly after the transfer occurred, according to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence.  JUST IN: JUSTIN SUN’S ADDRESS BLACKLISTED FOR TRANSFERRING $9M $WLFI pic.twitter.com/O25281D7mi — Arkham (@arkham) September 4, 2025 The reason for the blacklisting remains unclear, but the move has fueled speculation that World Liberty Financial is trying to prevent early sellers from dumping their tokens and subsequently pressuring prices during the crypto’s first week of trading. Sun Responds To WLFI Blacklisting Sun, who is one of WLFI’s key investors, took to X to respond to the blac...

The Trump–Saudi nuclear pact has emerged as a geopolitical bombshell, with former President Donald Trump reportedly negotiating a sweeping energy and investment package worth up to $1 trillion. This Trump Saudi nuclear deal development comes amid a sharp collapse in ties with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, creating a Netanyahu–Trump fallout that’s reshaping alliances across the Middle East. As peace talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia stall, the region faces rising tensions. Although the Trump Saudi nuclear deal centers on infrastructure and nuclear energy, financial analysts warn that any realignment of power in the Gulf could ripple through global markets, including those tied to digital assets and energy security. Also Read: Senate Targets Trump, Musk in Explosive New Crypto Ban Bill Regional Risks Rise as Trump’s Saudi Move Sparks Geopolitical Shift Source: Middle East Monitor The Nuclear Energy Package Source: Utilities Middle East According to The Daily Guardian , t...

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Texas’ Strategic Bitcoin Reserve legislation bill SB 21 officially passed today in the state’s senate committee. The senate was the last step for the Bitcoin bill to become official in the state of Texas. JUST IN: Bitcoin Reserve Bill SB21 passes in the Texas Senate. pic.twitter.com/KStfFXUvQV — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) March 6, 2025 SB-21 outlines a comprehensive framework for the establishment and administration of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The reserve is to be constituted as a special fund outside the state treasury, granting it greater autonomy and flexibility in investment strategies. The fund’s composition includes legislative appropriations, dedicated revenues, purchased cryptocurrencies, investment earnings, and donations. Notably, any cryptocurrency acquired must have an average market capitalization of at least $500 billion over the preceding 12 months, ensuring the reserve’s focus on established digital assets. The Texas Strategic Bitco...

Recent developments suggest that meme coin-based ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) could soon become a reality, particularly with the United States’ newly crypto-friendly leadership. These potential ETFs, including $TRUMP, $DOGE, $BONK, and WEPE, which is currently on presale, are drawing significant attention as the market speculates on the broader implications for liquidity and mainstream adoption. With former President Donald Trump back in office and vocal about making the U.S. a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation, the sector is witnessing rapid regulatory shifts. Among the notable moves is the appointment of Mark Uyeda as the new SEC chairman, replacing Gary Gensler. Uyeda’s pro-crypto stance is expected to facilitate approvals for innovative financial instruments such as meme coin ETFs, which could bring credibility and stability to a market often criticized for its volatility. SEC filing marks turning point for meme coin ETFs: What it means for the market Meme co...

Deep-pocketed digital asset investors are gobbling up massive amounts of the leading meme token Dogecoin (DOGE). Trader Ali Martinez tells his 116,800 followers on the social media platform X that while retail investors are getting distracted by the recently launched Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin, crypto whales heavily accumulated DOGE to the tune of $640.5 million in just two days. “While everyone focuses on TRUMP, whales bought 1.83 billion Dogecoin DOGE in [48 hours!]” Source: Ali Martinez/X At time of writing, DOGE is trading for $0.35. Looking at TRUMP itself, Martinez predicts that the memecoin will surge above $50 if it takes out the diagonal resistance of a falling wedge pattern. A falling wedge structure is often viewed as a bullish reversal pattern as it suggests that selling pressure is losing momentum. “TRUMP seems to be forming a falling wedge on the lower time frames, suggesting a potential consolidation toward the apex before...

President Trump’s launch of a new cryptocurrency token has sparked significant interest in the meme coin market. The Trump meme coin surged from $10 to $70, demonstrating strong investor enthusiasm. The launch aligns with Trump’s pro-crypto stance and promises of favorable industry regulations. The cryptocurrency market sees increased attention from both supporters and critics of political-themed digital assets. CIC Digital plans to release one billion Trump tokens over three years, attracting speculative investment. The trend influences new crypto releases to consider political and celebrity associations for marketing appeal. New Cryptocurrency Releases, Listings, & Presales Today REM Token’s strategic partnerships with Grit Property Group and Simplicity Group expand its market credibility and adoption. LiquidLaunch redefines token launches with transparent, decentralized trading on the Hyperliquid platform. VibrantX revolutionizes Aptos DeFi by offering high-...

Amid an ongoing price correction across the cryptocurrency market, Ripple’s December drop can’t stop its ongoing 44% surge as traders ponder whether or not XRP can end 2024 above the $2.50 mark. Indeed, the token has surged throughout the year but struggled during the holiday season along with the overarching market. There is an ongoing expectation that XRP will look to perform even better in the coming year. The token has thrived since the election of Donald Trump, and that sentiment could be massive for 2025. The question now is, just how high can it go, and what kind of head start can the conclusion of this year give it? Source: Investopedia Also Read: Ripple Surges 258% in 2024: What to Expect From XRP Next Year Ripple to End 2024 Above $2.50? What to Expect From XRP as 2025 Nears No matter how you slice it, 2024 has proven to be a massive win for the crypto sector. The asset class has been thriving, starting with the approval of crypto-based ETFs in January. In November...