Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and altcoins have been unable to break free from the downward trend that began in October. At this point, there is no consensus among analysts regarding the market’s direction, and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision in January, which could shift the balance, is awaited. While it is noted that a
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Traders, skip the cozy Friday vibe. The day’s key U.S. data and events could lead to volatile price action in bitcoin BTC$90,182.72 and the wider crypto market. First up, the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, closely followed by the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee, is set for release
Zodia Custody now supports Australia’s first regulated stablecoin, AUDM, for institutional use. This move boosts secure, real-time digital payments under Australia’s regulated framework. Zodia Custody, a highly secured vault for Crypto, has become the first global crypto custodian to support AUDM, which is Australia’s first regulated Australian dollar stablecoin. This move makes it safer and
The Nasdaq Crypto™ Index just got a serious update, now called the Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index, and Nasdaq and CME Group want it to be the go-to foundation for regulated crypto products like ETFs, structured funds, and other real investment tools. According to a joint press release on Friday, this change is about turning crypto
The South Korean government plans to allocate 25% of its $499.2 billion (approximately 728 Trillion Won) through digital assets by 2030. A substantial portion of the national treasury funds is expected to be distributed as deposit tokens, starting with subsidies in the EV sector in 2026. The South Korean government is set to include the
The New York Fed undertook an out-right purchase of Treasury bills of up to $8.165 billion. This move brought in reserves into the banking system directly. The operation was settled the day afterward. The acquisition is an indication of the further attempts to ensure the continuous operation of the market. It coincides with a taking
The post is a response to affirmation that housing finance agencies will implement the order of President Trump to buy mortgage-backed securities worth up to 200 billion dollars. This action was instantly compared to quantitative easing and Richard Mize called it QEx. The response is less enthusiastic and more surprised. To a large part of
The United States (US) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for December on Friday at 13:30 GMT. The US Dollar (USD) will likely experience heightened volatility as the employment report could provide key clues about how the Federal Reserve (Fed) will approach policy-making in the new year. What to
Anthropic is reportedly gearing up for a new funding round that aims to raise about $10 billion at a valuation of roughly $350 billion. The deal is expected to close in the coming weeks, with GIC and Coatue Management leading the round. In September, Anthropic raised $13 billion at a $183 billion valuation, meaning the
A ruble-denominated stablecoin outpaced the biggest dollar-pegged tokens last year, adding almost $90 billion in circulating supply even though its backers are sanctioned by Western governments. The token, A7A5, was introduced in January 2025 by A7 LLC, a cross-border payments firm linked to Russia’s state-owned Promsvyazbank and Moldovan businessman Ilan Shor, who has also been