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BRICS: US DOLLAR FALLS AS TRUMP TARIFF PLAN TAKES A TURN

Geopolitical tensions are nearing a fever pitch as the global south and the west face off. With de-dollarization efforts at the forefront, the two sides have shown no interest in budging.

However, things took a twist for BRICS and the US this week, as the US dollar fell from its two-year high with President Donald Trump’s 100% tariff plan taking a turn.

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CRYPTO MOMENTUM IN THE US: WHAT’S NEXT FOR RIPPLE PAYMENTS

The turn of the year signifies motivated new beginnings, and Ripple has hit the ground running in 2025 with multiple advances to its cross-border payments solution.

Additionally, industry players across the US are enthusiastic about what the next four years has in store as a progressive crypto administration takes office.

Financial institutions that are eager to stay ahead of the curve are moving to capitalize on crypto—both to diversify portfolios and to optimize efficiency through blockchain solutions.

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ELON MUSK’S X PARTNERS WITH VISA TO BUILD FUTURE PAYMENT SYSTEM WITH X MONEY

X CEO Linda Yaccarino announces a groundbreaking partnership with Visa for X Money, enabling real-time fund transfers and debit card connectivity as the platform expands into financial services.

▪️X has secured money transmitter licenses in over 40 states and FinCEN registration, laying groundwork for comprehensive financial services.

▪️The platform will allow users to fund X wallets via Visa Direct, highlighting Musk's strategy to transform X into an all-encompassing service.

▪️While promising innovative features for creators and users, the platform faces scrutiny over potential financial control and social credit concerns.

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MICROSOFT (MSFT) TO BUY TIKTOK? WHAT IT WOULD MEAN FOR THE STOCK

In a rather surprising development for the company, Microsoft (MSFT) has been rumored to be among those in play to buy TikTok. Indeed, the tech company is one of a slew of high-profile names looking to purchase the immensely popular social media platform, as it looks to secure a US buyer.

US President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that the Windows software developer was “nalized, it would certainly have massive implications for the company’s stock.

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ARIZONA SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE BILL

Arizona's move to explore digital asset investments, like Bitcoin, signals a growing trend among states to diversify public funds.

▪️Arizona's Senate Finance Committee approved a bill allowing public funds to invest in Bitcoin.

▪️The bill permits investment of up to 10% of public funds in virtual currencies like Bitcoin.

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SENATE CONFIRMS PRO-CRYPTO SCOTT BESSENT AS US TREASURY SECRETARY

As US Treasury secretary, billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent will have sway over fiscal policy, financial regulations, international sanctions and overseas investments.

The US Senate has confirmed Donald Trump’s pick for US Treasury secretary, billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent.

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DEEPSEEK AI DEBUT SPARKS CRYPTO MARKET SELL-OFF AMID RISING TECH COMPETITION

The release of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to rival OpenAI's ChatGPT, triggered a sell-off in U.S. tech stocks, bringing crypto down too. But analysts say cheaper AI may actually be good news for the space.

This advanced model is reportedly faster and cheaper than its American counterpart, offering features such as natural language processing and integration capabilities that position it as a direct competitor in the global AI arms race. 

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RIPPLE SECURES LICENSES IN NEW YORK AND TEXAS, EXPANDING U.S. FOOTPRINT
In a latest development, Ripple has obtained Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in New York and Texas, further expanding its presence in the U.S.

These licenses enable Ripple to offer compliant cross-border payment services, enhancing its ability to provide financial institutions and crypto businesses with faster, more efficient payment solutions. This news comes as firms are prepared for a crypto-friendly regulatory regime under President Donald Trump.

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XRP LAWSUIT: EXPERT REVEALS POSSIBLE REASON BEHIND RIPPLE’S REQUESTED DEADLINE IN SEC CASE

▪️Ripple requests April 16, 2025 deadline for SEC appeal, as legal battle with the SEC continues to shape XRP’s future.

▪️SEC’s appeal could bring setbacks for Ripple, but new leadership and strong legal defense may change the game.

The legal battle between Ripple and the SEC continues to be one of the most closely watched in the crypto world. Recently, Ripple requested a deadline of April 16, 2025, to respond to the SEC’s appeal. This could mean a prolonged period of uncertainty for XRP, but Ripple is standing firm.

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SEC REVOKES CRYPTO ACCOUNTING RULE FOLLOWING PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION

While crypto advocates cheer the SEC’s decision, skeptics like Jacob King warn that the industry’s shift toward bank custody contradicts Bitcoin’s original vision of decentralization.

▪️In a dramatic policy shift, the SEC has revoked a crypto regulation that once shackled banks and custodians, marking a fresh start under the new administration.

▪️The controversial rule, introduced in 2022, had drawn fierce criticism from industry leaders who saw it as an unnecessary hurdle for financial institutions dealing with digital assets.

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CRYPTO ADVOCATES FOCUS ON CONGRESS AS GOP TAKES CONTROL OF US GOV'T

The Republican Party now has total control over the United States Senate, the Executive Branch, and the House of Representatives.

Following the re-election of President Donald Trump in the United States, crypto advocacy groups have shifted their focus to key players in both chambers of Congress, which advocacy groups have characterized as the most pro-crypto Congress in history.

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COMER INVESTIGATES APPARENT POLITICALLY MOTIVATED DEBANKING OF THIRTY TECH FOUNDERS, FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is investigating recent reports of financial institutions debanking lawful American businesses and individuals based on political affiliation or involvement in industries viewed unfavorably by the Biden Administration.

On a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” renowned tech investor and entrepreneur, Marc Andreessen, revealed thirty tech founders who were debanked over the last four years — describing the debanking as pressure against “political enemies” and “disfavored tech startups.”

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SATOSHI'S BITCOIN: RIPPLE CTO SHARES KEY XRP, BTC INSIGHT

In a recent discussion about the circulating supply of XRP, Ripple CTO David Schwartz draws parallels with Bitcoin and the coins attributed to its mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. His remarks highlighted the complexity of defining what constitutes "circulating supply" in the crypto landscape.

An X user had drawn attention to the disparity in XRP's circulating supply reported by the crypto ranking platform CoinMarketCap and popular XRP explorer XRPScan.