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The US dollar has always been surrounded by serious foes and enemies, the ones that want to derail its reserve currency status. To expedite the de-dollarization concept, Russia and China have always been quite vocal about their ideas, adding how they both want to derail the US dollar hegemony by putting forth the idea of the multi-polar currency world. This roughly sparked the promotion of local currencies on an international scale, jeopardizing the dollar’s supremacy. With the US and EU sanctioning Russia and expelling it out of the SWIFT system, Russia opted for yuan, all while promoting the narrative of de-dollarization at a rapid pace. But now it seems that things have started to take an interesting turn, with Russia showing a softening stance against the US. What is this all about? Let’s find out. Also Read: De-Dollarization Efforts ‘Won’t Stop’ as Global Giants Defy Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat Tables Turning Around: Trump Supporting Russia Source: Politico With Donald T...

BNB Chain’s Global Adoption and User Base BNB Chain, the blockchain ecosystem powered by Binance, has experienced rapid global adoption , becoming one of the most widely used blockchain networks. With its low fees, fast transactions, and scalability , it has attracted millions of users, developers, and businesses worldwide. 1. Growing DeFi and dApp Ecosystem BNB Chain hosts a vast array of decentralized applications (dApps), DeFi platforms, and NFT marketplaces . Projects like PancakeSwap, Venus, and ApeSwap have fueled its adoption, offering users cost-effective and efficient alternatives to Ethereum-based platforms. 2. Expanding Institutional and Enterprise Use Several enterprises and institutional players leverage BNB Chain for payments, smart contracts, and cross-border transactions . The chain’s high speed and affordability make it a preferred choice for businesses looking to integrate blockchain solutions. 3. Strong Global Community BNB Chain has a massive international user base...

Shiba Inu is experiencing difficult conditions in the indices, as its price has dipped nearly 25% in the last 30 days. SHIB last rallied in the charts in November after the Trump-induced bull run, which sent its price soaring 200%. The dog-themed token has shed all its gains and has been backtracking in price for two months. Also Read: Ripple (XRP) Announces Major Partnership Deal With South Korea Another leg down could pull its price below the $0.000009 mark adding an extra zero in the indices. Now that Shiba Inu is in a downturn, can it dust itself from the fall and head north in March 2025? In this article, we will highlight how high or low SHIB could reach next month in March 2025. Also Read: Broadcom (AVGO) Jumps 5%, AI Stocks Bounce Back: $250 Next? SHIB: March 2025 Price Prediction For Shiba Inu Source: Instagram: world.complete Leading on-chain metrics and price prediction firm CoinCodex has painted a neutral picture for Shiba Inu in March 2025. According to the price predictio...

Author | Alex Xu In this issue, we will focus on the progress of the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Bill. The Bitcoin Reserve Bill is currently advancing on two fronts: the state-level Bitcoin Reserve Bills and the federal-level Bitcoin Reserve Bill. Approximately 25 state governments have already introduced Bitcoin Reserve Bills, which accounts for half of all states, while the federal-level reserve bill has been in preparation since last year and is currently in the hearing phase. The Bitcoin Reserve Bill, which would include BTC in the asset reserves of major governments, is a key narrative supporting the long-term bullish outlook on BTC. It would not only attract U.S. government funds but also influence reserve decisions in other countries. For example, the Czech National Bank Governor has considered adding BTC to national reserves. Last year, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba responded to Senator Akira Hamada, who proposed evaluating Bitcoin for national reserves, stating that Japan is ...

The momentum of artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining traction in the cryptocurrency space, with several projects aligning their fundamentals with this technology. Since decentralization is a core tenet of the crypto industry, numerous projects have emerged to capitalize on this synergy while blending in AI technology, providing renewed investment opportunities.  Binance Research , through the Fundamentals of Decentralized AI report for February 2025, has identified key initiatives for investors seeking decentralized AI projects that should be on their radar.  Picks for you ChatGPT says Gold price will hit this target by March 2025 2 hours ago Bitcoin falls below $90,000 – Key levels to watch for the next move ...

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin tumbled as the meme coin market plunged over 14%, dragging the broader crypto market down more than 5%. Bitcoin (BTC) slid 7.4%, Ethereum (ETH) slumped 13.5%, and Dogecoin plummeted 13% in the past 24 hours. Crypto Fear & Greed Index Hits Lowest Since September The plunge in the crypto market was accompanied by a sharp drop in investor sentiment, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index shedding 24 points to enter an “Extreme Fear” reading of 25, the lowest since September last year. After a sharp rally fired by Donald Trump’s election victory, sentiment has soured following a series of risk-off developments. First, the Federal Reserve spooked markets by turning more cautious on the outlook for interest rate cuts. That was followed by a meme coin scandal around the Libra meme coin that embroiled Argentine President Javier Milei. Things worsened on Friday when crypto exchange Bybit was hit with a $1.5 billion hack, the industry...

XRP continues to hold firm above the $2 support level, maintaining investor interest even as the broader cryptocurrency market trends downward. In this line, crypto analyst Dark Defender , in an X post, highlighted XRP’s potential for an imminent breakout, suggesting that a rally could gain momentum if key resistance levels are breached. Technical analysis: Key XRP price levels to watch Currently, XRP is consolidating near the $2.60 resistance level, which has become a key decision point for the token’s next move. Picks for you ChatGPT predicts XRP price for the end of 2025 2 hours ago R. Kiyosaki raises alert on US Gold storage in Fort Knox and Donald Trump; 'What if?' 2 hours ago ...

With a trade war brewing with the BRICS alliance, the US dollar has fallen for the 3rd straight week amid the ongoing Trump tariffs. Indeed, the country is beginning to see the effects of the ongoing import taxes as the currency struggled to end the week yet again. All eyes are on how the global economy will react to the increased global tensions. Friday saw US President Donald Trump restate his threat towards the economic alliance. This time, he warned of 150% tariffs, as he further claimed that the bloc “broke up” amid the warning. Source: OilPrice Also Read: BRICS Make Major Announcement on US Dollar Amid Trump Tariffs US Dollar Takes a Hit as Trump Tariff Hurts More Than Just BRICS There have been growing concerns over US President Donald Trump’s economic policy. The aggressive nature of the plans has many worrying that it will only fast-track further de-dollarization. Indeed, what drove the nation to move away from the greenback, to begin with, was the weaponizati...

In a recent podcast, a renowned crypto analyst highlighted a select group of utility altcoins as the frontrunners for the final phase of the current bull cycle. According to the expert, the market is currently experiencing a bear trap — a familiar pattern in cryptocurrency bull runs where prices briefly pull back before surging to new highs.  Drawing on historical data, he explained how these pauses often pave the way for strong recoveries in the last stretch of the cycle. Interestingly, crypto is not the only asset class gaining momentum; tokens across other asset classes are also rallying, with cost-effective options catching investors’ attention. As momentum builds, this could be the perfect time to explore the b est altcoins to watch today . 6 Best Altcoins To Watch Today Ethena (ENA) is currently valued at $0.4592, showing a 1.08% uptick. Toncoin (TON) is trading at $3.63, marking a 1.12% gain over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Jupiter (JUP), a decentralized exc...

Bybit was hacked today for approximately $1.4 billion in ether(ETH) and staked ether (stETH). This hack was initially highlighted by blockchain analysts, including ZachXBT in his Telegram group, where he noted the outflows and informed the group that his “sources confirm it’s a security incident.” The hack was confirmed on X by Ben Zhou, the founder and chief executive of Bybit. He noted that the hacker “took control of the specific ETH cold wallet we signed and trasfered [sic] all ETH in the cold wallet.” He also assured users “ that all other cold wallets are secure ” and noted that withdrawals are otherwise proceeding as normal.  Bybit ETH multisig cold wallet just made a transfer to our warm wallet about 1 hr ago. It appears that this specific transaction was musked, all the signers saw the musked UI which showed the correct address and the URL was from @safe . However the signing message was to change… — Be...