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Nvidia plans to manufacture its next generation of AI chips and supercomputers entirely in the U.S. for the first time, the company said in a statement on Monday. The move reflects rising demand for AI infrastructure and a broader push to localize advanced tech manufacturing — one that could also benefit crypto miners repurposing their facilities for AI and high-performance computing (HPC). Many of these operators already have access to the large-scale power and cooling systems needed for data center operations, making them potential players in the growing AI economy. Crypto miners, once singularly focused on hashing power, are increasingly…
The combination of increasing short positions can result in a short squeeze that makes bearish traders purchase at higher prices thus sparking an upward market trend. The Fear & Greed Index reaches 44 which reveals investors maintain a cautious approach while Bitcoin encounters declining market values. Extremely negative market sentiment throughout crypto has historically been the trigger for sudden price increases in these markets. Market analysts observe current trading signals which show bearish investors reaching their maximum limit of selling positions thereby potentially triggering a short squeeze event. Short seller dash to recover their positions is likely to trigger an…
US President Donald Trump has issued a new ultimatum to China, threatening to impose 50% additional tariffs if Beijing does not withdraw its latest retaliatory tariffs. Trump warned on his Truth Social account that if China maintains its 34% tariff hike on US goods, the US will impose new tariffs starting April 9. The proposed tariff hike has the potential to increase the total tariff rate to 104%, on top of the 20% tariff currently in effect and the 34% reciprocal tariff announced by Trump last week. “Yesterday, China issued retaliatory tariffs of 34% on top of their already record-high…
There is renewed interest in the broader digital currency ecosystem as capital influx has shifted the trend for Tron (TRX) and other assets. As it stands, Tron is now experiencing a major price rebound, per market data that can help it flip Dogecoin (DOGE) if sustained. The rivalry among altcoins in the top 10 by market capitalization is growing, with TRX and DOGE in the spotlight. Tron and Dogecoin: Possible winner At press time, the price of Tron was $0.2358, up 4.39% in 24 hours. With this valuation, the coin boasts a market capitalization of $22.32 billion. On the other…
This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Abstract, the Ethereum L2 blockchain that claims it’s “leading the next generation of consumer crypto,” is featuring and endorsing a crypto mining game that some have accused of being a Ponzi scheme. Abstract has added “The Big Badge” as a visual badge reward for users who engaged with Bigcoin, an app that gamifies the BIG token and lets players “mine” the token from their virtual “facilities.” “Bigcoin aims to become the most recognized coin on the planet by combining the proven emission mechanics of Bitcoin with viral,…
Asset manager Canary Capital is seeking approval from the SEC to launch a spot Sui exchange-traded fund that features staking. The Cboe BZX Exchange has submitted a 19b-4 form to the SEC, proposing a rule change to list and trade shares of the Canary SUI ETF. This is the first proposed ETF designed to track the performance of SUI, the native coin of the prominent layer 1 network. As noted in the filing, the ETF may stake portions of its holdings through trusted staking providers. “The Sponsor may stake, or cause to be staked, all or a portion of the…
Historically, gold has been the default safe haven asset whenever markets turn volatile. However, Bitcoin has steadily built its case as a modern alternative. In 2025, the comparison between these two assets is not just theoretical — it’s rather a reality unfolding right in front of us. This Bitcoin vs. gold guide compares both assets across technical attributes, recent price behavior, macro factors, and their long-term investment outlook. In this guide: Bitcoin vs. gold: A quick comparison Bitcoin vs. gold: Fundamental and technical differences Bitcoin vs. gold: Recent price trends and macroeconomic influences Bitcoin vs. gold: Long-term opportunities and challenges…
This is a segment from the Supply Shock newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. All eyes are on the tariff-addled traditional markets today — most notably, people are watching to see whether bitcoin will show (as it did on Friday) signs that it might perform as a hedge against global uncertainty. Regardless, analysts continue to maintain prior price projections for bitcoin, with Standard Chartered, VanEck and Galaxy all noting that the fundamentals of the industry remain strong, with corporate and government adoption continuing apace. Indeed, as we wait for GameStop to buy its first bitcoin, even the (generally) bearish pundits…
Crypto.com now supports EIGEN on-chain staking with flexible unstaking directly through its mobile app. EigenLayer to activate slashing on April 17, increasing validator accountability and network security. Crypto.com app users can now stake EIGEN tokens on-chain directly from their mobile phones. This feature brings a new feel, especially for those who want to play a role in maintaining network security without having to bother opening an external wallet or learning complicated technical steps. Yields of up to 4% are offered to those willing to lock their tokens. Not only that, the unstake process is also made flexible, so users don’t…
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, now X, recently suggested that Signal, the encrypted communications app, should integrate Bitcoin for peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. Dorsey’s proposal came in response to a comment by Calle, an open-source developer, who advocated for Signal to use Bitcoin due to its secure communication platform. true. signal should use bitcoin for p2p payments https://t.co/kGLykl0i6r — jack (@jack) April 9, 2025 Dorsey’s tweet called attention to the potential for Signal to embrace Bitcoin, seeing it as an ideal solution for P2P transactions, as it would align with Signal’s goal of maintaining privacy and security in user interactions. Vision…