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In this Crypto Corner episode, Blockchain APAC's Richelle Cox and Steve Vallas discuss what Australia needs to do to stay competitive in the global blockchain race.
Trump’s sweeping new tariffs led Bitcoin to fall back to US$83K and caused Wall Street to decline. Meanwhile, Grayscale and Fidelity rolled out new Bitcoin-focused investment products.
Bitcoin soared, then stumbled, as Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs reignited global trade tensions and market uncertainty.
The price of Bitcoin fell to US$82,000 as traders reacted to economic uncertainty, including upcoming US tariffs and inflation concerns. Major altcoins like Ethereum, XRP, and Solana also faced losses.
In this episode of Crypto Corner, Simon Kennedy MP shares how stronger crypto regulation could help Australia reclaim its role as a blockchain innovation hub.
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are an important mechanism for fundraising among blockchain-based start-ups.