One of the most controversial features of President Donald Trump’s second term is his relentless criticism of Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell for maintaining elevated interest rates – a stance Trump argues is unnecessarily costly to the American economy. But this is more than just rhetoric. Trump is aggressively attempting to undermine the Fed’s
Stablecoin adoption is gaining momentum among corporates and financial institutions driven by regulatory clarity and cost-savings in global money transfers, according to a survey by EY-Parthenon. Conducted with 350 executives in June after the Senate passed the GENIUS Act, the survey found that 13% of firms already use stablecoins, mainly for cross-border payments. Among those
YZi Labs, the family office founded by Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and Yi He, which was rebranded from Binance Labs, has expanded its position in Ethena Labs, the protocol behind USDe, which has become the third-largest U.S. dollar-denominated crypto asset with more than $13 billion in circulation. The investment comes as Ethena enters a
Long-end Treasury yields went up this week, even though the Fed cut interest rates. That move surprised the bond market. The 10-year Treasury yield, which had dipped below 4%, jumped to 4.145%. The 30-year yield, the one that matters for mortgages, rose to 4.76%, after hitting a weekly low of 4.604%. The Fed lowered its
Bitcoin traded at $115,733 on Sept. 21, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.30 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $19.24 billion. The day’s price action remained confined within a narrow intraday range between $115,426 and $116,154, reflecting consolidation amid weakening momentum across multiple timeframes. Bitcoin From an intraday perspective, the 1-hour bitcoin chart
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued that cryptocurrency markets will enter bullish mode again after the US Treasury Department increased the General Account (NGA) balance to $850 billion. Hayes, in a statement Friday, stated that the opening balance of the TGA has surpassed $807 billion, adding, “The TGA is almost complete, the target is $850 billion.
Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. On Wall Street and Crypto Twitter, few names spark debate like Michael Saylor and his Bitcoin-hungry software company, Strategy. Gone are the days
Bitcoin price today is trading near $115,600, slipping slightly after testing $115,900 resistance. The $115,000–$114,600 support zone, backed by the 20-day EMA, has become the key battle line as traders weigh ETF momentum from Poland and fresh institutional narratives. Bitcoin Price Stays In Rising Channel BTC Rising Channel (Source: TradingView) Bitcoin price action continues to
Sergey Nazarov recently stated that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is shifting its stance on the crypto market. He views tokenization as the bridge between crypto and real-economy growth, but there’s still work to do in turning that potential into reality. Joe Biden was the 46th president of the United States of America. Under
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has reiterated his prediction that Bitcoin could potentially surge to as high as $1 million during his recent interview with Fox Business. In fact, Armstrong believes there is a “good chance” that the flagship token reaches seven digits before 2030. As reported by U.Today, Armstrong initially predicted that BTC could reach