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UK crypto regulations are undergoing some pretty significant changes right now as Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently announced Britain’s first comprehensive rules for digital assets. These new UK crypto regulations seem to aim at finding a balance between innovation and also investor protection, especially in the face of increasing crypto market volatility. Also Read: China CBDC Deal With 10 ASEAN & 6 Middle Eastern Nations – Real or Fake How UK’s New Crypto Regulations Impact Stablecoins, Market Risks, and Investor Security Source: CryptoSlate UK Crypto Regulations for Stablecoins The UK crypto regulations will exempt overseas stablecoin issuers from various compliance requirements. This stablecoins regulation approach is actually quite different from the EU’s much stricter stance, which requires all companies selling to EU investors to secure European regulatory authorization. Stablecoins regulation has become increasingly crucial as approximately $240 billion of thes...

Meta Platforms (META), the company behind Facebook, is launching a new standalone app for its AI assistant, a move similar to that made by Google and OpenAI. The standalone app comes as Meta looks to boost the AI assistant’s usage. The Meta View app is now the Meta AI app on iOS and Android, alongside Meta siblings Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The new app will integrate with Meta’s AI glasses and merge with the existing companion app, the company said in a statement. It will also provide more personalized responses based on context and other user-specific elements related to the user’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. “The existing photos and videos you’ve captured with your glasses, device settings, and Features you’re familiar with from Meta View are still available in the new app,” Meta said in a blog post. “We’re also automatically migrating your existing media and device settings from Meta View to the Meta AI app, so you won’t miss a beat....

Donald Trump’s former lawyer Jim Trusty is pivoting to crypto lobbying consultancy after previously representing the president in a defamation lawsuit against CNN. Trusty had also represented Trump during the criminal documents case directed against him, however, in 2023, he withdrew from this case, dropped out of Trump’s CNN lawsuit, and ended his involvement with the probe into Trump’s efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s election. Politico Influence reports that Trusty is now launching NexusOne alongside Jeff Ifrah, who owns Ifrah Law, which Trusty previously worked for.  NexusOne claims it can “ secure pivotal meetings with key staff in the White House ” and help clients to navigate “the complexities of the DC landscape to effectively advance policy objectives towards influencing lawmakers.” Jerome Powell defies Trump, keeps crypto restrictions at Fed Read more: Craig Wright has pivoted to farming Ifrah claims the new firm will hel...

There is no denying that 2025 has been a rough year for some of the top tech stocks on the market. While things have started to turn the corner, there are still resounding questions. One company facing potential uncertainty is Tesla (TSLA), as the company may be confronting an $8 billion crisis; can CEO Elon Musk overcome it? The EV manufacturer unveiled what was devastating earnings data amid a troublesome year. However, the sentiment out of that reveal has been resoundingly positive, with news that Musk would be taking a step back from his political obligations. However, there is one reality that could still hinder any growth for the rest of the year. Source: Queen City News Also Read: Tesla (TSLA): Why Expert Says Stock is Now Facing 40% Upside Elon Musk & Tesla Facing Massive Crisis That Could Derail 2025 Yet Things looked concerning in Tesla’s most recent earnings report. The company reported a 71% drop in net income. However, there was optimism when Musk announced that he wa...

Dogecoin (DOGE) has lately been exploring quieter price depths, following its own path as the market shifts gears in Q2. The speculation of Elon Musk deploying Dogecoin on X is still going strong, with investors hoping to see Dogecoin being deployed as a key element on X’s Speixoa media payment platform. But is this dream ever going to come true? If yes, will it help DOGE surge in price? Let’s find out. Also Read: Pepe Coin Price Prediction: What to Expect by May 1st, 2025 Dogecoin X Future: Is It Bright or Not? Source: Bitcoin.com Dogecoin (DOGE) has always been part of a rising X amalgamation. The speculation started when Musk started to speak in support of Dogecoin, ushering in wild theories about how Musk at one point in time would eventually deploy Dogecoin on X. At the same time, Musk had often been documented giving outright support to the meme token through enabling its integration with Tesla. This led to the speculation adding on to how Musk would be eventually depl...

The cryptocurrency market was filled with a plethora of assets inspired by Dogecoin (DOGE). The success of Shiba Inu (SHIB) opened up a door for hundreds of new canine-themed meme coins. While some of them were successful, a few others faded away. Amidst this canine-dominated space, Pepe Coin (PEPE) stole the show as it garnered immense popularity. The frog-themed cryptocurrency was witnessing massive growth during its initial stages. Despite a slight slowdown in its price, PEPE continues to remain relevant in the market. Also Read: Ripple: XRP Price Prediction For May 2025 Pepe Coin Records Massive Daily Rise Source: NewsBTC PEPE is one of the top performers of the week. The asset recorded a 22.50% rise over the past seven days. At the time of writing, the meme coin was trading at a high of $0.000008871. This comes after the cryptocurrency saw an increase of nearly 6% over the last 24 hours. Source: CoinMarketCap April was a rocky month for PEPE and the rest of the market. The asset w...

The European Central Bank warns about U.S. financial coercion risks and this has made de-dollarization within the EU a critical mission currently. Current U.S. payments systems expose European markets to economic vulnerability and create issues for international money transfers yet the creation of digital euros seeks to defend against rising European Union financial system weaknesses. Also Read: China’s 5.4% Growth vs U.S. 2.4%: Why Trump’s Trade War Backfired ECB’s Digital Euro and the EU’s Push for Financial Sovereignty Source: OMFIF Europe’s Payment System Vulnerability ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane highlighted the de-dollarization challenge facing the European Union during his March speech in Ireland. Lane stated: “Europe’s reliance on foreign payment providers has reached striking levels. This dependence exposes Europe to risks of economic pressure and coercion and has implications for our strategic autonomy, limiting our ability to control critical ...

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Most assets in the cryptocurrency market were seen recording a massive rise over the past day. Several coins were pocketing all the gains lost during the past two months. Amidst this, one asset was seen standing out for its double-digit uptick during this period. Prominent altcoin SUI was among the top performers of the day as well as the week. Throughout the past seven days, the asset rose by a staggering 38.86%. Earlier this month, the altcoin was trading at a low of $1.74. The latest rise caused SUI to reach a peak of $2.96 today. Also Read: De-Dollarization Surge: Why Europe’s Euro Bonds Could End U.S. Dollar’s Reign At the time of writing, the asset was trading at $2.88. This comes after a massive rise of 25.15% over the past 24 hours. In addition to its price, the market capitalization of SUI saw a 24% uptick and is currently at $9.34 billion. SUI is now the 13th-largest cryptocurrency in the market. Source: CoinMarketCap The increased bullish activity in the SUI market was seen ...

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has lately been experiencing a mild price pace. The token has lately been gaining slow yet steady momentum, which is rare for a token that has always attracted credible spotlight in the past. The Shib ecosystem continues to leverage the market flow to reach the top of the market radar by keeping the systems upbeat. However, the market sentiment is currently slow, affecting altcoins like Shiba Inu and causing them to encounter a slow price pace. That being said, this trajectory is bound to change at one point, and here’s when SHIB could change its price course, hitting a new major ATH in the process. Will all this happen this year, or will investors have to wait for more for the token to show its potential and charm? Let’s find out. Also Read: Top 3 Cryptocurrencies You Could Hold For The Long Term One Analyst Is Incredibly Bullish On Shiba Inu Source: Watcher Guru Despite the recent challenges that Shiba Inu has experienced in terms of stable price alignment...

Bitcoin’s (BTC) initial reaction to President Donald Trump’s trade war spooked cryptocurrency investors enough to seemingly disprove the digital gold thesis and place BTC firmly in the same box as other risk assets. Specifically, Trump’s Liberation Day tariff announcement on April 2 triggered a massive BTC sell-off, which took the coin from $84,598 at the time, to a low of $75,004 on April 9. Though Bitcoin enjoyed a partial recovery after the reciprocal tariffs were subsequently paused for 90 days, its fate still appeared closely linked to the stock market. The link was, however, broken on Easter weekend, as Bitcoin took an entirely different direction from the stock market, rallying to its press time of $88,927. BTC 30-day price chart. Source: Finbold The move simultaneously erased the losses from Liberation Day , effectively resetting BTC price and giving it renewed momentum about reclaiming highs above $90,000 and possibly breaching the psychologically critica...

Since early April, the US stock market has certainly struggled. That hadn’t changed to start this week, as Monday saw the Wall Street sell-off continue. Yet, that hasn’t stopped analysts from expecting things to turn around in the medium term. Subsequently, Amazon (AMZN) has gotten a new $275 price target from Bank of America. The e-commerce juggernaut has long been one of the most promising tech stocks to buy. However, its appeal has certainly lessened amid the state of the stock market currently. Still, its fundamentals and potential in key areas may be enough to fuel the stock amid an uncertain future. Source: Reuters / Andrew Kelly Also Read: Magnificent 7: These Two Stocks Are Best Bargain Buys in April Amazon Gets New Price Target: What to Expect From Shares Amid Struggling Market The state of the stock market continued to be concerning after it opened from a three-day weekend on Monday. Specifically, the Dow Jones Industrial Index dropped another 1,200 points to start...

The Shiba Inu (SHIB) ecosystem has been recovering after a slow weekend. The asset started the new week on a good note. While the meme coin tries to step back into the spotlight, the community is eagerly waiting to pocket major gains. It should be noted that the majority of investors in the SHIB market are whales. According to recent reports, the Shiba Inu ecosystem is dominated by large investors. To be precise, 58.49% of them are whales. Other investors account for only 41.51%. A possible rise in the asset’s price could benefit the entire SHIB ecosystem, but whales stand to gain the most. Also Read: USD Collapse: US Dollar Crashes 10% YTD, Gold Prices Reach Near $3,400 How High Is Shiba Inu Priced At Today? Source: Watcher Guru Shiba Inu had a fairly good run over the past 24 hours. The meme coin went from trading at a low of $0.00001211 all the way to a high of $0.00001279. This marks a 2.19% increase during this period. At the time of writing, SHIB was trading at $0.00001272. ...