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Bitcoin held steady Friday as traders braced for a potential shake-up at the Federal Reserve. United States President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a move that could shift the central bank’s approach to interest rates and market liquidity. The Dow Jones climbed more than 300 points midweek, and the ripple reached the crypto market too—Bitcoin nudged higher to around 106,950 before easing slightly. Related Reading: Double Win: Dogwifhat Jumps 24% Alongside Bitcoin’s $107K Push Markets are reading this as a signal. If Powell is pushed out in favor of someone more open to cutting rates, risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum could benefit. The US dollar slipped to a three-year low, and bond yields retreated, adding to the sense that easier money may be coming. For crypto investors, this is a setup worth watching. The #USD fell to a three-year low on intensifying speculation that President Trump could soon nominate a new Fed Chair to replace Powell after his term ends next May, a development that could render him a lame duck writes @johnjhardy in today’s #forex update.… — Ole S Hansen (@Ole_S_Hansen) June 26, 2025 Trump Moves Toward Possible Fed Overhaul Reports from multiple outlets say Trump is seriously considering replacing Powell before his term ends in 2026. Though no official announcement has been made, sources suggest Trump has discussed potential successors with advisors. His criticism of Powell’s policies isn’t new, but the recent rise in inflation concerns and election-year pressure may be accelerating the timeline. The market response was immediate. Traders began to price in a more dovish Fed policy, which generally means lower interest rates and increased liquidity. That would be good news for crypto, which has languished under tighter monetary conditions throughout the last year. Bitcoin, which is often used as a hedge against fiat debasement, likes to rally when the dollar declines and rates come down. Bitcoin Price Reacts With Caution Bitcoin was trading at 106,950 Friday, with a daily high of 107,250 and a low of 106,145. It wasn’t a breakout, but it was a clear sign of rising interest. Ethereum and other top coins saw similar quiet moves upward. Traders are treading carefully, knowing that talk of replacing the Fed chair is one thing, but actually doing it is another. Stocks Lead The Way, Crypto Follows The bullish mood started with equities. The Dow surged more than 300 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also closed higher. Tech stocks led the rally, pushed by falling Treasury yields and hopes that rate hikes are off the table for now. That optimism spilled into crypto markets, where risk sentiment plays a big role. Related Reading: TRUMP Token In Trouble? Over $4 Million Liquidity Exit Sparks Crash Fears Crypto Market Eyes Washington There’s still a lot of uncertainty. Powell is in office, and no formal replacement has been named. But the fact that President Trump is entertaining the idea is already moving markets. Crypto investors are especially sensitive to changes in the macro outlook, and this could be a key one. Featured image from Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images, chart from TradingView

Key Takeaways: Vinanz Limited acquired an additional 5.85 BTC, now holding 65.03 BTC worth over $6.3 million. The company paid an average of $107,863 per coin in the latest purchase. Vinanz is pursuing a long-term Bitcoin treasury strategy, combining mining operations with direct acquisitions. Vinanz Limited, a London-listed Bitcoin treasury and mining company, is steadily…
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Key Takeaways: Bakkt registers $1B shelf offering to fund a major digital asset strategy shift. If fully deployed, Bakkt could acquire over 9,300 BTC, surpassing Coinbase in BTC reserves. This move positions Bakkt among top-tier institutional Bitcoin holders, aligning with MicroStrategy and Tesla. Bakkt Holdings, Inc. has officially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange…
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Key Takeaways: Bhutan has mined over 12,000 BTC since 2020, now worth approximately $1.3 billion. Its Bitcoin holdings account for nearly 40% of the country’s total GDP. The government quietly scaled mining operations using hydropower and now ranks as the world’s third-largest state Bitcoin holder. In a bold yet largely undisclosed move, the Royal Government…
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The term "digital oil" is often used to describe ETH, (Most recently solidified by the Ethereum foundation), implying it’s a commodity-like fuel for the network. While catchy, this label is misleading, carries negative connotations, and severely understates both ETH’s role as an asset and Ethereum’s broader potential as a platform. Here’s why we need to…
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By Andrey Lazutkin, CTO of Tangem In the past decade, cryptocurrency has grown into a trillion-dollar asset class—but this rapid adoption has exposed a critical vulnerability: how users secure their assets. Despite the crypto industry’s promise of financial freedom through self-custody, billions of dollars are still lost each year due to security failures. The crypto […]