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Bitcoin, Ethereum Flat, Dogecoin Dips Even As Trump Calls Crypto 'Popular:' Analyst Says BTC Build-up Good, Predicts ETH Uptrend After Fed Meet

Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat on Monday as uncertainty about tariffs calmed investors' risk appetite.

Michael Saylor Hints More BTC Purchases On The Way As MSTR Surges 47% In A Month: 'Too Much Blue, Not Enough Orange'

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), hinted on Sunday that the firm's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) buying streak would continue in the new week.

Elizabeth Warren Slams 'Shady' Deal Involving Trump Family-Backed USD1 As Democrats Withdraw Support For Senate Crypto Bill (CORRECTED)

Editor's Note: A typographical error in the headline of this story has been corrected. A faction of Senate Democrats, known for their pro-cryptocurrency stance, expressed its opposition to a Republican-led stablecoin legislation on Saturday, citing concerns about the modified version.

Litecoin Defies Bitcoin, Ethereum Dip Ahead Of SEC ETF Decision: 'A Delay Is More Likely,' Says Expert

A Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) spot exchange-traded fund due for a decision on Monday may be delayed by the SEC, an analyst said.

Trump Denies Personal Profit From Memecoin Venture: 'I Haven't Even Looked'

President Donald Trump refuted claims that he is financially benefiting from his Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) meme coin during an interview that aired Sunday.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slide As Traders Turn Cautious Before Fed Meeting: Analyst Foresees BTC 'Correction' To $86,000

Leading cryptocurrencies dipped on Sunday ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting. What Happened: Bitcoin experienced sell-offs throughout the evening after peaking at $96,000 in the early morning hours.

'Gorklon Rust'? Elon Musk Trolls With Grok Parody, Sends Memecoins Soaring: 'Did U Have To Copy My Whole Face?'

Memecoins parodying xAI's Grok chatbot surged Sunday after founder Elon Musk changed his X profile picture to the satirical avatar. What happened: In an X post, Musk tagged Grok's parody account Gork, saying, "sup @gork changed my pp to urs wdyt."

Peter Schiff's Bitcoin Rejection Is No Surprise—But The Economist Once Called Dogecoin A 'Superior' Cryptocurrency

Peter Schiff has been one of the most outspoken critics of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), questioning the apex cryptocurrency's value proposition and investment rationale of those holding it.

Peter Schiff's Bitcoin Rejection Is No Surprise—But The Economist Once Called Dogecoin A 'Superior' Cryptocurrency

Peter Schiff has been one of the most outspoken critics of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), questioning the apex cryptocurrency's value proposition and investment rationale of those holding it.

Eric Trump Says World Liberty's Stablecoin Will Be Used To Close A $2 Billion Deal — Dollar Token To Also Get Integrated With Justin Sun's Tron Blockchain

Eric Trump, the executive vice president of The Trump Organization, said that the Trump family-backed stablecoin USD1 has been chosen to close Abu Dhabi investment firm MGX's $2 billion deal with cryptocurrency exchange Binance.

Trump's Official Token Adopted As Treasury Reserve Asset By Nasdaq-Listed Company Seeking Fair, Free Trade Between US And Mexico

Freight Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:FRGT) has become the first public company to adopt the Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) meme coin as a treasury reserve asset, as announced on Wednesday.

Jack Dorsey Upbeat On Block's Bitcoin Mining Chip Delivery In H2 2025, Sees 'Huge Opportunity' As China Tariffs Disruption Looms

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ), expressed excitement about the upcoming delivery of the firm’s first Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining hardware on Thursday, developed as part of its mining products

Michael Saylor Considers Competition Copying Strategy's Bitcoin Playbook Mutually Beneficial: 'The More Companies That Join, The Better It Is'

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor expressed optimism about the growing adoption of the Bitcoin standard among businesses on Thursday.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Spike Alongside Stocks: Trader Peter Brandt Says BTC On Target To Reach Bull Market Top Of $125,000-$150,000

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied Thursday as investors turned to Bitcoin amid a weak financial climate.

Peter Schiff's Bitcoin Rejection Is No Surprise—But The Economist Once Called Dogecoin A 'Superior' Cryptocurrency

Peter Schiff has been one of the most outspoken critics of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), questioning the apex cryptocurrency's value proposition and investment rationale of those holding it.

Bitcoin, Gold Shine In April While Stocks, Oil Suffer— Mohamed El-Erian Flags Diverging Market Trends

Economist Mohamed A. El-Erian on Wednesday highlighted gains for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold in April, contrasting with the declines in the stock market

Sam Altman's Crypto Project Unveils AI-Spotting Gizmo, Brings 'World' To The US

Nearly two years after its launch, World (CRYPTO: WLD), co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, debuted in the U.S. on Thursday. The decentralized identity verification project also unveiled a new smartphone-like device for identity verification and a debit card to make WLD payments.

El Salvador Committed To Buy Bitcoin Despite IMF Requirement, Says Minister— 'Important Project' Started By Nayib Bukele

El Salvador’s economy minister reiterated the country’s resolve to hoard more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Tuesday despite the International Monetary Fund’s requirement to reduce exposure to the leading cryptocurrency.

Recession Odds Reach All-Time High After Negative Q1 GDP Numbers, But Crypto Bettors Don't See Emergency Rate Cut Anytime Soon

The odds that the U.S. slips into recession in 2025 sailed to a record high Wednesday on Polymarket after first-quarter GDP showed a contraction.

Robinhood's 30% Crypto Revenue Plunge: Vlad Tenev Looking To Diversify, Wants Platform 'Less Reliant' On Transaction Volumes

Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) reported a marked decline in its cryptocurrency revenue in the first quarter as compressed prices hampered trading activity.