Coin Edition
Fed Hiked Rates, Yet Bitcoin Is Pumping: Is BTC Breaking Its Dollar Dependence?
Bitcoin is trading near $81,610, up 5.2% over the past week despite absorbing five separate pieces of bad news that would typically weigh on risk assets. The token remains above...
XRP to $1,000? The CLARITY Act Shock Is Putting This Extreme Price Target Back in Focus
XRP is trading near $1.40, but the CLARITY Act’s failure to clear the Senate this week has revived one of crypto’s oldest fantasies, a four-figure XRP. Journalist Eleanor Terrett summed...
24 Hour Crypto Recap: Here’s What Happened in the Market
The global crypto market cap rose 2.3% to $2.87 trillion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin traded at $81,361.10, up 0.3% on the day and up 5.5% over the past...
Trump Signals Key Iran Decision as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates
President Donald Trump says Iran wants a deal but isn’t “ready,” framing the standoff as a choice between diplomacy and a military response, as Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz...
World Unveils World Money, a Stablecoin-Based Finance App in 150+ Countries
World, the identity project led by Sam Altman, has launched World Money, a financial app built around stablecoins and digital assets. World Money is a self-custody wallet designed to bring...
24 Hour Crypto Recap: Here’s What Happened in the Market
The global crypto market cap rose 1.2% to $2.73 trillion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin traded at $77,488.22, up 1.4% on the day but roughly flat on the week...
Congress Advances Two Crypto Bills as U.S. Bitcoin Reserve and Crypto Tax Rules Take Shape
Two US House committees advanced separate crypto bills this week, a day after the Senate’s broader market-structure legislation failed to secure enough votes to proceed. Bitcoin Reserve Bill Advances The...
Vitalik Says AI Hackers Won’t Make Crypto Cybersecurity Unwinnable
Vitalik Buterin isn’t buying the doom around AI-powered cyber threats, pushing back against claims that hacking could become unstoppable. The Ethereum co-founder on X argued that AI-driven hacking won’t turn...
24 Hour Crypto Recap: Here’s What Happened in the Market
The global crypto market cap rose 1.0% to $2.70 trillion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin traded at $76,270.01, up 0.7% on the day but still down 2.5% over the...
XRP Drops Below Weekly Low as Fed Decision Nears, Derivatives Signal Weakness
XRP started the week on solid footing, but pressure has built steadily as the Fed’s rate decision approaches. Markets are pricing in a hike, from the current 3.50–3.75% range to...
Zerodha’s Kamath Backs UPI MDR but Flags Risk to Zero-Brokerage Model
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has backed the National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI) new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI, calling it “probably inevitable” given how widely the payment system...
Gold and Silver Rally Ahead of Fed Decision, All Eyes on Warsh’s Guidance
Gold and silver are climbing sharply as investors position ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision, with CME FedWatch pricing in a 92.4% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike....
24 Hour Crypto Recap: Here’s What Happened in the Market
The global crypto market cap fell 2.6% to $2.67 trillion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin traded at $75,827.27, down 2.7% on the day and down 3.8% over the past...
Crypto Miners and Stakers May Finally Get a Tax Break, but Traders Could Pay the Price
The US House Ways and Means Committee is set to mark up two crypto tax bills on September 16 that could reshape how miners, stakers, and traders are taxed, though...
Clarity Act Hits Another Wall as Senate Split Deepens on Ethics Rules
The Clarity Act is facing another standoff in the Senate, even after Republicans say they’ve offered major concessions on ethics rules. Senator Cynthia Lummis, the bill’s lead sponsor, said Sunday...
24 Hour Crypto Recap: Here’s What Happened in the Market
The global crypto market cap rose 1.3% to $2.75 trillion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin traded at $77,821.09, up 1.1% on the day. Ethereum changed hands at $2,501.90, up...
CPI Shock: Why the Initial Bitcoin Rally Reversed and What It Means for Crypto Prices Next
Bitcoin’s reaction to Thursday’s CPI report was a textbook positioning trap. Headline inflation held at 3.4% year-over-year, matching expectations and triggering an immediate relief rally across Bitcoin, crypto broadly, and...
24 Hour Crypto Recap: Here’s What Happened in the Market
The global crypto market cap rose 0.9% to $2.74 trillion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin traded at $77,275.51, up 0.6% on the day and down 2.9% over the past...
XRP Bulls Brace for CPI as Longs Get Wiped Out Following Hot PPI
XRP is under pressure heading into one of the most consequential macro releases of the month. Yesterday’s hotter PPI print rattled markets, and today’s CPI report could determine whether the...
Revised CLARITY Act Adds 100+ Changes, Lummis Calls It Bipartisan Effort
Senate Republicans released a revised, 630-page version of the CLARITY Act on Thursday, days ahead of a critical September 15 cloture vote. However, betting markets have grown less confident that...
$180B Wiped From Chinese Stocks, Is China’s Market Rally Losing Steam?
Chinese stocks have taken a hit, with roughly ¥1.29 trillion, about $180 billion, wiped off market value as the Shanghai Composite fell nearly 2%. The selloff came alongside a broader...
24 Hour Crypto Recap: Here’s What Happened in the Market
The global crypto market cap fell 1.8% to $2.71 trillion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin traded at $77,111.05, down 1.9% on the day. Ethereum changed hands at $2,460.11, down...
XRP Drops After Hot PPI Triggers Heavy Long Liquidations
XRP came under pressure on Thursday, sliding alongside broader crypto markets after a hotter-than-expected inflation print reignited concerns about the Fed’s rate path. The drop triggered a sharp round of...
Crypto Exchange Spot Trading Volume Surges 19% in August to $510 Billion
Crypto exchanges had a busy August. Spot trading volume across 14 major platforms hit $510.4 billion, up 19% from July’s $429 billion, with 13 of the exchanges seeing volume rise...
