Why off-board into fiat? In a market dowturn, when the total market capitalization (currently about 1.9 trillion) of cryptocurrency decreases, the majority of these assets are likely going back into fiat (unless someone is buying a whole lot of Teslas in Bitcoin). Even traders can hold their crypto in Tether (USDT) temporarily. The long term believers and HODLers of crypto know that at some point in the future, the total market cap of crypto will be much higher.

When inflation starts to increase at too fast a pace, countries start targeting assets to keep their fiat alive. Turkey's fourth-largest crypto-exchange shuts down citing 'intense transactions' - AMBCrypto https://ambcrypto.com/turkeys-fourth-largest-crypto-exchange-shuts-down-citing-intense-transactions/

The saga continues, this is all the more reason as to why it’s not a good idea to hold large amounts of crypto on an exchange wallet; your private keys, your crypto. Turkish Crypto Exchange Exit Scam: CEO Flees Country, 62 People Detained, Users Cannot Access $2 Billion of Funds https://news.bitcoin.com/turkish-crypto-exchange-exit-scam-ceo-flees-country-people-detained-users-cannot-access-2-billion-funds/

Coinbase IPO propels the app into consecutive days of record-breaking usage https://blog.apptopia.com/coinbase-ipo-benefits-its-mobile-app

This is how financial disruptioin works... you will soon be able to trade stocks on the blockchain. This is just the beginning as there will be many more to follow; buying and selling shares of corporations on chain will ultimately prove to be more flexible and more secure and will just be another reason that people will want exchange fiat for crypto. Think of how much money will be onboarded for people that want to hold stock in crypto. Eventually we may even see such securities sold directly on a blockchain. Apple, MicroStrategy and Microsoft Stock Tokens Are Coming To Binance https://decrypt.co/69070/microstrategy-apple-and-microsoft-stock-tokens-are-coming-to-binance

Here is the weekly chart on Ethereum gas prices. Since the Berlin upgrade on April 15th, Ethereum has seen a steady reduction in gas fees. Since many alt coins are run on the Ethereum blockchain, the entire crypto industry is impacted by high gas fees. Lower gas fees generally means lower transaction costs for buying and selling Ethereum related crypto, this is why alt coins have been pumping: as you can see transactions are becoming alot more feasible with a steady decline in gas fees.

A solid update on what's happening in the world of BTC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNbC_r76cfU

Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Near Zero, Maintains Asset Purchases, Sees Inflation as ‘Transitory’ https://www.coindesk.com/fed-meeting-decision-april

A great article looking at the dark and light side of blockchain https://www.thelastamericanvagabond.com/is-there-chance-to-unite-the-pro-anti-blockchain-crowds/

Interested article describing new ways crypto can help writers acheive their goals by crowdfunding through crypto. It's an example of the discovery taking place in crypto, finding new ways to decentralize ownership, which ultimately enpowers people, rather than corporations. How Emily Segal Crowdfunded Her New Novel with Crypto https://decrypt.co/68981/emily-segal-novel-crowdfund

Even when governments around the world try to disband Crypto, and force them into a fiat economy, people just come back stronger! Nigeria Hits $1.5 Billion in P2P Trading Volume Despite Crypto Trading Ban https://cryptopotato.com/nigeria-hits-1-5-billion-in-p2p-trading-volume-despite-crypto-trading-ban/

Banking the unbanked is one of great benefits that blockchains offer; with crypto there is no bank per say, just peer-to-peer transactions made possible by decentralized exchange, and owning your own private keys to your crypto wallet. Cardano Announced Second Major Partnership in Africa https://cryptopotato.com/cardano-announced-second-major-partnership-in-africa/

Surplus energy supply is one of the free methods for running the financial infrastructure of the future, which is Crypto. One thing that is not often when mentioned when discussing Bitcoin's energy needs, is the trillions of dollars needed to support a custodial economic system (participants being banks, exchanges, brokers, accounting, etc). The Congo is really resourceful in attracting Cryto adopters to meet its needs, and finding a way to earn off of excess energy supply. Virunga National Park Now Accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Chainlink, and Other Coins as Donations https://u.today/virunga-national-park-now-accepts-bitcoin-ethereum-litecoin-chainlink-and-other-coins-as-donations

Large US Food Chain Restaurants to Enable Bitcoin Payments https://cryptopotato.com/large-us-food-chain-restaurants-to-enable-bitcoin-payments/

It's a hopeful sign to see the US working on a bill aimed at understanding cryptocurrency before making regulatory decisions on it. House of Representatives Passes Bill to Create a SEC-CFTC Crypto Taskforce https://cryptopotato.com/house-of-representatives-passes-bill-to-create-a-sec-cftc-crypto-taskforce/