IMF Cuts US Growth Forecast For 2025
In April 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) darkened the economic outlook for the United States with a brutal revision: projected growth at 1.8%, down from the initially expected 2.7%. This turnaround, the most significant since the 2008 crisis, is not just a technical adjustment. It reflects a confluence of risks – trade wars, persistent inflation, a drop in consumption – that threatens to reshape the global economic balance. Behind these numbers, an unyielding observation: recent political decisions have triggered a shockwave whose aftershocks could last.
In April 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) darkened the economic outlook for the United States with a brutal revision: projected growth at 1.8%, down from the initially expected 2.7%. This turnaround, the most significant since the 2008 crisis, is not just a technical adjustment. It reflects a confluence of risks – trade wars, persistent inflation, a drop in consumption – that threatens to reshape the global economic balance. Behind these numbers, an unyielding observation: recent political decisions have triggered a shockwave whose aftershocks could last.
BTC Rally Wipes $635M In Shorts Across Major Platforms
Bitcoin flirts with new highs and shakes the market. By crossing the $94,000 mark, the cryptocurrency triggered a series of liquidations worth hundreds of millions of dollars, causing bearish positions to wobble. In a climate filled with macroeconomic uncertainties, this surge fuels speculation about a leap toward $100,000. The euphoria of bullish investors faces the nervousness of short sellers in a market where every move seems dictated by fear, tension... and instinct.
Bitcoin flirts with new highs and shakes the market. By crossing the $94,000 mark, the cryptocurrency triggered a series of liquidations worth hundreds of millions of dollars, causing bearish positions to wobble. In a climate filled with macroeconomic uncertainties, this surge fuels speculation about a leap toward $100,000. The euphoria of bullish investors faces the nervousness of short sellers in a market where every move seems dictated by fear, tension... and instinct.
Fed And China : Trump’s New Strategy Calms Markets
Markets only need a stir to get excited. This time, it is Donald Trump who has rekindled the flame by suddenly softening his stance on two hot topics: the Federal Reserve and Chinese tariffs. "No plan to replace Jerome Powell," he said, breaking with his past vehement criticisms. He also opened the door to tariff relief on Chinese imports. Two gestures of appeasement that immediately boosted global financial markets, seeking reassuring signals.
Markets only need a stir to get excited. This time, it is Donald Trump who has rekindled the flame by suddenly softening his stance on two hot topics: the Federal Reserve and Chinese tariffs. "No plan to replace Jerome Powell," he said, breaking with his past vehement criticisms. He also opened the door to tariff relief on Chinese imports. Two gestures of appeasement that immediately boosted global financial markets, seeking reassuring signals.
PI Rises As Pi Network Starts Long-awaited Mainnet Shift
While Web3 projects compete with announcements, Pi Network surprises with a marked surge in its token. Within 24 hours, its price rises by 5%, accompanied by a trading volume increase of 66%. This resurgence of interest coincides with a long-awaited milestone: the launch of the migration to the mainnet. For a project often deemed enigmatic, this shift to a fully operational blockchain environment redefines expectations around its credibility and roadmap.
While Web3 projects compete with announcements, Pi Network surprises with a marked surge in its token. Within 24 hours, its price rises by 5%, accompanied by a trading volume increase of 66%. This resurgence of interest coincides with a long-awaited milestone: the launch of the migration to the mainnet. For a project often deemed enigmatic, this shift to a fully operational blockchain environment redefines expectations around its credibility and roadmap.
Nodes, Speed, Gas… Everything Changes On BNB Chain Starting April 29
The BNB Chain network is gearing up to take a crucial step with the activation of the Lorentz hard fork, scheduled for April 29, 2025, at 5:05 AM UTC. This technical upgrade marks a major evolution of Binance's blockchain infrastructure, aiming to enhance the speed and fluidity of crypto transactions.
The BNB Chain network is gearing up to take a crucial step with the activation of the Lorentz hard fork, scheduled for April 29, 2025, at 5:05 AM UTC. This technical upgrade marks a major evolution of Binance's blockchain infrastructure, aiming to enhance the speed and fluidity of crypto transactions.
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Cardano (ADA) Surges 11% As Trading Volume Tops $1 Billion
The crypto universe has just experienced a dramatic twist. While Bitcoin hovers around $94,000, Cardano (ADA) is making an unprecedented breakthrough: its trading volume exceeds one billion dollars in 24 hours, propelling its price up by 11%. A performance that raises as many questions as it fascinates. Behind these figures lie technical mechanisms, power struggles between buyers and sellers, and an alchemy unique to decentralized markets. A deep dive into the guts of a rebound that could reshape the balance of cryptocurrencies.
The crypto universe has just experienced a dramatic twist. While Bitcoin hovers around $94,000, Cardano (ADA) is making an unprecedented breakthrough: its trading volume exceeds one billion dollars in 24 hours, propelling its price up by 11%. A performance that raises as many questions as it fascinates. Behind these figures lie technical mechanisms, power struggles between buyers and sellers, and an alchemy unique to decentralized markets. A deep dive into the guts of a rebound that could reshape the balance of cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Profits Return, Fueling Fresh Speculation Among Holders
Bitcoin, like a financial phoenix, rises from its ashes with disconcerting vigor. Surpassing $95,000, the queen of crypto shakes up the markets and revives hopes for a historic six-figure peak. Behind this ascent, a complex alchemy unfolds: historical holders, new capital, and psychological balances create a treasure map filled with traps. How to interpret this dance of numbers? Between euphoria and caution, a deep dive into the entrails of a boiling market.
Bitcoin, like a financial phoenix, rises from its ashes with disconcerting vigor. Surpassing $95,000, the queen of crypto shakes up the markets and revives hopes for a historic six-figure peak. Behind this ascent, a complex alchemy unfolds: historical holders, new capital, and psychological balances create a treasure map filled with traps. How to interpret this dance of numbers? Between euphoria and caution, a deep dive into the entrails of a boiling market.
Is Solana Going To Sacrifice 57% Of Its Validators To Survive?
The Solana Foundation is adopting a new policy that will gradually remove low-external-participation validators. This initiative aims to strengthen the decentralization of the network while addressing concerns regarding validators' reliance on support from the foundation.
The Solana Foundation is adopting a new policy that will gradually remove low-external-participation validators. This initiative aims to strengthen the decentralization of the network while addressing concerns regarding validators' reliance on support from the foundation.
Elon Musk Sacrifices DOGE To Save Tesla
Tesla falters, bitcoin holds strong, and Elon Musk finds himself divided. While the company faces a challenging quarter, its iconic CEO is trying to juggle leading Tesla, managing a strategic crypto portfolio, and his new government roles alongside Donald Trump. Amid falling profits, a steadfast loyalty to BTC, and a promise of a partial withdrawal from DOGE, Musk is playing on multiple fronts. But at what cost to Tesla?
Tesla falters, bitcoin holds strong, and Elon Musk finds himself divided. While the company faces a challenging quarter, its iconic CEO is trying to juggle leading Tesla, managing a strategic crypto portfolio, and his new government roles alongside Donald Trump. Amid falling profits, a steadfast loyalty to BTC, and a promise of a partial withdrawal from DOGE, Musk is playing on multiple fronts. But at what cost to Tesla?
Ethereum’s Days Are Numbered: Charles Hoskinson’s Bold 15-Year Prediction
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, launched a scathing critique against Ethereum, asserting that the second largest blockchain in the crypto universe may not survive the next 15 years. He highlighted three major design flaws that will lead to its downfall.
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, launched a scathing critique against Ethereum, asserting that the second largest blockchain in the crypto universe may not survive the next 15 years. He highlighted three major design flaws that will lead to its downfall.
Revolut Achieves Record-Breaking Performance Driven By Crypto Trading
The British fintech Revolut shows exceptional performance in 2024, doubling its profits to $1.3 billion. This spectacular growth is explained by the influx of 15 million new users and the explosion of crypto trading following the rise of the markets.
The British fintech Revolut shows exceptional performance in 2024, doubling its profits to $1.3 billion. This spectacular growth is explained by the influx of 15 million new users and the explosion of crypto trading following the rise of the markets.
When NFTs Reinvent Traditional Finance Through Credefi
The traditional bond market remains complex, opaque, and reserved for an elite. Credefi is shaking up these norms by launching NFT Bonds, an innovative solution that makes investing in corporate bonds accessible, transparent, and profitable for everyone, thanks to the tokenization of real assets and the power of DeFi.
The traditional bond market remains complex, opaque, and reserved for an elite. Credefi is shaking up these norms by launching NFT Bonds, an innovative solution that makes investing in corporate bonds accessible, transparent, and profitable for everyone, thanks to the tokenization of real assets and the power of DeFi.
India Strengthens US Ties While Eyeing BRICS Alternatives
Between Washington and the BRICS, India is performing a balancing act. Officially tethered to the dollar, it nonetheless allows favorable signals towards monetary alternatives to leak through. In a context of geopolitical reconfiguration where the American currency crystallizes tensions, New Delhi's ambivalent stance intrigues as much as it worries. Between overt loyalty and discreet strategies, India asserts itself as a key player in the global monetary showdown.
Between Washington and the BRICS, India is performing a balancing act. Officially tethered to the dollar, it nonetheless allows favorable signals towards monetary alternatives to leak through. In a context of geopolitical reconfiguration where the American currency crystallizes tensions, New Delhi's ambivalent stance intrigues as much as it worries. Between overt loyalty and discreet strategies, India asserts itself as a key player in the global monetary showdown.
SR 25-4 Ends Prior Fed Control Over Bank Crypto Moves
The Fed turns a page in crypto regulation. By revoking two major directives imposed on banks since 2022 and 2023, the American institution reshuffles the cards of crypto supervision. Its new stance, embodied by letter SR 25-4, abandons the requirement for prior reporting in favor of an autonomous risk management approach. This is a discreet but strategic repositioning in a context where regulatory pressure is intensifying and the fault lines between financial innovation and institutional control are becoming increasingly visible.
The Fed turns a page in crypto regulation. By revoking two major directives imposed on banks since 2022 and 2023, the American institution reshuffles the cards of crypto supervision. Its new stance, embodied by letter SR 25-4, abandons the requirement for prior reporting in favor of an autonomous risk management approach. This is a discreet but strategic repositioning in a context where regulatory pressure is intensifying and the fault lines between financial innovation and institutional control are becoming increasingly visible.
How Far Will Bitcoin Go? Adam Back Bets On A Million.
The history of bitcoin is marked by bold predictions, but Adam Back's, a key figure in the ecosystem, stands out for its blend of technical precision and historical mystery. As the creator of HashCash, mentioned in Satoshi Nakamoto's whitepaper, forecasts a bitcoin at 1 million dollars by 2025, one question looms: is this a cold analysis or a cryptographic legacy speaking through him?
The history of bitcoin is marked by bold predictions, but Adam Back's, a key figure in the ecosystem, stands out for its blend of technical precision and historical mystery. As the creator of HashCash, mentioned in Satoshi Nakamoto's whitepaper, forecasts a bitcoin at 1 million dollars by 2025, one question looms: is this a cold analysis or a cryptographic legacy speaking through him?