Remarks Come Amid Sharp Decline in DXY and Renewed Interest in Bitcoin and GoldU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Benson stated on Tuesday that the United States remains committed to a strong dollar policy, despite recent market volatility and the dollar index (DXY) dropping to its lowest level in over three years.“The U.S. continues to adhere to a strong dollar policy,” Benson said in prepared remarks during his financial system address in Washington, D.C.The reaffirmation comes as the U.S. dollar has weakened nearly 9% year-to-date, falling to 98.8 — a level last seen in April 2022 — amid heightened concerns over trade tensions, Treasury buybacks, and potential shifts in monetary policy.Market Context: Dollar Weakness, Crypto StrengthThe timing of Benson’s statement is notable as Bitcoin (BTC) and gold have surged to multi-week highs, with investors increasingly viewing both assets as hedges against dollar depreciation and macroeconomic instability.BTC recently crossed $94,000, its highest since early MarchGold hit a new all-time high of $3,382 per ounceEquity markets also remain elevated, with the S&P 500 gaining 2.5% on the dayDespite these moves, analysts suggest Benson’s remarks are intended to calm markets and reinforce the U.S. government’s long-standing currency policy.

New Format Offers Builders Continuous Access to Funding, Mentorship, and Launch SupportBNB Chain has announced a major update to its flagship incubation program, the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) Program. Co-hosted by YZi Labs and CMC Labs, the MVB Program will now accept rolling applications and announce selected projects on an ongoing basis, shifting away from its previous quarterly cohort model.Builders can now apply anytime here and get selected without waiting for the next cohort cycle.The update is aimed at making founder access more inclusive and removing time constraints, allowing early-stage Web3, AI, DeFi, and infrastructure startups to engage with the MVB program as soon as they are ready.MVB 10 Begins in July, Season 9 Demo Day Set for April 24While the MVB 10 cohort is officially set to begin in July 2025, selected teams will now be announced every two weeks, with immediate access to mentorship and ecosystem resources.Meanwhile, MVB Season 9 Demo Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 24, where 16 teams will showcase their projects and pitch to top investors globally. Participants can tune in virtually from anywhere in the world. 

Odaily Planet Daily News: U.S. Treasury Secretary Benson reiterated that the United States still adheres to the strong dollar policy. The previous U.S. government set a post-war deficit record, and the current government is committed to solving this problem. He believes that the International Monetary Fund must become a frank institution that pays attention to the key macroeconomic issues of all member countries. (Jinshi)

According to Odaily, market reports indicate that Canary has registered the Canary Staked SEI ETF in Delaware.

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly denied ever planning to remove Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, dismissing recent speculation as “false talk spread by the media,” according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.“There was never a plan to fire Powell,” Trump reportedly told aides this week. “It was all fake news.”However, behind the scenes, White House officials had taken the idea seriously after Trump repeatedly criticized the Fed and floated the idea of firing Powell in public forums.According to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal, White House legal teams were privately reviewing the feasibility of removing Powell, prompting concerns over potential market disruptions and legal blowback.Internal Pushback Prevented Powell OusterThe discussions came to an abrupt halt earlier this week when Treasury Secretary Jeff Benson and Commerce Secretary Lutnick intervened directly, warning President Trump of the potential consequences.Sources say Benson and Lutnick argued that firing Powell would likely:Trigger volatility in global financial marketsErode investor confidence in U.S. monetary independenceFail to achieve the intended result, since most Fed members are likely to maintain a similar monetary policy stanceLutnick reportedly told Trump that replacing Powell wouldn’t significantly impact interest rates, as other FOMC members were unlikely to adopt a materially different course.Market Impact: Bond Yields Stabilize, Bitcoin SurgesFollowing Trump’s decision to back off from firing Powell, long-term U.S. Treasury yields pulled back, easing market concerns over central bank stability. The clarification also coincided with a surge in Bitcoin, which broke above $94,000 on renewed investor confidence and declining dollar strength.The episode underscores the delicate relationship between U.S. fiscal leadership and central bank independence, especially amid heightened global market sensitivity and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

23-4-2025 – The Solana Foundation has unveiled sweeping reforms to its validator ecosystem. The cornerstone of this transformation lies in a carefully calibrated approach to network participation. Under the fresh guidelines, the Foundation’s Delegation Programme will undergo significant restructuring, with a particular focus on long-standing validators. The initiative introduces a three-for-one replacement mechanism, whereby the [ source: https://www.cointrackdaily.com/solana-foundation-overhauls-validator-programme-with-new-three-for-one-replacement-policy/

Ethereum faces an existential challenge of maintaining its lead as the dominant smart contract platform while addressing performance limitations that newer blockchains have addressed.

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Crypto firm Galaxy Digital is executing an asset swap involving the native tokens of layer-1 blockchains Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), according to on-chain data. Data from blockchain tracking platform Lookonchain suggests that Galaxy Digital has, over the past two weeks, sold Ethereum worth tens of millions of dollars and purchased Solana. source: https://dailyhodl.com/2025/04/23/galaxy-digital-unloads-ethereum-and-accumulates-solana-as-105480000-in-eth-deposited-to-binance-lookonchain/

Binance Wallet has announced via its official social media channels that the Zora (ZORA) token airdrop has been completed. However, the team has acknowledged that some users are currently experiencing issues when attempting to sell ZORA tokens.“The Zora token airdrop has been completed,” Binance Wallet stated.“We are aware that some users are experiencing issues when attempting to sell Zora tokens. Our team is actively investigating it and will endeavor to resolve the issue asap. We appreciate your understanding and support.”The statement comes shortly after ZORA trading went live on Binance Alpha, where the token was listed under the Seed Tag following its HODLer Airdrop campaign.Team Actively InvestigatingWhile the distribution process has concluded, the inability to sell tokens has affected a segment of users, prompting Binance Wallet’s technical team to launch an internal investigation. 

President Donald Trump is now weighing a huge cut to the trade penalties he dropped on Chinese imports, with new tariff levels possibly falling by more than half. The numbers being tossed around range from 50% to 65%, based on current discussions happening inside the White House, according to The Wall Street Journal. A senior […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/trump-cutting-china-tariffs-by-65-fed-powell/

Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has outlawed Bitcoin mining, citing excessive power consumption and violations of national regulations. In an April 22 statement, the government warned that crypto mining operations in the country are unauthorized and breach multiple existing laws. source: https://cryptoslate.com/kuwait-bans-bitcoin-mining-over-energy-concerns-and-legal-violations/

When the United States pushes the world to begin denying the most original value of global trade, it is actually taking the lead in denying the role of the US dollar and the historical consensus it has created.

Circle is building an open technology platform powered by USDC, building on the strength and widespread use of the U.S. dollar today and leveraging the scale, speed, and cost advantages of the Internet to achieve similar network effects and practicality for financial services.

The black and gray industries have long been condemned by everyone, and they often engage in a cat-and-mouse chase with the police.

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Analysts claim that Musk is now at a crossroad, and he has to decide either to save DOGE or his own company, Tesla.

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao met Malaysia’s Prime Minister to talk about the country’s plans for blockchain and digital assets. They discussed working with local agencies to support safe innovation and boost Malaysia’s role in the digital economy.