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Easter Weekend Watch: Geopolitics, Correlations, and Crypto Swings
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Bitcoin Shrugs Off Stock Market Rout Amid Powell's Hawkish Tone
While traditional equities and even gold reacted strongly to Powell's cautious stance, Bitcoin demonstrated independent price action.

Crypto Markets Slide as Tariff Fears Overshadow Inflation Data
Investors are seemingly prioritizing the potential negative impacts of escalating trade disputes over the positive signals from the latest inflation data, leading to a broad-based retreat from risk assets.

Why Are Bitcoin Miners Worried About Tariffs?
There has been a scramble recently for Asian miners to ship Bitcoin mining machines from Asia to the US before the high Trump tariffs would commence.
What Will the ECB Do?
Mounting fears of a global economic slowdown are solidifying expectations for an imminent European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate cut next week and fueling speculation of even more aggressive monetary easing throughout the year.

Crypto Listings Face New Hurdles Amid Trade Fears
While the underlying growth and potential of the crypto space remain strong, investors should be prepared for potential delays or adjustments in the IPO timelines of major players like Circle and eToro, as well as the future plans of Kraken and Gemini

Matrixport Subsidiary Fly Wing Secures Key Singapore License
The license positions Fly Wing, and Matrixport as a whole, as a leading player in the regulated digital asset space.

Hex Trust Granted Major Payment Institution License in Singapore
This MPI license marks a pivotal step in Hex Trust's evolution, enabling the firm to offer a comprehensive and vertically integrated suite of services.

Digital Asset Manager TradeTogether Nets Provisional License in Singapore
The in-principle approval signifies that TradeTogether has met the initial stringent requirements for a CMS license.

Perpetual Crypto Futures With Massive Leverage Coming Soon?
While popular among investors outside the US due to their user-friendly interface and high earning potential, perpetual futures face competition from other investment products in the US market and potential regulatory challenges.

Thailand Fast-Tracks New Digital Regulations, Intensifying Scrutiny on Crypto Businesses
The Thai SEC's enhanced oversight, coupled with the requirements for foreign businesses, suggests a desire to create a more regulated and transparent digital asset ecosystem within the country.

Trump Repeals Controversial Crypto Tax Rule
The move is a significant victory for digital asset advocates and a potential turning point in U.S. crypto regulation.

SEC Greenlights Ethereum Options ETFs
As regulatory clarity increases and new investment tools become available, the broader adoption of Ethereum by institutional investors could be on the horizon.

More Than 75 Asian, Global Banks Heading to Money20/20 Asia
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Southeast Asia Blockchain Week Cancelled Due to Myanmar Earthquake
The Main Conference was set to be held at TRUE ICON HALL in Bangkok, Thailand, from April 2nd to 3rd, 2025.

APAC's Digital Asset Adoption Nearly Three Times Global Average
A new report highlights Thailand, the UAE, India, and the Philippines as regional leaders, driven by favorable regulations, increasing institutional interest, and a belief in the future potential of digital currencies.

Singapore FinTech Festival 2024 Wraps Up With 65,000 Attendees
The 9th Singapore FinTech Festival drew 65,000 participants from 134 countries, spotlighting AI, quantum tech, and sustainable growth in finance

Easter Weekend Watch: Geopolitics, Correlations, and Crypto Swings
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BRN Discusses 2025 Outlook on Money FM 89.3
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