PDAXScope: BTC dips, crypto gains traction, malware warning

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $80K Alongside 5% Plunge in Nasdaq as China Tariff Tiff Escalates (CoinDesk)

Bitcoin’s price dropped by about 4%, slipping below $80,000, after the U.S. increased trade pressure on China. The White House clarified that certain tariffs on Chinese goods would effectively rise to 145%, raising concerns about a potential trade conflict and causing tech stocks to fall.

Trade tensions to speed institutional crypto adoption — Execs (Cointelegraph)

Crypto executives say rising global trade tensions – like tariff threats – are actually speeding up institutional adoption of crypto, as reported by Cointelegraph. As traditional markets become more uncertain, some firms are turning to digital assets like Bitcoin to hedge against risk and diversify their portfolios. They see crypto as a more flexible, global alternative during times of economic stress.

Scammers Use Cracked TradingView Software to Steal Crypto (BitPinas)

Cybersecurity experts are warning users against downloading cracked versions of TradingView, a widely used charting platform, after reports emerged that pirated copies available from unofficial sources contain malware.

Once installed, the malware can silently compromise a user’s device and access their funds. Experts strongly advise downloading software only from official websites to avoid these threats.

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