Watching the shared press conference with Trump and Netanyahu earlier this month, it was easy to believe reports there was a rift between the sides,
Bitcoin Magazine CitizenX Acquires Plan B Passport to Accelerate Sovereign Individual Movement Katie “The Russian” Ananina’s Citizenship by Investment company, Plan B Passport, announces a
Bitcoin (BTC) rallied above $89,000 on April 22, its highest level since early March, buoyed by strong spot demand during US trading hours on April
Mantra founder and CEO John Mullin has begun an $80 million burn of OM tokens to regain users’ trust following the token’s crash earlier in
Lowest since November Prior was -4 Services index -7 vs -4 prior Manufacturing shipments -17 vs -7 prior At some point all this deterioration in
Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer secured $60 million in loans to ramp up its Bitcoin ASIC manufacturing efforts as global mining competition intensifies amid record-breaking network
Prior was -14.5 This is the lowest since Oct 2023. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.
The main tariff news of the Asian session was a press release from the US Trade Representative highlighting progress on a trade deal with India
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Is Decoupling—and It Doesn’t Care About Tariffs or Earnings Reports Bitcoin’s decoupling from traditional markets is becoming more visible as global capital
Sees 2025 at 2.8% vs 3.3% in January Sees 2026 at 3.0% vs 3.3% prior 2025 US GDP seen at 1.8% vs 2.7% prior 2026
Cryptocurrency firms and exchanges are increasingly moving into Wall Street territory, launching more traditional investment offerings and showcasing the increasing connection between crypto and traditional
Organized crime groups across Southeast Asia have scaled their operations by exploiting cryptocurrency and launching their own coins, exchanges and blockchain networks to launder billions
Bitcoin Magazine Peter Schiff’s Bitcoin Bond Secret: The Gold Bug Caught Holding ‘Digital Gold’ Peter Schiff has built a career on deriding Bitcoin. The outspoken
Consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark reported Q1 earnings today that reveal several macro themes worth watching and the dynamic of a weakening USD and how that
A Solana address with over 1 million tokens is sitting on more than $153 million in profit after a four-year staking play on the crypto
Cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) showed signs of recovery last week with minor inflows, after shedding more than $1 billion in outflows in the previous two
The cryptocurrency market has witnessed a surge in the adoption of automated trading solutions, with trading bots gaining prominence for their ability to analyze vast
Interest rates are now within the neutral range. June to depend on data, forecasts and risk outlook. Inflation to reach 2% in the next few
The US dollar has bounced back today and that’s led to a give-back of some of yesterday’s “sell America” trade. I don’t see any game-changers
Prior was +0.4% (revised to +0.6%) PPI yy 4.7% vs 4.9% prior Raw materials price index -1.0% m/m vs +0.3% prior Raw materials price index
General activity (region): -42.7 vs. -32.5 prior General activity (firm level): -26.7 vs. -17.5 prior New orders: -6.9 vs. -19.5 prior Sales/revenues: -7.8 vs. -4.7
As gold reached new highs above $3,500, Peter Schiff — a prominent gold advocate and Bitcoin critic — argued that the precious metal is money,
Great uncertainty is restraining economic activity. In the short-term, the impact of tariffs on Euro Area inflation is to the downside due to lower demand.
US-based publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase confirmed that it is considering applying for a US federal bank charter. In a statement sent to Cointelegraph, Coinbase
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield’s lawsuit against Coinbase argues that XRP and other digital assets are unregistered securities. Rayield sued US-based, publicly traded crypto exchange
XRP (XRP) has been trapped within a tight range over the last eight days. The altcoin was trading just above its $2.00 support after a
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin ETFs Saw $381 Million In Inflows, Highest Since January Bitcoin ETFs witnessed net inflows of $381.3 million on April 21, marking their
ECB’s Rehn: Great uncertainty is restraining economic activity US VP Vance: India and America have finalised terms of reference for a trade deal Little progress
The European Central Bank (ECB) raised an alarm over potential fallout from aggressive US support for the crypto industry, warning that a surge in dollar-backed
Polygon-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) took the top spot in digital collectible sales after surging 20% in the last seven days. On April 22, NFT data
India and America have finalised terms of reference for a trade deal. I believe that India and US have much to offer one another. Our
The new week started with a bang as we saw strong moves across the board in the markets. The main theme remains the “sell America”
Bitcoin is decoupling from the US stock market and starting to trade more like precious metals, in another signal of Bitcoin’s growing role as a
Pricing partly reflects global factors. Not all market pricing focused on UK. I am more concerned about supply side. Exchange rates haven’t gone as theory
Rate cuts by year-end Fed: 90 bps (86% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting) ECB: 66 bps (74% probability of rate cut at
Domestic sight deposits CHF 439.7 bn vs CHF 438.4 bn prior There’s not much change in overall Swiss sight deposits in the past week. And
Inflation seen at 2.2% in 2025 vs 2.1% seen three months ago. 2026 inflation forecast at 2.0% vs 1.9%. Growth seen at 0.9% in 2025
Rapid FX fluctuation not desirable for economy. Want FX to stabilise as much as possible. The surging yen is not something that the Japanese are
There is still no shelter for the dollar in trading this week and we’re starting to see another big level come into play for USD/JPY.
Crypto law firm Burwick Law has called out Solana-based non-fungible token platform Metaplex’s plan to sweep unclaimed Solana (SOL) into its treasury instead of returning
US-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had their largest day of net inflows since late January, as crypto markets remained buoyant over the Easter weekend. The
A planned settlement between the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission and crypto exchange KuCoin will likely be delayed after a policy shift at the CFTC
A US judge has granted Binance’s motion to transfer a case involving allegations it facilitated money laundering to the Southern District of Florida due to
Bitcoin (BTC) traders see a BTC price reversal already beginning as classic resistance stops bulls in their tracks.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView 200-day moving average
The trade talks between the US and Japan were the first real test of Trump’s appetite to strike a compromise in this tariffs war. In
We are back to business after the Easter holidays and the playbook hasn’t changed in the markets with US assets getting sold and gold rallying
German DAX futures -0.8% French CAC 40 futures -0.4% UK FTSE futures -0.6% If you’re just coming back from the Easter break, there’s not much
The Supreme Court of Gibraltar has reversed its decision to freeze 542 million PLAY tokens in a court battle between two companies tied to the
With each passing day that Trump’s tariffs stay in place, we’re descending further into chaos. Japan was supposed to be the easiest of battles to
Crypto markets avoided the fallout caused by US President Donald Trump’s latest salvo against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which saw the US stock market
If you’re looking to try and get a feel of the broader market anxiety, look no further than Treasuries. Long-end yields are starting to rise
China’s automobile exports data for Q1 2025 via China Passenger Car Association secretary general Cui Dongshu: 1.54 million units +16% y/y For March 2025: 570,000
Mantra founder and CEO John Patrick Mullin has started unstaking 150 million of his Mantra (OM) tokens in preparation for sending them to a burn
Key takeaways Staking Solana allows you to earn passive income through staking rewards while participating in network governance. There is no minimum requirement for staking
Indian crypto exchange WazirX, which was hacked for $234 million last July, says it is on track to restart its operations pending a May 13
Federal Reserve speakers Tuesday include Jefferson, Harker, Kashkari, Barkin, and Kugler Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden speaks on Tuesdau – monetary policy Wall
This is not surprising, and out for a few hours. Just noting it now. The SEC announced Monday that Paul Atkins has officially become its
A governance token for the Reserve Protocol stablecoin, launched by a firm previously advised by sworn-in SEC Chair Paul Atkins, has surged over 13% after
Republican member of Congress Rep. Frank Lucas is the chair of the confressional Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity. Axios
Update: April 22 at 12:35am UTC: This story has been updated to include more details of Paul Atkins being sworn in as the SEC’s chair.
Japan’s economy minister Akazawa says he shares PM Ishiba’s stance that agriculture will not be compromised to protect auto industry in U.S. tariff talks. ***
In response to the Trump administration’s recent tariff hikes, U.S. importers are increasingly utilizing bonded warehouses to mitigate financial strain. These facilities allow companies to
ICYMI, the Financial Times carried a report on the holiday Monday, in brief: China’s state-backed funds are pulling back from investing in the funds of
South Korea will implement smaller tax cuts on oil products from May finance ministry announcement tax breaks will be extended until the end of June
Shanghai has introduced the world’s first “Gold ATM”. Its attracting strong interest from residents looking to sell gold amid record-high prices. The ATM weighs, verifies,
Tesla offers five-year zero interest financing on refreshed Model Y in China. TSLA Q1 earnings due tomorrow: Big Tesla Tuesday coming up – Q1 2025
This is via Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, Mark Zandi: The Trump administration’s policies are set to severely diminish the economy, not only for the
Japan’s finance authorities are to ask banks to help support financing at small companies affected by US tariffs Statement from Japanese finance minister Kato via
New Zealand March trade balance NZD 970mn surplus prior +392mn Annual Trade Balance NZD -6.13bn prior -6.63bn Exports in March 7.59bn NZD vs. prior 6.61bn
Gold price to a record above USD3430. I’ve posted mutiple times on the drivers, including:’ central banks buying as the reliability of the US and
A member of the House of Representatives has proposed legislation aimed at stopping investors from using the US territory of Puerto Rico as a crypto
South Korean March 2025 PPI +1.3% y/y prior +1.5% 0.0% m/m prior 0.0% also *** Unlike the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the price
Astra Fintech, a global blockchain payments provider, has launched a $100 million fund to support the Solana ecosystem’s growth throughout Asia, according to an April
Coinbase has listed futures contracts for the XRP token on its US derivatives exchange, the cryptocurrency platform said on April 21. The contracts are overseen
Trump: There is virtually no inflation Trump highlights ‘good meetings’ on tariffs and Iran Fed’s Goolsbee: We’ve got short-run inflation expectations up but not long-term
This morning I was saddened by the death of Pope Francis. Pope Francis was a man of love, of inclusion, of welcoming. That shepherding was
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The major US stock indice are closing the day with declines close to 2.5% to start the new trading week. Dow Industrial average fell -971.82
It’s a fairly light data calendar for the session ahead, eyes on the news once again in this headline-driven market. What will Trump tweet today?
A group of investors has filed a class-action lawsuit against decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Meteora, alleging the firm was involved in manipulating the launch and market
ARK Invest has added exposure to staked Solana (SOL) to the portfolios of two of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the asset manager said in a
The US dollar was battered right from the open today but in the last few hours it staged something of a bounce. It recovered around
Shares of Nvidia are down 5.4% today and the Nasdaq is down 3%. One of the drivers is a Wells Fargo note that’s doing the
More than 70 cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are slated for review by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this year. According to Bloomberg analyst
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Tax Strategies for a Runaway Fiscal Train Lyn Alden, author of Broken Money, has made a strong case for fiscal dominance—the idea that government
This is a poor start to the week as the S&P 500 is down an ugly 3.3% and has seen virtually zero bounces today. If
ANZ highlights that safe-haven flows are increasingly favoring the euro amid U.S. trade policy turmoil, with the options market signaling aggressive upside positioning. The EUR/USD
It’s another ugly day in the market today and tariffs are the main reason why. We haven’t heard anything that would lead us to believe
Bitcoin Magazine An Excerpt From The Satoshi Papers: Self-Sovereignty and Political Philosophy This story does not end well. Without principled political renewal stemming from the
Fox Business’ Charlie Gasparino reports: Japanese negotiators are complaining that the problem with the trade negotiations with the White House, what’s delaying concrete progress and
Upexi, a brand owner that specializes in supply chain management, is diversifying into the cryptocurrency sector. On April 21, the company announced a $100 million
Trump today wrote that he stands behind Hagseth but maybe not if this story is correct. There could be pressure from Congress on this one.
Bitcoin (BTC) doubled down on its divergence from stocks at the April 21 Wall Street open as US trade war tensions escalated. BTC/USD 1-day chart. Source:
New filings from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) reveal that several cryptocurrency firms and their executives made significant contributions to US President Donald Trump’s inauguration
The thing about losing the ‘Trump put’ is that it’s hard to win back. There was a time what the market would rally on this
The US Dollar Index (DXY) plunged below the 98 level on April 21, falling to a three-year low. That catapulted gold to a new all-time
This was a funny tweet from Trump late yesterday in light of the $100 rally in gold today to a record high but it underscores
A little-known VOXEL trading pair on cryptocurrency exchange Bitget suddenly clocked over $12 billion in volume on April 20, dwarfing the metrics of the same
Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) price reaching its highest level in over three weeks, traders on Bitfinex reduced their leveraged long (bullish) positions on margin contracts by
There is an article doing the rounds in a source that I’m not sure is reputable but it says Nvidia is having a serious issue
Pseudonymous Bitcoin stock-to-flow (S2F) model creator PlanB attacked Ethereum and mocked the project’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin. PlanB mockingly reposted a June 2022 X post by
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Buys $555 Million Worth of Additional Bitcoin Strategy has acquired an additional 6,556 bitcoin for $555.8 million, according to a Form 8-K
Opinion by: Amitej Gajjala, co-founder and CEO of KernelDAO Bitcoin is the principal asset of the cryptocurrency world and even one of the world’s top
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Surges to $88,000 as Institutional Demand and Gold Rally Fuel Momentum Bitcoin’s price continued its upward trajectory today, rising $3,735 (4.42%),
Major US stock indices are set a low below. Nvidia shares are back below the 100 level as concerns about global trade heighten anxiety. Shares
From Russia’s Putin: Fighting resumes after Easter truce Russia has a positive attitude to any peace initiatives, expects Kyiv to have the same attitude Ukraine
For what it is worth, the US leading index for March fell -0.7% versus -0.5%. Prior month -0.2% versus -0.3% “The US LEI for March
Pres. Trump is posting about “Too Late” Powell, calling for a cut from the Fed as there is virtually No Inflation. Yesterday, Trump posted on
Scammers are once again capitalizing on the popularity of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, with fake tokens once again emerging as part of potential
Fox Business Gasparino is saying Elon Musk will give guidance on when he will leave DOGE during the testing earnings call on Tuesday after the
El Salvador, the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, is working with the computer chip giant Nvidia to implement artificial
Gold is now up $75 on the day to a fresh record just above $3400. The monthly chart is harrowing as it goes parabolic. Here
Michael Saylor’s Strategy, one of the world’s largest publicly listed corporate Bitcoin holders, added another major purchase to its growing portfolio as the cryptocurrency trades
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov expressed concerns over a growing threat to private messaging in France and other European Union countries, warning that Telegram would rather
Major cryptocurrency firms, including stablecoin issuer Circle and crypto custodian BitGo, are reportedly considering applying for bank charters or licenses. According to an April 21
What are gold-backed stablecoins, and how do they work? Gold-backed stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to physical gold reserves and designed to maintain a stable
The US dollar weakness is getting serious. It’s a holiday in much of the trading world today but the dollar selling had been steady until
It’s a holiday in much of the world and it will be one of mourning for many as Pope Francis died today. The 88-year old
Investors seeking Bitcoin exposure may be running out of time to purchase below a six-figure price, as US Treasury buybacks may signal the next leg
Crypto casinos generated more than $81 billion in revenue in 2024, even as regulators in key jurisdictions continued to block access to the platforms, according
Some weekend posts from Charlie Gasparino at Fox Business stirred optimism that the US and Japan might be close to a trade deal but more
The US dollar had 99 problems last week but rising bond yields weren’t one. That’s changed so far this week as US 30-year yields have
The Ethereum Foundation, the nonprofit organization developing the Ethereum ecosystem, is shifting its focus to user experience and layer-1 scaling challenges following its March leadership
XRP (XRP) has dropped nearly 40% since hitting its multi-year high of $3.40 three months ago. Still, its ability to hold above key technical support
Opinion by: Dominic Schwenter, chief operating officer of Lisk The US is in the middle of a crypto boom. Exchange-traded fund approvals have opened the
Bitcoin (BTC) is eyeing new April highs as macro instability suddenly delivers a tailwind for BTC price performance. Bitcoin is on the way up, nearing
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet increased its Bitcoin holdings to more than $400 million after its latest purchase. Metaplanet acquired 330 Bitcoin (BTC) for $28.2 million
Crypto, stocks and bonds: Are they the same? When you dive into investing, you’ll find three frequently utilized investment options: Crypto is the risky thrill-seeker’s
Crypto exchange Bybit co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou says more than two-thirds of the digital assets stolen from the platform in February by North Korea’s
Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has threatened SNX stakers with “the stick” if they don’t take up a newly launched staking mechanism to help fix the
The number of addresses holding more than a thousand Bitcoin has surged in April as whales continue to accumulate. More than 60 new wallets holding
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says users sending “please” and “thank you” messages to ChatGPT is costing the company tens of millions of dollars. “Tens of
The Solana network briefly surpassed Ethereum in total staked value of their respective native tokens, SOL and ETH, sparking debate over whether it is actually
Ethereum-based real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform Blocksquare has partnered with a Florida-based real estate company to offer fractional ownership in a pipeline of US commercial
A doomsday-themed Solana NFT project is looking to sell 100,000 non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to buy a Cold War-era nuclear bunker in Rutland, England. Dead Bruv,
Just after the weekly FX open, US President Trump wrote on Truth Social about non-tariff barriers. He wrote: NON-TARIFF CHEATING: 1. Currency Manipulation2. VATs which
Bitcoin prices appear to be breaking out of an extended period of consolidation as the asset climbs to its highest level since late March. Bitcoin
It’s thin liquidity today in markets but it’s non-stop selling all the same. The euro is now up 116 pips the day to 1.1508 and
The chart of gold tells the story. It’s a slow-motion loss of confidence from Inauguration Day until Liberation Day. Afterwards, it’s a fast-motion loss of
Welcome to the new week, same as the old week. The US dollar is struggling once again today, as it’s done for most of this
Five years ago today marked one of the all time crazy days in the commodity futures markets. The May 2020 WTI contract started the day
The US dollar is on the backfoot as the new week gets under way. The market had priced in some hope of progress on trade
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted at an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase by Strategy and said that more than 13,000 institutions now have direct exposure to
Bitcoin (BTC) has risen roughly 1% for the week, indicating a balance between supply and demand. Analysts expect a quiet easter weekend but are divided
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget discovered “abnormal trading activity” on the VOXEL/USDT perpetual futures contract on April 20, between 8:00 to 8:30 UST, and paused accounts that
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed replacing the current Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) contract language with the RISC-V instruction set architecture to improve the speed
Opinion by: Henry Duckworth, founder and CEO of AgriDex We all need and buy it. Food is a common, universal ground across the planet. It
Bitcoin (BTC) tapped 3-day lows into the April 20 weekly close as analysis warned of a fresh liquidity grab next.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Analysis
Bitcoin holders are celebrating one year since the 2024 Bitcoin halving by praising BTC’s resilience amid a global trade war and suggesting an accelerated market
Opinion by: Alon Muroch, founder of SSV Labs Even though Ethereum remains a leader in terms of total value locked (TVL), things aren’t looking great.
Dogecoin holders worldwide celebrate “Dogeday” on April 20, as the memecoin’s community awaits upcoming deadlines for Dogecoin-related exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. Dogeday marks the unofficial
Jan3 CEO Samson Mow says that Bitcoin dominance hasn’t yet exhausted its upside trajectory after analyzing how altcoin prices would stack up against Bitcoin if
The Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) push to isolate crypto markets and its controversial recommendations on DeFi and stablecoins is “dangerous” for the entire financial
Financial educator, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and investor Robert Kiyosaki recently forecasted a $1 million Bitcoin (BTC) price by 2035 as the US
Charles Schwab Corp CEO Rick Wurster is reportedly eyeing an April 2026 launch window to provide spot Bitcoin (BTC) trading services to Schwab clients. According
Trump’s team has been touting progress towards a deal with Japan and market participants have been watching closely for the contours, as it will offer
Brandon Ferrick, general counsel at Douro Labs, said that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) openness to public input on crypto policy and their roundtable
Whales and institutions are increasing their Bitcoin holdings ahead of Easter, as market analysts predict a weekend with less volatility after two weeks of heightened
Opinion by: Jin Kwon, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Saga Crypto has come a long way in boosting transaction throughput. New layer 1s (L1s)
XRP (XRP) has bounced nearly 30% after a four-month low of $1.61 amid rising tariff tensions. However, the rebound may be short-lived as technical patterns
Bitcoin (BTC) faces “unprecedented” US dollar correlation as new BTC price research gives a $75,000 floor. In one of his latest analyses on April 18, network
The growing adoption of cryptocurrencies may pose risks to the traditional financial system and exacerbate wealth inequality, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
Web3 and blockchain-focused investment fund ABCDE is halting new investments, but the $400 million fund remains committed to supporting its existing projects. In an April
The creator of Ethereum layer 2 blockchain Base, Jesse Pollak, has apologized following backlash over posting digital artwork that controversially played on Base’s tagline, “Base
What are tariffs? Tariffs are taxes placed on imported goods by a government or a supranational union. Occasionally, tariffs can be applied to exports as
Crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano says that US President Donald Trump shouldn’t follow through on his recent threat to fire the head of the US Federal
Macroeconomist Lyn Alden expects Bitcoin to finish 2025 higher than its current price of around $85,000, though she says it would have been much higher
The Good Friday holiday ensured it would be a quieter day than most this year but it wasn’t exactly quiet in the FX market. There
US Senator Elizabeth Warren warned that if President Donald Trump eventually moves to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, it could undermine investor confidence in
United States asset manager Canary Capital has filed to list an exchange-traded fund (ETF) holding the Tron blockchain network’s native token, TRX (TRX), regulatory filings
An Aptos community member submitted a proposal on April 18 to slash staking rewards for the network’s native token, Aptos (APT), by nearly 50% The
Tokenized stocks are on track to exceed $1 trillion in market capitalization in the coming years as adoption accelerates, two industry executives said at the
Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO of cryptocurrency payment firm MoonPay, is calling on US lawmakers to leave a path open to state-level regulators when passing legislation on
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken introduced foreign exchange (forex) perpetual futures contracts to its Kraken Pro platform on April 18, giving traders further exposure to global currency
Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading in a tight range for a few days, but a minor positive is that the bulls have kept the price
TRUMP tokenholders face steep losses as the first vesting unlock goes live on April 18, releasing 40 million tokens, worth roughly $309 million, into circulation
The US Federal Reserve under Jerome Powell has developed a reputation for dragging its feet on implementing important policy changes. However, a top central banker
On April 7, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) posted a rare spike to 60, a level seen as a barometer of extreme market fear and
Bitcoin Magazine Spar Supermarket in Switzerland Starts Accepting Bitcoin SPAR has begun accepting Bitcoin payments at its Zug, Switzerland location, marking another milestone in Switzerland’s
Crypto investor sentiment took another significant hit this week after Mantra’s OM token collapsed by over 90% within hours on Sunday, April 13, triggering knee-jerk
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Core Developer Antoine Poinsot: The Great Consensus Cleanup While attending the MIT Bitcoin Expo earlier this month I was able to sit
Federal prosecutors said they will continue pursuing their case against Braden John Karony, the former CEO of crypto firm SafeMoon, despite the US Justice Department
We will take a pass if parties make it difficult to end war in Ukraine but hopes it doesn’t come to that He doesn’t want
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Covenants: TXHASH And CHECKTXHASHVERIFY(BIP 346) This is the third article in a series deep diving into individual covenant proposals that have reached
Bitcoin’s spot price could take a hit after the US Federal Reserve reported some of the worst manufacturing data in recent history, according to several
Bitcoin’s (BTC) richest traders and investors are increasingly bullish on BTC despite facing downside risks from unfavorable macroeconomic factors, the latest onchain data suggests. Bitcoin
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is planning a lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase, alleging the company is selling unregistered securities to residents of the US
Opinion by: Axel Schorn and Dr. Duc Au Traditional stocks, bonds and commodities markets have long benefited from well-established standards governing the flow of information
South Korea kicked off 2025 with political chaos, regulatory heat and a crypto market finally brought to heel — or at least forced to grow
Bitcoin Magazine What Bitcoin Indicators Predict for Q3 2025? Bitcoin’s 2025 journey hasn’t delivered the explosive bull market surge many expected. After peaking above $100,000,
Bloomberg reports that “the US presented allies with proposals to enable a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, including an outline of terms to end
Early cypherpunk Adam Back, cited by Satoshi Nakamoto in the Bitcoin white paper, suggested that quantum computing pressure will likely reveal whether the blockchain’s pseudonymous
As gold prices break new highs, many Bitcoiners are seeking ways to get exposure to the precious metal, but have been met with some hurdles
Will step up counter-cyclical adjustment. Will strive to stabilise employment, foreign trade. Will boost consumption, domestic demand. Will encourage companies to actively stabilise employment. Will
Bitcoin Magazine How Bitcoin Offers a Speed Advantage for Driving Shareholder Value Bitcoin is the first instantiation of digitally scarce capital—allowing companies to raise, deploy,
Bitcoin (BTC) speculators may spark “significant” BTC price volatility as a large tranche of coins moves onchain. In one of its “Quicktake” blog posts on
China’s top legislature to meet on 27-30 April this month Japan Government: Economy recovering moderately but sees uncertainty from US trade policy ECB’s Muller: Near-term
Blockchain firm Astar Network implemented changes to its tokenomics to reduce inflationary pressures in its ecosystem. On April 18, Astar Network announced that it has
Economy recovering moderately but sees uncertainty from US trade policy. Sees downside risks to economic outlook increasing due to the US trade policies. Cuts view
The hacker behind the $7.5 million KiloEx exploit returned $5.5 million worth of cryptocurrency four days after the attack. Decentralized exchange (DEX) KiloEx suspended platform
Hong Kong-based crypto investment firm HashKey Capital announced the launch of an XRP fund, with plans to convert it into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in
TL;DR This guide shows you how to set up and use a crypto hardware wallet, using the Trezor Safe 3 as an example. You’ll learn
Global grocery giant Spar has rolled out Bitcoin-based payments in Switzerland, marking another step in the growing adoption of cryptocurrency for everyday transactions. A Spar
The main agenda this time around is to continue reviewing draft private sector promotion law. For some context, the draft was released for public consultations
Altcoins may see a resurgence in the second quarter of 2025 as regulations for digital assets continue to improve, according to Swiss bank Sygnum. In
Near-term growth outlook is more challenging. Rate cut supported by energy price drop and tariffs. Rates no longer a constraint on economic activity. ECB’s key
Bitcoinlib, explained Bitcoinlib is an open-source Python library designed to make Bitcoin development easier. Think of it as a toolbox for programmers who want to
Today it’s Good Friday and the markets are closed. The calendar is empty. The FX market is open but given the holiday, it will likely
The Synthetix protocol’s native stablecoin, Synthetix USD (SUSD), has slipped further away from its US dollar peg, reaching new all-time lows under $0.70. However, the
There has been a 66% year-on-year decrease in the number of crypto rug pulls this year compared to 2024, but recent data shows the size
Inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak and could even be downward. Inflationary risk from a few weeks ago has gone. We are ready to
We need to determine whether it’s possible to end the war in Ukraine. Talking about a matter of days to make that clear. If not
American film producer, record executive and art collector David Geffen has hit back at crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun in a countersuit disputing ownership claims over
Manta Network co-founder Kenny Li says he was targeted by a highly sophisticated phishing attack on Zoom that used live recordings of familiar people in
Bitcoin’s relatively stable price movements despite macroeconomic uncertainty is likely due to resilient spot Bitcoin ETF holders and Michael Saylor’s firm continuing to buy aggressively,
If there’s one thing that we’ve learnt from Trump over the years, it is that he loves to talk up a big game no matter
Yemeni citizens are increasingly using decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to bank themselves amid US sanctions aimed at the Houthi group, which they have deemed a
Crypto research firm Galaxy Research has made a proposal to adjust the voting system that decides the outcome of future Solana inflation following the failure
The IDC is just out with some smartphone stats: China smartphone shipments up 3.3% in Q1 (solid sign of growth) Huawei China sales +10% Apple
One of Arizona’s crypto reserve bills has been passed by the House and is now one successful vote away from heading to the governor’s desk
Slovenia’s Finance Ministry is considering a possible 25% tax on crypto trading profits for residents in the country under a new draft law now open
The theme of dollar selling has been a major one since Trump ramped up the trade war and it’s continuing so far on Friday in
Japan’s guidelines in managing its foreign reserves is to avoid causing volatility in markets Hard to say how US long-term interest rates would move as
Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov has signed a constitutional law authorizing the launch of a central bank digital currency pilot project while also giving the “digital
The April 28 Canadian election is closing in and Liberal Mark Carney has built a considerable lead in the polls. He’s out with some comments
Bitcoin’s (BTC) realized market cap reached a new all-time high of $872 billion, but data from Glassnode reflects investors’ lack of enthusiasm at BTC’s current
Bloomberg writes about the late-day buying in Chinese stocks this week, noting particularly strong bids in the final 20 minutes of trading in ETFs favored
From the USTR release: Actions designed to restore US shipbuilding while mitigating disruptions Vessel ownders and operators of China would be assessed port fees starting
Prior was 3.0% y/y Headline CPI 3.6% vs 3.7% prior Ex fresh food and energy 2.9% vs 2.6% prior CPI excluding food vs +1.5% prior
ECB cuts key rates by 25 bps in April monetary policy decision, as expected ECB sources report: Decision to cut interest rates was unanimous ECB
Cryptocurrency exchange eXch announced it will cease operations on May 1 after reports alleged the firm was used to launder funds from a Bybit hack.
OpenAI was reportedly in talks to buy Anysphere, the company that produces the Cursor AI coding assistant, before entering into talks with rival company WindSurf.
Ethena Labs, the developer of the USDe synthetic dollar (USDe), and financial technology company Securitize, released a preliminary roadmap for their upcoming Converge network, a
As Powell said yesterday, the US federal budget deficit isn’t a hiring problem and it’s not even a discretionary spending problem, it’s an entitlement and
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, or a16z, announced a $55 million investment in LayerZero, a Web3 company that runs a crosschain messaging protocol. The investment
The latest US initial jobless claims data came at 215,000, below the estimated expectation of 225,000, on April 17. The dip in jobless claims indicated
Trump: China has reached out a number of times We’re talking to China I don’t want to go higher on China tariffs Says he wants
Prime brokerage Hidden Road, which was recently acquired by Ripple for $1.25 billion, has secured a broker-dealer license from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
It was a four-day week in the US stock market but the momentum from last week’s huge rebound didn’t last. The peak of the week
US stock markets looked good 90 minutes ago but it’s all fallen apart. The S&P 500 is poised to close flat and the Nasdaq is
US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of being too slow to cut interest rates and escalating
Key points: Monetary stimulus in China and Europe increases investors’ focus on Bitcoin price. The US Federal Reserve is under political pressure to cut rates,
Q1 revenue $10.54B vs $10.51B expected Q1 EPS $6.61 vs $5.71 exp Reiterates revenue forecast of $43.5-$44.5B Sees Q2 EPS $7.03 Shares are trading at
If you missed it, about two hours ago, Fox Business’ Charlie Gasparino was out with this report: If the current trajectory of the negotiations remain,
The price of gold surged to a new all-time high of $3,357 per ounce on April 17, igniting speculation on whether Bitcoin (BTC) would follow.
Huaxia Fund is set to launch staking services on its Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), making it the second in Hong Kong. OSL Digital Services (OSL)
The worst-case scenario for the US economy at the moment — and this is something Powell hinted at yesterday — is a covid-style halt in
The Wyoming Stable Token Commission, a body authorized by the US state to issue a stablecoin, has suggested that it may clarify its language to
Bitcoin Magazine How Do We Protect Bitcoin From Quantum Computers? Not With A Joke Recently, Project Eleven (a quantum computing research group) announced a 1
Barry Silbert, the CEO of Digital Currency Group, said he would have secured higher investment gains by just holding the Bitcoin that he invested in
Generally in a bear market you see selling into a long weekend on heightened risks for bad news. A good example was during the 2023
This could be heading down a dark path. If Trump turfs the Fed Chairman and/or enough Governors to make a difference, then selling the dollar
Positive comments on trade from Pres. Trump as given the stock little bit of a boost to the upside. The S&P index is now up
Oil rigs +1 to 481 Nat. Gas +1 to 98 Total rigs +2 to 585. Crude oil is trading up $1.63 for 2.59% and $64.09.
Over the past year, most altcoins have struggled to keep up with Bitcoin, but one project is breaking away from the pack: XRP. While other
The US treasury will auction off 2, 5 and 7 year notes next week, along with traditional bill auctions. Below is the schedule. April 21
Treasury Secretary Bessent is reportedly to meet Italy’s economic minister on Tuesday at the G20 summit. Trump is expected to meet with Italy’s prime minister
Bitcoin Magazine Binance Advising Multiple Governments On Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Financial Times reports that bitcoin and crypto exchange Binance is advising several countries on creating
Algorithmic trading strategies in crypto Algorithmic trading has become a go-to for many traders as it lets you automate trades based on specific rules —
Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Privacy Legalized? Tornado Cash and Samourai Cases Suggest Uncertainty Remains Last week, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Todd Blanche sent a memo to
Bitcoin mining company Bit Digital has acquired an industrial building in Madison, North Carolina, upping the ante in a business diversification strategy that includes strategic
Bitcoin Magazine Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High in Q1 2025 as Public Companies Accelerate Accumulation Public Companies Now Hold Over 688K BTC, Signaling Record
Citibank sees gold prices rallying to $3500 over the next three months. The previous estimate was $3000 with the average of $3250 during Q2 2025.
Pres. Trump is saying that he is very confident on a trade deal with the EU. This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.
The Atlanta Fed GDPNow growth estimate for Q2 remain unchanged at -2.2%. The gold import and export adjusted GDP also remains unchanged at -0.1%. In
Freddie Mac is reporting that the US 30 year fixed-rate mortgage came in at 6.83% for the April 17 week. That is up from versus
Mantra’s OM token collapsed by more than 90% overnight, and the crypto world can’t agree on why. On April 13, OM’s price plummeted from over
Eliza Labs, the developer behind the AI agent framework ai16z, announced the launch of auto.fun, a new no-code platform allowing users to launch AI agents
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, is facing antitrust proceedings that could limit its ability to develop AI amid a field
Bitcoin’s (BTC) price failed another attempt at breaking above resistance at $86,000 on April 16 as Fed Chair Jerome Powell dashed hopes of early rate
Cryptocurrency and equities markets entered a “new phase of the trade war, amid ongoing tariff escalations between the United States and China. Global trade war
Opinion by: Alexander Guseff, founder and CEO of Tectum Crypto companies have spent years pushing digital wallets and exchange apps, convinced they’ll bring financial inclusion
IMF’s Georgieva is on the wires saying: Real economies are functioning. Labor markets are quite strong We swee sharp increae in uncertainty, but fundamentals are
Bybit is shutting down more of its Web3 services after axing its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace earlier in April. According to an April 16 announcement,
Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), a Solana-based memecoin launched in October 2024, has soared over 370% from its yearly low, outperforming Bitcoin (BTC) even as global trade tensions
The major indices are opening up mixed with the Dow industrial average down sharply while the NASDAQ and S&P index are rebounding after yesterday’s declines.
The New York Times was out late yesterday with a report relevant to the Middle East and oil traders: Israeli officials had recently developed plans
Trump: “Had a very productive call with the President of Mexico yesterday. Likewise, I met with the highest level Japanese Trade Representatives. It was a
Mantra’s recent token collapse highlights an issue within the crypto industry of fluctuating weekend liquidity levels creating additional downside volatility, which may have exacerbated the
Prior was +12.5 Details: 6 month index: 6.9 vs 5.6 last month Capex index 6-month forward: 2.0 vs 13.4 last month Employment: 0.2 vs 19.7
Prior month 1.501M (revised to 1.494M) Building permits 1.482M vs 1.446M expected Prior month 1.459M These numbers are still within the range of the last
Donald Trump wrote today that he likes ECB policy, how about Fed Chair Lagarde? For now, her job is European rate and we will hear
Prior week initial jobless claims 223K revised to 224K Initial jobless claims 215K vs 225K estimate 4-week moving average of initial jobless claims 220.75K vs
North Korean hackers linked to the $1.4 billion Bybit exploit are reportedly targeting crypto developers using fake recruitment tests infected with malware. Cybersecurity outlet The
Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon saw $1.26 billion in BTC unstaked from its platform, reducing the protocol’s total value locked by 32%. On April 17, blockchain
Need to roll out policy measures at critical timing, act early and swiftly Should deliver policies precisely, enhance communications with markets Should guide formation of
As Polygon lays the groundwork for mainstream Web3 adoption in India by bringing blockchain access to over 450 million Reliance Jio users, it remains focused
Headlines: Dollar steadier as risk bounces a little ahead of European trading today Dow futures turn negative as UnitedHealth lowers annual profit forecast China maintains
As a reminder, we’ll have market closures in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, as well as the UK in the coming two business days. It is
First of all, I think all the talk about the Fed losing independence can be ignored. It’s not going to happen. The chances are so
The rate decision is going to be rather straightforward, with the ECB set to cut key policy rates by 25 bps today. So, is there
Putin had a long conversation with Trump’s envoy Witkoff about Ukraine. Now the United States is continuing with Europeans and Ukrainians. Unfortunately, so far we
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is involved in discussions on establishing strategic digital asset reserves with several countries, its CEO, Richard Teng, reportedly said. Binance has been
Powell is always too late and wrong. Fed should have lowered interest rates long ago. Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough. Trump has been criticising
Let’s dive straight into the calls (h/t @ MNI Markets). Deutsche Bank- 25 bps rate cut- “Even with the US tariff pause, the arguments now
UnitedHealth pulls the heaviest weight in the Dow and so them slashing earnings outlook for the year while reporting an earnings miss in Q1 is
The cryptocurrency market is still recycling old narratives, with few new trends yet to emerge and replace the dominant themes in the first quarter of
The markets move the most on surprises or fresh news because they price or reprice future expectations. On a daily basis, probably 99% of the
Rate cuts by year-end Fed: 86 bps (84% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting) ECB: 79 bps (99% probability of rate cut at
Bitcoin (BTC) has a new gold-inspired $155,000 target, as analysis describes both assets as “remarkably impressive.” In a post on X on April 16, popular