Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Breakout Lifts AI, Memecoins, Underscores Hedge Value

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)Bitcoin's censorship-resistant, decentralized setup empowers individuals by facilitating peer-to-peer transactions without government interference or corporate control.You’ve probably heard that from a Bitcoin maxi many times.It's an idea that resonates even more strongly today in light of reports that President Donald Trump is exploring ways to remove Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, which is the world's most powerful central bank.National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett talked about Trump's intentions Friday and markets responded early Monday by selling the dollar and the U source: https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2025/04/21/crypto-daybook-americas-bitcoin-breakout-lifts-ai-memecoins-underscores-hedg-value