FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | April 21, 2025
2025-04-21 02:27:20Trump Declares: "The One with the Gold Calls the Shots"
President Trump stated on social media that “those who have the gold make the rules,” calling it essential for negotiation and success. He dismissed critics of tariffs as lacking business and political skills, arguing they don’t realize he is the strongest supporter of American capitalism in the nation’s history.
Bitcoin Surges to $84,600 on Easter 2025, Reaches 17-Year High
On Easter 2025, Bitcoin hit $84,600 — its highest Easter price in 17 years. This continues a remarkable long-term rise: $64,455 in 2024, $27,931 in 2023, $42,782 in 2022, $58,245 in 2021, and just $7,302 in 2020. Earlier Easters saw even lower prices: $5,205 in 2019, $6,771 in 2018, $1,188 in 2017, $419 in 2016, and under $5 before 2013 — with prices at just $0.73 in 2011 and $0 in both 2009 and 2010.
Kennedy: Trump Has No Power to Oust Federal Reserve Chief
On April 21, Senator John Kennedy condemned President Trump’s criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, stressing that the president lacks the authority to remove him. Kennedy’s remarks underscored the importance of preserving the Federal Reserve’s independence from political influence.
Galaxy: U.S. Government Likely to Use Altcoins for Strategic Bitcoin Buys
Alex Thorn of Galaxy proposed that the U.S. government could acquire Bitcoin as a strategic reserve in 2025 by converting its existing altcoin holdings—a method he described as the simplest and most likely option.
One-Third of South Korea’s Wealthy Investors Hold Cryptocurrencies, Report Finds
The 2025 Korea Wealth Report by Hana Financial Institute finds that roughly one-third of high-net-worth South Koreans hold cryptocurrencies, signaling increased acceptance and the maturing status of the virtual asset market among the country’s wealthy investors.
Michael Saylor Releases Latest Bitcoin Tracker Update, Potentially Signaling Increased Holdings
Strategy's Michael Saylor hints at Bitcoin's expanding adoption, tweeting: 'The number of orange dots is still not enough,' referencing his Bitcoin Tracker."
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