Cryptocurrencies face increased downward pressure following Fitch Ratings’ warning on Iran conflict risks
Fitch Ratings warns of increased risks if the Iran conflict continues, affecting many economic sectors. Rising oil prices, inflation, and…
Square enables millions of U.S. small businesses to accept bitcoin with automatic dollar conversion
Square now lets U.S. small businesses accept bitcoin, converting transactions to dollars instantly. No extra setup or fees until 2026…
Fitch signals demand risks for U.S. firms as Iran rejects talks and White House presses NATO
Fitch warned that an extended conflict could heighten demand risks for U.S. businesses. Iran dismissed U.S. overtures for talks, calling…
American Bitcoin climbs in global ranking after tripling its reserves
American Bitcoin increased its Bitcoin reserves to 7,000 and climbed to 16th globally. Eric Trump stressed the company’s aggressive strategy…
SEC faces renewed criticism after updated digital assets guidance fails to clarify standards
Legal experts say SEC's digital asset guidance still lacks clear standards for the industry. Uncertainty around token classification as securities…
Bitcoin production power declines after six years of steady growth as miners shift strategies
Bitcoin’s hashrate dropped by 4 percent in the first quarter for the first time in years. Rising production costs and…
BitMine Immersion boosts Ethereum holdings as major players slow crypto purchases
BitMine Immersion expanded its Ethereum holdings with a significant weekly purchase. The company’s strategy contrasts with broader institutional caution in…
Bitcoin Impact Index jumps as nearly half of circulating supply trades below purchase price
Bitcoin Impact Index signals renewed stress as nearly half of coins trade below purchase price. Losses mount for both short-term…
Crypto fund outflows increase as Iran tensions and central bank policies unsettle markets
Institutional crypto funds faced $414 million in outflows amid geopolitical and rate hike worries. Bitcoin held up with inflows, but…
Lido proposes major LDO buyback after disconnect between token price and protocol performance
Lido aims to buy back up to 10,000 stETH worth of LDO tokens. The proposal cites a disconnect between LDO’s…
Token unlocks by Hyperliquid, Sui, and Ethena set to impact crypto markets in April
The early weeks of April 2025 will bring major token unlocks from Hyperliquid, Sui, and Ethena. These unlocks add significant…
Bitcoin declines as market focuses on employment data and Iran deadline
Bitcoin weakened as investors await jobs data and the expiration of the Iran deadline. Liquidations and surging oil prices reflected…
Cryptocurrency prices rise after Trump signals talks with new Iranian leadership
Trump’s comments on Iranian leadership sparked significant movements in cryptocurrency markets. Short positions were heavily liquidated as Bitcoin and Ether…
Liquidity for blockchain yield products set to improve after $50 million investment in Midas
Midas raised $50 million to solve blockchain yield product liquidity issues. The new system will let investors instantly access their…
Cryptocurrencies gain ground after news of possible mediation in Iran conflict
Cryptocurrency prices rose as talks of mediation in the Iran conflict emerged. Altcoins outperformed larger tokens, driven by renewed liquidity…
Ethereum Foundation boosts network security and revenue with expanded ether staking
The Ethereum Foundation recently increased ether staking to bolster network and revenue strategies. Staking yields have dropped, but the Foundation’s…
Genius Act sets stablecoin rules as federal charters reshape competition in U.S. crypto
The GENIUS Act created federal standards for U.S. stablecoins, changing how yield is structured in the market. Federal charters have…
FTX prepares $2.2 billion creditor payout as employment data and global tensions shape crypto markets
FTX Recovery Trust will distribute $2.2 billion to creditors this week. Nonfarm payroll data and macroeconomic indicators are expected to…
Ongoing downturn in meme coin market deepens as participation and capital flow decrease
Meme coin market capitalization has declined significantly, with nearly all categories posting losses this year. Solana and meme coin dominance…
Ripple introduces confidential token transfers on XRPL after new research paper
Ripple researchers introduced a method for confidential token transfers on the XRP Ledger with institutional controls. The proposal uses cryptography…
