Fast-moving coverage across crypto markets, regulation, ETFs, macro spillovers, and digital-asset infrastructure.
Markets
Bitcoin and U.S. equities saw a significant relief rally following the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index's first monthly decline in six years, signaling a potential shift in the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook.
Regulation
A former Trump teleprompter operator has exited government amidst accusations of profiting from Kalshi prediction market bets tied to presidential speeches, sparking renewed debate over insider trading and the integrity of event contracts.
Markets
ARK Invest's Lorenzo Valente suggests the crypto market is on the cusp of an unprecedented consolidation, driven by revenue concentration and signaling a wave of mergers, acquisitions, and exchange closures.
Markets
Bitcoin traders are grappling with a highly anticipated and 'most divided' Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, while escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have sent oil prices soaring by 8%, adding fresh inflationary pressures.
Markets
PayPal's second-quarter results highlight a significant expansion in its stablecoin initiatives and a notable $81 million crypto-related earnings adjustment, signaling the growing importance of digital assets in its core business strategy.
Markets
Payment giant Visa is significantly expanding its stablecoin initiatives, detailing a multi-faceted strategy during its Q3 earnings call that includes deep integration with OpenUSD, tokenized deposits, and AI-driven commerce solutions.
Regulation
Tether's gold-backed token, XAUt, has secured Shariah certification, a pivotal development poised to significantly broaden its appeal within the Islamic finance sector and among investors seeking ethical, compliant exposure to physical gold.
Markets
Bitcoin's price trajectory mirrors US equities, pushing towards the $66,000 mark, as markets react positively to a reported pause in US-Iran military actions, signaling a broader return to risk appetite.