Bitcoin Crypto News Today April 1, 2025 07:50:20 UTC Metaplanet Acquires 696 BTC, Boosting Holdings to 4,046 BTC Metaplanet Inc. has acquired 696 BTC, increasing its total holdings to 4,046 BTC. The company’s Bitcoin Income Generation business reported ¥770 million in Q1 revenue, with a year-to-date BTC Yield of 95.6%. Metaplanet aims to accumulate 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026. In March 2025, the firm issued ¥2 billion ($13.33 million) in zero-coupon bonds to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. Additionally, Eric Trump joined Metaplanet’s advisory board to support its Bitcoin treasury strategy. April 1, 2025 07:16:27 UTC Pi Network Price in INR Rises to ₹59 After BTCC Listing Boost Pi Network’s price saw a slight rebound, rising over 1% to around ₹59 (₹59.84) following its recent listing on BTCC Exchange for spot trading. The listing sparked investor optimism, as such announcements often trigger short-term price gains. Pi reached a 24-hour high of ₹62.73 and a low of ₹56.64. Despite the uptick, Pi remains down over 22% in the past week and has slumped more than 60% over the past month, reflecting ongoing market volatility. April 1, 2025 06:58:09 UTC Brazil Court Uses NFTs to Notify Missing BTC Holders in $900M Pyramid Case A Brazilian court has approved using NFTs to serve legal notices to unknown wallet holders linked to BWA Brazil’s alleged crypto pyramid scheme. With 11,200 BTC—worth over $900 million—suspected of being acquired using creditor funds, the court-backed trustee will mint NFTs with legal documents to interrupt lawsuit deadlines. The move adapts legal procedures to blockchain’s traceability, targeting unidentified recipients via wallet addresses. It marks a landmark case in merging legal frameworks with decentralized finance. April 1, 2025 06:57:04 UTC Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Trigger Trade War Fears President Trump is set to unveil sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs on April 2, targeting all countries in response to trade imbalances. Goldman Sachs raised the U.S. recession risk to 35%, citing lower growth and rising inflation. Markets are jittery, with global allies like China and the EU preparing retaliatory measures. Some Republican senators oppose tariffs on partners like Canada. Trump hints at sector-specific levies too, including autos and semiconductors, raising fears of a global trade war escalation April 1, 2025 06:54:01 UTC Hang Seng Index Jumps 244 Points as Tech and Pharma Stocks Rally Hong Kong stocks jumped by midday Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains. The Hang Seng Index rose 244 points (1.1%) to 23,363, after peaking over 330 points in early trade. The Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 1.8% to 5,491, fueled by strong performances from Tencent, Alibaba, and Meituan—all gaining over 2%. CSPC Pharmaceutical soared 12.8%, leading blue-chip gainers. Meanwhile, mainland markets also moved higher, with Shanghai and Shenzhen indexes up 0.6% and 0.9%, respectively. Turnover hit HK$126.44 billion. April 1, 2025 06:53:16 UTC US Tariffs Incoming: Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Could Trigger Global Trade Shock The US is gearing up to launch new “reciprocal” tariffs that will mirror trade barriers imposed by other nations. President Trump confirmed these tariffs will apply to all countries, » …
Crypto News Today April 1, 2025 07:50:20 UTC Metaplanet Acquires 696 BTC, Boosting Holdings to 4,046 BTC Metaplanet Inc. has acquired 696 BTC, increasing its total holdings to 4,046 BTC. The company’s Bitcoin Income Generation business reported ¥770 million in Q1 revenue, with a year-to-date BTC Yield of 95.6%. Metaplanet aims to accumulate 10,000 BTC
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