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The Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision in September is poised to be a critical moment for the economy, with market expectations leaning heavily towards a 25-basis-point rate cut. The weak July jobs report has sparked concerns about economic growth, increasing the likelihood of a Fed rate cut to 78.5%. Will the Fed Lower Interest
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A crypto analyst has shared his outlook for altcoins in 2025, expecting a classic altcoin season where capital moves from Bitcoin into Ethereum and other altcoins. According to Kyle, while distractions like meme coins may affect the market, growing institutional investment is set to help the overall crypto space.
SUI
First top pick is Sui (SUI) — a project built by developers behind Facebook’s former Diem project. With advanced security features, a unique Move programming language, and a growing U.S. presence, Sui is seen as a safer yet high-potential altcoin. The analyst expects a possible 5x to 10x return in the next bull run, thanks to its innovative approach and expanding partnerships, including with tech giant Microsoft.
Gunzilla Games (GUNZ)
Next is Gunzilla Games, a Web3 gaming company. Co-produced by Hollywood director Neill Blomkamp (of District 9 and Elysium fame), the game runs on its own custom blockchain built for Web3 gaming, called GUNZ.
The platform already records over 150,000 on-chain transactions daily in its beta stage. Despite this activity, the token’s market cap remains low at around $33 million. The analyst believes it’s undervalued and expects the token to surge as Web3 gaming narratives heat up, especially before investor token unlocks begin in 10 months.
Mind Network (FHE)
Next is Mind Network, a privacy-focused blockchain project specializing in fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) — a groundbreaking tech that allows encrypted data to be processed without being decrypted. This is crucial for secure on-chain financial activity, especially for high-frequency traders and institutions who need to keep their strategies private.
The project has been designated as a Tier 1 partner in Chainlink’s Build Program, placing it among a select few projects essential to Chainlink’s infrastructure plans. Sitting at a market cap of just $26 million, the analyst considers it a high-beta play on Chainlink’s future adoption in traditional finance systems.
Bluefin (BLUE)
The fourth altcoin was Bluefin. It’s a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Sui blockchain. It works a lot like Hyperliquid, which is another popular DEX for trading futures and spot tokens. But while Hyperliquid has its own chain, Bluefin runs on Sui. This makes it faster and gives it some different benefits.
Since it launched, it has done over $65 billion in trading volume. It recently added a spot trading option too. What’s interesting is that today, a competitor called Cetus got hacked, and all its liquidity was locked. Because of that, Bluefin’s token price jumped 25% as traders moved over.
Worldcoin (WLD)
The fifth altcoin mentioned was Worldcoin, created by Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI. It’s a crypto project that uses eye scans to confirm people’s identities, which raised a lot of privacy concerns at first. When it launched, only a small part of its tokens were available to trade, while the rest were locked up. This caused the price to drop at first, but now they’ve made changes to control how many tokens can be released at a time
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A crypto analyst has shared his outlook for altcoins in 2025, expecting a classic altcoin season where capital moves from Bitcoin into Ethereum and other altcoins. According to Kyle, while distractions like meme coins may affect the market, growing institutional investment is set to help the overall crypto space. SUI First top pick is Sui …
Dutch Blockchain Week 2025 is just around the corner, marking one of Europe’s most anticipated events in the blockchain and Web3 space. Now in its sixth edition, Dutch Blockchain Week has become a must-attend moment on the calendar for global crypto and Web3 experts and enthusiasts alike. While many are drawn to the 20+ high-profile side events—rivaling the scale of Token2049 and hosted by leading exchanges like Bitvavo, Bybit (powered by SATOS), and others—the spotlight of the week is on the Dutch Blockchain Week Summit.
This two-day flagship conference will be held on May 21–22 at De Meervaart in Amsterdam, serving as the central meeting point for partners, policymakers, and key industry players. So, what can you expect from this year’s DBW summit?
The Dutch Blockchain Week Summit goes beyond the typical echo chamber seen at conferences. Instead of fixating on one segment of the market, the Dutch Blockchain Week invites speakers from across the industry including regulatory bodies like the EU, tier 1 exchanges, the most renowned funds and more.
Some sneak peak of the speakers:
With more names to be announced soon, the speaker lineup is becoming one of, if not the most dynamic and influential in the European blockchain conference list.
The range of expertise extends into the interactive breakout sessions during the summit days. Day 1 from 11:55 to 12:55 and day 2 from 12:20 to 13:20, attendees from every corner of the industry can find value in the breakout sessions. Breakout sessions will happen between keynotes and fireside discussion with the full overview being provided during the event.
A highlight of the summit is the dedicated exhibition area, giving Dutch Blockchain Week partners the opportunity to connect with attendees in an open, accessible setting at De Meervaart, Amsterdam. The space is designed for discovery, networking, and meaningful conversations—whether you’re looking for new, potential collaborators, or simply want to explore what leaders in the industry are doing.
New to DBW25, the Startup Pitch Arena gives emerging blockchain startups the opportunity to pitch live on stage in front of leading venture capitalists, ecosystem builders, and media. It’s a unique chance to gain visibility, receive valuable feedback, and connect with the right partners to scale their ideas.
The excitement continues with the return of the Dutch Blockchain Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions across the ecosystem. This year’s award categories include:
With both recognition and real opportunities on the line, these two programs are set to be major highlights of the Summit—spotlighting both rising talent and established leaders shaping the future of Web3.
Voting is now open via: link
All Summit attendees will enjoy free lunch and refreshments on both days—because big ideas need fuel. Whether you’re discussing tokenization policy over sandwiches or networking during a coffee break, the shared lunch setup ensures attendees stay energized and engaged throughout the day.
This year’s event is powered by partnerships with industry giants. Bitvavo takes center stage as Main Partner, supported by a powerful lineup including:
These partners will not only be present on the Summit floor but are also contributing to side events, speaker sessions, workshops, and activations throughout the week.
Whether you’re attending for the keynotes, the networking, the startup exposure, or just to stay at the center of the action—Dutch Blockchain Week 2025 promises to be one of the most comprehensive Web3 experiences in Europe.Tickets are going fast! Only 2 weeks left to buy your ticket for the summit!
Visit the website to secure your spot at the Summit.
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China’s recent directive for its state-owned banks to decrease reliance on the US dollar has amplified a growing trend among countries seeking alternatives to the dominant reserve assets. In some instances, Bitcoin has emerged as a viable competitor.
BeInCrypto spoke with experts from VanEck, CoinGecko, Gate.io, HashKey Research, and Humanity Protocol to understand Bitcoin’s rise as an alternative to the US dollar and its potential for greater influence in global geopolitics.
Since the 2008 global financial crisis, China has gradually reduced its reliance on the US dollar. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has now instructed state-owned banks to reduce dollar purchases amid the heightened trade war with US President Donald Trump.
China is among many nations seeking to lessen its dependence on the dollar. Russia, like its southern neighbor, has received an increasing number of Western sanctions– especially following its invasion of Ukraine.
The United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other allies imposed unprecedented international sanctions on Russia, targeting its central bank and major financial institutions and restricting access to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) for some financial institutions.
In response, Russia halted trading of US dollars and euros on the Moscow Stock Exchange (MOEX). Recently, BeInCrypto also reported that Russia has been quietly using Bitcoin for international trade to bypass sanctions.
Furthermore, Rosneft, a major Russian commodities producer, has issued RMB-denominated bonds, indicating a shift towards RBM, the Chinese currency, and a move away from Western currencies due to sanctions.
This global shift away from predominant reserve currencies is not limited to countries affected by Western sanctions. Aiming to increase the Rupee’s international use, India has secured agreements for oil purchases in Indian Rupee (INR) and trade with Malaysia in INR.
The country has also pursued creating a local currency settlement system with nine other central banks.
As more nations consider alternatives to the US dollar’s dominance, Bitcoin has emerged as a functional monetary tool that can serve as an alternative reserve asset.
Interest in using cryptocurrency for purposes beyond international trade has also grown. In a notable development, China and Russia have reportedly settled some energy transactions using Bitcoin and other digital assets.
“Sovereign adoption of Bitcoin is accelerating this year as demand grows for neutral payments rails that can circumvent USD sanctions,” Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, told BeInCrypto.
Two weeks ago, France’s Minister of Digital Affairs proposed using the surplus production of EDF, the country’s state-owned energy giant, to mine Bitcoin.
Last week, Pakistan announced similar plans to allocate part of its surplus electricity to Bitcoin mining and AI data centers.
Meanwhile, on April 10, New Hampshire’s House passed HB302, a Bitcoin reserve bill, by a 192-179 vote, sending it to the Senate. This development makes New Hampshire the fourth state, after Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma, to have such a bill pass a legislative chamber.
If HB302 is approved by the Senate and signed into law, the state treasurer could invest up to 10% of the general fund and other authorized funds in precious metals and specific digital assets like Bitcoin.
According to industry experts, this is only the beginning.
Sigel predicts Bitcoin will become a key medium of exchange by 2025 and, ultimately, one of the world’s reserve currencies.
His forecasts suggest Bitcoin could settle 10% of global international trade and 5% of global domestic trade. This scenario would lead to central banks holding 2.5% of their assets in BTC.
According to him, China’s recent de-dollarization will prompt other nations to follow suit and lessen their reliance on the US dollar.
“China’s de-dollarization efforts are already having second- and third-order effects that create opportunities for alternative assets like Bitcoin. When the world’s second-largest economy actively reduces its exposure to US Treasuries and promotes cross-border trade in yuan or through mechanisms like the mBridge project, it signals to other nations—especially those with strained ties to the West—that the dollar is no longer the only game in town,” Sigel said.
For Zhong Yang Chan, Head of Research at CoinGecko, these efforts could prove catastrophic for the United States’ dominance.
“Broader de-dollarization efforts by China, or other major economies, will threaten the status of the dollar’s global reserve currency status. This could have [a] profound impact on the US and its economy, as this would lead to nations reducing their holdings of US treasuries, which the US relies on to finance its national debt,” he told BeInCrypto.
However, the strength of the US dollar and other dominant currencies has already shown signs of weakening.
Sigel’s research shows that the four strongest global currencies—the US dollar, Japanese yen, British pound, and European euro—have lost value over time, particularly in cross-border payments.
The decline of these currencies creates a void where Bitcoin can gain traction as a key alternative for international trade settlements.
“This shift isn’t purely about promoting the yuan. It’s also about minimizing vulnerability to US sanctions and the politicization of payment rails like SWIFT. That opens the door for neutral, non-sovereign assets—especially those that are digitally native, decentralized, and liquid,” Sigel added.
This lack of national allegiance also sets Bitcoin apart from traditional currencies.
Unlike fiat money or central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), Bitcoin doesn’t respond to any one nation, which makes it appealing to some countries.
For Terence Kwok, CEO and Founder of Humanity Protocol, recent geopolitical tensions have heightened this belief.
“Trust in traditional financial infrastructure is eroded during geopolitical standoffs. Bitcoin, with its transparent ledger and decentralized governance, offers a compelling alternative for value storage and peer-to-peer settlement, especially where neutral, non-sovereign options are preferable. In that sense, geopolitical tension can inadvertently catalyze innovation and adoption in decentralized finance,” Kwok told BeInCrypto.
Because Bitcoin’s supply is limited, it provides a more secure option for nations whose local currency loses value through inflation.
“Bitcoin, due to its scarcity and decentralized nature, is completely different from the centralized fiat currency system and is not affected by changes in monetary policy. Therefore, it can be used as a hedging tool to cope with the depreciation of fiat currencies or geopolitical risks. Especially in the context of rising inflation or challenges to the dominance of the US dollar, allocating some Bitcoin can help diversify investment risks and provide investors with more robust asset protection,” Kevin Guo, Director of HashKey Research, added to the conversation.
For these same reasons, experts don’t expect Bitcoin to replace fiat currencies fully but rather provide a vital alternative for certain cases.
While Bitcoin offers several advantages over traditional currencies, Gate.io’s Kevin Lee doesn’t foresee its eventual adoption causing a complete overhaul of the currency reserve system.
“Bitcoin is increasingly being recognized for its unique technological characteristics, such as fixed supply, decentralized governance, and borderless accessibility. However, I don’t believe it is meant to replace [the] traditional fiat system, but rather an alternative to it for various business use cases, particularly for diversification and long-term value preservation strategies,” Lee told BeInCrypto.
Guo agreed with this last point, adding that Bitcoin will be more appealing case-by-case.
“Countries may selectively adopt Bitcoin based on their own economic needs, but its application areas are mainly concentrated in niche markets such as cross-border remittances, circumventing sanctions, and hedging inflation,” he said.
Bitcoin must first address several of its shortcomings before it can become truly competitive in the long run.
Due to its relatively new status and lack of full development, Bitcoin suffers from shortcomings that prevent mass adoption.
“As with any emerging asset class, Bitcoin faces inherent challenges, including market volatility, evolving regulatory frameworks, infrastructure maturity, and cyclical hypes. These factors may impact its short-term adoption pace,” Lee explained.
To that point, Kwok added:
“Bitcoin’s price swings make it less viable for day-to-day transactions or as a primary reserve asset today. Furthermore, if major powers enforce strict capital controls or implement hostile crypto policies, it could slow down adoption despite broader macro trends in its favor.”
Meanwhile, there’s the competitive advantage of stablecoins, which currently dominate cross-border payments.
“Crypto assets represented by US dollar stablecoins (such as USDT and USDC) are rapidly occupying the main market of cross-border payments and blockchain transactions. Stablecoins have low volatility due to their peg (mostly to the US dollar), making them the preferred tool for international transactions and fund transfers, while Bitcoin is more often used as a store of value or speculative asset,” Guo, Director of HashKey Research told BeInCrypto.
The Bitcoin network has also experienced problems that have exacerbated global demand.
Since the beginning of the year, Bitcoin has experienced a significant slowdown in network activity, despite the asset’s bullish performance.
“The usage rate of the Bitcoin network is declining, and its on-chain transaction fees have dropped to the lowest point since 2012, indicating that network activity is gradually decreasing,” Guo said.
Recent data confirms this. The number of Bitcoin transactions has fallen significantly since the last quarter of 2024. Bitcoin registered over 610,684 transactions in November, but that number dropped to 376,369 in April, according to Glassnode data.
The number of Bitcoin active addresses paints a similar picture. In December, the network had nearly 891,623 addresses. Today, that number stands at 609,614.
This decline suggests reduced demand for its blockchain in terms of transactions, usage, and adoption, meaning fewer people are actively using it for transfers, business, or Bitcoin-based applications.
Meanwhile, the Bitcoin network must also ensure its infrastructure is efficient enough to meet global demand.
In 2018, Lightning Labs launched the Lightning Network to reduce the cost and time required for cryptocurrency transactions. Currently, the Bitcoin network can only handle around seven transactions per second, while Visa, for example, handles around 65,000.
“If expansion solutions (such as the Lightning Network) fail to become popular, Bitcoin’s ability to process only about 7 transactions per second will be difficult to support global demand. At the same time, as Bitcoin block rewards are gradually halved, the decline in miners’ income may threaten the long-term security of the network,” Guo, Director of HashKey Research explained.
While the confluence of geopolitical shifts and Bitcoin’s inherent characteristics undeniably create a space for its increased adoption as an alternative to the US dollar and even a potential reserve asset, significant hurdles remain.
Achieving mainstream Bitcoin adoption hinges on overcoming scalability, volatility, regulatory hurdles, stablecoin competition, and ensuring network security.
The unfolding panorama suggests Bitcoin will carve out an important role in the global financial system, though a complete overhaul of established norms seems unlikely in the immediate future.
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