Bitcoin Advocate RFK Jr. Wants US Budget On Blockchain
RFK Jr. floated the idea of placing the U.S. budget on blockchain during a Michigan rally, which could allow tax-paying Americans to see where their money is being spent on.
Eurozone Business Activity Accelerates In April
The HCOB Flash Eurozone purchasing managers' index (PMI) published by S&P Global registered a figure of 51.4 in April from 50.3 in March. It was the highest in 11 months. Any reading above 50 indicates growth, while a figure below 50 shows contraction.
Bitcoin On The Way To $85K? Layer-2 Tokens Shine As BTC Adds $3K
Bitcoin recently completed its fourth halving, and while the price wasn't moved by enthusiasm from Bitcoiners, it has since picked up pace and even hit $67,000.
Most Asian Markets Rise With Earnings, US Data In View
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, with hopes for earnings this week from tech titans helping to offset worries about the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans ahead of the release of key US growth and inflation data.
MicroStrategy's Saylor Thanks Miners, Urges Community To Keep Stacking Post-Halving
Michael Saylor, like other Bitcoiners, continues to be bullish about the world's most popular digital asset as he encouraged the community to keep stacking their Bitcoins after Saturday's halving.
New EU Spending Rules Bring Back Debt Discipline Focus
With an energy crisis and record high inflation in the EU's rearview mirror, Brussels believes the time has come for the bloc to focus on ensuring sound public finances.
Bitcoin, ASML, TSMC, And Netflix Take Wall Street For A Wild Ride
Bitcoin "halving," and earnings from ASML Holding, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, and Netflix took Wall Street for a wild ride last week, with the CBOE Volatility Index spiking close to 25%.
Bitwise CEO Predicts 'Many' Wealth Management Firms Will Offer BTC ETFs By Year-End
Bitwise Investments' Hunter Horsley has just made a bold prediction about the attitude of wealth management firms toward spot Bitcoin ETFs by the end of the year, even as the offering has since seen large outflows, particularly from Grayscale.
Bitcoin Begins Gradual Climb After Refusing To Budge During Halving
Bitcoin completed its halving Saturday with no significant price movement, but a day later, the digital currency started a slow climb as observers watched closely whether it will follow historical halving trends of an upswing or dip as some analysts projected.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Fuel Depot And Substations, Escalates Tensions
At least three electrical substations and a fuel storage base were reported to be struck, resulting in ignited fires at various sites.
Crypto As Junk Equity: A Mental Model
Crypto is, first and foremost, a financial revolution and economic dynamics will drive the future of the industry's valuations, says Mahesh Ramakrishnan.
'Halving' Arrives For Bitcoin Miners
The bitcoin market on Friday engineered the "halving" of the reward for operating the cryptocurrency, a much-anticipated step designed to limit production and boost the digital money.
JPMorgan, Goldman Warn Investors This Bitcoin Halving Will Be Unlike Previous Cycles
Investment banking giants believe this Bitcoin halving cycle will not be the same as previous ones wherein prices were driven up by low supply and high demand.
Tether Moves Beyond Stablecoins, Launches Four New 'Core' Divisions
Tether has announced four new business units that should help the stablecoin giant expand beyond its stablecoin business and pursue other subsectors in the vast crypto industry.
Bitcoin Whale Dumps Nearly $500 Million To Coinbase As BTC Falls To $60K
A Bitcoin whale has "dumped" over $491 million worth of the digital currency, and many Bitcoiners are unhappy about it, considering the cryptocurrency's downward trend in recent days.
Norway's Wealth Fund Posts $107 Bln First Quarter Gain
Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a gain of more than $100 billion in the first quarter amid the global stock market recovery, it said Thursday.
Bitcoin Tumbles Further, Ether Falls Below $3K As BTC Hodlers Hold On
Bitcoin has only fallen further as the digital currency is only two days away from its much-anticipated halving event, and Ether wasn't spared either, dropping below $3,000 Wednesday.
EU Seeks To Take On China, US To Reverse Economic Decline
The European Union's economy is falling further behind China and the United States, a major headache that will dominate leaders' talks on Thursday as they discuss how to stem the bloc's economic decline and bounce back.
Michael Saylor In Denial? MicroStrategy Chair Criticized For Maximalist Stance Amid BTC Downturn
MicroStrategy's Saylor is still optimistic of Bitcoin even as its price has been down since the weekend, but will "elevating" one's mindset be enough to erase price-related fears?
S. Korea's Won Passes USD As Country's Most Used Currency In Crypto Trading: Research
South Korea's local currency was the most used currency by crypto traders in the country, which is known for having one of the world's most active cryptocurrency markets.
Seoul, Tokyo Vow 'Appropriate Action' On Weak Yen And Won
South Korea and Japan shared "serious concerns" on the recent weakness of their currencies against the dollar and agreed to take "appropriate actions" to counter extreme volatility, the finance ministry in Seoul said Wednesday.
Equities Sink, Oil Rallies On Fears Of Iran-Israel Conflict
Asian stocks fell and oil prices climbed Tuesday on growing fears of a wider war in the Middle East after Israel's army chief vowed a response to Iran's unprecedented attack on his country at the weekend.
Kai Cenat Net Worth 2024: The Rise Of A Trendsetter
One of the most popular vloggers/YouTubers nowadays is Kai Cenat. His story behind his massive net worth today is one that will rouse your interest.
Bitcoin And Stocks Under Pressure On Rising Interest Rates And Geopolitical Risks
The digital currency hovered around $70,000 most of the week. But it had a tumultuous weekend, falling below $62,000 Saturday before heading back toward $65,000 Sunday morning.
Binance Executive Reportedly Tracked In Kenya, Authorities Working On Extradition
The Nigerian government, which has been hot on the heels of an "escaped" Binance executive, has reportedly caught up and is now working to extradite the crypto giant's regional manager for Africa.
Stocks Hit By Iran's Israel Strike, Hopes For Containment Stem Losses
Equities tumbled Monday in Asia after Iran ramped up Middle East tensions by launching a barrage of rockets at Israel over the weekend, fuelling fears of a wider conflict in the volatile region.
Michael Saylor Calls Bitcoin 'Divine,' Sparks Debate Among Crypto Users
Bitcoiners were once again treated to a statement from MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor, known as a man of few words on X, but seemingly always knows what to say to engage his followers and the crypto community.
Asian Stocks Struggle To Track Wall St Higher, Earnings In Focus
Asian markets mostly fell Friday as traders struggled to build on Wall Street's positive lead, with hopes for a June interest rate cut fading, while earnings season gets underway in the United States amid optimism for companies' profit outlooks.
Asia Tracks Wall St Losses As US Data Deals Blow To Rate Cut Hopes
Asian markets reversed Thursday after forecast-topping US inflation dealt a hefty blow to hopes for a June interest rate cut and forced traders to re-evaluate the outlook for monetary policy, with a warning that the next move could even be a hike.
ECB Seen Holding Interest Rates One Last Time
The European Central Bank is expected to freeze its key interest rate at a record high again Thursday but pave the way for a first cut in June as inflation eases.