Ray Dalio predicted gold and non-fiat currencies would gain strength as a store-of-value asset. The founder of Bridgewater did not explicitly mention crypto, but focused on demand for safe-haven investments. Ray Dalio, hedge fund manager and founder of Bridgewater, predicted gold and non-fiat currencies would face increasing demand as a store of value. He noted
Story Highlights Hunter Horsley identifies credit and borrowing as the next major wave in crypto. Crypto-collateralized lending hits $53.1B in Q2 2025, with DeFi leading growth. Tokenized RWAs surge 380% since 2022, reaching $24B. Crypto is on the brink of its next big shift. Industry experts believe that this could change how people access and
The first exchange-traded fund giving U.S. investors exposure to XRP had a roaring debut Thursday, bringing in close to $38 million in inflows in the best ETF launch of this year. Rex Shares and Osprey Funds’ XRP ETF surpassed expectations as investors rushed to get exposure to the cryptocurrency. The issuers’ DOJE ETF, the first
Grayscale, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency-focused investment firms, announced the launch of an ETF that includes Bitcoin and four altcoins. Grayscale announced today that the Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF (GDLC), formerly known as the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund, has begun trading on NYSE Arca as a multi-asset ETP, the first of its
It could take a week for Bitcoin traders to fully digest the impact of the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut in 9 months, according to Bitbank analyst Yuya Hasegawa. “With risk-on sentiment persisting after the FOMC, this improvement in technical sentiment is seen as an additional tailwind [for Bitcoin], putting a test of $120,000
The Fed announced a 25 basis point interest rate cut in line with expectations in its decision announced on Wednesday. While Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins are on the rise following this decision by the FED, an analyst said that the BTC options market is preparing for a decline despite the FED’s interest rate cut. Speaking
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) spooked markets Friday by announcing it will begin unwinding its $250 billion in exchange traded funds (ETFs) and Japanese Real Estate Investment Trusts (JREITs), assets it accumulated since 2010 as part of its ultra-loose monetary policy. Under the plan, the central bank will sell ETFs with a book value of
Every bitcoin price bull market to date has followed a familiar pattern of explosive upside followed by sharp drawdowns, with each cycle delivering lower percentage gains than the last. This phenomenon, known as diminishing returns, has become one of the most persistent narratives in Bitcoin. The question now is whether this cycle will follow the
The world of logistics is on the cusp of a significant transformation, and leading the charge is dKargo with its groundbreaking new mainnet. This exciting development sees dKargo Arbitrum Orbit launch, promising a more efficient, transparent, and scalable future for supply chain management. This isn’t just another blockchain launch; it represents a strategic move to
Key Takeaways Neel Kashkari expresses confidence in the Federal Reserve’s ability to achieve its 2% inflation target. The 2% benchmark has been challenged by elevated inflation rates post-pandemic, but trends are improving by mid-2025. Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, expressed confidence today in the central bank’s ability to reach its