FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | March 13, 2025

Trump Responds to EU Tariffs with New Trade Measures

President Trump announced plans to counter the EU’s retaliatory tariffs, indicating some early flexibility but warning it would narrow once measures begin. He highlighted April 2nd as a key date in the ongoing tariff dispute.

U.S. February Core CPI Increases 0.2% Month-on-Month, Falls Short of 0.3% Forecast, Drops from 0.5% Previous

U.S. inflation cooled in February. Unadjusted CPI rose 2.8% year-on-year, the lowest since November, while adjusted CPI increased 0.2% month-on-month, the lowest since October. Core CPI climbed 3.1% year-on-year, the lowest since April 2021. Adjusted core CPI also rose 0.2% month-on-month, marking the lowest level since December.

The Bitcoin Act: U.S. Aims to Build 1M BTC Reserve Without Using Taxpayer Funds

The U.S. is progressing the BITCOIN Act of 2025 to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, aiming to acquire 1 million bitcoin within five years without imposing costs on taxpayers. Funding will be sourced from Federal Reserve remittances, gold certificate revaluations, and other budget-neutral approaches, guaranteeing no extra financial burden on taxpayers.

Bitcoin’s Market Share Climbs While Active User Participation Drops

IntoTheBlock’s on-chain data shows Bitcoin’s market cap dominance has steadily grown since 2022, marking a historically long rise. However, its share of active users is falling.

CME Bitcoin Futures Bullish Sentiment Dips After Trump’s Election

Following Trump’s election win, bullish sentiment in the CME Bitcoin futures market has diminished. The price spread between next and near-month contracts narrowed to $495, the lowest since November 5. CF Benchmarks’ Thomas Erdösi noted this signals reduced trader expectations, suggesting the market has fully absorbed the impact of Trump’s victory.

Several Spanish Banks Preparing to Introduce Cryptocurrency Services

Spanish banks CaixaBank, Kutxabank, and Renta 4 plan to offer crypto services, following BBVA’s lead. This aligns with the EU’s upcoming MiCA regulation, which provides a clear legal framework for digital assets. MiCA allows traditional banks to offer cryptocurrency custody and sales services, highlighting the increasing institutional interest in the crypto market across Europe.

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