SBI Group and Chainlink will offer a host of blockchain-based tools aimed at financial institutions, starting in Japan and then the Asia-Pacific under a new
Bitcoin suddenly dropped over 2% in under 10 minutes on Sunday, with crypto investors on X pointing to the actions of one very large Bitcoin
The yen weakened in Asia with USD/JPY rebounding toward 147.50 in what looked like a retrace of Friday’s Powell-driven drop. Broader FX moves were modest,
Fed chair Powell kept the door open for a move in September after he acknowledged risks surrounding the labour market and the economy. He noted
European markets are open today, but the UK is closed for a holiday. UK markets will be absent, which will mean much less liquid trade
The community for the cross-blockchain platform Stargate has greenlit LayerZero’s $110 million acquisition, despite interest from three other rivals.
Hedge funds cut their bullish bets on crude oil to the lowest level in nearly 17 years, as the fading risk of fresh sanctions on
Federal Reserve Chair Powell spoke on Friday, sending the dollar lower: investingLive Americas FX news wrap 22 Aug: Markets cheer on Powell tilt (for now)
April – June 2025 retail sales data from NZ. New Zealand Retail Sales +2.3% y/y prior +0.7% Retail Sales Volumes +0.5% q/q prior +0.8% Via
The first U.S. human case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in Maryland, linked to a traveler from Guatemala. The rare but dangerous parasite
Durov said French law enforcement officials are still “struggling” to find evidence of wrongdoing even one year on from his arrest in 2024.
It’s a light data calendar to open the new week. While we have New Zealand data the focus for Asia will be conirnued digestion of
As is usual for a Monday morning, market liquidity is very thin until it improves as more Asian centres come online … prices are liable
EU chief von der Leyen defended the bloc’s trade pact with Washington as “strong, if not perfect,” saying it prevents a damaging transatlantic trade war.
The inclusion of Metaplanet in these stock indices will funnel passive capital flows into the Bitcoin market, supporting BTC floor prices.
Strategy continues accumulating Bitcoin for its corporate treasury despite a fall in share prices from the peak reached in November 2024.
Bitcoin whales are adding Ether exposure as attention flips from BTC to ETH on the back of new all-time highs for the largest altcoin.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested one year ago and has since then been required to stay in France while under investigation.
As Asia and the Middle East lead crypto adoption, success no longer comes from avoiding regulation, but mastering compliance to unlock true scale.
Critics warn the US Treasury’s push to embed ID checks into DeFi smart contracts could erode privacy and hollow out permissionless finance.
Ethereum gaming network Xai claims Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI has caused market confusion and reputational harm.
Since 2016, whenever Ether’s price has gone up in August, it has historically fallen in September, data shows.
Mentions of Federal Reserve-related keywords and the anticipated interest rate cut have reached an 11-month high, according to Santiment.
Caitlin Long said mismatches between legacy financial systems and blockchain protocols, which settle in real-time, may impact TradFi firms.
Rumors on social media about a World Liberty Financial governance proposal from October 2024 drove the Aave token down by over $30.
Bitcoin accounts for an ever-greater share of global money as central banks continue to print currency and reduce purchasing power.
Corporate Bitcoin treasuries nearly doubled in H1 2025, but analysts warn some firms may be using crypto reserves as a short-term PR boost.
Brazil’s 17.5% crypto tax signals a global shift as governments eye digital assets for revenue, ending the era of tax-friendly crypto investing worldwide.
Bitcoin Magazine Freedom of Mind and Freedom of Money: Inside Costa Rica’s Growing Bitcoin Circular Economy The embryo of each Bitcoin Circular Economy is unique.
Thai police have arrested a South Korean man accused of helping a call center gang launder over $50 million in crypto into gold.
A popular crypto sentiment tracker surged back into Greed on Saturday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible rate cut in September.
High-leverage trader James Wynn is back in the spotlight with a 25x Ether long showing strong gains, while his parallel Dogecoin bet is struggling in
Trish Turner is resigning as head of the IRS crypto division after just months, following two private-sector executives who served about a year.
Concerns are rising among Bitcoiners over institutions doing “institutional-like things” with Bitcoin, Preston Pysh said in a recent podcast interview.
Bitcoin chased its range highs after the Federal Reserve hinted at a policy pivot during the closing speech of the Jackson Hole Symposium.
Robust onchain activity, a resilient futures market and improving investor optimism boost the chance for ETH to hit $5,000.
The judge suggested that a brief stay while awaiting a ruling in a similar case in the appellate court could “reduce the burden of litigation.”
The proposed bill included a list of targetable offenses, including the theft of cryptocurrencies, ransomware attacks, and pig butchering scams.
US major indices cheer on the Powell speech Fitch affirms the US a AA+ with the outlook stable. Russia’s Putin: There is a light in
Major US stock indices moved sharply higher with the flow of funds heading into the small-cap Russell 2000 leading the way with a gain of
Bitcoin Magazine Who’s Shaping Bitcoin’s Future: Suitcoiners vs. Ordinals Degens The cultural tone of the entire ecosystem has shifted wildly in the last few years.
ETH broke above its November 2021 record high, and analysts say a dovish Federal Reserve and institutional adoption will send Ether well above $5,000.
U.S. Credit Ratings Overview Fitch Ratings: The U.S. is rated AA+ with a Stable outlook, reflecting continued confidence in the country’s fiscal resilience. S&P Global
Russia’s Putin: There is a light in the end of the tunnel in Russia-US relations. Contacts continue after Alaska Summit Hopes that the first steps
VanEck has filed to launch the first US ETF backed by a liquid staking token, JitoSOL, testing the SEC’s evolving stance on staking.
After a BlockFi investor withdrew an objection filed in February, a judge appeared to clear the way for the next step in a settlement of
Tariffs slam US Bitcoin miners with nine-figure bills, Polkadot courts Wall Street, SharpLink loads up on ETH and Beijing hints at a yuan-backed stablecoin pivot.
The price of crude oil is settling at $63.66, up $0.14 or 0.22%. The high for the day reached $63.93, while the low came in
Rising spot ETF demand, extremely strong technicals and a supply shortage could push ETH price to $6,000 before the end of 2025.
The forecast, which was published on Thursday, came amid renewed interest in stablecoins from several governments around the world.
President Trump remarked that Canada’s removal of retaliatory tariffs was “nice” and said he expects to have another call with Prime Minister Carney soon, emphasizing
Crypto inclusion in 401(k) plans may be more significant for Bitcoin than the 2024 launch of US spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to Bitwise’s European head
Bitcoin Magazine Jerome Powell Blinks at Jackson Hole: Bitcoin Price Rips Higher as Fed Signals Dovish Shift Bitcoin surged 5% (about $5,000) following Jerome Powell’s
The weaker Baker Hughes rig count data for the current week is showing: Oil rigs -1 at 411 Natural gas unchanged at 122 Total Rig
The FHFA director William Pulte will be referring two more people this afternoon for mortgage fraud. It is unclear if they will be other Fed
Record ETF inflows pushed Ether holdings to 6.4 million, tightening supply as the price tested $4,668 after dovish comments from the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome
A mining ban went into effect in the African nation in April 2024, followed by Chinese officials warning residents not to “support or engage in
Canada is the set to remove retaliatory tariffs on many US products. To apply tariff exemption on many goods under USMCA Standard Tariff (non‑USMCA goods):
Bitcoin recovers from a trip to six-week lows as Fed Chair Jerome Powell gives strong “dovish” clues over where interest rates will head in September.
The bill would require the central bank to buy 2,000 Bitcoin annually over five years and hold the assets for at least two decades.
Bitcoin Magazine Are Bitcoin Treasury Companies Still a Smart Investment in 2025? Bitcoin has recently set new all-time highs, yet many of the leading Bitcoin
Blanket crypto ATM bans punish legitimate users while fraudsters adapt. Smart warning systems at kiosks could intercept scams in progress.
Beijing’s consideration of a yuan-backed stablecoin could mark a new front in the global financial system, but experts say dollar dominance, liquidity and trust are
Coinbase is reinforcing security after North Korean hackers exploited its remote work policy, with CEO Brian Armstrong outlining stricter hiring measures.
SharpLink Gaming, the second-largest Ether corporate treasury with $3.14 billion in ETH, approved a $1.5 billion stock repurchase program.
Prior month -1.1% revised to -1.2% The advanced estimate of retail sales, suggested that sales increased 1.6% in June. Retail Sales June 1.5% vs 1.5%
Apple patched a zero-click vulnerability that allowed sophisticated attackers to compromise devices and could have led to cryptocurrency theft; it urged immediate updates.
China’s split renminbi system suggests a rumored yuan stablecoin won’t mark a crypto shift.
Andrew Tate is back on the memecoin bandwagon but hasn’t nailed the trading game as his wallet approaches losses of $700,000 on Hyperliquid.
In 2025, Dubai is showing how crypto can work for real-world housing, letting residents legally pay rent with Bitcoin through regulated channels.
Headlines: All eyes on Jackson Hole as markets look to wrap up the week Gold continues to hold more rangebound but buyers may be tested
SBI partners with Circle, Ripple and Startale to launch stablecoin ventures and a tokenized asset trading platform in Japan.
Taiwanese prosecutors reportedly indicted 14 people accused of orchestrating the country’s biggest money laundering case involving cryptocurrency.
Spot Ether ETFs now hold 6.42 million ETH worth $27.66 billion, equal to 5.31% of the asset’s circulating supply.
The latest negotiated wages data for the Eurozone comes in at 3.95% in Q2, and that is up from 2.46% in Q1. After having held
AUSTRAC has ordered Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor after identifying serious shortcomings in the exchange’s Anti-Money Laundering controls.
As mentioned since the start of the week here, gold continues to keep in a more consolidative mood in the big picture. And that continues
The EU is exploring Ethereum and Solana for its digital euro, marking a shift toward public blockchains over private models like China’s CBDC.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen about $1.17 billion in outflows over the past five trading days, but Anthony Pompliano says Bitcoin’s spot price may now
Prior 96 Services confidence 95 Prior 96 Manufacturing confidence 96 Prior 96 The overall business climate (95.8) is little changed compared to July (95.9) with
The latest episode of the long-running comedy series “South Park” depicts US President Donald Trump taking gifts of Bitcoin from state officials and tech leaders.
FTX creditors claim they are being targeted via phishing emails after their information was leaked in a data breach in August 2023.
Prior +0.4% GDP (non-seasonally adjusted) -0.2% vs 0.0% y/y prelim Prior -0.2% GDP (seasonally adjusted) +0.2% vs +0.4% y/y prelim Prior 0.0% Yikes. The revision
Kanye West’s YZY memecoin left thousands of wallets devastated as coordinated snipers extracted millions while retail investors lost out.
That’s a bit of a blow for those expecting a potential Trump-Xi meeting in Malaysia on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit. That especially after
It’s been a mostly slow grind through the session as markets keep their powder dry ahead of Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole. Implied volatility levels
Strategy’s corporate treasurer Shirish Jajodia says, “We’re actually buying Bitcoin around the clock. Almost every day, every hour, every second.”
It’s going to be all about the anticipation ahead of the main event later in European trading today. All eyes are on Fed chair Powell’s
Ahead of the Jackson Hole speech, below is a quick snapshot of today’s implied volatility support and resistance levels for DXY, EURUSD, XAUUSD and US500.
The House slipped a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital currency into a nearly 1,300-page bill on defense policy.
China’s assistant foreign minister said the SCO summit will be attended by Xi and more than 20 heads of government, plus over 10 international organization
A magnitude 8 earthquake struck the Drake Passage region, according to USGS. USGS later downgraded the earthquake’s magnitude to 7.5. This article was written by
The CFTC is seeking public input on how it can more effectively regulate spot crypto trading as part of its second “crypto sprint” initiative to
Bitcoin Magazine Curb Your Enthusiasm: Assistant Attorney General Galeotti’s Talk on Crypto Devs Changes Very Little Today, Acting Assistant Attorney General (AAAG) of the Criminal
ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court said the regulator has now beefed up its scam enforcement to include monitoring social media ads.
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB).
People’s Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting
UK GFK Consumer Confidence -17 vs -20 expected (-19 prior) This article was written by Arno V Venter at investinglive.com.
China’s foreign minister met with Pakistan’s president in Islamabad, according to Xinhua. He said China is willing to work with Pakistan to deepen traditional friendship
Japan nationwide core CPI YY 3.1% vs 3.0% expected (3.3% prior) Japan nationwide overall CPI YY 3.1% vs 3.3% prior This article was written by
A Bitcoiner fell victim to a social engineering attack after being approached by impostors posing as hardware wallet support, losing 783 BTC worth $91 million.
While the overall stablecoin market is up 4% in August, some synthetic stablecoins, such as Sky Dollar and Falcon USD, have had even more substantial
Public companies continue to diversify into altcoins, but with mixed effects on share prices and mixed reception from investors.
The bill pushed by the representative included a ban on lawmakers and their families from “launching, promoting, or trading in coins where they hold a
The economic calendar is not very busy today, but will not be without excitement as we have Jackson Hole coming up later. During Asia-Pac, markets
California passes redistricting plan to boost Democrats in US House S&P index closes lower for the 5th consecutive day. US considers plan to reallocate $2B
The US Supreme Court lifted a judicial block on cuts made by the Trump administration to National Institutes of Health grants related to diversity programs.
Rubio announced a pause on all issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers. He said the measure takes effect immediately. This article was written
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised military officers who participated in overseas military operations as heroes, according to KCNA. Kim said that soldiers at
Bitcoin’s options expiry and tech-sector pressures will determine if the bull run truly ended or just took a pause.
The California Senate passed a redistricting plan aimed at giving Democrats five more seats in the US House of Representatives, correcting earlier reports that cited
It was a choppy session across markets with equities and Treasuries both finishing lower while the Dollar firmed and crude prices bounced back into the
The financial regulator said the bank’s “compliance with laws and regulations does not require the continued existence of the order,” first issued in April 2022.
State Street, one of the world’s top three asset managers, can now custody blockchain-based debt securities for institutional clients.
Several technical indicators are flashing bullish for SOL price, and analysts believe a rally to $260 is the next step.
Reuters is reporting Trump administration is considering Plans to reallocate $2 billion in CHIP Act funds for critical materials Aims to give Commerce Sec. Lutnick
Though a Justice Department official did not mention the Tornado Cash developer by name, he made many general references to enforcement cases involving similar allegations.
An XRP chart fractal and whale flows hint at a short-term dip before a possible “moonshot” breakout to new all-time highs in Q4.
High net worth investors in Asia are piling into crypto, adding to a market long dominated by retail users across India, Indonesia, Vietnam and beyond.
Aave enters a blockchain with few competitors, with only one top-five Aptos protocols having a TVL of $1 billion or more.
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Falls — And As Usual, Nobody Knows Why I hate it when the bitcoin price falls — like it did this
Ed Martin who on Twitter is listed as the “Special Attorney addressing mortgage fraud by public officials for @TheJusticeDept under the leadership of @AGPamBondi and
Bitcoin onchain data and the length of BTC’s previous market cycles suggest the current bull phase is coming to an end.
Freddie Mac says that the 30 year average mortgage rate for the week remained steady at 6.58%. The high for the year was at 7.04%
Bitcoin joins US stocks in ignoring a trade deal with the EU as traders turn to the Fed’s Jackson Hole event and key BTC price
Bitcoin Magazine The UK Needs to Hear from Bitcoin Supporters — This App Sends Your MP a Message in 1 Click Bitcoin Policy UK believes
White House trade advisor and tariff lover, Peter Navarro is on the wires saying: India tariffs will likely be doubled on August 27. India does
From the aggressor who did the invading, Russian Pres. Putin’s wish list: Donbas region Russia could freeze front lines in Zaporizhia and Kherson No NATO
Prior month 49.8 Manufacturing PMI 53.3 v 49.5 estimate Services PMI 55.4 versus 54.2 estimate. Composite PMI index 55.4 versus 55.1 last month Details from
Tether and Circle are set to meet with the CEOs of South Korea’s four largest banks this week to discuss potential partnerships.
Onchain sleuth found YZY sniper wallets tied to LIBRA, extracting $23 million in suspected insider gains across both token launches.
Prior month 3.930 million Existing home sales 4.01M versus expectations of 3.92M Existing home sales +2.0% versus -2.7% last month. Inventories 4.6 months versus 4.7
Tokenization could solve Latin America’s capital market inefficiencies, boosting liquidity and unlocking new investment opportunities, according to Bitfinex Securities.
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Stays Above $113,000 As Hong Kong’s Ming Shing Announces To Buy $483 Million In Bitcoin Hong Kong-based construction company Ming Shing
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Circular Economies and a Bridge Between Las Vegas and Peru I never expected a jetlagged morning in Las Vegas would change my
Following the Pocket Universe acquisition, Kerberus plans to build a dedicated antivirus for crypto to protect users from increasing malware attacks.
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has been scooping up stock in companies that could benefit from tariffs, as well as investing in Bitcoin funds.
Real-world asset protocols present an “evolving” threat landscape that offers a larger attack surface for hackers, according to CertiK.
The latest Clear Crypto Podcast explores insights into US crypto policy, the GENIUS Act, Solana’s lobbying strategy and Washington’s new embrace of blockchain.
Current age verification drives users to VPNs and sketchy sites. Blockchain can prove you’re over 18 without exposing your identity to data breaches.
The “Oracle of Everything” is speaking (I.e. Trump) and says that Ukraine should’ve attacked Russia since they invaded their country, saying “to win a war
MetaMask will roll out its mUSD stablecoin in 2025, launching first on Ethereum and Consensys’ Linea network for use across Web3 applications.
Inflation remains well above the Fed’s 2% target. Unemployment rate has been consistent with full employment for some time. 50k to 75k is now closer
ChatGPT and Grok are becoming the go-to tools for crypto traders, offering faster context, sentiment and strategic clarity, all through conversation.
Ming Shing Group Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed Hong Kong construction firm, struck a $483 million deal to acquire 4,250 Bitcoin via share issuance.
Headlines: US-EU joint statement says tariffs relief for autos to come in “hopefully weeks” Walmart earnings come up short, shares down in pre-market Fed’s Bostic:
The initial and continuing jobless claims for the current week shows: Prior week initial claims 224K initial jobs claims 235K vs 225K estimate 4-week MA
Prior month was 15.9 Details: New Orders -1.9 vs 18.4 last month Shipments 4.5 vs 23.7 last month Unfilled orders -16.8 vs 5.7 last month
Bitcoin Magazine 9 Ways Bitcoin Treasury Companies Can Differentiate in a Crowded Market The Era of Easy Differentiation Is Over There was a time when
Prior month 0.3% PPI (industrial product prices) MoM 0.7% versus 0.3% expected. Producer prices YoY 2.6% vs 1.7% last month. This was the 10th consecutive
EU intends to eliminate tariffs on all US industrial goods, provide preferential market access for US seafood and agricultural goods EU intends to procure $750
The UK sanctioned Kyrgyz banks, crypto exchanges and individuals tied to Russia’s ruble-backed stablecoin.
Policy is modestly restrictive and appropriate. Officials will be watching August and September inflation data. Labor market is solid. I’m sure that Cook will handle
Prior -30 Ouch. The reading here is a miss on estimates as UK manufacturers report a setback with orders falling once again. The reading is
The Winklevoss twins-owned Gemini exchange continues its expansion in Europe, securing a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license in Malta.
Since 2009, Finance Magnates has been the leading online source for news, research, analysis, and education in the financial services industry. With a strong focus
Arthur Hayes, freshly pardoned by US President Donald Trump, has taken a board seat and major stake in a stem cell company where he’s also
DBS Bank launched tokenized structured notes on Ethereum, expanding access to crypto-linked investment products for accredited and institutional investors.
A long-time Bitcoin holder rotated all their holdings into a $282 million Ether long, crashing Hyperliquid BTC prices to a minor discount.
Prior 51.8 Manufacturing PMI 47.3 vs 48.3 expected Prior 48.0 Composite PMI 53.0 vs 51.6 expected Prior 51.5 Key Findings: Strongest rise in UK private
Prior 51.0 Manufacturing PMI 50.5 vs 49.5 expected Prior 49.8 Composite PMI 51.1 vs 50.7 expected Prior 50.9 It’s been a while but for a
Prior 48.5 Manufacturing PMI 49.9 vs 48.0 expected Prior 48.2 Composite PMI 49.8 vs 48.5 expected Prior 48.6 Both the services and composite readings are
Prior 49.1 Services PMI 50.1 vs 50.3 expected Prior 50.6 Composite PMI 50.9 vs 50.2 expected Prior 50.6 Comment: Commenting on the flash PMI data,
Prior CHF 5.79 billion; revised to CHF 5.73 billion The Swiss trade surplus narrowed in July as imports grew by 1.2% while exports fell by
Several well-known traders have also bought the newly launched token promoted by rapper Kanye West, which pumped to over $3 but has since fallen back
Bitcoin’s current price action “echoes prior patterns” and still appears to be tracking its typical four-year cycle, says Glassnode.
The Trump family DeFi project has minted $205 million USD1, pushing its treasury holdings and the stablecoin supply to record highs.
The whale had 14,837 Bitcoin worth over $1.6 billion, dating back to purchases from crypto exchanges Binance and HTX over seven years ago.
We have finally a more lively day in terms of data releases. In the European session, we get the Flash PMIs for the major European
North Wales Police say a scammer impersonating UK law enforcement swiped $2.8 million in Bitcoin in a “highly targeted and advanced scam.”
It was a very calm Asia-Pac session with limited excitement across the major asset classes. China, Kazakhstan pledge closer trade and cooperation ING: USD weakness
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is the latest crypto figure to predict a $1 million Bitcoin, but an analyst warns investors to stay grounded.
China’s commerce minister held talks with Kazakhstan’s trade minister. He said China is ready to work with Kazakhstan to promote the upgrading of bilateral trade.
It was all about the drama yesterday as Fed board of governor member, Lisa Cook, was pressed to resign amid allegations of committing mortgage fraud.
Biotech and BNB treasury firm Windtree Therapeutics fell 77% on Wednesday after informing the SEC that it would be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Bitcoin sentiment shifted from fear to neutral as crypto markets rebounded from their correction, but a Friday Fed speech could create more volatility.
A central bank official told a Russian newspaper that the key rate may fall further this year if inflation slows quickly. The central bank’s forecast
The Beacon Network is an “end-to-end kill chain for illicit crypto assets, moving from detection to action in minutes rather than days,” TRM Labs said.
Meta froze hiring in its AI division last week, halting both external hires and internal transfers. Exceptions to the freeze require approval from Meta’s Chief
Wormhole will bid against LayerZero to acquire the crosschain transfer platform Stargate, which just launched an updated bid on Sunday to better reception.
UN Secretary General Guterres, speaking in Yokohama, Japan, called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to avoid massive death and destruction in Gaza City. Guterres
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller urged policymakers and bankers to stop fearing DeFi and stablecoins, saying they will drive the next wave of innovation in
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB).
Highlights of the partnership via a Reuters article, doing the rounds on a few other sites as well though. FanDuel (via parent company Flutter) is
Japan flash manufacturing PMI 49.9 vs 48.9 prior Japan flash services PMI 52.7 vs 53.5 prior Japan flash composite PMI 51.9 vs 51.5 prior This
People’s Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting
The Texas House approved a Trump-backed congressional map designed to give Republicans more seats in Congress. The move has ignited a national redistricting fight. This
Brazil’s federal police formally accused former President Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo in an ongoing case investigating attacks on Brazil’s sovereignty. Court documents revealed Bolsonaro
New Zealand Imports YY 7.28B vs 6.5B Prior New Zealand Exports YY 6.71B vs 6.6B Prior New Zealand Trade Balance -578M vs 142M Prior This
Below is a quick look at today’s economic calendar. It’s a busy day across the sessions today. For Asia-Pac, we have trade data due to
Australia Flash Manufacturing PMI 52.9 vs 51.3 Prior Australia Flash Services PMI 55.1 vs 53.8 Prior Australia Flash Composite PMI 54.9 vs 53.6 Prior Composite
US Vice President Vance said Europeans are going to have to take the lion’s share of the burden in security. This article was written by
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan should expand development cooperation and increase trade and investment exchanges. He emphasized the need to
According to a Binance Research report, tokenized stocks are nearing a major inflection point reminiscent of the early days of decentralized finance.
The judge cited ongoing cooperation of the defendants in the case as one of the reasons for unfreezing the stablecoins.
Ether price shows resilience despite macroeconomic uncertainty, with derivatives steady and onchain activity strengthening the prospect of a recovery.
RBNZ Governor Hawkesby said the reaction to recent interest rate cuts has so far been slower than anticipated. He added that global uncertainties have had
Major indices close lower but the recovery into the close takes away some bearishness If Cook is guilty of mortgage fraud what are the normal
Zelenskiy’s chief of staff Yermak said the mistake of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum must not be repeated with current security guarantees. He said Ukraine’s allies
It was a two-way session that ultimately leaned lower for equities, while Treasuries finished near unchanged after giving back early gains. The early bid in
The panelists agreed that it is not too late for the US to catch up to other jurisdictions, but urged swift crypto regulatory legislation.
South Korea PPI Growth YY 0.5% vs 0.5% Prior South Korea PPI Growth MM 0.4% vs 0.1% Prior This article was written by Arno V
Kraken’s acquisition will add natural-language trading automation to its Pro platform, as exchanges, miners and analytics companies move aggressively into AI.
The Gemini co-founders, with a combined net worth in the billions, have said they will make another political contribution in support of US President Donald
Fed’s Lisa Cook said she has no intention of being bullied to step down from her position, according to Fox Business reporting on X. This
Quick summary of the POLITICO article below. The US Defense Department has signaled it intends to play only a minimal role in providing long-term security
The day began with allegations that Fed Governor Lisa Cook engaged in mortgage fraud. Specifically, she was accused of purchasing two properties in quick succession
XRP data highlights investor profit-taking and reveals reasons why the altcoin’s price could continue to fall.
Brevan Howard reportedly managed $34 billion in assets as of April 2025, with the company’s digital asset division, set up in 2021, managing $2 billion.
Seven organizations affiliated with crypto urged a quick confirmation of Brian Quintenz to the CFTC, though nothing was scheduled on the Senate calendar before its
Netanyahu has ordered the reduction in the timeline for taking control of Hamas strongholds. Expect more aggressive military operations. This article was written by Greg
The Wyoming lawmaker is one of the Republicans taking the lead to pass market structure in the US Senate.
Bitcoin and Ether are trying to rise from their respective lows, indicating strong buying on the dips.
US Bitcoin miners face mounting costs and regulatory pressure as the trade war reshapes the industry.
Several solutions have been proposed to bolster Monero’s proof-of-work consensus mechanism to prevent 51% attacks on the network.
High-yield: 4.876% Tail -0.1 basis points versus six month average of -0.2 basis points WI level at the time of of the auction 4.877% Bid
Nearly half of UK crypto investors face blocked or delayed payments from their banks, raising concerns that Britain is falling behind global rivals in digital
Bitcoin Magazine From the Bitcoin Jungle to the Sea, Let Lightning be Free! Welcome to the jungle — the Bitcoin Jungle. Bitcoin Jungle is a
Bitcoin rebounded from a swift drop to $112,380, but liquidation heatmap data suggests the worst of the selling has yet to pass.
As the US market comes under pressure, the European equity markets are closing mixed. The Spain’s Ibex and France’s CAC are closing near unchanged. The
Crude oil -6.014M drawdown vs estimated drawdown of -1.759M Gasoline -2.720M drawdown vs estimated drawdown of -0.915M. Distillates +2.343M build vs estimated build of +0.928M.
The weekly oil inventory data will be released at the bottom of the hour. The expectations are for: Crude oil estimated drawdown of -1.759M Gasoline
Analysts say Bitcoin’s price action is looking increasingly orchestrated, as BTC taps its lowest levels since Aug. 3 amid ongoing US selling.
Blockchain-based tokenization of climate assets could unlock trillions in green investments as regulatory frameworks drive carbon trading growth.
Prior month -0.2% Canada new housing price index -0.1% versus -0.2 last month The data is not a market-moving event The New Housing Price Index
Pres. Trump on Truth Social posts: Cook is being accused of mortgage fraud. Of course, the last time the Pres. called for a resignation was
Bitcoin fell below $113,000 as investors braced for Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech that could set the US Fed’s path on interest rate cuts.
Bitcoin Magazine Who Rugged Rogoff? Kenneth Rogoff spoke, and the Bitcoin hornet’s nest awoke. When the celebrated Harvard economist and former chief economist at the
Bitcoin Magazine KARTOON STUDIOS LAUNCHES “BITCOIN BRIGADE: ADVENTURES IN SATOSHI CITY” – A NEW ANIMATED CHILDREN’S SERIES AND MULTI-PLATFORM ECOSYSTEM BUILT AROUND BITCOIN AND DEFI
US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 15 August -1.4% vs +10.9% prior Watch out for split between dovish dissents and more cautious Fed stance in minutes
Crypto advocacy groups accuse Wall Street bankers of trying to tilt stablecoin rules in their favor, warning Congress against changes to the GENIUS Act.
China’s cabinet will review a roadmap that includes yuan-pegged stablecoins to bolster yuan internationalization, sources told Reuters.
Goldman Sachs notes that typically Fed chair Powell’s address will be the most market-moving event of the Jackson Hole Symposium. And they expect a return
Market index 277.1 vs 281.1 prior Purchase index 160.3 vs 160.2 prior Refinance index 926.1 vs 956.2 prior 30-year mortgage rate 6.68% vs 6.67% prior
Market players are waiting for some kind of catalyst but they’re not being left with much in the first half of this week. The big
Pump.fun regained its market dominance in the Solana memecoin launchpad space, gaining over 73% in market share in the last seven days.
Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows jumped over 300% to $533 million on Tuesday, while Ether ETFs doubled their losses to $422 million, adding to a three-day
A US judge ruled EminiFX and its founder, Eddy Alexandre, must repay $228 million after running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.
After making nearly $7 million in four months, this trader lost almost all his gains in two days, illustrating the unpredictability of the crypto markets.
Prior +2.0% Core CPI +2.4% vs +2.4% y/y prelim Prior +2.4% No changes to the initial estimates as this will just reaffirm the current stance
ARK Invest snapped up $21 million worth of Bullish and $16 million of Robinhood shares, extending its buying streak despite a sector-wide sell-off.
Euro-Area economy proved resilient earlier this year. Slowdown in Euro-Area growth already evident in Q2. Growth is expected to slow in the third quarter. These
Bitcoin retraced to a low of $112,600 as retail panic selling resulted in the most bearish social sentiment since June, but analysts see a buying
In the European session, the main highlight was the UK CPI report. The data beat expectations across the board and gave the Pound a boost
A16z Crypto’s comments come weeks after Roman Storm was found guilty of charges linked to his mixing service Tornado Cash, which masks the origin and
Elon Musk will back Vice President JD Vance in the 2028 presidential elections should he choose to run, The Wall Street Journal reported.
On the surface, the numbers already don’t look all too encouraging as seen here. Traders were already not expecting a rate cut next month but
Prior +0.1% If you strip out energy prices, German producer prices were seen down 0.2% on the month in July. Compared to the same period
Prior +3.6% Core CPI +3.8% vs +3.7% y/y expected Prior +3.7% UK inflation comes in hotter than expected and this will reaffirm the BOE sentiment
Search interest in “altseason” has dropped sharply, with one economist even questioning whether the search spike last week was genuine.
Robinhood Derivatives has sued New Jersey and Nevada regulators to stop any potential regulatory action over its sports event contracts.
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff, who predicted Bitcoin would likely hit $100 before $100,000, admits he was wrong about three things.
The sources note that Bessent had signaled that he expects stablecoins to eventually become an important source of demand for US government bonds in the
The FT is out with the article, here is a quick summary: Bessent is courting stablecoin issuers and expects them to become a key source
Wall Street retreated yesterday with tech shares bearing the brunt of the blow, though small caps were also lower. That’s putting a stop to the
It was a fairly eventful session in the FX space with the RBNZ’s dovish shift putting pressure on the NZD across the board. Implied volatility
Saylor’s Strategy stock price taps its lowest point since April amid controversy over equity guidance changes and a broader downturn among Bitcoin treasury companies.
ALT5 Sigma has denied a report suggesting one of its executives was being investigated by the SEC for insider trading tied to the Trump family’s
RBNZ Governor Hawkesby said the next two meetings are live, with no decisions yet made. He said the OCR projection troughs around 2.5%, consistent with
WazirX has been trying to get a restructuring plan through the Singapore High Court to start returning funds to users impacted by the $234 million
Below is a quick look at what various market participants are expecting from today’s UK CPI data. Knowing the consensus is important, but knowing where
Taking a quick side-by-side view of the May (left) and August (right) monetary policy reports, we can see one of the first triggers for today’s
A Chinese military official said 45 contingents of troops will march in the parade. Some aircraft in the fly-past will be displayed for the first
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB).
Musk told allies he wants to focus his attention on his companies. The Tesla CEO is trying to maintain ties with JD Vance, the potential
Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision, Michelle Bowman, says the central bank should roll back its restrictions that ban staff from buying crypto.
Bitcoin’s drop below $113,000 reflects investors’ worries about the US economy, stock markets and crypto, but the volatility does not end BTC’s long-term bullish trend.
The RBNZ projects lower OCR levels through 2026, sees inflation returning to target by mid-2026, and highlights spare capacity, stalled growth, and cautious behavior as
People’s Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting
Goldman Sachs lowered its November/December 2025 US gas price forecast to $4.00/MMBtu from $4.50. It cut its September/October 2025 forecast by $0.55 to $3.35/MMBtu. Goldman
SoFi Technologies will leverage the Bitcoin network under a partnership with Lightspark to better compete in the $740 billion global remittance market.
People’s Bank of China rate setting: 5-year Loan Prime Rate at 3.50% vs 3.50% expected 1-year at 3% vs. 3% expected In 2024, the People’s
Markets are almost fully pricing in a 25bp rate cut, which would take the RBNZ’s Official Cash Rate down to 3.00%. OIS pricing is currently
US Treasury Chief Bessent said the US has had very good talks with China. He said the status quo with China is working very well.
Japan Machinery Orders YY 7.6% vs 5.0% expected Japan Machinery Orders MM 3.0% vs -1.0% expected This article was written by Arno V Venter at
China’s Wang Yi, after meeting with India’s Modi, said they reached an agreement to restart dialogue mechanisms in various fields. He said under the current
Japan’s July exports fell 2.6% year-on-year (poll: -2.1%). Imports fell 7.5% year-on-year (poll: -10.4%). The trade balance showed a deficit of ¥117.5 billion (poll: +¥196.2
The latest wave of crypto treasuries shows protocols exploring creative strategies to sustain token growth.
We finally have a bit more excitement in the calendar today. For the Asia-Pacific session, we have Japanese Machine Orders and trade data, followed by
Trump said he wants to see what happens when Zelenskiy and Putin meet. He added that the meeting is in the process of being arranged.
Bitcoin Magazine Are You Even a Bitcoiner If You’re Not on Nostr? Derek Ross calls Nostr “the foundation of a more open internet.” For him,
Bitcoin Magazine From Hotel Rwanda to Bitcoin: Anaïse Kanimba’s Fight for Freedom Enters a New Chapter Before coming to understand Bitcoin, Anaïse Kanimba didn’t view
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong said South Korea cannot be a diplomatic counterpart to North Korea, according to Yonhap. She said South Korea’s President Lee
The American Innovation Project’s board includes executives from the Solana Policy Institute, Blockchain Association, Paradigm, Digital Currency Group and Coinbase.
Syria’s foreign minister met an Israeli delegation in Paris on Tuesday to discuss bolstering stability in the region and southern Syria, according to the Syrian
Bloomberg reported that Mexico will propose reinstating a North American steel committee. The aim is to improve trade ties with the US. This article was
The portfolio includes names registered just after Bitcoin’s launch and spans wallets, exchanges and payments.
Paul Atkins spoke at Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on the SEC’s Project Crypto, its relationship with the Trump administration, and its plans on handling digital asset
Bitcoin and altcoins continue to sell-off, but Solana’s fundamentals and accelerating institutional traction hint at a price recovery to $200.
Results via oilprice.com on X: Expectations ahead of the release that I could see was: Headline crude -0.3mn barrels Distillates +0.7mn bbls Gasoline -0.7 mn
Stocks see sellers out of momentum, out of growth, and out of tech. Bowman: “De Minimis” crypto holdings would allow Fed staff to better understand
A White House official said Trump and Hungary’s Orban discussed Ukraine’s EU accession talks. They also discussed Budapest as a possible site for a Zelenskiy-Putin
For those of you just hitting the desk for the Asia-Pac session, here is a quick look at where we traded into the US close.
Whether the Fed yields to political pressure or stands firm, inflation looks inevitable. The only variable is speed and what it means for Bitcoin.
The RWA tokenization market has grown 64.7% in 2025 as asset managers are taken by promises of transparency and better investor accessibility.
Some large traders are raising the stakes and putting money on ETH price avoiding a trip below $4,000 and rebounding toward $4,300 soon.
Bitcoin Magazine Stop Pretending Bitcoin Self Custody Is Easy, It’s Not “It’s just writing down 12 words, anyone can do it.” This is probably one
Bitcoin Magazine Has the Bitcoin Price Bull Market Topped? The bitcoin price recently retraced nearly $10,000 after setting a new all-time high of $124,000 on
The CLARITY Act awaits Senate consideration in September, with Senator Tim Scott saying he expects 12 to 18 Democrats to back the market structure bill.
The White House Press Secretary is a saying that Putin agreed to the next step in the peacemaking process. That has been hinted at already.