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Trade War: Tit-for-Tat Tariffs Show Limits of Unilateral Action, Web3 Leaders Say
Web3 experts emphasize that the ongoing trade war, while presenting challenges, can also act as a catalyst for innovation within the blockchain space. However, they argue that fostering a mindset of global unity can help mitigate the divisive effects of trade wars. Decentralized Governance Can Mitigate Disputes Caused by Protectionist Policies As the U.S.-China tradeSource link
Trump Media Calls for SEC to Investigate ‘Suspicious’ Trading of DJT Stock
Truth Social parent company Trump Media & Technology Group alleged that UK-based Qube might be shorting DJT stock without disclosing its positions properly.Source link
Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton to Serve as Interim US Attorney for the Southern District of...
President Donald Trump already nominated Jay Clayton for the U.S. Attorney post, but Democratic minority leader Chuck Schumer has blocked the nomination, leaving Clayton in interim status. Trump-Era SEC Chairman Clayton to Lead SDNY Temporarily Former Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Jay Clayton will have to wait a little longer beforeSource link
Bitcoin in Standstill at $85K as Trump Increases Pressure on Fed’s Powell
Bitcoin (BTC) was treading water just below $85,000 late Thursday as tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell added another layer of uncertainty for investors.Markets dipped on Wednesday after hawkish comments from Powell, who criticized Trump’s tariffs policy, saying that it would likely result in a slowing economy and rising prices — what economists call “stagflation." In his remarks, Powell made clear his larger focus for now would be on prices, suggesting tighter Fed policy than otherwise thought.Trump — who nominated the former investment banker and lawyer as Fed chair during his first term (Powell was given a second four-year term by President Biden) — has expressed his displeasure with Powell since retaking the White...
CEX Spot Volumes Slide to $5.4 Trillion in Q1 Amid Crypto Market Pullback
Spot trading volume across the top ten centralized exchanges (CEXs) hit $5.4 trillion in Q1 2025, a 16.3% decline from the previous quarter, as crypto market momentum cooled following a euphoric end to 2024. Top Crypto Exchanges See 16% Volume Dip in Q1 2025 Crypto trading cooled off sharply in the first quarter of 2025.Source link