Author: James Wilson

Minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting showed a divided view among policymakers on whether tensions in the Middle East could push the central bank toward rate cuts before the end of 2026. Summary Fed minutes showed officials were split on rate cuts as Middle East tensions add uncertainty to the outlook. Interest rates were held at 3.5% to 3.75%, with any cuts dependent on inflation easing as expected. Some policymakers warned that rate hikes remain possible while labor market risks continue to weigh on decisions. The US Federal Reserve released details from its March 17–18 meeting on Wednesday.…

Cardano price fell over 5% towards $0.25 on Thursday, paring off a part of its gains seen on the previous day. Summary Cardano price fell 5.7% to around $0.25 as a broader crypto market sell-off triggered profit-taking after the U.S. Iran ceasefire news. Nearly $545K in long positions were liquidated over 24 hours, significantly outweighing short liquidations and adding downward pressure. Whale wallets holding over 10M ADA rose to a four-month high, signalling continued accumulation despite recent price weakness. According to data from crypto.news, Cardano (ADA) price fell 5.7% from $0.263 on Wednesday to $0.248 on Thursday morning before settling…

Yuga Labs has settled its multi-year lawsuit with two artists over trademark infringement involving NFTs. Summary Yuga Labs has settled its lawsuit with artists Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen, bringing the dispute over lookalike BAYC NFTs to a close. Ripps and Cahen are permanently barred from using Yuga Labs imagery and must transfer control of related NFTs, domains, and smart contracts within 10 days. Documents filed with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on April 8 confirm that defendants and artists Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen have reached a final settlement agreement with Yuga Labs. As…

Canary Capital has filed an application with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot exchange-traded fund tracking the popular meme coin, PEPE. Summary Canary Capital has filed with the U.S. SEC to launch a spot ETF tied to the PEPE memecoin, with holdings primarily in PEPE and a small Ether allocation for transaction fees. The filing comes as PEPE remains sharply below its 2024 peak, while ownership data shows a high concentration with the top 10 wallets controlling about 41% of supply. A Form S-1 filed with the SEC on behalf of the CANARY PEPE…

WunderTrading is a cloud-based cryptocurrency trading platform designed to bring multiple tools under one roof.  It offers automated trading bots, a trading terminal for multi-exchange management, copy-trading functionality, arbitrage and spread trading, as well as utilities like a pump screener and paper trading.  The platform positions itself as a bridge for both beginners and advanced traders, making it possible to either follow expert strategies or build and automate your own. I decided to review WunderTrading because many traders are looking for a unified solution that avoids the hassle of juggling separate tools for charting, automation, and account management.  My exploration…

Visa is moving deeper into the race to power AI-led commerce, rolling out a new infrastructure layer that allows autonomous agents to handle payments on behalf of users. Summary Visa has launched Intelligent Commerce Connect to enable AI agents to browse, select, and complete payments on behalf of users. The platform integrates payment initiation, tokenization, authentication, and spend controls through a single connection on Visa’s network. The system is in pilot with select partners, while integrations with x402 have already enabled AI agents to transact digital goods autonomously. The company on Wednesday introduced Intelligent Commerce Connect, a network and protocol…

As the Cryptocurrency Industry is becoming more prominent over the past few decades and is growing massively and continuously, people are looking for sources to learn more and more about Cryptocurrency to make the most out of their investment. With that aim in mind, the investor must utilize every resource available. In this article, we present to you a list of Cryptocurrency blogs that can assist you in your journey of Cryptocurrency investing.  Coincodecap  Coincodecap is a dedicated platform providing the best cryptocurrency blogs, latest news on Cryptocurrency, Crypto signals, crypto news videos, news podcasts, and various other Crypto related…

The proprietary trading industry has seen rapid growth in recent years, offering traders the opportunity to access large capital without risking their own funds. Among the emerging prop firms, FundingPips has positioned itself as a trader-focused platform designed to support skill-based growth and consistent performance. Read on this FundingPips Review to know mpre about it as a prop firm. Built with a “by traders, for traders” approach, FundingPips provides a structured environment where individuals can prove their trading abilities through evaluation programs and gain access to funded accounts. With a global user base and flexible trading conditions, it has become…

Bitcoin’s push toward $73,000 has lost traction, leaving the market exposed to renewed downside risks as macro uncertainty returned. Summary Bitcoin rally to $72,698 stalled at resistance, triggering over $150M in long liquidations. Ceasefire tensions resurfaced after officials called the deal a “fragile truce” and reports pointed to violations. The flagship cryptocurrency climbed to a weekly high of $72,698 on Tuesday, gaining nearly 6% in under four hours as global markets responded to news of a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.  Bitcoin rose as risk sentiment improved, as expectations that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen…

The U.S. Treasury Department has laid out a fresh set of expectations for stablecoin issuers, focusing on how firms must address illicit finance risks under the GENIUS Act. Summary Treasury has proposed AML and sanctions rules that will bring stablecoin issuers under Bank Secrecy Act compliance. Issuers are required to build systems to block, freeze, or reject transactions and have appointed a US based compliance lead. In a notice issued Wednesday, the department confirmed that its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and Office of Foreign Assets Control had jointly proposed rules aimed at translating the law into operational requirements.  The proposal…