A Chinese court sentenced nine individuals for running a telecom fraud ring that defrauded over 66,000 Indian victims and reportedly laundered proceeds through Tether&#8217;s USDT. Nine individuals have been sentenced to prison in China for their roles in a telecom…

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US President Donald Trump is venturing deeper into the world of digital 
assets, with a new project blending gaming and cryptocurrency elements, 
Fortune reported, citing sources familiar with the project.
The project, set to launch in late April, will resemble MONOPOLY GO!, a mobile 
game where players travel around a board and earn money for constructing 
buildings in a digital city, according to the report.
Bill Zanker, a member of Trump&#8217;s circle and part of the team that helped 
launch Trump&#8217;s memecoin and various NFT collections, is behind the game, 
Fortune cited the sources as saying. A spokesperson for Zanker denied any 
similarity to Monopoly, while confirming that Zanker is working on a game, 
according to the report.
The Monopoly board game is owned by Hasbro, a company that acquired Parker 
Brothers, its original publisher, in 1991. Zanker reached out to Hasbro in May 
2024 to seek a license for a Trump-branded Monopoly game, according to the 
sources, who requested anonymity due to the ongoing nature of business 
dealings.
Zanker declined Fortune&#8217;s requests for an interview.
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## Trump&#8217;s crypto ventures detailed
Once a crypto skeptic, Trump showed Web3 enthusiasm during his 2024 
presidential campaign. The president&#8217;s crypto endeavors include Official Trump 
(TRUMP), a memecoin with a $1.5 billion market capitalization at this writing, 
along with numerous non-fungible token (NFT) projects and a decentralized 
finance venture called World Liberty Financial.
In February, Trump-owned DTTM Operations filed for a slew of trademarks for a 
Trump-branded metaverse and NFT marketplace. The metaverse would allow users 
to shop for physical and virtual goods, enjoy transport by limousine, 
aircraft, automobile and train, as well as watch public service programs.
Trump&#8217;s crypto ventures signal a significant change in his perspective 
regarding the crypto space. In 2021, Trump called Bitcoin &#8220;a scam against the 
dollar&#8221; and said the token was &#8220;based on thin air.&#8221; Since then, he has pivoted 
to court crypto voters and signed an executive order to create a strategic 
Bitcoin reserve in the US.
## Web3 gaming struggles amid macroeconomic turmoil
Trump&#8217;s crypto game may have trouble gaining traction. According to an April 
10 report from DappRadar, daily active users of Web3 games dipped 6% in the 
first quarter of 2025, while investments in the sector dropped 71% quarter- 
over-quarter to $91 million.
DappRadar cites the complex macroeconomic environment, including trade wars 
and geopolitical tensions, as reasons behind the slump in Web3 enthusiasm. The 
company notes that &#8220;investor sentiment remains cautious&#8221; in this environment.
_**Magazine:**__**Trump &#8216;s crypto ventures raise conflict of interest, insider 
trading questions**_

Trump’s next crypto play will be Monopoly-style game — Report

Bitcoin Magazine 
President Trump Executive Director Says U.S. Could Use Tariff Revenue to Build 
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Anthony Pompliano interviews Executive Director Bo Hines on President Trump’s 
Bitcoin strategy, revealing proposals to fund a massive BTC reserve without 
taxpayer cost.
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Dogecoin is showing signs of strength after weeks of volatility and market 
uncertainty. The meme-inspired cryptocurrency has held firm above crucial 
support levels and is now pushing toward a potential recovery rally. After 
reclaiming the $0.15 mark, bulls are looking to build momentum, with the $0.17 
level emerging as the next major resistance to break. A successful move above 
this threshold could confirm a broader trend reversal and reignite bullish 
sentiment across the meme coin sector. Related Reading: XRP Tests Ascending 
Triangle Resistance – Can Bulls Reach $2.40 Level? Supporting this outlook, 
recent on-chain data from Santiment shows that Dogecoin whales have been 
highly active—accumulating over 800 million DOGE in the last 48 hours. This 
surge in whale buying activity adds weight to the bullish thesis, suggesting 
that larger players are positioning for a move higher. The renewed 
accumulation, paired with improving technical conditions, has sparked optimism 
among traders and investors who believe Dogecoin could be gearing up for its 
next leg upward. Still, caution remains, as global macroeconomic tensions 
continue to create unpredictable conditions across the financial markets. For 
Dogecoin to confirm a recovery rally, bulls must hold current levels and push 
through near-term resistance in the coming sessions. Dogecoin Faces Crucial 
Resistance As Whale Accumulation Builds Dogecoin is now at a pivotal point, 
trading just below key resistance levels after a strong rebound from recent 
lows. As broader market conditions improve and global tensions—especially 
around trade and tariffs—begin to cool, analysts are turning their attention 
to assets like DOGE that have lagged in performance but now show signs of 
potential upside. The meme coin has managed to reclaim the $0.15 mark, but to 
validate a broader recovery rally, bulls must push beyond the $0.17–$0.18 zone 
in the days ahead. Momentum indicators are beginning to flip bullish, and some 
market watchers suggest that Dogecoin could be preparing for a breakout. 
However, sentiment remains mixed, with others pointing to the possibility of a 
continuation of the downtrend, particularly if resistance holds or 
macroeconomic conditions deteriorate. Despite this uncertainty, on-chain data 
paints a more optimistic picture. Top analyst Ali Martinez shared insights on 
X, revealing that Dogecoin whales have accumulated over 800 million DOGE in 
the last 48 hours. This level of accumulation by large holders suggests 
renewed confidence in the asset’s short-term potential. Historically, such 
whale activity has often preceded strong price moves in DOGE. For bulls to 
take control, Dogecoin must break above near-term resistance and sustain 
momentum amid a still-volatile environment. A failure to do so could see the 
asset slip back into consolidation or even retest previous lows. The coming 
week will be critical for determining whether DOGE’s next move is a breakout 
or another pullback. Related Reading: Dogecoin Gears Up For A Breakout To 
$0.29: Can Bulls Hold Key Support? DOGE Price Holds $0.16 As Bulls Aim for 
Breakout Dogecoin is trading at $0.16 after failing to reclaim the 4-hour 200 
Moving Average (MA) near $0.168, a level that has acted as strong short-term 
resistance. Despite recent bullish momentum across the crypto market, DOGE 
bulls are struggling to regain control. The $0.15 level now serves as critical 
support. If Dogecoin holds this area, there’s a strong chance it could push 
higher in the coming sessions. A successful break above $0.17 would be 
significant, potentially opening the door to a rally toward $0.20, a level not 
seen since early April. However, price rejection and continued weakness around 
$0.168 suggest that sellers are still active, and bulls need to reclaim this 
moving average to build momentum. Related Reading: Solana Triggers Long Thesis 
After Pushing Above $125 – Start Of A Bigger Rally? If DOGE loses the $0.15 
mark, downside risk increases sharply. A drop to $0.13—or even lower—is likely 
as bearish pressure could intensify in a volatile market. Investors will be 
watching closely for a clear move in either direction, as Dogecoin sits at a 
key inflection point. Volume and on-chain data, including recent whale 
accumulation, suggest potential, but confirmation must come through price 
action above immediate resistance. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from 
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