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ForkLog 12 10.04.2025

Trade wars to stoke interest in cryptocurrencies, say experts

Macroeconomic uncertainty is spurring institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies. The crypto market’s response to tariffs and a temporary tariff pause underscores its sensitivity to geopolitics. Experts warn of a potential bull trap. Escalating trade tensions could accelerate institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies. ForkLog gathered views from industry experts. After Donald Trump’s statement on April 2 on the […]

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ForkLog 58 09.04.2025

Bitwise: US Tariffs and a Weak Dollar to Bolster Bitcoin

The devaluation of the US dollar could strengthen Bitcoin’s position as an asset, according to Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise. The Trump administration’s policy aimed at weakening the American currency will be a key factor in these changes. Hougan noted that the global economy’s reliance on the dollar has already led to imbalances in international […]

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ForkLog 42 09.04.2025

Charles Hoskinson Urges Preparation for Tech Giants’ Entry into Web3

The crypto industry must achieve a “cooperative balance” to compete with major centralized tech companies entering the Web3 race, according to Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson at Paris Blockchain Week 2025, reports Cointelegraph. He stated that the main issue in the DeFi sector is a “closed economy,” where the growth of one digital asset often comes […]

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ForkLog 20 09.04.2025

EU Regulator Concerned About Cryptocurrency and TradFi Integration

The growth of the crypto industry and its integration with TradFi structures could disrupt the stability of the global financial system, according to a statement by Natasha Cazenave, Executive Director of the ESMA. She noted that digital assets account for only 1% of global financial assets and do not pose a significant threat to traditional […]

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ForkLog 54 08.04.2025

Web3 Developer Activity Plummets by 40% Over the Year

The number of active developers in the Web3 sector has decreased by nearly 40% over the past year, according to data from the analytics platform Artemis Terminal. On March 17, 2024, the number of weekly engaged creators in open repositories was 12,380. By March 16, 2025, this figure had fallen to 7,600, marking a decline […]

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ForkLog 34 08.04.2025

Bernstein Praises Bitcoin’s Resilience Amid Tariff Turbulence

The leading cryptocurrency has shown greater resilience following US President Donald Trump’s “Day of Liberation” than during previous crises, according to a Bernstein report, as reported by The Block. In the chaos of global markets, the reaction of the “digital gold” was deemed “simply impressive,” experts noted. In past periods of turbulence, such as the […]

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ForkLog 41 08.04.2025

Tim Draper Endorses Trump’s Tariffs and Praises Bitcoin

Investor and billionaire Tim Draper has endorsed the tariff policy of U.S. President Donald Trump and expressed confidence in the prospects of Bitcoin regardless of how the situation unfolds. I am always for free trade, but I totally get it. President Trump is doing what needs to be done. The other countries have been taking […]

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ForkLog 29 08.04.2025

US Demands Disclosure of Bitcoin Creator’s Identity

Attorney James Murphy filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He seeks to uncover documents regarding a possible meeting between department officials and Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. According to him, the lawsuit was prompted by statements made by DHS special agent Rana Saud at a 2019 conference. At that time, she […]

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ForkLog 34 07.04.2025

Standard Chartered Identifies Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Tariff Risks

Bitcoin can be viewed as a hedge against tariff risks amid increasing U.S. isolation. This was stated by Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered, according to The Block. Following President Donald Trump’s declaration of “Liberation Day” on April 3, a massive market downturn ensued. Kendrick believes the downturn’s impact is temporary, […]

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ForkLog 16 07.04.2025

Opinion: TON Gains Independence from Durov but Needs ‘Democratization’

Despite current challenges, the outlook for The Open Network (TON) remains promising, according to Steve Yun, former president of TON Foundation and CEO of TVM Ventures, as reported by The Block. The publication noted the sharp rise in popularity of the blockchain associated with Telegram, thanks to the launch of Mini Apps, including Tap-to-Earn games. […]

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ForkLog 16 06.04.2025

Conor McGregor Launches Meme Coin

UFC champion Conor McGregor has launched his own meme coin, REAL, developed in collaboration with the DAO Real World Gaming. Some in the community have reacted with skepticism. I changed the FIGHT game.I changed the WHISKEY game.I changed the STOUT game. Now it’s time to change the CRYPTO game. This is just the beginning. This […]

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ForkLog 33 04.04.2025

Stablecoin Veteran Warns Circle of IPO Costs

Circle’s expenses in its bid to go public threaten its position as the issuer of the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, according to Kevin Lehtiniitty, CEO of Borderless, in an interview with The Block. The entrepreneur was involved in launching the “first fully reserve-backed” US coin, TrueUSD. His current firm provides infrastructure for financial institutions […]

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