This week, bitcoin climbed steadily to reach nearly $100K, amid hopes for a China-U.S. trade and better macroeconomic conditions ahead. Institutions like Mastercard and BlackRock made important digital asset announcements. An historic stablecoin bill neared completion in the U.S. Congress. (A former prime-mover in the House said to expect a “wicked hot summer” of legislation.) […]
As the Dubai Token2049 conference concludes, one key takeaway is that the narrative around bitcoin (BTC) is swiftly expanding beyond its traditional role as a store of value to a potential DeFi asset competing with Ethereum and Solana. Prominent industry players like Franklin Templeton view this development as a positive step, confident it will enhance […]
Huione Group, the Cambodia-based conglomerate that the U.S. Treasury Department wants to cut out of the U.S. financial system, received $98 billion worth of crypto since 2014 through illicit schemes like money laundering, pig butchering and online scams, according to blockchain security firm Elliptic. The company, which has links to the Asian country’s ruling Hun […]
As markets stabilize and bitcoin claws its way back above $100k, Kevin O’Leary – also known as “Mr. Wonderful” – is doubling down on digital assets and calling for clear regulation to unlock crypto’s next chapter. “I consider crypto to be the 12th sector of the economy within five years,” he told CoinDesk in a […]
Geopolitical tensions and evolving trade policies continue to shape cryptocurrency markets, with Solana emerging as a focal point amid global economic uncertainty. SOL has shown impressive recovery strength, climbing 8% from its April 30 low of $140 to around $152, with daily trading volume jumping 35% over 24 hours. This resilience comes as US-China trade […]
Coinbase will suspend trading of Movement’s MOVE token, citing “recent reviews,” following a CoinDesk investigation into market-making deals that experts said incentivized price manipulation. The token fell more than 13% on the trading suspension news, while the broader market gauge CoinDesk 20 Index rose 4.4%. Movement Labs is currently investigating how a market maker may […]
The Cosmos ecosystem is gaining significant institutional attention amid broader market volatility, with ATOM showing remarkable resilience after recovering from a drop to $4.23 on April 30th to stabilize above $4.38. The price of ATOM rose more than 4% in the last 24 hours, while the broader market gauge CoinDesk 20 Index climbed nearly the […]
The panic that ensued following President Trump’s Liberation Day tariff announcements continues to fade, with bitcoin (BTC) and major U.S. stock averages surging anew. Bitcoin at press time was trading just above $97,000 for the first time in nearly ten weeks, up 3.3% over the past 24 hours and ahead 14% since Liberation Day. With […]
A Texas congressman is asking the federal government to consider installing cryptocurrency ATMs in federal buildings as a way to help foster the pro-digital assets stance pushed by President Donald Trump. Representative Lance Gooden asked the chief of the General Services Administration — the agency that maintains the government’s buildings and real estate — to […]