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Fortnite Solana Meme Coin Pumps After Epic Games CEO Calls It a ‘Scam’

Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney called a Fortnite inspired Solana meme coin a scam. But even negative attention was enough to pump the price 2,700% for a while. Still, some degens believe that this is all part of the Fortnite-related gag, even suggesting that Sweeney launched the tokens himself—which he denies. This comes after iconic battle royale Fortnite…

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An Excerpt From The Satoshi Papers: A Nation Of Individuals?

It is the prospect of the sovereign individual that seems to most trouble the nation-state today. This odd threat perception has been the outgrowth of a political genealogy that, in the generations since the American Revolution, has increasingly come to equate the state with society while constellating the individual as the enemy of both. This equation would have been profoundly…

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Markets Plunge, Bitcoin Cracks: QCP Warns of ‘Full-Scale Economic War’
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Markets Plunge, Bitcoin Cracks: QCP Warns of ‘Full-Scale Economic War’

Global financial markets faced severe turmoil this week as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions triggered panic selling across equities and cryptocurrencies, according to an April 7 analysis by QCP Capital. Volatility Spikes, Tariffs Rise: QCP Says World Nearing Economic Breaking Point On Monday, the firm reported that bitcoin initially resisted last week’s equity market downturn but […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/markets-plunge-bitcoin-cracks-qcp-warns-of-full-scale-economic-war/

Metaplanet repays 2B yen bonds early, CEO comments on BTC ‘down days’
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Metaplanet repays 2B yen bonds early, CEO comments on BTC ‘down days’

Metaplanet, a Japanese hotel manager turned Bitcoin treasury company, has fully repaid 2 billion yen ($13.5 million) worth of bonds ahead of schedule as it seeks to shore up its financial position. Metaplanet conducted an early redemption of its 9th Series of Ordinary Bonds on April 4, more than five months before the maturity date, the company disclosed on April…

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Trump’s tariffs shake Bitcoin, but some are buying the dip
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Trump’s tariffs shake Bitcoin, but some are buying the dip

Bitcoin holders are facing renewed pressure following US President Donald Trump’s trade tariff announcement, which sent shockwaves through global financial markets, including cryptocurrencies. However, with Bitcoin (BTC) hodlers now under pressure, some community members, including BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, are not missing a chance to buy BTC at a discount. “Been nibbling on BTC all day, and shall continue,” Hayes…

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Bitcoin Barely Bobbles After Halving
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Bitcoin and Stocks Pump, Then Dump on False Report of 90-Day Tariffs Pause

Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP saw a sudden surge alongside stocks Monday morning, amid purported word from a White House advisor that President Trump was considering a 90-day pause on global tariffs that have rocked the markets in recent days. But it turned out to be “fake news,” as the White House told CNBC soon after—and now those…

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US Federal Reserve Announces Closed Board Meeting
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US Federal Reserve Announces Closed Board Meeting

The central bank indicated that the meeting will be held to discuss “discount rates to be charged by the Federal Reserve Banks.” Fed to Hold Private Meeting as Market Speculation Heats up The U.S. Federal Reserve quietly published a notification on its website showing it will hold a closed board meeting on Monday, April 7, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/us-federal-reserve-announces-closed-board-meeting/

Was Bitcoin price drop to $75K the bottom? — Data suggests BTC to stocks decoupling will continue
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Was Bitcoin price drop to $75K the bottom? — Data suggests BTC to stocks decoupling will continue

Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $75,000 on April 6, pressured by traditional markets as S&P 500 futures hit their lowest levels since January 2024. The initial panic also caused WTI oil futures to drop below $60 for the first time in four years. However, markets later recovered some losses, allowing Bitcoin to reclaim the $78,000 level. Bitcoin’s high correlation with traditional…

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Wager Casino Announces Presale of $WAGER Token Featuring AI-Curated Betting
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Wager Casino Announces Presale of $WAGER Token Featuring AI-Curated Betting

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, April 7th, 2025– Wager, a platform combining sports betting, casino games, and advanced technology, is excited to announce the launch of its highly anticipated $WAGER token presale. Poised to set a new standard for online gambling in a global market […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/wager-casino-announces-presale-of-wager-token-featuring-ai-curated-betting/