It has emerged that the US military views Bitcoin ($BTC) not only as a financial asset but also as a cyber defense tool from a national security perspective. The issue was formally raised today at the Indo-Pacific hearing of the US Senate Armed Services Committee. Commander Samuel Paparo of the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) stated
Crypto and crypto markets pulled back Tuesday as Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh said U.S. President Donald Trump never demanded he cut rates when he takes the helm at the central bank. Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee, Warsh emphasized the independence of the Federal Reserve, pushing back on speculation about political pressure on
Kevin Warsh told senators at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday that he would keep monetary policy independent from the White House and signaled openness to lower interest rates as he seeks to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair. His appearance before the committee comes as Trump has intensified his attacks on Powell for
Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has embraced cryptocurrency as a necessary tool to dismantle the financial establishment. She has stated that Bitcoin can serve as a vital “counterweight” to the unchecked authority of central banks and the permanent bureaucracy. A critical counterweight For Truss, the appeal of cryptocurrency is tied to its ability to
New federal filings reveal that Trump and the GOP have amassed a historic $1.2 billion cash stockpile. Crypto executives have played a major role in funding the Republican war chest for the November midterms. Professor Jayati Ghosh of the University of Massachusetts Amherst has warned that the Trump administration is pursuing a “self-destructive” strategy that
Ramp has launched $USDT across Solana, Plasma, and Ethereum with integrated 1:1 USD onramps and offramps, according to an announcement from Privy on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The expansion enables faster and cheaper cross-chain stablecoin access for thousands of businesses globally, with the infrastructure protected by Privy’s authentication and wallet solutions. The deployment adds to
The April 21 session delivered a “cold shower” for bulls. While volatility is making traditional markets turn red, a decisive battle is unfolding on Bitcoin’s price chart. On the weekly timeframe, the price has stalled at the middle Bollinger Band – a technical equator that right now separates a prolonged correction from a rapid push
As is known, the term of current FED chairman Jerome Powell expires in May. US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as FED chairman. Kevin Warsh, who is expected to become the next FED chairman, appeared before the Senate Banking Committee today. In his testimony, Warsh stated that the current economic environment
Cautious optimism defines the current state of the crypto market. From a technical standpoint, Bitcoin’s [$BTC] 11.7% rally following Q1’s 22% correction reflects improving sentiment, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remaining in the “neutral” zone. However, a decisive breakout above $80k will likely require stronger FOMO-driven momentum. That said, the ongoing macro volatility,