Why is Bitcoin price down today?

Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has dropped by over 2.5% over the last 24 hours to $83,400 as concerns over tariff impacts continue to sour investor sentiment. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Several factors are behind Bitcoin’s decline today, including: Negative spot Bitcoin ETF flows return Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been a significant driver of…

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Devils figure to use makeshift squad in finale vs. Wings

Apr 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Stefan Noesen (11) reacts with defenseman Brian Dumoulin (2) after Dumoulin scored the winning goal in overtime against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images A second trip to the playoffs in three seasons means the New Jersey Devils safely…

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Italy finance minister warns US stablecoins pose bigger threat than tariffs

Italy’s minister of economy and finance warned that US stablecoin policies are more concerning than President Donald Trump’s tariffs, citing the potential for these crypto assets to undermine the euro’s dominance in cross-border payments. Speaking at an event in Milan, Giancarlo Giorgetti said that while trade tariffs dominate headlines, new US policies on dollar-backed stablecoins…

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Jake Irvin silences Pirates for Nats’ first shutout of season

Apr 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (right) congratulates left fielder James Wood (left) crossing home plate on a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Jake Irvin scattered three hits over seven shutout innings to help the Washington…

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NHL roundup: Blues, Wild clinch playoff berths

Apr 15, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) and goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) celebrate a win against the Utah Hockey Club at Enterprise Center to clinch a spot in the playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images Pavel Buchnevich celebrated his 30th birthday two days early as his three-point…

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Culture Secretary open to reviewing UK ‘tourist tax’

UK retailers have had a lot to complain about recently, including business rates and National Insurance contributions. But one of their biggest bugbears is the so-called tourist tax and the government has signalled that it might be open to revisiting the issue. Photo: Pexels/Public domain VAT-free shopping for tourists was all-but-abolished in the wake of…

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