FoxBusiness Gasparino is tweeting that US India trade deal is almost complete. However, there may be an issue if Apple’s decision to move plants to
Bitcoin’s recent all-time high may be linked to ongoing issues in the Japanese bond market, possibly signaling BTC’s growing recognition as a hedge against instability
This week there are a number of retailers reporting earnings which will be scrutinized for impacts from tariffs. However, the biggest release will be on
Key takeaways In 2024 and 2025, fake airdrop scams targeting Hamster Kombat, Wall Street Pepe and others led to millions in user losses, contributing to
Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal from U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, according to a Palestinian official speaking to Reuters. The agreement marks
Key takeaways: Solana’s $9.4 billion TVL is a 54% increase since April 7. Solana’s memecoin daily trading volume has more than doubled since early April.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib as his special assistant on blockchain and crypto. Saqib’s appointment takes effect
It is Spring Bank Holiday in the UK and Memorial Day holiday in the US. Peace to those that died in the fight for freedom
Key takeaways Bitcoin candlesticks are a popular tool among Bitcoin traders because they’re simple to use and offer an intuitive way to understand market sentiment
Key points: US President Donald Trump has extended the deadline of a proposed 50% tariff on EU goods to July 9. A temporary easing in
As Sweden reconsiders its push toward a cashless society, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin highlighted the fragility of centralized digital payments and the opportunity presented by
Headlines: European indices jump at the open as Trump delays EU tariffs Macron says there was a good exchange between Trump and von der Leyen
The Hashgraph Association and the Exponential Science Foundation have launched the Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025, a global event designed to accelerate Web3 and artificial intelligence
Michael Saylor’s Strategy, one of the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin investors, bagged a fresh stash of BTC as the price briefly surged above $110,000 last
Key takeaways: Over 70% of XRP’s realized cap was accumulated near recent highs, echoing previous market top patterns. XRP’s active address count has plunged over
This was the exact same line put out in the weeks prior, all before we got Trump’s 50% tariffs threat on Friday last week. The
Wants to get to lowest tariffs possible For now, markets are buying into the idea of a reprieve until the next deadline. But zooming out,
Some of the world’s most prominent financial commentators and investment analysts are predicting a long-term Bitcoin rally that could send the asset’s price above $1
Digital assets worth $3.3 billion are set to enter circulation in June as vesting periods for several major projects expire. According to crypto vesting tracker
Bitcoin (BTC) bounces back to eye fresh all-time highs as a testing macro week unfolds for risk-asset traders. BTC price action dipped below $107,000 before
However, when asked about the details the spokesperson declined to provide any details on what was discussed. Besides that, EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is
The move matches up with the change in risk flows after Trump agreed to delay the 50% tariffs on the EU to 9 July. His
A single victim was scammed two times within three hours, losing a total of $2.5 million in stablecoins. According to data shared on May 26
It was definitely a hectic weekend surely in Europe after Trump threatened 50% tariffs for 1 June on Friday. The good news now is that
A slow start to the week is expected, with a bank holiday in the U.K. for the observance of Spring Bank Holiday, and in the
Domestic sight deposits CHF 435.7 bn vs CHF 434.8 bn prior There’s little change in the overall sight deposits in the past week. However, this
Cryptocurrency investment products saw a sharp increase in inflows last week, driving the year-to-date total above $10 billion, according to data from European crypto investment
Risk-on or risk-off, the dollar is failing to find much confidence in this market. The lack of faith in the dollar continues to underscore a
The two sides had a meeting last week as noted here at the time. There’s no other detail in the headline, so it’s hard to
Eurostoxx +1.5% Germany DAX +1.8% France CAC 40 +1.4% Spain IBEX +1.1% Italy FTSE MIB +1.5% The hope now is that Trump is really just
The Hong Kong-headquartered heat-and-eat meal seller DDC Enterprise has made its first-ever Bitcoin purchase as part of a plan to buy 5,000 Bitcoin over the
Several artificial intelligence models ignored and actively sabotaged shutdown scripts during controlled tests, even when explicitly instructed to allow the action, Palisade Research claims. Three
A TikTok prankster who attended Donald Trump’s dinner for the US president’s top memecoin holders said the three-course meal served was some of the “worst
German DAX futures +1.4% The early moves are pointing to a solid bounce back from the Friday drop, which was also triggered by Trump. At
Nvidia will reportedly launch a new lower-cost artificial intelligence chip specifically for China, following restrictions on exporting its more expensive model. Nvidia plans to start
Trump recommends a 50% tariff on EU starting on June 1 (Friday) Trump agrees to extend EU tariff deadline to July 9 (Monday) So, what’d
American banking and financial industry advocacy groups have petitioned the Securities and Exchange Commission to repeal its cybersecurity incident public disclosure requirements. Five US banking
Citi 0 – 3 month price target for gold back to $3,500/oz expect price to consolidate between $3,100/oz and $3,500/oz Citi cite the latest tariff
Chinese equities are likely to gain further support from a strengthening yuan, which has remained resilient despite ongoing trade tensions with the US, according to
Chinese Premier Li Qiang spoke in a symposium with Chinese firms in Jakarta over the weekend. Info from state news agency Xinhua, via Reuters:. China
FX option expiries for 26 May 10am New York cut China mulling new economic policy tools says Chinese Premier Li Qiang Goldman Sachs: Chinese stocks
US House Speaker Mike Johnson has brushed off corruption concerns surrounding President Donald Trump’s dinner for the top holders of his memecoin and dodged answering
China’s ambassador to Australia has criticised Canberra’s plan to return Darwin Port to local ownership, arguing the Chinese firm running it, Landbridge, should not be
Coinbase and two executives have been hit with another proposed class-action lawsuit over the crypto exchange’s stock price drop after disclosing a user data breach
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis spoke with CNN on Sunday: “My primary focus now is spending. This is completely unacceptable. Current projections are $2.2 trillion per
Country Garden Holdings, formerly China’s top property developer by contracted sales, will appear in a Hong Kong court on Monday to request more time to
AUD/USD has its highest since December 2, 2024. EUR, GBP (highest since February of 2022!), NZD, CAD, CNH all rising also. My headline remark about
Blockstream CEO Adam Back has led a 21 million Swedish krona ($2.2 million) funding round in the Swedish health tech company H100 Group AB, which
A couple of snippets from analysts on Friday, that have proved prescient, comments indicating Trump’s tariff threats being viewed as hollow. Vanguard: investors expect the
Japanese Prime Minister spoke on Sunday: aims to advance tariff talks with the US goal of achieving an outcome during the Group of Seven summit
Its Spring Bank holiday in the UK and Memorial Day in the US. Markets are closed in those countries. Although the CME will offer limited
Blockchain security firm Dedaub released a post-mortem report on the Cetus decentralized exchange hack, identifying the root cause of the attack as an exploit of
The nuclear talks between Iran and the US were preceded by blunt remarks from Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday: The talks concluded with
On Monday, May 26th, 2025, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq (and other equity exchanges) markets will be closed for Memorial Day. However, CME
Trump says had some good talks with Iran, says had some real progress. I posted on this earlier: Update – Iran and US wrapped up
more to come This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.
EU’s von der Leyen says she had a call with Trump, discussed trade. Von der Leyen said the EU needs time until July 9 to
Cardone Capital, a real estate investment firm with over $5 billion in assets under management, launched the 10X Miami River Bitcoin Fund, a dual-asset fund
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Allianz Global Investors, USD650bn under management, is wary of US investment: “For investors, the message is clear: The US may no longer offer the reliable
Key takeaways: Rising bond yields reflect growing concern about fiscal stability and inflation, leading some investors to question US Treasury’s traditional role as a safe-haven
Good morning, afternoon or evening to all ForexLive traders and welcome to the start of the new FX week. Indicative rates, a little change from
Key points: Bitcoin price is stuck below $109,588, but the pullback has not altered its bullish chart structure. A bullish weekly open from Bitcoin could
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor signaled an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase by the company amid the recent dip from the all-time high of $112,000 reached on
Bitcoin Magazine What to expect from the BTCfi & L2s companies at the Bitcoin Conference in Vegas The annual Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas is
Opinion by: Darren Carvalho, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of MetaWealth During Paris Blockchain Week, Securitize Chief Operating Officer Michael Sonnenshein made headlines by dismissing real estate
The crypto industry is no stranger to controversy, yet few projects have drawn more scrutiny than Sam Altman’s World, formerly known as Worldcoin. Promising to
I’m thrilled to be headed to Cape Town, South Africa next week for the Finance Magnates Africa Summit. If you’re in the area, I’d love
AI agents in crypto are increasingly embedded in wallets, trading bots and onchain assistants that automate tasks and make real-time decisions. Though it’s not a
Key takeaways: HYPE is mirroring Solana’s 2021 breakout structure, targeting a 240% rally by July. Familiar crypto fractals suggest HYPE could spark similar momentum-driven hype.
Key points: Bitcoin is heading further away from its latest all-time highs as US trade tariffs dictate the mood. Traders are unfazed, arguing that BTC
Pakistan has allocated 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity exclusively for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence centers. The move is part of a broader digital transformation
A Manhattan crypto investor is facing serious charges after allegedly kidnapping and torturing an Italian man in a disturbing bid to extract access to digital
Australian Senator Gerard Rennick has drawn criticism from the Bitcoin community following his remarks referring to Bitcoin as a Ponzi scheme and questioning the asset’s
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood says crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will likely maintain their place in the economy no matter how big crypto wallet adoption
Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov will not be physically attending the Oslo Freedom Forum in Oslo, Norway, after French courts denied his request to travel to
Key takeaways: Spot Bitcoin ETFs have already surpassed gold ETFs in early growth, with projections of $100 billion in annual inflows by 2027. Publicly listed
Scammers posing as Ledger, a hardware wallet manufacturer, are sending physical letters to crypto users instructing them to “validate” their wallets or risk losing access
Decentralizing telecommunication networks financially benefits small businesses and telecom corporations alike, according to Frank Mong, the chief operating officer (COO) of Nova Labs, the founding
Opinion by: Scott Lehr, adviser to Alteri.io In the world of cryptocurrency, knowledge isn’t just power — it’s a weapon. The recent collapse of Mantra’s
This past week, Coinbase joined the S&P 500, one of the world’s most elite stock indexes — a triumph for the crypto firm, which spent
Well-known Hyperliquid trader James Wynn has increased his 40x leverage long Bitcoin bet to $1.25 billion after closing his $PEPE position for a $25.2 million
President Donald Trump is facing scrutiny after speaking at a private event for top investors in his $TRUMP memecoin while standing behind a lectern emblazoned
A US federal judge has vacated key fraud and manipulation convictions against Avraham Eisenberg, the trader at the center of the case involving a $110
Moon Inc. head of Bitcoin strategy Jesse Myers says that Bitcoin holders are underestimating the significant amount of Bitcoin that corporations will accumulate by 2045.
US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) have recorded a total of $2.75 billion in inflows this week amid Bitcoin surpassing its January all-time high of $109,000.
Mihailo Bjelic, co-founder of Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution Polygon, has stepped down from his role at Polygon but suggests he will stay active in the
Key takeaways: Bitcoin bulls aim to push BTC above $110,000 by May 30 to capitalize on $4.8 billion in call options. Spot BTC ETF inflows
Semler Scientific, a medical device company, purchased of $50 million worth of Bitcoin between May 13 and May 22, bringing the market value of the
The current structure of capital markets is failing to serve a broad base of investors, according to Akshay BD, non-chief marketing officer at the Solana
Blockchain privacy tools such as zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs will become increasingly necessary to protect online user data in the age of artificial intelligence, according to
Semler Scientific, a medical device company, purchased of $50 million worth of Bitcoin between May 13 and May 22, bringing the market value of the
Closing changes on the day: S&P 500 -0.7% Nasdaq Comp -1.0% DJIA -0.6% Russell 2000 -0.3% Toronto TSX Comp +0.1% On the week: S&P 500
Key points: Bitcoin slipped below $109,588, but technical charts suggest traders are buying each dip. Excessive leverage in Bitcoin futures increases the risk of a
Trump appears to approve the Nippon takeover of US Steel — with a healthy dose of spin Crude oil settles up $0.33 at $61.53 Trump:
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signaled support for a bill recently passed by the state House of Representatives that would establish a strategic cryptocurrency reserve.
US President Trump appears to have green-lighted the Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel. It’s a deal that he opposed on the campaign trail and
Members of the US House of Representatives called for the Justice Department to investigate Donald Trump’s May 22 dinner for his top memecoin investors, citing
When Venezuela was experiencing hyperinflation, Ledn co-founder Mauricio di Bartolomeo hedged against the collapsing local currency by shorting it in favor of the more stable
It doesn’t sound like the US and EU make a quick deal on trade that will drop the 50% tariffs that Trump recommended today and
Key takeaways: Short-term Bitcoin holders realized $11.6 billion in profit over the past 30 days, suggesting a potential pause or local top in the market.
Bank of America maintains a bullish USD/JPY outlook, projecting the pair to rise to 155 by end-2025, citing a mix of domestic political, fiscal, and
Crude oil is settling the day up $0.33 on the day at $61.53. The high today reached $61.84. The low was at $60.06. For the
It’s been 30 years since computer scientist Ben Goertzel wrote his first line of AI code, already convinced that artificial intelligence should be decentralized. Today,
Risk appetite across traditional and cryptocurrency markets saw a sharp rise this week, helping United States cryptocurrency funds recover the capital lost to the correction
Credit Agricole sees the return of the “USD frown”—the relationship between USD and US equity/FI performance—driving near-term USD weakness. But they dismiss fears of a
Key points: Bitcoin slipped below $109,588, but technical charts suggest traders are buying each dip. Excessive leverage in Bitcoin futures increases the risk of a
Could talk about delays to EU tariffs if they start moving to the US Talks with EU are slow moving I’m not looking for a
Conference call and webcast scheduled for 8.30 a.m. EDT TORONTO , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) announced today its first-quarter
Oil rig count: -8 to 465 (4th straight weekly decline) Natural gas:-2 to 98 Total rigs -10 to 566 Drill. Drill. Drill has not exactly
Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s performance in the current bull market and a new cohort of buyers reflect a maturing market and widening adoption. A 50% rise
Key points: Bitcoin joins risk assets in a knee-jerk reaction to the latest instalment of the US trade war, this time focused on the EU.
Expect we will be negotiating with China in person again There is a Laffer Curve for tariffs A lot of these non-tariff barriers are coming
I have a close eye on USD/CAD today as the pair steadily slides as part of the broader US dollar selloff. The loonie is so
Web3 developer platform Alchemy has acquired HeyMint, a California-based non-fungible token (NFT) launchpad, in a move designed to enhance the company’s smart wallet infrastructure. The
Bitcoin Magazine Something is Brewing in Ireland: A Sound Punt Is Released, As Bitcoin Enters The National Conversation For years, Bitcoin in Ireland has quietly
More from Treasury Secretary Bessent: US Sovereign Wealth Fund is on pause. I may be wrong but the idea stemmed from the receipts from the
Bitcoin Magazine Are Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Starting to Sell? After a volatile start to 2025, Bitcoin has now reclaimed the $100,000 mark, setting a new
Bitcoin Magazine Semler Scientific Buys Additional $50 Million Worth of Bitcoin Medical equipment provider Semler Scientific has acquired 455 Bitcoin for $50 million, marking it
USD/CAD is flirting with a break of the lows of the year. The US dollar is sliding broadly today but the Canadian dollar is getting
Understanding the Curve Finance DNS hijacking On May 12, 2025, at 20:55 UTC, hackers hijacked the “.fi” domain name system (DNS) of Curve Finance after
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize more than $24 million in cryptocurrency from Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, a
Bitcoin Magazine The Bitcoin Mempool: Relay Network Dynamics In the last Mempool article, I went over the different kinds of relay policy filters, why they
Key takeaways: Ethereum is forming a bull flag on the daily chart, with a potential breakout to $4,000. If Ethereum’s network activity and total value
The top 220 holders of US President Donald Trump’s memecoin met yesterday at the president’s golf course in Virginia for an exclusive dinner and purported
Opinion by: Grigore Roșu, founder and chief executive officer of Pi Squared For some, the audacity of questioning the primacy of blockchain in Web3 is
S&P 500 futures are down 1.5% shortly before the open while Nasdaq futures are down 1.8% as Apple falls 3.5% on Trump tariff threats on
If you missed it, Trump earlier ‘recommended’ a 50% tariff on the EU starting June 1. Trump believes EU proposals have not been of good
In this week’s episode of Byte-Sized Insight, on Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we break down a pivotal moment for US crypto legislation. In a 66–32 procedural
I don’t think there is any secret on what’s happening between the US and EU at the moment; Bessent spelled it out. He said the
The bounty offer to recover stolen funds from Sui-based decentralized exchange (DEX) Cetus closely resembles a successful strategy used by a Solana project three years
Prior was 724K (revised to 670K) Sales monthly change 10.9% vs +7.4% prior (revised to +2.6%) Rising long-term yields and borrowing costs aren’t helping the
The USD is slipping vs. other major FX in Asia trade. Apart from what has been posted there isn’t any fresh news. EUR, AUD, CAD,
A statement from the US Department of State: Deputy Secretary Landau’s Call with Chinese Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu Deputy Secretary of State Christopher
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has warned that proposed U.S. tariffs on foreign-made chips could jeopardize its massive US$165 billion investment in advanced semiconductor manufacturing
Singapore-based artificial intelligence firm Genius Group has added more Bitcoin to its corporate treasury after being temporarily banned from doing so. In a May 22
The trade war was never going to be one-and-done. Trump loves tariffs too much and has too long of a list of grievances. The lack
The advanced March report was +0.7% Prior was -0.4% (revised to -0.5%) Ex-autos -0.7% vs 0.0% expected Prior ex-autos +0.5% (revised to +0.6%) Advance April
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States are heading for a record-breaking month, helping push Bitcoin to new all-time highs amid rising institutional
Bitcoin Magazine The Citadel (v. Nardo): From Meme to Monument My latest painting, The Citadel (v. Nardo), did not begin simply on canvas. It began
Digital asset lender Ledn is transitioning to fully collateralized Bitcoin lending and discontinuing support for Ethereum, in moves designed to consolidate its BTC-focused business and
The knee-jerk reaction to Trump threatening tariffs on the EU was to buy the US dollar on a number of fronts but that’s quickly faded.
Japan tariff negotiator Akazawa intends to visit the US around May 30 for fourth round of talks Reuters with the info citing unnamed sources This
Japan’s new Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on Friday he aimed to get rice on store shelves for under 3,000 yen for a 5-kg bag
Japan tariff negotiator Akazawa is heading to the US for a fourth round: Japan economy minister Akazawa heading back to the US around May 30
iPhone’s that will be sold in the US will be manufactured and built in US, not India or anyplace else. If that’s not the case,
Key takeaways: Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $111,970 on May 22, but retraced to $110,700, with analysts noting mixed signals on market overheating.
Trump threatens tariffs on Apple if products not made in US ECB’s Lane: Confident services inflation will come down How have interest rates expectations changed
Trump recommends a 50% tariff on EU. Says EU has been hard to deal with. Tariff would start on June 1st. No tariff if product
Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has pushed back against a report in The Wall Street Journal, calling it a “hit piece” filled
US Deputy Secretary of State spoke with Chinese counterpart on Thursday Acknowledged the importance of the bilateral relationship to the people of both countries Discussed
GfK’s consumer confidence for May 2025 is -20 expected -22, and -23 in April survey long-run average is -11 This article was written by Eamonn
A research note from Citi, via a CNBC report, paints a bleak picture for the economy in the months ahead: economy to worsen in H2
Cetus is offering a $6 million white hat bounty in an effort to recover $220 million in stolen digital assets, while emergency responses from the
Investor Update: Bulgaria Advances Toward Euro Adoption – Symbolic but Limited Impact on Euro Currency Core News: Bulgaria is making steady progress toward adopting the
Fed: 51 bps (95% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting) ECB: 52 bps (94% probability of rate cut at the upcoming meeting) BoE:
Confident services inflation will come down. Services inflation in the Eurozone has been stuck around 4% for well over a year. You can see it
We had some mixed data from Japan yesterday. From back in March, a nice positive surprise: Japan machinery orders surge, +13% m/m (expected -1.6%) And
JPMorgan is noting a broad-based recovery in China, with encouraging signs of renewed momentum in markets and rising foreign investor interest in diversification, according to
New Zealand Retail Sales Q1 2025 Retail Sales +0.8% q.q expected +0.1%, prior +0.9% +0.7% y/y expected +0.1%, prior +0.2% Core Retail Sales +0.4% q/q
Key points: Bitcoin buyer interest remains strong at all-time highs, contrasting with the first touch of $100,000 in 2024. The BTC price uptrend “may continue”
Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms have a major cost advantage over traditional banks when it comes to onboarding new users, according to Anton Bukov, co-founder of
ECB Q1 2025 negotiated wage indicator +2.38% Prior +4.12% in Q4 2024 Wage growth is a lagging indicator but will keep the policymakers’ conviction on
Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetuals exchange operating on its own layer-1 blockchain, has submitted formal comments on 24/7 derivatives trading to the United States Commodity Futures
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June cut ‘appropriate’ if data confirm stabilisation of inflation, weak growth. Given the uncertain environment, the ECB should stick to its data-dependent approach. The next
Is Tether MiCA compliant? The EU’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, better known as MiCA, is the first major attempt by a global economic power
Japan finance minister Kato with the remarks. Yesterday the reasonably unremarkable news that Kato had met with Bessent kicked the legs out from under the
Prior 92 (revised to 91) Consumer confidence has been falling steadily since the start of the year amid the trade war. We haven’t reached the
The major US stock indices are closing the day mixed with the Dow and S&P little changed (down marginally) and the Nasdaq index higher. A
Photos from within US President Donald Trump’s secretive dinner for his top memecoin buyers show attendees were treated to a three-course meal and gift bags
I see a June rate cut and then pause. After June, the next fully priced in cut is in December. This article was written by
Cybercriminals are using fake Ledger Live apps to drain macOS users’ crypto through malware that steals seed phrases, a cybersecurity firm warns. The malware replaces
Prior +0.4% (revised to +0.1%) Retail sales +5.0% vs +4.5% y/y expected Prior +2.6% (revised to +1.9%) Retail sales ex autos, fuel +1.3% vs 0.3%
Prior +0.2% That’s even better than the preliminary estimates and makes sense given the ECB rate cuts and fiscal boost. We should see even better
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has launched the latest generations of its chatbots amid criticism of a testing environment behaviour that could report some users to
Some of the biggest banking companies in the US are reportedly exploring a team-up to launch a crypto stablecoin. Companies owned by JPMorgan, Bank of
It’s not exactly the most-lively day in stock markets but the bulls will take the win after yesterday’s selloff. The S&P 500 is up 0.4%
The US VP JD Vance will be speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 convention in Las Vegas on May 28. In March, President Trump signed an
US May S&P Global flash services PMI 52.3 vs 50.8 expected US initial jobless claims 227K vs 230k estimate US April existing home sales 4.00m
In the European session, the main highlight is the UK April Retail Sales report. Retail Sales ex-Fuel Y/Y is expected at 4.4% vs. 3.3% prior,
TL;DR Spotting the next big crypto project before it explodes demands data, discipline and a sharp eye for real signals. This guide explores how to
Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) has hit record levels on crypto derivatives exchanges as traders anticipate the cryptocurrency will continue and reach new all-time highs.
Goldman Sachs maintains its bearish outlook on the US dollar for the remainder of 2025, despite a mildly improved US economic outlook. Structural trade policy
Shares in Swedish health tech company H100 Group AB rose 37% after it said it purchased Bitcoin for the first time as part of a
Japan PM Ishiba on his call with Trump No change to our stance on U.S. tariffs Discussed U.S. tariffs with President Trump Discussed diplomacy, security
Trump pushes EU to cut tariffs or face extra duties. US trade representative Greer preparing to tell EU counterpart Sefcovic that recent “explanatory note” falls
Japan PM Ishiba: No change to our stance on U.S. tariffs Japan Prime Minister Ishiba held phone talks with Trump China Council for Promotion of
High yield 2.22% WI level at the time of the auction 2.22% Tail 0.0 bps Bid to cover 2.36X vs six month average 2.39X average
Yesterday’s soft 20-year auction and the resulting rout in equities has everyone watching bonds a bit more closely. The front end of the curve is
White House comments: Discussed potential deal with Iran Trump believes things are moving in the right direction The week started out with a report saying
Iran’s Foreign Minister announced via social media that he is heading to Rome for a fifth round of indirect talks with the United States, underscoring
A US man operating what prosecutors called a “no questions asked” cash-to-Bitcoin conversion service has been sentenced to six years behind bars and was ordered
China Council for Promotion of International Trade president met with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on May 22 exchanged views on promoting exchanges between China, U.S.
Japan Prime Minister Ishiba, Trump held phone talks, a 45 minute conversation. Jiji with the report. This is ahead of the next round of talks
Crypto perpetual futures contracts could receive regulatory approval in the US “very soon,” says outgoing Commodities and Futures Trading Commission Commissioner Summer Mersinger. Perpetual crypto
Newly updated guidelines from Dubai’s crypto regulator include provisions on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and clarify rules for issuers. On May 19, Dubai’s Virtual Asset
David Sacks, US President Donald Trump’s top adviser on crypto and artificial intelligence, said the administration expects the stablecoin bill to clear the Senate with
Travelers using cryptocurrency for booking arrangements spend more than twice as much as regular travelers using fiat money, according to a joint report from Binance
Key takeaways ChatGPT-powered AI agents automate trading tasks using natural language prompts and API integrations, improving speed and consistency. Successes occur when ChatGPT is used
Update (May 22, 2025, 2:05 pm UTC): This article has been updated to add statements by Shruti Kohli and Stan Low. The market cap of
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has selected Avalanche to power its dedicated blockchain network for non-fungible tokens and digital fan engagement, the organization
Crypto awareness in Singapore has reached an all-time high, with 94% of respondents in a recent survey indicating familiarity with at least one digital asset.
A crypto trader spent $3.8 million to buy Ether at a significantly higher price after selling the asset for almost the same amount about a
Update (May 22, 2025, 1:27 pm UTC): This article has been updated to add further data and statements by Hacken. Cetus, a decentralized exchange (DEX)
The United Kingdom’s Court of Appeal partially dismissed a lawsuit brought by Bitcoin SV investors against major crypto exchanges, including Binance, for allegedly conspiring to
Key takeaways: XRP price has gained 4% over the last 24 hours to $2.43, and its open interest has risen by 25%. Positive spot market
Key takeaways: Memecoins like Fartcoin, WIF, SPX6900, and Popcat are outperforming Bitcoin in the short term amid renewed crypto market euphoria. Bullish technical patterns signal
What if a financial system could run itself not by burning electricity, but by rewarding good behavior? That’s the promise of staking, a mechanism that
Cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can help investors protect their eroding purchasing power during an era of exponential currency debasement, according to analysts and industry
As the question of stablecoin regulation heats up in the US Senate, so has the issue of which members are personally invested in cryptocurrencies and
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Liquid Network Surpasses $3.27 Billion in Total Value Locked Today, the Liquid Federation has announced that the Liquid Network has surpassed $3.27
Bitcoin Magazine How Zeus is Redefining Bitcoin with Cashu Ecash Integration The U.S.-based Bitcoin and Lightning mobile wallet Zeus recently announced an alpha-release integration of
Bitcoin Magazine Spark Partners with Breez to Launch Bitcoin-Native SDK for Lightning Payments Today, Breez and Spark have announced a new implementation of the Breez
Opinion by: Ahmad Shadid of O.xyz Semiconductors scored a rare exemption from US President Donald Trump’s aggressive reciprocal tariffs, but the relief is symbolic at
Bitcoin Magazine Nigel Farage To Speak At Bitcoin 2025 Conference We are pleased to announce that Nigel Farage will join the speaker lineup at the
From Dombrovskis: G7 ministers put forth proposals on next package of EU sanctions on Russia oil price cap adjustments There was a suggestion to lower
DeLorean launched an onchain reservation system and non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace for its upcoming electric vehicle launch, introducing a new blockchain-based approach for reserving and
Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s rally to new price highs happened as funding rates and trading sentiment remained unusually subdued. Rising stablecoin supply and global M2 growth
Key points: Mixed results for US jobless claims fail to dent risk-asset enthusiasm. Despite concerns over the bond market, Bitcoin and stocks enjoy stability at
Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Opens $2.1B ATM Program for Strife Preferred Stock Strategy has launched a $2.1 billion At-The-Market (ATM) equity program for
Freddie Mac weekly mortgage rate in the U.S. have edged higher, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rising to 6.86% for the week ending May
European official: US was not convinced about lowering G7 oil price During G7 finance meeting. US position was that oil prices are going down, and
Bitcoin Magazine H100 Group Became The First Publicly Listed Bitcoin Treasury Company In Sweden H100 Group AB has announced it has become Sweden’s first publicly
California Representative Maxine Waters, ranking member of the US House Financial Services Committee, has announced plans to introduce legislation “to block [Donald] Trump’s memecoin and
Bitcoin Magazine The Freedom Issue: Letter From the Editor Bitcoin is freedom money, a censorship-resistant form of digital cash allowing anyone with an internet connection
Crypto exchange Kraken is planning to offer non-US customers the option of trading tokenized US stocks, part of the company’s push to offer more traditional
Key takeaways: Solana’s bull flag pattern projects a rally to $260, but low spot buy volumes have analysts advising caution. After briefly dropping to $160
OpenAI is planning to develop AI “companion” devices that will integrate artificial intelligence capabilities with everyday life, potentially opening the door to a new high-tech
Cetus, a decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) built atop the Sui blockchain network, said $162 million of over $220 million stolen in a May 22 hack
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Pizza Day: 15 Years Since 10,000 BTC Bought Two Pizzas and Changed Everything On May 22, 2010, Bitcoin became more than just
Key takeaways: The SEC’s decision on a spot XRP ETF could ignite a significant rally. The current $2.2 billion in XRP futures hints at growing
Though a majority of members of the US Senate voted to advance a bill to regulate payment stablecoins on May 20, high-ranking Democrats are planning
An American tourist in the United Kingdom was reportedly drugged by an individual posing as a taxi driver, who stole the tourist’s $123,000 in Bitcoin
Michigan lawmakers have introduced four crypto-related bills covering crypto mining, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and crypto in state retirement funds. Republican state Representative Bill
Crypto influencer Anthony Pompliano’s fintech-focused blank-check company, ProCap Acquisition Corp (PCAPU), rose 7% on its debut Nasdaq listing after a last-minute upsizing of its initial
Gold prices are poised to rise to $3,750 per ounce by the fourth quarter, driven by rising safe-haven demand and a weakening U.S. dollar, according
New Zealand has revised its fiscal outlook, projecting a smaller budget deficit and adjusting bond issuance plans as it navigates a still-challenging economic environment. On
WSJ (gated) reports that Trump told EU heads in private Putin isn’t ready to end war. On a call Monday, President Trump told European leaders
China and 10 ASEAN countries have concluded negotiations on CAFTA Version 3.0, a major upgrade of their free trade agreement. The deal introduces nine new
KCNA info converyed via Reuters: Accident occured during launch of North Korean warship Leader Kim Jong Un was overseeing launch ceremony when accident occured Kim
Singapore Q1 GDP +3.9% y/y vs Reuters poll +3.6% expected 3.6%, prior 3.8% Singapore Q1 GDP -0.6% q/q at seasonally adjusted rate expected -1.0%, prior
Japan Jibun Bank PMI Manufacturing (preliminary) for May 2025 49.0 prior 48.7 if confirmed in the final at 49.0 it’d be the 11th consecutive month
Australia’s financial regulator will seek the High Court’s permission to appeal a lower court’s ruling favoring fintech firm Block Earner, which found the company’s crypto-linked
Australian preliminary PMI from S&P Global for May 2025: Manufacturing 51.7 prior 51.7 Services 50.5 prior 51.0 Composite 50.6 prior 51.0 Two of three slip
Japan finance minister Kato: Told G7 meeting that US tariffs are creating uncertainties Discussed overcapacity with G7 Told G7 unsustainable macro-economic imbalance of some countries
March 2025 machine orders data from Japan sky rocket higher. +13.4% m/m expected -1.6%, prior 4.3% +8.4% y/y expected -2.2%, prior 1.5% — These data
sCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick: “There will be no floor below 10%. 10 is our baseline. No one’s going below 10.” Lutnick also said Trump’s ‘gold
US Treasury confirm that Sec. Bessent met with Japan finance minister Kato Secretary Bessent met with finance minister Katsunobu Kato of Japan on the margins
A Democratic representative in the US Congress will support a blockchain bill at a time when many left-leaning lawmakers are blocking crypto-related pieces of legislation
The Wall Street Journal with the report: Walmart plans to cut around 1,500 jobs in a restructuring aimed at trimming its expenses and speeding up
VanEck plans to launch a private digital assets fund in June targeting tokenized Web3 projects built on the Avalanche blockchain network, the asset manager said
more to come This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.
Inflation pressures bubbling away. CNBC report that Nike is raising prices as soon as this week: on a wide range of products both on apparel
Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s $109,458 all-time high aligns with seven consecutive green weekly candles since April, highlighting the strength of the current bullish momentum. Analysts expect
A New York jury found Braden John Karony, the former CEO of cryptocurrency company SafeMoon, guilty of three felony charges after less than a day
US House Speaker Johnson says the bill is ‘moving forward’ says yet to decide on vote on Trump tax bill, today or tomorrow Timing for
World, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s digital identification project, raised $135 million from venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto, the company said in
Via Standard Chartered on gold: Gold remains well supported above its 50-day moving average We expect it to test resistance at US$3,500 3 month forecast
Bitcoin Magazine Not ECDSA. Not Schnorr. Meet DahLIAS. Aggregate signatures aren’t new. They’ve been around since the early 2000s. But building one that actually works
Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of blockchain technology company Solana Labs, has revealed the next steps for its soon-to-be-shipped Seeker device and the overall ecosystem. The
Bitcoin Magazine KindlyMD, Nakamoto, and Anchorage Digital Form Strategic Bitcoin Treasury Alliance Nakamoto Holdings Inc., KindlyMD, Inc., and Anchorage Digital today announced a strategic partnership
Kristin Johnson of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that she plans to depart the agency before 2026. In a May 21
A recent filing with Maine’s attorney general sheds new light on Coinbase’s data breach, claiming that nearly 70,000 users were impacted and that the incident
America’s powerful banking lobby is “panicking” over the potential of stablecoins to disrupt their traditional business model, particularly when it comes to yield-bearing stablecoins, according
Key takeaways: Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and low leverage suggest the BTC rally has room to grow. US Federal Reserve liquidity and weak bond sales
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With all the concern over the negative impact of on-off-on-off- (where are we now?) tariffs the PMIs should, if such concerns are valid, begin to
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoiners Should Care About The GENIUS Act While the GENIUS Act is a stablecoin bill, U.S.-based Bitcoin enthusiasts should be paying attention to
Major US stock indices close today lower as yields rise US House Majority Leader Scalise. House will vote on tax bill today Crude oil futures
Bitcoin Magazine Texas Legislature Passes Bitcoin Reserve Bill Texas has passed Senate Bill 21, a measure establishing the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. This makes Texas
Crude oil futures settled at $61.57, down $0.46 or -0.74% on the day. The session high reached $64.14, while the low extended to $61.30, putting
Key points: Bitcoin made a new all-time high, but the bulls will have to sustain the higher levels for the momentum to pick up. Several
House Majority Leader Scalise: House will vote on tax bill today House Speaker Johnson: They are trying to meet their deadline to vote on the
U.S. equities have reversed sharply into negative territory amid a surge in Treasury yields, following a disappointing 20-year bond auction. The Dow Jones Industrial Average
The Texas House of Representatives has passed the third reading of SB 21, a bill that seeks to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the
Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Hits New All Time High As Bitcoin Hits Record Price Metaplanet Inc., Japan’s leading Bitcoin treasury company, surged to a new all
Democratic leaning organizations and members of Congress have announced plans to protest what they describe as the sale of access to the office of the
America’s powerful banking lobby is “panicking” over the potential of stablecoins to disrupt their traditional business model, particularly when it comes to yield-bearing stablecoins, according
The US treasury will auction off $16 billion of 20 year bonds at the top of the hour. The six-month averages of the major components
Key takeaways: Bitcoin market cycle tops are notoriously hard to time, but combining technical and behavioral indicators can offer strong signals. The MVRV-Z Score, Pi
High yield: 5.047% WI level at the time of the auction 5.035% Tail 1.2 basis points versus six-month average of -0.4 basis points Bid to
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Breaks Record All Time High With Surge Above $109,000 Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high today, crossing $109,000 and peaking
Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high after a temporary trade agreement between the United States and China eased macroeconomic fears and boosted investor confidence.
The NASDAQ index has moved into positive territory. It currently trades up 49 points or less 0.27% at 19194.50. That erased a decline of -142.20
House Speaker Johnson and House Freedom Caucus Harris will go meet US Pres. Trump this afternoon at 3 PM ET. Harris earlier today said that
Key points: Ethereum holders are back in profit, increasing chances for a rally to $3,000 and beyond. Ether sell pressure risk exists at $2,800, where
Key takeaways: The Bitcoin Quantile Model shows “heat” with price on the verge of an “acceleration phase,” echoing Q4 2024 when BTC embarked on a
The major European indices are closing the day mixed/little changed, erasing earlier declines at the start of the US session. The snapshot of the closing
Pres. Trump is saying he is feeling goog on the bill in Congress. Stocks are reacting positively with the Nasdaq up 0.48% at 19233. The
Germany’s finance minister Klingbeil met with US Treasury Secretary Bessent for a bilateral conversation. The finance ministers of the G7 are meeting in Canada this
Crypto cybersecurity firm Trugard and onchain trust protocol Webacy have developed an artificial intelligence-based system for detecting crypto wallet address poisoning. According to a May
Prior crude was +3454K Gasoline +816K vs -524K exp Distillates +579K vs-1398K exp Private data released late yesterday: Crude +2499K Gasoline -3238K Distillates -443K WTI
Key points: Bitcoin and gold move higher in step amid jitters over Japan’s debt problem reach “boiling point.” $108,000 remains a keen target for Bitcoin
Opinion by: Markus Levin, co-founder of XYO The crypto community often experiences periods of heightened anxiety. Market downturns are often triggered by counterproductive sentiment-driven events
Key takeaways Properly accounting for crypto assets on your balance sheet is essential for accurate tax reporting and financial transparency. Crypto trading activities should be
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Stablecoin Bill, paving the way for a regulated framework that could position the region as a global leader in
Bitcoin Magazine $10.4B Bitcoin Firm Unchained Announces First Regulated Bitcoin-Native Trust Company Today, the State of Wyoming has officially chartered Gannett Trust Company, the first