While headline inflation came in faster than hoped in December, investors for the moment are in buy mode after an unexpected decline in the year-over-year core rate. The closely-watched Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.4% in December, slightly higher than analyst consensus and the previous month’s 0.3%. On a year-over-year basis, CPI was up 2.9%, … Read more
When inauguration day rolls around in the U.S., the first policy domino to topple could be the industry’s banking roadblocks, though the White House may be the wrong place to watch for the most consequential action. The crypto industry will surely cheer loudly over some of the executive-order fireworks when President-elect Donald Trump is sworn … Read more
Crypto derivatives platform Deribit, has received potential acquisition interest, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing sources. The report added that the firm is working with Financial Technology Partners to review the opportunities. Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers told CoinDesk that the options platform had appointed FT Partners as an advisor for general advisory services and potential secondaries, … Read more
Bitcoin’s (BTC) rapid recovery from below $90,000 since Monday hints at bullish prospects. However, one factor casts doubt on the sustainability of these gains, indicating scope for significant downside volatility if the impending U.S. inflation data comes in hotter-than-expected on Wednesday. That factor is the supply of major stablecoins, which has stalled, indicating the absence … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) adoption by U.S.-listed public companies continues in full steam. The latest purchase comes from NYSE-listed Genius Group (GNS). On Jan. 10, GNS reported increasing its bitcoin holding to $35 million, which was ahead of its scheduled target of $120 million. In the process, it acquired 372 BTC at an average price of $94,047 … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets have dropped as part of a wider macro-driven sell-off in the market and there is a risk that forced selling could lead to further weakness, investment bank Standard Chartered said in a report on Monday. The market downturn was triggered by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s hawkish press conference … Read more
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The market is about to be hit with the first big U.S. economic event of 2025: December CPI data. With hawkish Fed fears in the air and bitcoin strengthening its correlation with tech stocks, Wednesday’s report becomes even more significant for the digital assets market. The … Read more
Huione, a Telegram-based illicit marketplace that offers personal data and money laundering services has rolled out its own stablecoin, according to report by blockchain security firm Elliptic. The stablecoin (USDH) was created to “avoid the common freezing and transfer restrictions of traditional digital currencies.” The Huione website adds that “USDH is not restricted by traditional … Read more
Crypto prices bounced from Monday’s wipeout with bitcoin (BTC) rising as high as $97,300 on Tuesday as traders eyed the latest batch of U.S. inflation data with more to come tomorrow. The largest crypto’s dip below $90,000 yesterday was quickly bought up on reports that Donald Trump is preparing first-day executive orders benefitting the crypto … Read more
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) “I don’t understand how can anyone think BTC is not a bargain at these prices…,” Andre Dragosch, head of research – Europe at Bitwise, said on X Monday as BTC’s price dipped below $90,000. While the comment may appear overly optimistic to macro bears, it is … Read more