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New Financial System Emerging? China & Russia Use Bitcoin for Trade While Tariff Pause Spurs Rally

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Austin Hodge
April 11, 2025

As global markets take a breather with the sudden pause in tariffs, the market responded with an exhilarating surge in stocks. But it's the crypto space that's stealing the spotlight, hinting it might just be the unlikely beneficiary of the trade-war saga.

As Bitcoin and Ethereum dance through the turmoil, insights from China and Russia hint at a new age of digital finance. The two countries have begun settling energy transactions in Bitcoin, laying the foundation for an alternative financial system and accelerating de-dollarization as they bypass sanctions, SWIFT, and dollar reliance.

Meanwhile, the U.S. SEC welcomes a pro-crypto Chairman and Trump signs into law new legislation to remove IRS DeFi tax rule, opening fresh chapters in the world of crypto trading.

In this financial whirlwind, is crypto poised to take the lead as the trade-war victor?

Let's dive in!

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  • Global trade tensions spark increased interest in Bitcoin as a potential safe-haven asset amid tariff uncertainty. — Read More

  • Credefi injects transparency and accessibility into the $40.9 trillion corporate bond market with NFT Bonds, pioneering a new wave of financial inclusion. — Read More

  • OpenAI countersues Elon Musk over allegations of disruptive tactics and unfulfilled commitments. — Read More

  • Standard Chartered and OKX unveil a regulated program to integrate cryptocurrencies as collateral for institutional trading. — Read More

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