Amplify ETFs, a fund provider with over $16 billion in assets under management, has brought to market two new ETFs that give investors targeted exposure to companies and cryptocurrencies behind stablecoins and tokenized assets. The Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ) offers exposure to payments companies, crypto infrastructure providers and platforms facilitating stablecoin-based trading. It tracks
Bitcoin had the setup of a lifetime going into 2025, yet some of the crypto industry’s title characters still ended the year on the wrong side of it; Strategy chairman Michael Saylor and Gemini founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Bitcoin has slipped about 6% through mid‑December, and most other tokens fell more, causing the gap
Bitcoin price has been moving cautiously as investors await the long-delayed U.S. GDP data. The upcoming report, expected to show a 3.2% annualized growth rate for the third quarter, could shake up risk sentiment across markets. Crypto traders are watching closely — because when the macro story shifts, BTC price often reacts first. Why the
Funding for crypto payment companies surged sharply in 2025. Industry data shows firms in the payments sector raised a combined $6.2 billion during the year. This marks a jump of roughly 1,048% compared with $540 million raised in 2024. The data was compiled by a payments focused analyst using publicly disclosed funding rounds. The sharp
MetaMask adds native Bitcoin, SegWit support and multichain swaps as Consensys advances Linea, rewards and broader Bitcoin L2 ecosystem plans. MetaMask now supports native Bitcoin buys, transfers and swaps alongside EVM assets and Solana, with SegWit live and Taproot on the roadmap. Users earn MetaMask Rewards points when swapping into BTC, tied to a MASK-style
The Czech Republic has introduced a 0% capital gains tax for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies held for more than three years. The move positions the country as one of the most crypto-friendly in Europe and may encourage long-term investment in digital assets. This announcement is attracting attention from investors, traders and global financial observers alike,
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield has surged to its highest level in 27 years, surprising investors and market watchers alike. The sharp rise reflects growing concerns about global inflation, monetary policy, and economic growth. The Japan bond yield comes as markets closely watch the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) stance on interest rates and its efforts
This is a technical analysis post by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Bitcoin’s BTC$87,809.43 late-year attempt to regain poise ran into a glass ceiling Monday, forcing prices back below $88,000. That ceiling is defined by a descending trendline drawn from October’s record high above $126,000, connecting the peaks of subsequent shallow recoveries—most
BLIFE Protocol is officially merged with Portal and formed a new entity under the brand Portal. The integration represents a major move in the Web3 gaming and interoperability business sector and was announced on December 22, 2025. The merger unites the Bitcoin-centric infrastructure and community of BLIFE and the cross-chain gaming and liquidity platform of
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has recently sparked a debate in the crypto market, predicting Bitcoin’s continued bearish trend. According to him, the Bitcoin price’s current cycle isn’t over yet and is poised to sustain till 2029. Aligning with the four-year cycle theory, BTC is likely to see its next bull run in September 2029, stated