{"id":16129,"date":"2025-03-21T14:53:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T14:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstriumphs.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/21\/crypto-market-recap-trump-seeks-blockchain-integration-in-usaid-overhaul-binance-debuts-delisting\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T14:53:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T14:53:52","slug":"crypto-market-recap-trump-seeks-blockchain-integration-in-usaid-overhaul-binance-debuts-delisting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstriumphs.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/21\/crypto-market-recap-trump-seeks-blockchain-integration-in-usaid-overhaul-binance-debuts-delisting\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Market Recap: Trump Seeks Blockchain Integration in USAID Overhaul, Binance Debuts Delisting"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (March 21) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bitcoin and Ethereum price update <\/h3>\n

Bitcoin (BTC)<\/strong> is currently trading at US$84,430.50, a 1.6 percent decrease over the past 24 hours. The day\u2019s trading range has seen a low of US$83,711.74 and a high of US$86,375.76.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bitcoin performance March 21, 2025. <\/p>\n

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Chart via TradingView<\/em><\/p>\n

Bitcoin found some support after Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled steady interest rates, while reports of Kraken\u2019s potential NinjaTrader acquisition also boosted sentiment. However, the looming expiration of 22,000 Bitcoin options contracts could add volatility to the crypto\u2019s performance. <\/p>\n

Ethereum (ETH)<\/strong> is priced at US$1,991.10, marking a 1.1 percent decrease over the same period. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday low of US$1,952.20 and a high of US$2,005.82.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Altcoin price update <\/h3>\n

Solana (SOL)<\/strong> is currently valued at US$128.25, down 3.2 percent over the past 24 hours. SOL experienced a low of US$125.93 and a high of US$131.80 on Friday.<\/p>\n

XRP<\/strong> is trading at US$2.44, reflecting a 4.02 percent decrease over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency recorded an intraday low of US$2.38 and a high of US$2.52.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Sui (SUI)<\/strong> is priced at US$2.35, showing a 7.3 percent decrease over the past 24 hours. It achieved a daily low of US$2.24 and a low of US$2.48.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Cardano (ADA)<\/strong> is trading at US$0.73, reflecting a 2.5 percent decrease over the past 24 hours. Its lowest price on Friday was US$0.7017, with a high of US$0.7509.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Crypto news to know <\/h3>\n

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Trump administration eyes blockchain for foreign aid in USAID overhaul<\/h4>\n

The Trump administration is planning a major restructuring of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), renaming it as the US International Humanitarian Assistance (IHA) and bringing it under the direct control of the State Department. <\/p>\n

According to a leaked memo, first reported by Politico and reviewed by WIRED, the new agency will integrate blockchain technology into its procurement and aid distribution processes, with the goal of increasing security, transparency, and efficiency. <\/p>\n

The memo suggests that blockchain would be used to track all distributions and tie payments to measurable outcomes rather than upfront funding. However, critics argue that blockchain offers no substantial advantage over existing financial tools, with some calling it an unnecessary technological solution for a problem that does not exist. <\/p>\n

The move is seen as part of the administration\u2019s broader push to centralize control over foreign aid, with billionaire Elon Musk\u2019s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) playing a key role in dismantling and restructuring USAID.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Japan\u2019s biggest corporate Bitcoin holder adds Eric Trump as advisor
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Japan-based Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has appointed Eric Trump to its newly established Strategic Board of Advisors as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its crypto holdings and global influence. <\/p>\n

The company, which currently holds over 3,200 BTC, recently purchased an additional 150 BTC for approximately $12.5 million, reinforcing its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy. <\/p>\n

According to a company press release, Trump\u2019s appointment aligns with Metaplanet\u2019s vision of becoming one of the world\u2019s leading Bitcoin treasury firms, leveraging his business experience and growing influence within the crypto community. <\/p>\n

Eric Trump has become an increasingly vocal proponent of Bitcoin and Ethereum, particularly after his involvement with World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture tied to the Trump family. <\/p>\n

Binance trials \u2018Vote to Delist,\u2019 letting users decide token removals
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In an effort to make token listings and delistings more democratic, Binance has introduced a new \u2018Vote to Delist\u2019 program, allowing verified users to participate in deciding which tokens should be removed from the exchange. <\/p>\n

The initiative comes in response to mounting criticism over Binance\u2019s listing of speculative and low-quality tokens, particularly in the wake of the recent memecoin boom, which saw several newly listed tokens lose over 85% of their peak value. <\/p>\n

Under the new system, Binance users will be able to vote on an initial batch of tokens nominated for delisting through the Binance Square Official platform. Each verified user can cast up to five votes, provided they hold at least 0.01 BNB in their accounts. <\/p>\n

While community feedback will play a significant role in the process, Binance has made it clear that the final delisting decisions will still be subject to an internal review, taking into account factors such as liquidity, trading volume, development activity, and security risks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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