Stablecoins are powering deobanks

Opinion by: Maksym Sakharov, co-founder and group CEO of WeFi  The current markets are experiencing tailwinds as a result of the tariffs imposed by the US administration and retaliatory measures from trading partners. So far, however, market proponents say that Trump’s tariffs are primarily a negotiation strategy, and their effect on businesses and consumers will … Read more

Trump’s trade war pressures crypto market as April 2 tariffs loom

Concerns over a global trade war continue to pressure traditional and cryptocurrency markets as investors brace for a potential tariff announcement from US President Donald Trump on April 2 — a move that could set the tone for Bitcoin’s price trajectory throughout the month. Trump first announced import tariffs on Chinese goods on Jan. 20, … Read more

$65K Bitcoin price targets pile up as 'Spoofy the Whale' buys the dip

Bitcoin (BTC) circled $83,000 on March 30 after weekend volatility brought new ten-day lows. BTC/USD 4-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView BTC price action deals snap weekend downside Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD gradually recovering after a trip to $81,600 the day prior. With no added selling pressure from the ongoing rout in … Read more

Ghosts in the Kinect

Billy Tolley swings a Microsoft Kinect around an abandoned room in sudden, jittery movements. “Whoa!” he says. “Dude, it was so creepy.” On the display, we see an anomaly of arrows, spheres, and red lines that disappears almost as soon as it arrives. For Tolley and Zak Bagans, two members of the Ghost Adventures YouTube … Read more

7 Best Tips and Practices for Efficient Python Test Automation

If you’ve been running automation testing with JavaScript, Node, or some other programming language, you’ll realize how much easier it is with Python. The sheer amount of libraries Python offers, its simplicity, and its large-scale use make it one of the best programming languages for test automation. I’ve worked on Python test automation projects long … Read more

Apple TV Plus is on a hot streak

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 77, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, don’t forget to make your Venmo private, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about RISC and Ben Affleck and Google’s … Read more

Crypto trader turns $2K PEPE into $43M, sells for $10M profit

A savvy cryptocurrency trader reportedly turned $2,000 into more than $43 million by investing in the memecoin Pepe at its peak valuation, despite the token’s extreme volatility and lack of underlying technical value. The trader made an over 4,700-fold return on investment on the popular frog-themed Pepe (PEPE) cryptocurrency, according to blockchain intelligence platform Lookonchain. … Read more

Is XRP price around $2 an opportunity or the bull market's end? Analysts weigh in

XRP (XRP) has dropped nearly 40% to around $2.19, two months after hitting a multi-year high of $3.40. The cryptocurrency is tracking a broader market sell-off driven by President Donald Trump’s trade war despite bullish news like the SEC dropping its case against Ripple. XRP/USD daily price chart. Source: TradingView However, XRP is still up … Read more

Stablecoin rules needed in US before crypto tax reform, experts say

United States cryptocurrency regulations need more clarity on stablecoins and banking relationships before lawmakers prioritize tax reform, according to industry leaders and legal experts. “In my view, tax isn’t necessarily the priority for upgrading US crypto regulation,” according to Mattan Erder, general counsel at layer-3 decentralized blockchain network Orbs. A “tailored regulatory approach” for areas … Read more