Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, surpassed $120,000 for the first time in its history yesterday. While the price recently broke a record by exceeding $123,000, it fell to $117,000 due to increased profit-taking. While it was stated that this correction was normal and the rise would continue, critical inflation data that the FED attaches importance
Inflation in the U.S. perked up in June but was mostly in line with expectations, perhaps helping to set the stage for another Federal Reserve rate cut as soon as September. The headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% last month versus economist forecasts of 0.3% and just 0.1% in May. On a year-over-year basis,
BlackRock’s IBIT ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is turning heads amid a sustained growth in its net assets, with analysts saying it could reach $100 billion this month. The financial instrument recently passed as the asset manager’s most profitable ETF, driving more revenue than BlackRock’s S&P 500 fund. Can BlackRock’s IBIT Reach $100 Billion in Assets in
Stablecoin issuer Circle has taken a significant step toward establishing America’s first digital currency bank by filing with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Circle Applies to Become the US’s First Digital Currency Bank Circle’s application aims to offer a financial infrastructure focused on the USDC stablecoin, unlike traditional banking services.
Facing a tougher fundraising environment, some traditional venture firms may eventually shift to direct token investments, moving away from the dual structures common in past investment cycles. At least that’s what Pantera Capital’s investor Mason Nystrom sees coming. In a July 9 thread on X, Nystrom suggested that more VCs may soon favor tokens over
Bitcoin (BTC) price recently surged to a new all-time high (ATH) at $123,218 but faced a slight dip, trading at $117,500 today. The decline is likely owing to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming inflation data, as US CPI is expected to rise 2.7% Year-on-Year (YOY) in June. Nevertheless, current investor behavior reflects ongoing optimism, but
With its market valuation surpassing that of established behemoths like Nintendo, Dior, Siemens and BNP Paribas, Coinbase has formally entered the $100 billion club. With its share price hovering around $394, this milestone not only emphasizes Coinbase’s own comeback but also the general upturn in the cryptocurrency industry as a whole. Coinbase’s rise appears to
Bitcoin is experiencing its largest institutional presence since inception, and a market veteran has projected its price will go way higher. Institutions are flocking to Bitcoin, mainstream adoption is at its all-time high, and market experts believe this is still early. Speaking at an appearance on CNBC’s Fast Money, Steve Grasso, the CEO of Grasso
Recent analyses largely agree that retail investors have yet to return to the crypto market, even though Bitcoin has reached new all-time highs. However, there are new signs that Bitcoin’s price surge may soon lure back retail participants. But is it wise to start buying Bitcoin now that it has entered six-figure territory? Analysts are