AWS experienced a network outage in its Tokyo region, disrupting services for major crypto exchanges.
Binance, KuCoin, and MEXC faced temporary outages.
Binance halting withdrawals briefly before resuming.
At least eight other platforms, including Coinstore and Gate.io, also reported issues due to AWS.
The incident highlights the crypto industry’s reliance on centralized cloud services, sparking calls for decentralization…
President Donald Trump signed a bill on April 10, 2025, repealing the IRS’s decentralized finance (DeFi) broker rule, which would have required DeFi platforms to report user transactions.
The U.S. Justice Department disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) on April 8, 2025, narrowing crypto investigations to focus on drug cartels and terrorism.
These actions signal a pro-crypto shift, aiming to foster innovation…
Crypto markets surged with Bitcoin up 7%, Ethereum up 12%, and Solana (SOL) up 13% following Trump’s tariff pause.
This rally reflects investor relief from reduced trade policy uncertainty.
The impact highlights the interconnectedness of global trade and digital finance.
Experts suggest this is a temporary boost, urging caution as tariff negotiations could influence future market volatility.
Cryptocurrency markets experien…
World Liberty Financial sold 5,471 ETH for $8.01 million, incurring a significant loss.
The sale resulted in an estimated unrealized loss of $125 million.
ETH has dropped 57% since early 2025.
Bitcoin also down over 20% since February.
WLFI aims to democratize crypto loans while maintaining US dollar dominance, backed by the Trump family.
The sale raises questions about WLFI’s strategy.
World Liberty Financial ($WLFI…
Trump’s new tariff are likely increasing costs for U.S. Bitcoin miners reliant on Asian hardware.
Supply chains for Bitcoin mining, concentrated in Asia, face disruptions.
These policies challenge Trump’s promise to make the U.S. a mining powerhouse.
U.S. miners are at immediate risk, with potential profit margin squeezes and slowed expansion due to higher equipment costs.
Miners might adapt by seeking domestic manufacturing or…
