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Bitcoin’s price could hit a record high of $150,000-$250,000 by the end of 2025 and could approach, if not exceed, $1 million by 2033, early cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin told TheStreet RoundTable. Terpin is the founder and CEO of Transform Ventures, a blockchain advisory and venture studio. In his book ‘Bitcoin Supercycle’ (2024), he explained his Four Seasons of Bitcoin model, which argues how BTC’s price moves in reliable cycles, similar to those of real estate and stock markets. As per the model, BTC hits new highs late in the year after each halving and capitulates roughly a year later.…

In today’s crypto for advisors, Todd Bendell from Amphibian Capital breaks down bitcoin yield products as a strategy to grow bitcoin holdings beyond price appreciation. Then, Rich Rines, an initial Core DAO developer, provides guidance to Bitcoin developers in Ask an Expert. Exclusive event alert for financial advisors: Join CoinDesk for Wealth Management Day on May 15th at Consensus Toronto. Registered wealth advisors are provided with their own day of networking and learning where they will acquire timely and actionable information about digital assets. Approved advisors receive a complimentary 3-day Platinum Pass ($1,750 value) to Consensus. Apply today. – Sarah…

Richard Kim, the founder of crypto casino Zero Edge, was arrested on Tuesday following allegations that he had gambled away investors’ funds. According to an FBI complaint filed on Tuesday in the Southern District of New York, Kim “fraudulently induced investors to invest in Zero Edge, a cryptocurrency technology company he founded, and then misappropriated millions of dollars in those investors’ funds.” The FBI said Kim lost “nearly all” of the $7 million he raised from investors and charged him with securities fraud and wire fraud. According to court records, Kim posted a secured bond of $250,000 and put up…

As the U.S. embraces the crypto industry, more countries are considering a similar approach—and the world’s largest crypto exchange is helping them do it. Binance is advising several governments on developing regulations for crypto and creating their own national Bitcoin reserves, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. The company has “been approached by quite a lot” of countries seeking for help to develop regulatory frameworks to govern the industry, Binance CEO Richard Teng, told the Financial Times. However, Teng declined to say which countries Binance is working with, the report said, and didn’t mention any other companies or groups that…

Vithun Khamsong | Moment | Getty ImagesThe IRS’ free tax filing program is in jeopardy as the agency faces continued cuts from the Trump administration.After a limited pilot launch in 2024, the program, known as Direct File, expanded to more than 30 million taxpayers across 25 states for the 2025 filing season.   Funded under the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, the program has been heavily scrutinized by Republicans, who have criticized the cost and participation rate. Over the past year, Republican lawmakers from both chambers have introduced legislation to halt the IRS’ free filing program.Now, some reports say Direct File could…

There are thousands of cryptocurrencies on the market these days. But there’s just a handful of elite names I’d recommend buying in this unstable economy. In a race with lots of challengers and runners-up, I’m focused on five top coins that look ready to thrive in the long run. These are not the only cryptocurrencies in my portfolio, but they are the only ones I’d trust for the long haul. They play very specific roles in the diverse crypto sector. All five come with long operating histories and ambitious plans for their technology development. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our…

By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” announcement earlier this month drove the economic trade policy uncertainty index to a record high and sent investors away from risk assets, which include bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell fanned the flames late Wednesday, saying the central bank sees unemployment rising with the economy likely to slow and inflation likely to go up as “some part of those tariffs come to be paid by the public.” His comments weighed further on risk assets, bringing the Nasdaq down 1.17% and the S&P…

Skipper Fatima Sana was the headline act as Pakistan women go through to the Women’s World Cup after beating Thailand by 87 runs in their fourth One-Day International (ODI) encounter of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifiers on Thursday. Pakistan have booked their spot for the World Cup to be held later this year, courtesy their bowlers who once again stepped up to defend a below-par score of 205. Earlier in the day, player of the match Fatima played a captain’s knock of 62 not out, ably supported by Veteran bat Sidra Amin. Sidra top-scored for Pakistan with 80…

Some investors accustomed to the dominance of U.S. stocks versus the rest of the world are making a stunning pivot toward international equities, fearing U.S. assets may have taken on more risk amid escalating trade tensions initiated by President Donald Trump.The S&P 500 sank more than 6% since Trump first announced his tariff plan, while the Dow and Nasdaq have each tumbled more than 7%.There was a strong argument to dial back U.S. stock holdings and adopt a more global portfolio even before the recent volatility, said Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar.”But I think the case…

CNN  —  Springtime home shoppers may be feeling the impact of an intensifying trade war. The average rate on a standard, 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.83% in the week ending April 17, up from 6.62% a week ago, mortgage financing provider Freddie Mac said Thursday. That’s the largest one-week jump in mortgage rates in nearly a year. Interest rates on home loans had been steadily falling since March, which may have encouraged some prospective buyers to enter the market at the start of peak homebuying season. But President Donald Trump’s scattered approach to tariffs and an escalating trade war with…