AUD/USD chopped higher on the as expected RBA rate cut announcement RBA CUTS by 25bp, as widely expected (to 4.1%, from 4.35% previously) 9 of

That’s setting up for a decently better mood ahead of the European open, though regional futures are lightly changed for now. European indices did continue

Prior 4.4% Employment change 107k vs 48k expected Prior 35k Average weekly earnings +6.0% vs +5.9% 3m/y expected Prior +5.6% Average weekly earnings ex bonus

Russia’s sovereign wealth fund chief, Kirill Dmitriev, is out in Riyadh saying that: “We really see that President Trump and his team is a team

Prior -90.4 Outlook 26.0 vs 20.0 expected Prior 10.3 That’s the best reading since October with the outlook reading also improving to its highest since

Hyperliquid launched HyperEVM on its layer-1 blockchain and unveiled a bug bounty program offering up to $1 million for security vulnerabilities.

Don’t hold your breath on this one. The US and Russia are meeting in Riyadh now and there will surely be positive takeaways from the

As a reminder, Ukraine will not be involved with the talks today and that might be a bit of a concern. If anything, it shows

Grok-3, the latest AI model from xAI, outperformed ChatGPT, Gemini and DeepSeek in a blind AI evaluation, achieving a record-breaking score.

Prior +1.8% CPI +1.7% vs +1.7% y/y prelim Prior +1.3% There was a slight increase in core annual inflation, up to 1.4% in January from

The main event in the European session was the release of the UK Employment report. The data beat expectations across the board which will keep

FTX is set to repay $1.2 billion to creditors on Feb. 18, marking a key step in the exchange’s bankruptcy proceedings.

Kremlin’s Aide Ushakov: Russia – US negotiations went well – IFA ECB’s Holzmann: Services and Core inflation are concerns Germany February ZEW survey current conditions

A Chinese programmer sent about $6.8 million in ETH to burn addresses and donations, claiming corporations were using mind-control technology to enslave people.

Russia-US negotiations went well. It was a serious conversation on all issues. Putin-Trump meeting unlikely to take place next week. Conditions for Putin-Trump meeting were

OpenSea has paused XP rewards for listing and bidding on collections in its new platform following feedback from the community.

Services and Core inflation are concerns. Rate cuts can’t replace economic strategy. March rate decision to depend on data. Harder to cut rates as we

BTC price action lacks a trend, but a visit to $85,000 is in the cards if Bitcoin repeats its 2023 tricks, new research says.

Dogecoin price fell after the failure of the LIBRA token, which triggered an intensive sell-off across the memecoin sector.

Polymarket launched two related prediction markets as pressure mounts on US President Donald Trump to conduct an audit of Fort Knox gold reserves.

Talks with US were useful. Have agreed to point invoice as soon as possible Agree to remove barriers for diplomatic missions Agreed to form process

Prior month 1.9% CPI MoM 0.1% versus 0.1% estimate. Prior month -0.4% Core CPI MoM 0.4% versus -0.3% last month CPI YoY 1.9% versus 1.9%

Prior was -12.6 Business activity edged higher in New York State in February, according to firms responding to the Empire State Manufacturing Survey. The headline

Diminishing Ether supply on exchanges may signal an incoming price rally driven by a “supply shock,” which occurs when strong buyer demand meets decreasing available

Tether plans to acquire a majority stake in South American agribusiness firm Adecoagro, expanding its investments amid record profits and growing financial influence.

Will point teams to reestablish the functionality of their missions in DC and Moscow. Work remains, today’s meeting is the first step of a long

After months of fierce competition, U.S. private equity giant Bain Capital has officially stepped away from its bid to acquire Fuji Soft, conceding to rival

We’re already starting to see the seeds of second layer potential develop from the base layer primitives that have been added or optimized in the

Aligning financial incentives with energy production may be the key to future prosperity and abundance.

Not surprising, Ukraine’s president Zelenskiy is saying: Negotiations with Russia should not happen behind our backs. He also said: He had constructive talks with Turkish

Fully homomorphic encryption may become a core component of privacy-centric, decentralized AI systems, according to Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNET and ASI.

ECBs Cipollone: Policy rates remain our primary instrument for adjusting the monetary policy stance We should also consider the role played by quantitative tightening in

Abstract devs said the wallet drain was “not a global AGW issue” but isolated to a specific application, a potential breach in the Abstract-based game

Bitcoin’s price movements dominate headlines, but the real story of BTC lies beneath the surface. Beyond technical analysis and price speculation, on-chain data offers an

In a move that could reshape the semiconductor landscape, Broadcom is reportedly considering an acquisition of key parts of Intel’s chip design and marketing businesses,

Dubai-based low-cost carrier flydubai is reportedly exploring the launch of a new domestic airline in India by partnering with Busy Bee in a bid to

The FTX collapse was painful for many creditors, causing mental distress and underscoring the dangers of keeping crypto on centralized exchanges.

This week, the Libra memecoin sparked an international scandal involving the president of Argentina. To understand it, one must look back to June 2024.

China’s finance minister Wang speaking on geopolitical issues at the UN Security Council says: Gaza, West Bank are homeland of Palestinian people, not a bargaining

ETH price mirrors its 2019-2020 cycle chart pattern that preceded a 2,550% price rally. Can history repeat itself in 2025?

The major US stock indices are trading back into negative territory after giving up earlier gains. The S&P index traded above its record high closing

Prior month 47 NAHB housing market index 42 versus 47 estimate Current single-family home sales 46 versus 50 in January (revised from 51) Index of

CNBC is reporting that Russia Pres. Putin is not interested in a peace deal: U.S.-Russia Talks: The Trump administration has started preliminary negotiations with Russia

The regulator’s cases against Coinbase and Binance are on shaky ground following the creation of the Crypto Task Force.

Trump has announced that reciprocal tariffs will be going into effect in April, and my guess is that it will lead to countries looking to

Nigeria is planning to amend digital asset regulations to tax crypto transactions, a move it believes will bring in substantial revenue.

European shares are closing higher on the day. The exception perhaps is the UK FTSE 100 which is down -0.1%. The German DAX is closing

Bitcoin’s repeat tests of the $95,000 support increase the chance of a liquidity grab below the price range lows.

America’s Fort Knox, Kentucky gold reserves haven’t been audited in more than 50 years.

Japan December 2024 Industrial Production -0.2% m/m (preliminary +0.3% m/m, prior -2.2%) China’s Xi attended a symposium on private enterprises Federal Reserve speakers Monday include

California has the largest investment in Strategy stock with more than $150 million held in state retirement funds, says Bitcoin analyst Julian Fahrer.

Argentine lawyers have reportedly filed fraud charges against Argentina President Javier Milei while another attorney says he’s preparing a class-action suit.

Crypto exchanges were among 50 firms that received an alert from the Australian Anti-Money Laundering watchdog over possible compliance issues.

Seán Murray claims Bitcoin’s first transaction was made on Jack Dorsey’s mother’s birthday while Satoshi mined their last block on Dorsey’s father’s birthday.

Crypto data firm Bubblemaps says that the same team that sniped the launch of the Melania memecoin is also behind the Libra token.

It is Presidents’ Day and both the stock market and bond market will be closed. For a comprehensive list of the market closure hours, you

Rangebound BTC price action is spawning more bets of a Bitcoin trend test next.

Eurostoxx +0.1% Germany DAX +0.4% France CAC 40 flat UK FTSE flat Spain IBEX +0.1% Italy FTSE MIB +0.2% In the weeks before, fading tariff

Italy’s Banca d’Italia and Consob are in talks with crypto firms to ensure compliance, as regulatory gaps widen between the EU and US.

Agentic AI goes beyond traditional AI by setting its own goals, making decisions and adapting independently. Learn how it works, its benefits, and how it

Today is going to be a synthetic Sunday as there’s nothing on the agenda and the US is on holiday. As a reminder, the NYSE

German DAX futures +0.2% French CAC 40 futures +0.1% UK FTSE futures flat European indices made it seven straight weeks of gains to start the

It might shape up to be a quieter start to the new week but USD/JPY is one to stand out early on as it slumps

World ID Orb verifications are available in the Philippines, Boyaa Interactive predicts a profit surge while Eliza Labs founder’s X account was hacked.

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley and head of alpha Jeff Park say macroeconomic signals are flashing that Bitcoin is ready for a price pump.

Domestic sight deposits CHF 424.4 bn vs CHF 428.1 bn prior I wouldn’t say this is to do with the SNB stopping intervention to weaken

Argentine President Javier Milei faces impeachment calls from political opponents after endorsing the cryptocurrency that turned into a $100 million rug pull.

On Monday, U.S. markets will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day while parts of Canada will celebrate Family Day. On Tuesday, the focus in

He says that OPEC+ is not considering the delay of the April oil supply restart, at least for now. From earlier: OPEC+ reportedly mulling pushing

That won’t make Trump too happy as he wants lower oil prices. The report says that the bloc is viewing that the oil market remains

Libra token founder Hayden Davis claims memecoin critics are just upset they missed insider deals, defending the controversial practice in a Coffeezilla interview.

Scammers impersonating Saudi Arabia’s crown prince launched a fake KSA memecoin, exploiting investor enthusiasm for celebrity-backed tokens. Officials have confirmed the account was hacked.

Prior €16.4 billion After accounting for seasonal adjustments, the euro area trade balance was seen at €14.6 billion in December. The year of 2024 was

Rate cuts by year-end Fed: 40 bps (98% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting) ECB: 77 bps (98% probability of rate cut at

to The US and bond markets will be closed in the US today in observance of President’s Day (combined Washington’s and Lincoln’s Birthday’s for those

Crypto trader Jordan Fish said a social layer might not work as there’s no way to “effectively socially shame the shameless.”

US Senator Rand Paul has called for an audit of Fort Knox gold reserves, sparking a debate over Bitcoin’s transparency and financial trust compared to

Headlines: Reminder: It is a long weekend in the US Weekly update on interest rate expectations BOE’s Bailey: We still see gradual disinflation going on

Polkadot Blockchain Academy will host a Web3 education course for policymakers in Switzerland, with UK lawmakers attending to gain insights into crypto regulation and blockchain

Deutsche Börse CEO Stephan Leithner calls for a permanent digital euro, citing its role in financial stability, efficiency and EU autonomy.

The trio plans to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin and apply for a license under Hong Kong’s upcoming stablecoin bill.

China’s top legislative body will be convening on 24 to 25 February with no details outlined for the meeting. The timing is as expected with

Securities Canadians C$ 3.77 billion versus C$17.65 billion last month Securities foreigners C$ 14.37 billion versus C$13.84 billion last month Foreign investors increased their exposure

Prior month 232.5K revised from 231.5K Housing starts for January 239.7K vs 252.5K annualized. Urban housing starts (pop. 10,000+): ↑ 3% to 220,643 units (seasonally

The executive director of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, Anthony Apollo, said a “real-time, traceable ecosystem is exponentially better” than the current system.

There is a need for a psychological shift in crypto design to achieve true democratization.

France’s finance minister Lombard: France is doing its job on different spending. The effort should be shared more equally among EU member states German finance

Bitcoin ETPs saw the largest outflows last week, as BTC is highly sensitive to interest rate expectations, CoinShares’ James Butterfill said.

Binance co-founder and chief customer service officer Yi He also said Binance isn’t for sale and implied it’s open to buying out its rivals.

XRP’s latest pullback has possibly produced a classic bullish continuation structure on the price chart, with a profit target above $3.00.

The exchange seeks to list the ETF as a commodities-based trust, according to the filing.

ECBs Holzmann: There is some probability of a March rate cut He adds that decisions in favor of more cuts getting harder The ECB has

European indices closed higher to kick off the new trading week, with Germany’s DAX and Italy’s FTSE MIB leading the gains. The snapshot of the

The Daily Telegraph is reporting that US Pres. Trump is looking for payback from supporting Ukraine vs Russia: Trump’s $500B Demand on Ukraine: Trump has

BTC price downside looks increasingly likely as Bitcoin chart analysis prepares for a “shakeout.”

Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy to Ukraine says: Trip to Ukraine still being finalized When asked if US would provide backstop for European support,

Russia’s foreign policy aide Ushakov: Talks with US: Ushakov says Russian delegation has been businesslike mood US and Russia have yet to agree how to

The Office of the Pardon Attorney has a backlog of roughly 10,000 petitions. Unless a convict has political connections, the chances of clemency are slim.

It’s a new year, and with that new year come all the normal social media circle jerking centered around predictions of “what will happen in

Reuters is reporting that Taiwan is considering a $7– $10 billion arms purchase from the US. IN the Trump administration, the theme so far is

Bitcoin bulls appear reluctant to buy dips after BTC’s repeat failures to secure a close above $98,500.

The USDJPY has completed an up-and-down lap that took the pair from the close on Friday Feb 7 at 151.39 to a high last week

A Bitcoin analyst says he has moved his self-custodied Bitcoin into spot Bitcoin ETFs to give himself “peace of mind” by not having to deal

Since the scammer began posting, numerous Bermuda National Coin tokens have appeared on the Solana-based memecoin launch platform Pump.fun.

According to data from CoinMarketCap, Tether has a market capitalization of over $142 billion — making it the largest stablecoin issuer.

While the hearing represents a positive step forward, the Fed’s monetary policy remains the main driver of Bitcoin’s trajectory, analysts told Cointelegraph.

Ether option markets are “leaning bullish,” with a “touch of caution” from large investors, as ETH faces significant downside volatility under $2,600.

Understand the process of tokenizing real-world assets on the Bitcoin blockchain, from creating digital representations to ensuring secure transactions and ownership.

The President of Argentina faces significant political pushback after a token he endorsed became a financial catastrophe for investors.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Monday: Japan GDP. Tuesday: RBA Policy Decision, UK Employment report, German ZEW, Canada CPI, US NAHB Housing Market Index, New Zealand PPI. Wednesday:

Indian authorities have seized nearly $190 million worth of crypto tied to the notorious BitConnect Ponzi scheme, which collapsed in 2018.

The Bitcoin Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse metric is flashing what traditionally signals the start of BTC price downside.

“Bitcoin mining companies serve as important employers and taxpayers in their local communities,” the report on US Bitcoin mining read.

Control, not just ownership, is the goal in Web3. Ownership alone is not sufficient in the decentralized future.

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy is addiing more color after meeting with US VP Vance: Had a good meeting with the US VP Vance. US and Ukraine teams

Bitcoin is trading in a tight range, pointing to a possible breakout in the near future.

Despite mounting Bitcoin ETF outflows that neared $500 million in three days, dip buying by large BTC holders may lead to an imminent market reversal.

The SEC’s acknowledgment of Grayscale’s XRP ETF sparked optimism among traders, with Polymarket odds projecting an 81% possibility of approval in 2025.

The SEC met with representatives from the Blockchain Association, Jito Labs, Multicoin Capital, Nasdaq, Andreessen Horowitz, and Sullivan & Cromwell.

Although USDT on-ramps are now free on Wallet, withdrawal fees can still be as high as 3.5 USDT.

The weekly Baker Hughes rig count data showed small increases in oil and gas rigs: Oil rigs rose 1 to 481. Natural gas rose 1

This week’s business newsletter explores Goldman Sachs’ U-turn on digital assets after the investment bank purchased Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.

According to an analysis from VanEck, US states with pending strategic reserve legislation could drive $23 billion of demand for Bitcoin.

Monday, February 16 10:30pm – AUD: Cash Rate (Forecast: 4.10%, Previous: 4.35%) AUD: RBA Monetary Policy Statement AUD: RBA Rate Statement Tuesday, February 18 2:00am

Bitcoin price faces pressure as $651 million in spot BTC ETF outflows lead traders to focus on the $95,000 support.

Soaring crypto trading volumes drove higher-than-expected revenues and profits for the exchanges.

President Trump from says that he is working on pipeline held up by New York to bring down energy prices. 625 million acres of offshore

TSMC is reportedly interested in an Intel factory deal. The company is weighing taking a controlling stake in partnership and considering operating US Inte factories

The state’s pension fund increased its Bitcoin exposure while also consolidating its investment into a single exchange-traded fund.

What classifies a AI supercomputer and it’s scope for managing the tax collectors, but my guess is that it has something to do with DOGE

Major US stock indices are closing mixed to end the trading week. The Dow industrial average closed lower. The S&P closed unchanged while the NASDAQ

El Salvador aims to become LATAM’s crypto Silicon Valley, but these aspirations hinge on better relations with US banks.

“I believe I acted appropriately with respect to my taxes,” Dan Morehead said in a statement, adding that he moved to Puerto Rico in 2021.

New crypto token issuance grew by over 12-fold, with analysts warning of diluted investor capital and “disjointed” price action.

Insider wallets started cashing out just three hours after the token was launched, erasing over $4 billion from its market capitalization.

Brent Kovar allegedly attracted investors to the Ponzi scheme through a YouTube video and PowerPoint presentation, promising annual returns of 15% to 30%.

The SEC has requested an additional 28 days to review Coinbase’s appeal in their legal battle that has been ongoing since June 2023.

Asset manager Grayscale plans to introduce staking to its spot Ether ETFs but says it will not guarantee or promote any specific level of returns

S&P misses on a record close. Nasdaq closes higher Key economic releases scheduled for next week’s trading. Fed Logan (voting in 26): Next couple of

“Not a single SOL will be used outside of the purpose of running Project Viva La Libertad,” KIP Protocol CEO Julian Peh wrote on X.

Intent-based solutions offer a promising approach to tackle DeFi’s liquidity fragmentation, simplifying crosschain interactions and enhancing user experience.

Bitcoin is copying gold’s price growth trajectory, raising possibilities of reaching price targets even beyond $300,000.

Leveraged ETFs in crypto use borrowed funds or derivatives to amplify returns, but their daily rebalancing and higher risks make them most suitable for short-term

Prior month 0.3% revised to +0.5% Export prices +1.3% versus 0.3% estimate. This was the largest monthly increase since the index advanced 2.7% in May

Prior month retail sales +0.4% Retail Sales -0.9% vs -0.1% estimate. Last month revised to +0.7% from 0.4% Ex Autos MoM -0.4% vs 0.3% estimate.

Prior month 0.8% Wholesale trade for December -0.2% vs 0.2% expected Prior month -0.2% Manufacturing sales increased for the third consecutive month, rising 0.3% to

The economic calendar is busy highlighted by US retail sales at 8:30 AM ET. 8:30 AM ET US retail sales estimate -0.1% versus 0.4% last

Some tokens saw price appreciation without increasing daily active wallets, indicating that altcoins are still in an early “speculative” phase of the cycle.

Raising Ethereum’s gas limit would improve censorship resistance, reduce costs when routing assets between L2s, and provide a safety net in case of disasters, Buterin

Prior month: Industrial production prior month +0.9% revised twos 1.0% Capacity utilization prior month 77.6% revised lower to 77.5% Manufacturing output month on month prior

Dubai’s crypto regulator said any virtual assets issued in the emirate must adhere to its regulations.

HashKey, a licensed crypto exchange in Hong Kong, secured a $30 million investment from China-based VC firm Gaorong Ventures at a $1.5 billion valuation.

I’m finding the Canadian consumer spending tracker from RBC to be a valuable look at the health of Canadian shoppers. We won’t get the retail

This week, four different states introduced crypto-related bills, bringing the number of US states to introduce such legislation up to nine in February alone.

Although headlines on progress toward peace between Ukraine and Russia are likely to be exhaustive at times, the actual conclusion will probably still be a

Worth more than $2 billion, Juventus is the world’s 11th most valuable football club.

CZ critiqued CEX listing processes, arguing that the current way of doing things leads to price manipulation. As token launches surge, liquidity is becoming increasingly

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has surged 176% since its launch, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether, driven by buybacks and strong fundamentals — but analysts say altseason is

Prior month 0.1% Business inventories for December -0.2% versus 0.0% estimate Retail inventories ex auto -0.1% versus 0.2% last month This article was written by

As Bitcoin gains recognition as a potential national reserve asset, the crypto community must ensure it remains accessible to the public and true to its

The major US indices are opening with mixed results. The Dow industrial average is lower while the S&P and NASDAQ indices are marginally higher. The

Pres. Trump is focused on reciprocal tears and unfair trade practices to start his 2.0 term . He has imposed 10% tariffs on all China

This is a lower-tier indicator but something the Bank of Canada is watching. Business lending conditions fell to -1.89% versus +1.71% in Q3 Mortgage lending

Bloomberg is reporting that Meta is planning a major investment into AI humanoid robots. That is in competition with Elon Musk who is also big

Based on Solana, Jupiter is the most popular DEX aggregator by trading volume.

The latest Cointelegraph video analyzes the factors behind Ether’s underperformance and explores its potential for a comeback in 2025.

According to data from Farside Investors, outflows from Bitcoin ETFs topped $647 million amid four consecutive days of capital flight.

Ukarins Pres. Zelenskiy comments after meeting with US VP Vance” It’s the first meeting, not the last They need to prepare the pan for how

The major European indices are closing mixed on the day. The German DAX is lower after closing at a record level yesterday and hundred is

In a strong display of resilience amid a rapidly evolving regulatory and political landscape, Coinbase announced on Friday its best quarterly revenue performance in three

GameStop (GME) surged about 6% in pre-market trading on Friday after CNBC reported that the video game retailer is exploring investments in various cryptocurrencies, including

Headlines: EU says Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are a step in the wrong direction What are the main events for today? Eurozone Q4 preliminary GDP +0.1%

Plasma, a blockchain startup pioneering a Bitcoin-based blockchain dedicated to stablecoins, announced on Thursday that it has raised $20 million in a new funding round

In addition to beating Solana in daily fees for the first time since October 2024, BNB Chain is the first chain since Bitcoin to beat

Ticker symbol will remain “TRI” TORONTO , Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI), a global content and technology company, today announced that

TORONTO , Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI), a global content and technology company, announced today that it has commenced offers to

TORONTO , Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024

Publicly traded mining companies in the US are now feeling the effects of trade tensions between the United States and China.

Metaplanet, known as the “Microstrategy of Asia,” has raised an additional 4 billion JPY in zero-interest bonds to buy more Bitcoin.

Stablecoin use continues to expand across the world, and White House crypto czar David Sacks says one of its first priorities is stablecoin legislation in

Japan economy minister Akazawa” will respond appropriately to US reciprocal tariffs the weak yen has a variety of impacts on Japan’s real economy This article

Crypto exchange Coinbase reported a net income of $1.29 billion in the fourth quarter, while its $2.2 billion net revenue comfortably beat industry estimates.

Brian Quintenz’s use of the Web3 social media platform signals his friendly stance toward crypto.

“Whatever they charge us, we’re charging them. So, it works out very well,” President Donald Trump told reporters after signing the order.

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, revealed his dog’s name in an X post, sparking a wave of memecoins named after the canine.

The acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York reportedly resigned after the federal Justice Department directed her to halt a case against

Ethereum’s total value locked rose to levels not seen since 2022. Will ETH price benefit from the rise in activity?

The post on Rubio’s return is here: Reports that US Sec State Rubio’s plane on its way to Munich has turned back The initial reports

The US-based Ready Makers says it won a court order to freeze crypto tokens from its Gibraltar subsidiary, Ready Maker, which it claims it lost

An unofficial GameStop Solana-based memecoin also saw a huge surge following speculation the retailer is considering adding crypto to its balance sheets.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s was on his way to Munich for the negotiations on the war in Ukraine, expected to take place on

Ethereum devs have agreed to deploy future hard forks in quicker succession as part of a broader move to accelerate Ethereum’s roadmap.

There is no fresh catalyst driving the gold move, carrying on its upswing: I stuck my cursor at the high earlier in the week. It

Japan chief cabinet secretary Hayashi: Will respond appropriately after examining the impact on Japan regarding the plans for reciprocal tariffs from the US Headline via

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says if tariffs create inflation it would be a ‘one time’ slight increase. This is the latest US CPI graph, inflation

Singapore Q4 GDP rose 5.0% year-on-year, surpassing analysts’ estimate of 4.7%.Singapore Q4 GDP increased 0.5% quarter-on-quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis.Singapore MTI reports 2024 GDP

Goldman Sachs analysts indicate that President Trump’s “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” could reshape U.S. trade policies, aligning tariffs, taxes, and non-tariff barriers with those of

The Securities and Exchange Commission will likely face a mid-October deadline to decide whether Grayscale’s XRP and Dogecoin ETFs get off the ground.

The link is here if you think you might be impacted by this: The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the dismissal of more than

Goldman Sachs: If Russia gas flows through Ukraine returned to pre-war levels, they would expect summer 2025 TTF 36%-56% below their 50 eur/mwh base case

Google Play said it restored TikTok to the US app store on Thursday. Apple also. This follows a letter from the Trump admin. Trump earlier

Via Politico: The ruling effectively halts a central component of one of Trump’s Day One executive orders commanding his administration to freeze foreign aid for

South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok announced that authorities will closely monitor financial markets, highlighting concerns over uncertainty driven by U.S. trade policy and global

Brian Armstrong said the US now has the “most pro-crypto Congress we’ve ever seen,” which will lead to a global change in crypto regulations.

Tyr Capital’s Ed Hindi says sentiment around Ethereum is at rock bottom, which is making a near-term reversal more likely.

The introduction of BitVM smart contracts has marked a significant milestone in the path for scalability and programmability of Bitcoin. Rooted in the original BitVM

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, has embarked on a new chapter following his recent release from prison after serving four months

It looks like all the fun these days is always in the US session, innit? So far today, major currencies are keeping little changed with

DappRadar reported that there were 7 million daily unique active wallets in Web3 gaming last month, up 386% compared to January 2024.

Bitcoin remains stuck below $100,000, but Derive’s Dr. Sean Dawson says its chances of hitting $125,000 by late June have inched up to 44%.

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Logan is speaking just prior to market close on Friday Swiss National Bank’s Tschudin says policy choices include FX intervention,

A bill filed in Michigan’s House would allow the state to buy crypto and lend it out to increase yields for state funds.

German DAX futures -0.5% French CAC 40 futures -0.3% UK FTSE futures flat Well, the drop ahead of the open only offers a bit of

Prior +0.1% Compared to January last year, wholesale prices are also seen 0.9% higher year-on-year. The main reason for that is due to an increase

The point of the symposium is said to discuss ways to boost private sector sentiment. The meet will also include Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, Tencent

Prior +7.3% New yuan loans ¥5.13 trillion vs ¥4.50 trillion expected Prior ¥990 billion That’s sending a message as new yuan loans surge higher to

The vague language of El Salvador’s $1.4 billion deal with the IMF may imply that it might stop buying Bitcoin at some point, according to

On-chain data shows the retail investors have been liquidating their Bitcoin wallets recently, but buying into XRP and Ethereum. Total Amount Of Holders Up For

Bloomberg exchange-traded fund (ETF) analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas have evaluated the prospects for the altcoin ETF applications submitted by major asset managers these

Eurostoxx -0.1% Germany DAX -0.4% France CAC 40 +0.1% UK FTSE -0.2% Spain IBEX -0.3% Italy FTSE MIB flat This comes after the stronger gains

Prior +2.8% HICP +2.9% vs +2.9% y/y prelim Prior +2.8% Core annual inflation is reaffirmed at 2.4% and that’s a positive development, down from 2.6%

In the European session we don’t have much on the agenda other than a couple of low tier releases. As it’s usually the case, most

According to a February 12 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Cboe BZX Exchange has submitted a request seeking approval for

The breakdown shows that producer prices increased by 0.1% on the month while import prices increased by 0.2% on the month. Relative to a year

On Monday, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen posted a pic with MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor. Many saw where this was going, and they were right – insiders

Ex-business development manager Andrew Krynin revealed a pair of nude images on a public call, prompting responses from the Near team.

EU remains committed to an open and predictable global trading system that benefits everyone EU will react firmly and immediately against unjustified barriers to free

BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik was returned to Russia in a prisoner swap, exchanged for American teacher Marc Fogel.

Bitcoin retail investor demand remains healthy despite rangebound BTC price action leaving new all-time highs out of reach.

The $28 million profit raised some insider trading allegations among the crypto community.

Prior +0.4% The euro area economy grew marginally in the final quarter of last year, a touch better than first estimated at least. Still, it

Six men are accused of kidnapping three family members and their nanny from a Chicago townhouse in October 2024 in exchange for a crypto-ransom. Before

Bybit was removed from France’s AMF blacklist and now seeks a MiCA license for the EU, while still facing regulatory challenges in India and Malaysia.

While implementing a strategic Bitcoin reserve on a federal level isn’t easy, 20 US states have proposed their own Bitcoin bills. This includes Oklahoma, Massachusetts,

While AI can enhance financial forecasting and decision-making, its ability to prevent the next financial crisis remains uncertain due to complexities like unpredictable events.

Solana bridge volumes surged from November 2024 to January 2025, with billions flowing into the network.

DOGE price is up today and may grow another 15% amid growing ETF buzz and a supportive bullish reversal setup for Dogecoin.

Recent reports allege that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are in talks to collaborate on crypto

Elizabeth Warren accuses Musk and Trump of dismantling the CFPB to push financial control as layoffs hit the agency and the crypto regulation debate heats

CVS CEO David Joyner’s comments come as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and President Donald Trump have signaled interest in cracking down on

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also expressed confidence in the private sector to develop stablecoin solutions.

Despite a significant jump in quarterly revenue, Coincheck Group still reported a net loss of $98.1 million.

The terminations have sowed more confusion at the bureau, as several of those being laid off had already accepted federal buyout offers, said one of

Bitcoin banks are going to happen. We already have a few of them. We’re going to have more of them. Existing legacy banks are going

One of three newly appointed directors to the board includes Jaime Leverton, the former CEO of Hut 8.

The bill “would make our state the first to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and drive innovation, growth, and financial freedom,” said Senator Schwertner.

Six men kidnapped a family of three and a nanny at gunpoint in Chicago before whisking them away for five days, demanding they cough up

CluCoin founder Austin Michael Taylor asked a judge to sentence him to probation after he copped to wire fraud for a $1.1 million crypto scheme.

GPT-5 will launch within months, unifying OpenAI’s o-series and GPT-series chatbot models into an integrated system, Sam Altman says.

Fake transaction simulation sites create false crypto deposits to deceive victims. Discover their tactics and key signs to avoid falling for these scams.

Bitcoin hits cycle peaks once whales cool exchange flows; signs are favoring a repeat of the pattern in 2025.

Liquity v2 recorded $17 million in outflows after advising users to exit Stability Pools amid an internal investigation into a potential issue.

The country’s securities regulator will also allow 3,500 corporations and professional investors to open “real-name” accounts on cryptocurrency exchanges as part of a pilot program.

Coinbase is in talks with Indian regulators to reenter the market after its 2023 exit as the FIU eases its stance on offshore crypto exchanges.

BNB price gains are driven by CZ’s surprising interest in memecoins, launch of MyShell IDO, and other reasons.

The Federal Communications Commission has sent a letter to Comcast inquiring about its DEI practices, a company spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.

Deutsche Bank-backed Taurus launched a Solana-based custody and tokenization platform that allows banks to issue and manage digital assets.

Generative AI is making scams more scalable and affordable for bad actors to conduct, making them more sophisticated as they leverage the new technology.

Community members celebrated as the Ethereum Foundation deployed 45,000 ETH to decentralized finance protocols Aave, Spark and Compound.

Mastercard tokenized 30% of transactions in 2024. It views stablecoins as competition, acknowledging crypto’s potential to disrupt traditional finance.

Russian brokerage Finam will offer structured notes tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, targeting qualified investors amid unclear crypto regulations in Russia.

Under new leadership and regulations, crypto may have a chance to make it mainstream.

Bitcoin wallets have hit a five-month low as retail investors sell, while whales accumulate billions and institutional outflows continue amid global economic uncertainty.

U.S. investors and large pharmaceutical companies are increasingly doing deals in China as the country’s biopharma sector transforms.

Several analysts are anticipating massive XRP price gains as the market grows more optimistic about a spot XRP ETF approval in the United States.

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith told CNBC Sport that he is not interested in campaigning but would be interested in being president.

Stablecoin company Plasma is building a new blockchain that offers zero-fee USDt transactions.

Automakers such as Hyundai Motor and General Motors have increasingly used South Korea as a tariff-free export market to the U.S.

A repeat of a 2020 fractal pattern in Cardano could send ADA price on another 350% rally in 2025.

Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz will return in the top spot after a stint at a16z, paving the way for crypto-friendly regulation.

Tether criticized analysts at JPMorgan who speculated the issuer may need to sell its Bitcoin holdings to comply with newly proposed US stablecoin bills.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, trade tariffs funded up to 90% of the United States federal government’s annual budget.

Bitcoin faces conflicting trader moves as PPI puts even more pressure on the crypto bull case.

Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante joins the Hashing It Out podcast to discuss the future of crypto exchanges, security, regulation and the evolving Solana ecosystem in

U.S. spirits sales declined in 2024 despite maintaining its market share ahead of beer and wine. Tequila and Mezcal grew, but tariffs could change that.

What if every click you made online cost just a fraction of a penny? What if your favorite news site, your go-to streaming service, or

Franklin Templeton has registered a “Franklin Solana Trust” in Delaware, indicating it may soon file for a spot Solana ETF alongside a host of other

Bitcoin’s evolution from an obscure digital currency to a global financial force has been nothing short of extraordinary. As Bitcoin enters a new era, institutions,

An AI engineer at xAI resigned after refusing to delete an X post ranking AI models, including the forthcoming Grok 3, sparking a free speech

Cryptocurrency is simplifying peer-to-peer (P2P) car rentals with blockchain technology, offering seamless transactions, enhanced security and dispute resolution.

10x Research’s Markus Thielen sees a “real possibility” of a lower CPI print in the US on Feb. 12, which could defy consensus expectations and

A survey from a central bank-focused think tank found that fewer than one in five central banks are inclined to issue a central bank digital

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to pick Brian Quintenz — the head of policy at a16z’s crypto arm — as the next chair of

The US tax agency claims it complied with financial privacy laws when it summoned banks for crypto founder Rowland Marcus Andrade’s financial records.

Goldman Sachs increased its spot Ether ETF position by over 2,000% to $476 million in Q4 2024, while its Bitcoin ETF stashed more than doubled

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says there’s “no need to hurry” on rate cuts — but this didn’t trigger much of a crypto sell-off, leading

The US and UK snubbed signing an international AI agreement, with US Vice President JD Vance claiming that “excessive regulation of the AI sector could

Ten countries launched a joint operation to disrupt LockBit in February 2024, saying the group had caused billions of dollars in damage to individuals and

The strategic reserve aims to invest in the growth of Bitcoin, Ether and other cryptocurrencies “at the forefront of reshaping global finance.”

Bitpanda’s crypto offering in the United Kingdom won’t differ from that in the European Union, deputy CEO Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad said.

ZkLend lost nearly $10 million in a Starknet exploit. The protocol offered the hacker a 10% bounty if the remaining funds were returned before Feb.

SOL price is down today and at risk of further losses, with data suggesting waning user interest in Solana’s DeFi ecosystem.

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is making waves in DeFi, but questions remain about its governance, revenue model and political ties.

Bitcoin may reach $1.5 million by 2030, says ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood, citing rising institutional adoption and growing demand for BTC as an asset

Bitcoin’s price is down today and may drop below $90,000 in the coming days if it loses the key ascending triangle support.

In a significant sign of shifting market dynamics, BitGo, the leading U.S. crypto custodian, has reportedly begun evaluating the possibility of an initial public offering

In a bold move that underscores the Trump family’s expanding footprint in the digital asset arena, World Liberty Financial (WLF), a new crypto platform in

The latest CPI data is unlikely to impact the Fed’s interest rate decision in March despite Donald Trump’s insistence on lowering rates.

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It caps off the first full quarter with David Joyner, a longtime CVS executive, as CEO of the troubled retail drugstore chain.