Prior was -3644K Gasoline -2075K vs +381K expected Distillates -2075K vs +410K expected API data from late yesterday: Crude -4277K Gasoline +764K Distllates -1026K This
With a $151 million market cap, A7A5 has reportedly been involved in $9.3 billion of transactions with Grinex, the supposed successor to the sanctioned Garantex
Moca Chain is a new EVM-compatible layer-1 network designed for decentralized, privacy-preserving identity verification.
As tensions escalate around the globe, Byte-Sized Insight explores how crypto behaves in crisis, from Bitcoin’s market resilience to blockchain’s role in preserving journalism and
I think the EU-US trade negotiations are the spot to watch in the next month or so. A 10% tariff is existential for some firms
Ethena Labs and Germany’s BaFin have agreed on a 42-day USDe redemption plan, marking the end of a months-long regulatory dispute.
Oil is having a rough week, falling $12 from the weekly peak. It’s bounced 60-cents today but with the Iran-Israel war seemingly wrapped up and
Headlines: USD/JPY nudges a little higher on the session It’s only two more weeks until Trump’s big trade deadline Swiss expect US tariffs stay at
In what looks to be the most dramatic decline in three years, Bitcoin’s hashrate dropped over 15% between June 15 and Tuesday.
Eight major banks in South Korea are working on a stablecoin backed by the won, aiming to protect the currency from the growing US dollar
It’s looking like markets are digesting some of the recent moves today. US equity futures are flat and so is FX aside from a retracement
Market index 250.8 vs 248.1 prior Purchase index 165.2 vs 248.1 prior Refinance index 713.4 vs 692.4 prior 30-year mortgage rate 6.88% vs 6.84% prior
Bitcoin exchange order books reveal a liquidity showdown in waiting as BTC price consolidates in a narrow range.
BIS says stablecoins fall short on key monetary principles, warning of financial crime risks and threats to monetary sovereignty.
The pair fell off hard earlier in the week as the dollar was punished amid the de-escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict, adding to a dovish
It’s been a great week so far for Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency surged more than 8% since Monday. The bulk of the gains came after
Historical analysis suggests XRP’s big breakout could come between July and mid-September if the price overcomes resistance at $2.40.
We’re now just 14 days away from Trump’s big trade deadline of 9 July. For all the scare and fear perpetuated across markets from January
The last thing Iran wants to do is enrich anything We will not allow Iran to enrich uranium, “we will not allow that militarily” Iran
Vietnam expects good results in US talks sooner than 2 weeks. The market already knows that we will settle at 10% tariff rate and the
US spot Bitcoin ETFs log $588.6 million in daily inflows, extending an 11-day streak amid easing geopolitical tensions.
Fuzzland says a former employee used insider access and malware to exploit Bedrock’s UniBTC protocol, resulting in $2 million in losses.
That’s quite an improvement with the headline reading being the highest since February. And that is despite the recent negativity stemming from the Iran-Israel conflict.
Rate cuts by year-end Fed: 60 bps (81% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting) ECB: 24 bps (84% probability of no change at
A newly unsealed complaint reveals DCG executives anticipated legal fallout and ignored risk warnings as Genesis spiraled toward collapse.
If there’s an opportunity for us to make a difference and get Russia to table, we’re going to take it. President Trump will buck Europe’s
Bank of Korea governor Ryoo Sangdai reportedly said that banks should be the first to issue stablecoins, and they should do so slowly.
Prior 88 French consumer sentiment remains sluggish with much of the situation in the survey being similar to that in May. Unemployment prospects remain high
Prior +0.8% GDP +2.8% vs +2.8% y/y prelim Prior +3.4% No changes to the initial estimates as this just reaffirms that the Spanish economy is
From robotic pets and digital currencies to virtual reality, some of the biggest innovations were once considered failures.
Financial analyst Jeff Walton says Strategy’s odds of S&P 500 eligibility hinge on Bitcoin’s ability to remain above $95,240.
German DAX futures +0.2% UK FTSE futures flat This comes with US futures also keeping relatively flattish and little changed, following the strong gains yesterday.
SharpLink Gaming has seen its share price jump over 7% after the firm boosted its Ethereum holdings to 188,000 Ether.
In the European session, we just get a couple of low tier releases like the French Consumer Confidence and the final Spanish Q1 GDP. These
After the hustle and bustle to start the week, things are much calmer and quieter in the new day. Major currencies are lacking appetite with
Green Minerals says it will raise $1.2 billion to buy Bitcoin and plans to adopt blockchain technology in areas such as supply chain transparency and
Anthony Pompliano’s crypto firm ProCap has purchased 3,724 Bitcoin after announcing a $1 billion plan to go public later this year.
RBC expects Chinese equities are likely to be largely range-bound in H2 2025 China’s Premier Li at World Economic Forum in Tianjin is dissing Trump
US crypto stocks surged on Tuesday amid a shaky Donald Trump-brokered ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel.
China’s Premier Li at World Economic Forum in Tianjin: The world economy and international economic and trade cooperation once again face new difficulties and challenges
Betting platform Polymarket is reportedly set to be valued at $1 billion in a $200 million raise led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund.
More from RBC WM , this time on China: believes Chinese equities likely to be largely range-bound in the second half of 2025 See two
April 2025 monthly inflation CPI data from Australia, well under the expected and under the result from April. This supports a Reserve Bank of Australia
Coinbase says it helped the US Secret Service seize $225 million in crypto allegedly stolen by scammers, the largest crypto seizure in the agency’s history.
Goldman Sachs’ Richard Chambers says the U.S. dollar may face further pressure as foreign investors increase currency hedging on U.S. assets. Rising hedge ratios and
Info comes via a Reuters report citing surveys by data firm Brightmine and recruitment platform Indeed Private sector pay deals mostly held at 3% in
The CNN report that pre-empted the other reports on “Exclusive: Early US intel assessment suggests strikes on Iran did not destroy nuclear sites, sources say”
Only five US senators out of the 11 typically on the digital assets subcommittee were available to ask questions about a potential market structure bill.
Iran has activated air defense systems in multiple cities, including Tabriz, Mashhad, and southern Tehran, according to local media. Despite the move, officials say there
New Zealand trade data for May 2025 Exports $NZ 7.68bn, down a little from the previous month prior 7.84bn Imports $NZ 6.44bn, a little higher
Info comes via a Reuters report citing surveys by data firm Brightmine and recruitment platform Indeed Private sector pay deals mostly held at 3% in
Bitcoin Magazine Panelists at Senate Banking Hearing on Crypto Market Structure Call for Regulation ASAP Today, the U.S. Senate Banking’s Subcommittee on Digital Assets hosted
RBC Wealth Management analysts like Japan stocks. In brief: holds a constructive view on the Japanese equity market thinks a Japan-US trade deal is likely
Rising institutional interest in crypto may include the settlement sector, especially stablecoins, which have seen a 55.5% growth in market cap in one year.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will skip the BRICS summit in Rio (July 6–7), his first absence since joining the group. Premier Li Qiang will lead
I’m passing this on because instead of coming directly from the b/s artists at the White House its from a credible journalist, Charles Gasparino at
It was a great day for US equities as they delivered a peace dividend that left the S&P 500 within striking distance of the February
Israeli military says it intercepted two drones that were making their way towards Israel ‘most likely from Iran’. The speculation is that the drones were
US stock markets finish strongly, near the all-time highs but FedEx delivers a warning Fed’s Barr: Monetary policy well positioned to wait and see Early
Via oilprice.com: — Expectations I had seen centred on: Headline crude -0.8 mn barrels Distillates +0.4 mn bbls Gasoline +0.4 mn This data point is
The post on this from Tuesday is here: Early US intelligence suggests strikes on Iran did not destroy nuclear sites – CNN Adding in a
Ether gains bullish momentum as technical indicators, rising ETF inflows, and a potential capital rotation from Bitcoin signal a possible breakout above $2,500.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi has said that the country’s nuclear program continues. His remarks are being reported by Al Arabiya. US media is reporting much
Ether bounced 17% from its recent low, but data shows pro traders unwilling to flip bullish on ETH.
Mayor Eric Adams criticized Andrew Cuomo’s approach to crypto as New York governor, as voters in the Democratic primary prepare to choose their candidate for
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Bitcoin recovers as the Coinbase premium soars, but retail investors’ inflows are rising at Binance, and open interest is falling, proving that traders remain cautious.
It’s the second sizzling day in a row for US equities with the S&P 500 now up 73 points, or 1.2%. It’s a nice peace
CNN reports: The US military strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities last weekend did not destroy the core components of the country’s nuclear program
The integration comes with help from several Web3 companies, whose technologies offer a compliant user experience.
It’s crunch time for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ as the Senate tries to find the votes to pass its portion. Senate majority leader John Thune
The US Senate Banking Committee’s digital assets subcommittee will hear testimony from former CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam and lawyers at Coinbase and Multicoin Capital.
Ok, we’re done with the Israel-Iran war, now back to the US vs World trade war. The EU is a big one here because it’s
Bitcoin Magazine Republican Senators Scott, Lummis, Tillis, Hagerty Push For Digital Asset Market Structure Rules Republican senators have released principles to guide digital asset market
Bitcoin Magazine Lightning Labs Releases Taproot Assets v0.6 With Updates to Stablecoin Support On Bitcoin Today, Lightning Labs has announced it has released Taproot Assets
A lesson I’ve repeated many times was re-learned once again in the Iran-Israel-US episode and a new one was learned: Never buy oil on Middle
Bitcoin Magazine Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap BTC Buys $386M in Bitcoin ProCap BTC, LLC, a bitcoin-native financial services firm, announced it has acquired 3,724 bitcoin at
The U.S. Treasury will auction off $69 billion to your notes at 1 PM ET. The auction results will be compared to the six month
The U.S. Treasury sold $69 billion of two-year notes: High yield 3.786% WI level at the time of the auction 3.787% Tail-0.1 basis points Bid-to-Cover
More than 220 companies now hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. But as VanEck warns of capital erosion and GBTC’s crash proves, not all bets
Bitcoin Magazine The Smarter Web Company Expands Bitcoin Holdings With £15.2M Purchase The Smarter Web Company, a web design, development, and online marketing services provider,
Hassett has promised tax deals at least a dozen times. At this point, he shouldn’t be fooling anyone. This article was written by Adam Button
Tokenized US government debt used as collateral in leveraged trading exposes crypto markets to further geopolitical and liquidity risks.
Here is a short missive from Bill Gross: Long-term research indicates US 10 year has traded at CPI plus 175. With inflation at 2.5% that
Fake orders, real chaos: Uncover how crypto spoofing bends the market, fools traders and fuels the wild side of digital asset trading.
Shelby launches amid surging demand for cloud services, driven by the rapid growth in global data storage needs.
Chinese blockchain company Nano Labs announced a $500 million convertible notes deal to fund a major BNB acquisition, aiming to hold up to 10% of
At this time yesterday, USD/JPY was testing 148.00 and now it’s trading at 144.60. It’s been a rapid reversal as the US dollar sells off
Blockchain’s next leap is about intelligence. Predictive infrastructure anticipates demand, erases latency and enables new levels of trust and scalability. Blockchain can become proactive and
Bitcoin Magazine Amazing AI Announces Adoption of A Bitcoin Treasury Policy Amazing AI plc (AQSE: AAI), a global fintech group specializing in online consumer loans,
Hype moves fast, but real crypto innovation is quieter. Use GitHub, Discord and X to spot legitimate projects before they moon or rug.
A rough week for oil gets even worse with this tweet: China can now continue to purchase Oil from Iran. Hopefully, they will be purchasing
The market is increasingly moving on from this conflict and it’s led to a further leg down in oil and a strong start for US
If Bitcoin continues to tumble this season, it will mark its fourth consecutive summer in the red, while TradFi aims to extend its winning streak
Prior month -9 Richmond Fed composite index for June -7 versus -10 estimate Services index -4 versus -11 last month Shipments -3 versus -10 last
Prior was 98.0 Present Situation Index 129.1 vs. 135.5 prior Expectations Index 69.0 vs 73.6 prior 12-month inflation expectations 6.0% vs 6.4% prior Jobs hard-to-get
Bitcoin bullish catalysts are multiplying amid a Middle East ceasefire and new hopes of an earlier-than-expected Fed rate cut.
The Canadian CPI report is first up on the North American calendar today. It comes at a critical time for the Bank of Canada, as
Trump may issue an executive order to protect crypto firms from banking discrimination, ending what some call Operation Chokepoint 2.0, according to The Wall Street
I am amond the governors who thinks we are at target when it comes to neutral rate. Caution will be in first place in policy
Prior month 1.7% CPI m/m +0.6% versus +0.5% expected. Prior month -0.1% Core CPI m/m +0.6% versus +0.5% last month Core CPI y/y +2.5% versus
Bitcoin Magazine The Spiral Scroll: Wallet Clustering Basics The Bitcoin transaction graph has various observable patterns, with wallet clustering of highest importance. Some of these
Prior was -41.9 This is a low tier indicator but it has been volatile. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.
Digital Asset raised $135 million from Goldman Sachs, Citadel and others to scale its Canton Network and drive tokenization of real-world assets in finance.
Prior was -0.1% Prices y/y +3.4% vs +4.0% expected Prior y/y +4.1% From the FHFA: Prices -0.4% vs 0.0% prior Prices y/y +3.0% vs +3.9%
Israel has to calm down, I have to get Israel to calm down. I’m going to see if I can stop it. Some W.H. reports
The US Federal Housing Finance Agency is reviewing whether crypto holdings like Bitcoin could be used to qualify for mortgages.
Circle’s eighth-largest holder, ARK Invest, continued offloading CRCL shares on Monday amid the stock briefly topping at $299.
Nobody will be hurt, the ceasefire is in effect. An Axios reporter said that a Senior Israeli official told him that Trump called Netanyahu and
Trump: Israel is not going to attack Iran, all planes will turn around and head home Trump: Israel has to calm down, I have to
Earlier Netanyahu told Trump that he couldn’t cancel all the attacks but would reduce significantly the number of targets. Now, we’ll see if Iran retaliates
Underlying disinflation process has not been derailed at all, regardless of oil price. Oil prices are now back to where they were before the Israel-Iran
Japan’s FSA proposes classifying crypto as financial products, paving the way for ETFs and a flat 20% capital gains tax.
Prior -30 That’s the lowest reading since January as the manufacturing order book balance continues to reaffirm signs of struggle in the sector. The good
Sees single quarter point (25 bps) reduction late this year. Business officials have become less pessimistic, feel they can manage through tariffs, but say price
Turkey’s Finance Ministry plans new rules requiring crypto platforms to collect source and purpose data, with limits on stablecoin transfers.
Didn’t like that Israel “unloaded” right after they agreed to ceasefire. Both Israel and Iran violated the ceasefire. Iran will never rebuild its nuclear program.
“Israel. Do not drop those bombs. If you do it is a major violation. Bring your pilots home, now!” Trump doesn’t want another escalation. This
Unlike Ledger’s previously released key recovery product, Ledger Recover, the new Ledger Recovery Key is always offline and doesn’t require identification.
Institutional Bitcoin allocation is on the rise, while retail BTC holdings are falling in favor of altcoins with a strong ETF approval chances, such as
Prior 87.5 Current conditions 86.2 vs 86.5 expected Prior 86.1 Expectations 90.7 vs 90.0 expected Prior 88.9; revised to 89.0 The headline estimate improved only
Celestia co-founder Mustafa Al-Bassam said the team remains fully committed despite community outrage over alleged insider dumping and a 95% token drawdown.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) is denying the breach of ceasefire as Israel threats a retaliation. Earlier, the Israeli military said that it
The conflict in the Middle East has not altered the underlying inflation outlook for now. Inflation expectations remain moderate. Significant appreciation of the Euro partly
Eurostoxx +1.7% Germany DAX +1.8% France CAC 40 +1.6% UK FTSE +0.5% Spain IBEX +1.5% Italy FTSE MIB +1.5% S&P 500 futures are also seen
Crude oil yesterday erased quickly all the war gains as the final Iran’s retaliation took place. The market reacted immediately as the retaliation was seen
Says defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. Says the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
The Israeli Defence Minister says that he instructed the military to respond forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire with high intensity strikes against targets
Panther Metals is planning a $5.4 million Bitcoin treasury and will use it as collateral to buy a mineral mining deposit in Canada and other
German DAX futures +1.8% French CAC 40 futures +1.5% UK FTSE futures +0.5% S&P 500 futures are also now at the highs of the day,
Israel told US it agreed to ceasefire with Iran. Will respond forcefully to a breach of truce. The 12-days war between Israel and Iran has
Kaspersky says the malware SparkKitty has been around since at least early 2024, and is likely connected to a similar type of malicious software dubbed
VMS Group is looking to invest up to $10 million with Re7 Capital strategies, as it hopes to diversify into more liquid investments, according to
In the European session, the only highlight is the German IFO, which is correlated with the German PMIs so it’s unlikely to be market-moving. It
Arthur Britto, elusive co-creator of the XRP Ledger and co-founder of Ripple Labs, made the first-ever public post on his 14-year-old X account.
The greenback is down across the board already today but it could stand to be hurt more as the market focus shifts back to “normal”.
It’s a funny world we live where now wars are ended on social media. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.
From Truth Social: “Too Late” Jerome Powell, of the Fed, will be in Congress today in order to explain, among other things, why he is
“We couldn’t have made today’s “deal” without the talent and courage of our great B-2 pilots, and all of those associated with that operation. In
Well, Israel stopped lobbing missiles towards Iran as of 0030 GMT. However, Iran has continued with four waves of missiles since then and are defending
Under Operation Chokepoint 2.0, more than 30 technology and crypto companies were denied banking services in the US after the collapse of crypto-friendly banks in
The ballistic missiles are reportedly launched by Iran and headed towards southern and central Israel. Moments ago, the Israeli military instructed citizens that they are
EU action damages Chinese companies’ interests Urges EU to correct its errors and immediately undo mistaken actions Willing to communicate with the EU to resolve
This brings back that whole familiar Russia-Ukraine feeling. As I’m typing this, the IDF has continued to identify a fourth wave of missiles launched from
Core developer Barnabé Monnot says six-second block times would slash confirmation delays, boost DeFi efficiency and create smoother user experiences across the Ethereum network.
Crypto entrepreneur and podcaster Anthony Pompliano has raised $750 million to take his crypto company ProCap public by merging it with a blank-check firm.
Reports that Iran has launched ballistic missiles towards southern Israel Japan’s chief cabinet secretary Hayashi says Japan to hold upper house election on July 20
Huione Guarantee’s shutdown sent “shockwaves” through the ecosystem but also left a vacuum for other crypto darknet marketplaces to fill.
The IDF says it has identified a missile launch toward southern Israel, with expected sirens soon. It did appear that we had a ceasefire although
A bit of a muddled response from the Foreign Minister, but he got there in the end. provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal
France24 reporter says no sound or reports of strikes in Tehran: “Tehran is now witnessing a calm dawn”. This appears to be the beginning of
Iran’s Foreign Minister with the tweet referring to hostilities in past tense. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.
From a couple of weeks ago: Japan upper house election to be held on July 20 (Japanese media report) The 2025 Japanese House of Councillors
Via Reuters: President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran on Monday in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and
Amazon will invest £40 billion ($54 billion) in the UK over the next three years, marking a significant expansion in its third-largest market after the
This ahead of the ceasefire due at 0400 GMT (midnight US Eastern time), some media reports: Iran deflecting most intense strikes since June 13 Iran’s
The announcement from Trump of a ceasefire was very soon followed by officials in Iran denying it, and soon after by other officials confirming it.
Bitcoin bounced to $106,000 as traders bet on higher chances of Fed interest rate cuts due to tensions in the Middle East.
This ceasefire story began with Trump announcing it: Trump announces Iran and Israel have agreed to a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” If you read his
Senior Iranian official confirms to Reuters Tehran agreeing to Qatar mediated, US-proposed ceasefire with Israel. Earlier, the chronology: Trump announces Iran and Israel have agreed
Oil has lost further ground with the news of the ceasefire: Trump announces Iran and Israel have agreed to a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” CNN
Japanese media, Yomiuri, reporting on the dates – conveyed via Reuters This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.
Israel agreed to ceasefire so long as Iran does not launch further attacks; Iran has signalled to the US no further attacks will take place
Social media sources: Unconfirmed reports of an assassination attempt on a senior Iranian official Unconfirmed reports of multiple explosions at/near Camp Taji north of Baghdad
Anchorage Digital is expanding its Porto wallet with Uniswap integration, giving institutions direct access to DeFi swaps and liquidity.
Trump announces Iran and Israel have agreed to a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” 12 hour ceasefire which is set to start within six hours No
Via CNN: Iran has not received any ceasefire proposal, senior official says Iran has not received any ceasefire proposal and sees no reason for one,
South Korean data for June 2025, consumer sentiment index at 108.7 vs 101.8 in May Consumer sentiment index at highest since June 2021 Also: Consumers’
Trump Media’s recently announced $400-million buyback plan will not alter its strategy of using $2.3 billion to invest in Bitcoin, according to the company.
HSBC has revised its euro forecast higher, now projecting the single currency to reach $1.20 against the U.S. dollar by the end of 2025. The
HYPE is up 300%, and Hyperliquid leads the DEX perp market. But with a $38B valuation and just 21 validators, some question if the rise
I spoke with Dale Pinkert from Forex Analytix today about the outlook for markets. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.
This sure sounds like Trump is done with the fighting in Iran and wants it all to end. I’d also note that he would have
The proposed bill from Senator Adam Schiff followed similar legislation in the House of Representatives from Maxine Waters in response to the president’s memecoin dinner.
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Shares of the stablecoin issuer account for roughly 13% of the MVDAPP, said VanEck’s Mathew Sigel.
Trump: I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice. Encourages Iran towards peace Fed’s Bowman: It is time to consider adjusting the policy
Bitcoin bulls proved they are ready to buy dips to $100,000 and below. Which altcoins will follow?
MUFG expects Fed Chair Powell’s semi-annual testimony to Congress this week to reiterate a cautious stance on rate cuts, similar to the June FOMC tone.
Bitcoin Magazine Sequans Launches $384M Bitcoin Treasury Initiative with Swan Bitcoin Partnership Sequans Communications, a France-based developer of 5G and IoT semiconductor technology, has announced
Goldman Sachs has revised down its USD/CAD forecasts as Canadian dollar fundamentals remain constructive. Despite a recent USD rebound driven by risk aversion, Goldman remains
The company’s CEO described the stock tokenization as a “DeFi Lego block,” suggesting it serves as a foundational piece for decentralized finance adoption.
It’s always darkest just before dawn. That was the lesson in many markets today as the weekend looked like we could be witnessing a new
Just over a week ago, there were all kinds of signs that the US and Canada were close on a trade deal, with an aim
Bitcoin price strength gradually returns after multiweek lows as risk assets show overwhelming confidence that a long war in the Middle East will not happen.
Roughly 240 companies now hold Bitcoin in their treasuries, nearly doubling from 124 just weeks ago. Combined, they control around 4% of the total BTC
Bitcoin Magazine Fintech Company DigiAsia Corp to Launch Bitcoin Treasury Strategy DigiAsia Corp, a leading Southeast Asian Fintech-as-a-Service platform, has signed an indicative term sheet
Iran is reporting that: They targeted the Al Udeid US base in Qatar “Devastating and powerful” missile attack and operation According to Al Jazeera: No
The oil market is now down $3 on the day and off more than $8 from the session high shortly after the weekly open. The
Oil is down, stocks are bid and the US dollar is slumping. The risk trade is swinging back into gear following Iran’s half-hearted attempt at
The digital assets subcommittee in the Senate will hold a Tuesday hearing to discuss a bipartisan effort to establish a crypto market structure.
Bitcoin Magazine The Blockchain Group Acquires 75 BTC After €7.2M Raise Today, The Blockchain Group (ALTBG), listed on Euronext Growth Paris and recognized as Europe’s
According to Bloomberg, former executives at Coral Capital Holdings want to create a BNB treasury company.
A 30% tax on crypto profits in India is only part of the story. Traders face even bigger hurdles under the current tax regime.
Bonds are bid today and US 10-year yields just fell below a pair of June lows. That has them trading at the lowest since May
Fox News is reporting that there is an imminent threat of a Iranian attack on Al Udeld Air Base in Qatar. Satellite imagery shows the
Bitcoin Magazine ECD Automotive Design Secures $500M Facility to Acquire Bitcoin ECD Automotive Design, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECDA), the world’s largest Land Rover and Jaguar restoration
Below is the map of the region. Explosions are now being heard overhead in the capital city of Doha. Doha, Qatar (Capital City): Doha is
Bitcoin’s June price action during the Israel–Iran conflict shows that it remains a macro asset, albeit one increasingly shaped by global instability.
The DeFi vault platform has received funding from several VCs, including CoinFund, Coinbase Ventures and Animoca Ventures.
As Michael Saylor’s Strategy and other whales keep buying Bitcoin, the stage may be set for a historic supply shock.
Bitcoin Magazine Norway’s Green Minerals Announces Adoption Of Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Today, Green Minerals AS, a mineral miner in Norway, has announced the adoption of
Iran is certainly talking like it’s getting ready to hit US bases. Some are very close to Iran’s borders so it will be an interesting
Bitcoin Magazine Anthony Pompliano Announces $1 Billion Merger in Record Bitcoin Treasury Company Fundraise Anthony Pompliano announced a $1 billion merger creating ProCap Financial through
Prior was 53.7 Manufacturing 52.0 vs 51.0 expected Prior manufacturing 52.0 Composite 52.8 vs 53.0 prior Price pressures rose sharply across both manufacturing and service
Bitcoin ASIC maker Canaan has launched pilot production in the US and dropped its AI chip business, signaling a strategic pivot to core crypto operations.
Prior was 4.00m This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.
Honeypot scams lure crypto investors into buying tokens they can’t sell, locking their funds through smart contract tricks.
The big dovish shifts from Bowman and Waller seem to have caught the market’s attention and led to a drop in the US dollar. Last
Iran is talking tough again, with a CNN reporting citing a senior Iranian official saying: The war could last two years, and we are prepared
If Iran would retaliate, there is a heckuva lot of excess oil reserves out there. Oil prices are now lower with the August contract now
There are a series of comments coming from the WH: Pres. Trump will go to the NATO meeting on Tuesday and push members for more
Trezor warned of ongoing phishing attempts exploiting its support contact form.
Major US stock indices are now trading higher in premarket trading. The futures are implying: Dow industrial average of 35.18 points. S&P index up 8.41
US officials are saying: Iranian retaliation could come as soon as the next day or two. Assess high risk of retaliation against US forces soon.
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Buys $26 Million Worth Of Bitcoin Strategy has purchased an additional 245 Bitcoin for approximately $26 million, continuing its steady accumulation strategy
Long-term Bitcoin holders now control a record 14.53 million BTC, tightening supply as institutional demand rises despite geopolitical tensions.
I came across this video and I think it’s a perfect one for markets right now. You don’t need to be a hero this week;
Bitcoin Magazine Genesis Digital Assets Limited Acquires 1000 Air-Cooled Miners to Mine Bitcoin Today, Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA), one of the largest Bitcoin mining
Trump is posting in all caps: EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I’M WATCHING! YOU’RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON’T DO IT!
Headlines: Dollar extends gains in European morning trade US dollar strength not driven by repricing in interest rates expectations Israeli military says it began a
After the spike following the first Israel attack against Iran, the market got stuck in a range as traders focused on the eventual de-escalation as
Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought another 245 Bitcoin last week after doubling down on his long-term BTC price prediction, forecasting BTC to hit $21 million in
The savvy Bitcoin investor made a 496-fold return on his initial $60,000 investment in 2013.
Rate cuts by year-end Fed: 50 bps (85% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting) ECB: 19 bps (94% probability of no change at
MarineTraffic shipping data is saying that three oil and chemical tankers are diverting away from the Strait of Hormuz. And adding to that story is
Metaplanet has added 1,111 BTC to its corporate treasury, bringing its total holdings to 11,111 BTC, just 398 BTC shy of Tesla’s stash.
The dollar is making some decent strides on the session and that is despite broader markets taking a more measured stance towards the Iran-Israel conflict
Crypto speculators may offset some of their altcoin losses by investing in Bitcoin or BTC treasury firms, according to Hashcash inventor Adam Back.
Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥17.2 Billion Worth Of Bitcoin Metaplanet has purchased an additional 1,111 Bitcoin for approximately ¥17.2 billion ($118.2 million), expanding its
OKX’s reported US IPO comes as the exchange faces regulatory pressures in Asia.
The war rages on with both sides continuing to send strikes against each other. However, markets are not waiting around for any major Iranian response
Bitcoin is about to juggle a slew of geopolitcal and macroeconomic volatility triggers in a nail-biting end to June as $100,000 support hangs in the
Whales are betting hundreds of millions on Ether’s price recovery despite the industry’s most successful traders being net short amid escalating conflict in the Middle
ETP sentiment cooled in the latter half of last week amid reports of US involvement in the Iran conflict.
Kremlin says Putin spoke to Prime Minister of Iraq Says Putin will receive Iranian Foreign Minister later today Says subject of Putin’s talks with Iranian
Prior 49.7 Manufacturing PMI 49.4 vs 49.8 expected Prior 49.4 Composite PMI 50.2 vs 50.5 expected Prior 50.2 Services activity in the euro area is
Domestic sight deposits CHF 430.0 bn vs CHF 426.7 bn prior Swiss sight deposits picked up in the last week after two weeks of declines,
Prior 50.9 Manufacturing PMI 47.7 vs 46.6 expected Prior 46.4 Composite PMI 50.7 vs 50.5 expected Prior 50.3 Key findings: Output growth picks up in
It’s one of the more peculiar market moves when considering escalating geopolitical tensions in general. However, this one has more to do with the situation
The week will start out strong with the flash manufacturing and services PMIs being released for the eurozone, the U.K. and the U.S. on Monday.
Eurostoxx -0.6% Germany DAX -0.5% France CAC 40 -0.7% UK FTSE -0.4% Spain IBEX -0.6% Italy FTSE MIB -0.9% US futures are at least less
Prior 48.9 Manufacturing PMI 47.8 vs 50.0 expected Prior 49.8 Composite PMI 48.5 vs 49.3 expected Prior 49.3 The downturn in the French economy continues,
Prior 48.3 Services PMI 49.4 vs 47.5 expected Prior 47.1 Composite PMI 50.4 vs 49.0 expected Prior 48.5 Key findings: Germany Composite PMI Output Index
The open saw risk sentiment gap lower with WTI crude jumping to as high as $77 before falling back. Now, oil prices are still up
Grant Cardone’s real estate investment firm has bought 1,000 Bitcoin as part of its new treasury strategy combining real estate and crypto.
German DAX futures -0.4% UK FTSE futures -0.3% All things considered, it’s not that bad in terms of the market reaction. S&P 500 futures were
So far, that’s the next threat by Iran as they claim that they will conduct “powerful operations” with “heavy consequences” to be expected for the
FTX lawyers argued that creditors should not serve as a “backstop” for Three Arrows Capital’s risky leveraged strategy.
In the European session, we get the Flash PMIs for France, Germany, Eurozone and the UK. The market will be focused on how economic activity
Elon Musk has said he’s unhappy with the data used to train his AI model, Grok, and now plans to Grok-ify the entire history of
News of US strikes: U.S. B-2 Bombers Observed in Transit – WSJ BREAKING: U.S. Successfully Struck Iran Nuclear Sites What’s Next after Iran Strikes? Trump
Bitcoin has lost more than 8% over the past week as geopolitical tensions and military action between Israel and Iran ramped up.
Strategy chair Michael Saylor cryptically hinted at another Bitcoin buy as the company faces a lawsuit over its $5.9 billion loss on Bitcoin in Q1.
The Democratic Republic of Congo—currently the world’s largest cobalt producer—has extended its temporary ban on cobalt exports by three months, now effective through September 2025
Cybersecurity firm Hacken CEO Dyma Budorin said the biggest damage has been to its reputation, though the incident had nothing to do with the main
The data is here from earlier, muuch improved from May: Japan Jibun bank PMI manufacturing June 2025 preliminary 50.4 (prior 49.4) Recap of the report
Its being billed as the Prime Minister to express views on House of Councillors election. I wonder if he’ll have something to say on trade
Trump to meet with his national security team at 1pm US Eastern time on Monday Meanwhile, Trump is back ‘tweeting’ Earlier: BREAKING: U.S. Successfully Struck
Fitch Ratings reports a sharper-than-usual seasonal rise in Australian mortgage arrears in the first quarter of 2025, driven by ongoing cost-of-living pressures and high interest
Goldman Sachs: Says while they still assume no significant disruptions to oil & natural gas supply, downside risks to energy supply & upside risk to
Japan Jibun bank PMI manufacturing June 2025 preliminary 50.4 (prior 49.4) services: 51.5 (prior 51.0) composite: 51.4 (prior 50.2) This article was written by Eamonn
RBC analysts warn against complacency in assessing risks to maritime transport through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that Iran retains significant retaliatory capabilities. “Iran has
Reuters carry a few comments from analysts in response to the weekend developments re Trump’s strike on Iran. JP Morgan take a bit of a
I posted last week on 4 oil price forecasts, bleak scenario is up to US$130/bbl Many of these warned of what could play out in
Bank of Korea says it’ll take market stabilising measures if volatility heightens excessively The fin min, meanwhile, says will be closely monitoring energy supply conditions
Australia S&P Global June flash services PMI at 51.3 (vs 50.6 in May) Australia S&P Global June flash manufacturing PMI at 51.0 (vs 51.0 in
This is an interesting read from Axios on how Trump suckered a lot of people. I posted on Friday not to get sucked in: “the
This is worth checking out, reasoning why Iran won’t be able to close the Strait of Hormuz. That’s not to say they won’t try, but
US State Department issues worldwide security alert for US citizens to exercise caution. A not unexpected development. Trump’s decision to bomb Iran in support of
US equity index futures have opened the week’s trade on Globex with a small gap lower. ES down about half a percent a little lower
Nikkei carries the report: Trump seeks Japan, South Korea, Australia leaders meeting at NATO summit Summit to include Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, South Korean
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Seems a little distracting to be looking at the data agenda for the timezone given the big news from Sunday: BREAKING: U.S. Successfully Struck Iran
Bitcoin’s drop below the $100,000 support pulled ETH, XRP, SOL, and HYPE lower, but a relief rally may be around the corner.
The US steered away from talking about regime change in its strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. But President Trump is floating the idea on his
Good morning, afternoon or evening to all ForexLive traders and welcome to the start of the new FX week. Indicative rates following US strikes on
Early Reports Positive on Iran Nuclear Strikes; Uranium Stockpile Status Unconfirmed U.S. and Israeli assessments suggest it may take another day or two to fully
Technical patterns point to a potential 25% rebound in Ether’s price, with whales scooping $263.5 million worth of ETH during the price dip.
Intents overhaul crypto’s clunky user experience by letting people state what they want while the system handles the complexity behind the scenes. This outcome-driven approach
Senator Lummis’ RISE Act may be a good start, but does it ask too much of doctors, lawyers and engineers — while shielding AI developers?
Singapore is tightening its grip on crypto misconduct. Under new rules, unlicensed promotions or shady practices could lead to steep fines or prison time.
MiCA’s licensing clarity helped Europe capture crypto flows as US retail activity declined despite a crypto-friendly Trump administration.
Texas becomes the first US state to commit public funds to a standalone Bitcoin reserve, aiming to treat BTC as a long-term strategic asset.
BTC price declines accelerate as the US hits Iran’s nuclear facilities, but traders are hopeful that Bitcoin may even gain from geopolitical uncertainty.
A Florida man says a Denver-based crypto trading school and a fake exchange tricked him into handing over $860,000 through phony trade signals.
Adam Back says that since Strategy typically takes 16 to 18 months to double its Bitcoin per share, the premium on its stock is not
French lawmaker Sarah Knafo has invited Samson Mow to visit France, and Mow says he is keen to kick off a wave of nation-state Bitcoin
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that the United States has completed what he called a “very successful attack” on three nuclear
Despite the massive sale, ARK remains the eighth largest Circle holder.
Bitcoin’s AVIV ratio and power law model point to a $330,000 cycle top for BTC price.
Michael Saylor has doubled down on his Bitcoin price prediction, citing massive geopolitical and regulatory changes.
A head-and-shoulders pattern sets a $120 target for SOL, but bullish onchain data points to resilient longer-term fundamentals.
U.S. B-2 Bombers Observed in Transit, Likely Toward Guam – No Official Deployment Announced On June 21, 2025, six U.S. Air Force B-2 stealth bombers
A massive surge in Bitcoin Knots nodes hints at a brewing civil war in Bitcoin. If tensions escalate, the price could be the first casualty.
A new OMFIF blog warns the UK is losing its early advantage in digital asset regulation, as the EU enforces MiCA and the US advances
XRP could drop 35%, potentially revisiting the $1.35–$1.60 range, on-chain and technical metrics suggest.
ZachXBT claims over 80% of Garden Finance’s fees are tied to crypto laundering, challenging the project’s decentralization narrative.
Israeli strikes continue: Israel’s Air Force conducted another wave of attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear site at Isfahan, radar installations, and air defense batteries. Senior Iranian