By Francisco Rodrigues(All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Cryptocurrencies slid as Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and missile sites roiled global sentiment and sent investors fleeing risk assets. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), a measure of the broad crypto market, lost 6.1% over 24 hours, and bitcoin (BTC), seen by some as a haven investment,…
After hitting $110,450 on Monday, the Bitcoin price is writing its third consecutive red day as the benchmark cryptocurrency fell 5.3% from an intra-day top of $108,450 to a trough of $102,664 before clawing back to about $104,456 by press time. The sell-off coincided, almost minute-for-minute, with confirmation that Israel had conducted large-scale air-strikes on…
Crypto exchange Coinbase announced that it will launch its Coinbase One Card later this fall. To be offered in partnership with American Express, the card will provide up to 4% Bitcoin cashback, and zero trading fees (with a spread for the first $500 traded per month), among other goodies. According to the Coinbase One Card…
The US SEC has rescinded a series of proposed rules introduced under the previous administration. With the regulatory scenario improving, projects like Bitcoin Pepe stand to gain. Bitcoin Pepe’s presale has raised over $14 million in its ongoing presale. Bitcoin has tumbled closer to the psychologically significant $100,000 mark, dealing a blow to traders who…
Despite the renewed uncertainty, the long-term outlook for Bitcoin remains largely optimistic. With Bitcoin’s climb, early-stage tokens like Bitcoin Pepe could stand to benefit significantly. The Bitcoin Pepe presale has raised over $14 million. The BPEP token is currently priced at 0.0416. Bitcoin has tumbled closer to the psychologically significant $100,000 mark, dealing a blow…
The Bitcoin price has suffered a violent rejection after hitting the $110,000 level, showing a clear intention of the bears to keep the digital asset from hitting new all-time highs. So far, the rejections from $110,000 have been swift and have put the bears back in control. This has given credence to calls that the…
SINGAPORE — Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is betting big on XRP’s XRP role in the future of cross-border payments, saying the token could capture 14% of the volume carried by SWIFT, the global interbank messaging network, within five years. Speaking at the XRP APEX 2025 event in Singapore on Wednesday, Garlinghouse framed the prediction around…
The SEC and Ripple have moved to close the chapter on one of crypto’s longest-running legal battles, jointly filing a motion in Manhattan federal court to dissolve the injunction in their case and release the $125 million civil penalty currently held in escrow. Under the proposal, $50 million would go to the SEC, while the…
Anthony Pompliano, a digital assets influencer and podcast host, is set to become CEO of ProCapBTC, a new investment vehicle aiming to acquire large amounts of bitcoin BTC, according to the Financial Times, which cited three people familiar with the talks. Under the proposed deal, ProCapBTC plans to raise $750 million, $500 million in equity…
Volatility in crypto markets is rising, but smart money is clustering around some major tokens with booming onchain ecosystems. Crypto markets wobbled on Thursday as traders reacted to renewed military action in the Middle East, with Israel’s reported airstrikes on Iran prompting a broader risk-off move. But while bitcoin BTC and major assets dipped in…
