[Weekly Crypto] 2025.04.14
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- Apr 14
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1️⃣ Apple, Google, Cash App alums ditch Big Tech to build on bitcoin, fueled by VC money and friendly White House
Bitcoin Commons has become a launchpad for founders and engineers walking away from Silicon Valley jobs to bet on open-source code, off-grid mining, and decentralized finance.
2️⃣ U.S. Consumer Sentiment Craters in First Post-Tariff Read, but Crypto Is Holding Up
Gold soared to a new record high as the selloff in the U.S. dollar and long-term Treasuries continued in force on Friday.
3️⃣ Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon rolls out Genesis mainnet in second stage of its phased launch
Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon has launched its “Genesis” mainnet, the second stage in a three-part “phased” rollout.
4️⃣ Crypto, Bitcoin Mining Stocks Spike Amid Historic Markets Rebound
Although the U.S. will still put stiff levies on Chinese goods, the White House’s about face on reciprocal rates sent crypto stocks soaring.
5️⃣ Ether ETF staking could come as soon as May — Bloomberg analyst
United States regulators approved Ether ETF options but asset managers are still waiting on clearance for staking.
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