Crypto usage in Latin America shifted from a financial survival tool to a reliable infrastructure. Stablecoin usage rose by 60% year-on-year, showing the region built a lifeline of liquidity. Crypto usage in Latin America accelerated in 2025, rising by 60%. According to estimates by Bitfinex, the region recorded more than $730B in crypto transactions, most
Michael Saylor quoted a CNBC TV anchor who repeated his marketing spiel about STRC on live television. On Thursday’s edition of CNBC’s Power Lunch, Saylor was asked by host Brian Sullivan, “Am I offending you if I call it a money market fund?” Sullivan was referencing Strategy’s publicly-traded STRC, a 11.5% dividend-paying preferred share that
Citigroup, a key player in global finance, is weighing a potential acquisition of a US regional bank or brokerage to boost deposits, expand branches, and strengthen lending operations, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. Discussions have included banks with around $500 billion in assets and brokerages like Stifel and Raymond James,
A new development has occurred in diplomatic talks between the US and Iran. It is reported that Iran’s response to the 15-point peace framework presented by the Donald Trump administration is expected today. Sources close to the matter said that Iran’s counter-offer would be conveyed through intermediary countries, but that no official response had been
Crypto stocks are getting hit hard Friday as weakness in U.S. equities rippled through high-risk assets, driving bitcoin below $66,000. Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) and digital asset conglomerate Galaxy (GLXY) dropped nearly 7%, while exchange Gemini (GEMI) slid almost 9%, marking one of the steepest losses in the group. Crypto-friendly broker Robinhood (HOOD) also fell
BitGo Holdings delivered explosive top-line growth in its first earnings report as a public company. However, a sharp decline in its Bitcoin treasury cast a long shadow over the results. The firm, which debuted on the New York Stock Exchange in January, reported full-year 2025 revenue of $16.15 billion, a staggering 424% increase year-on-year. BitGo’s
The European Central Bank (ECB) argues that the digital euro is not a threat to banks but a strategic lifeline against big tech payment firms and stablecoins. Executive Board member Piero Cipollone and Supervisory Board Vice-Chair Frank Elderson published a joint blog post laying out the case. They framed the digital euro as a competitive
Bitcoin is moving deeper into US household finance as homebuyers squeezed by high borrowing costs and limited supply look for new ways to fund a down payment without selling their digital assets. On March 26, Better Home & Finance and Coinbase launched a structure that lets eligible borrowers pledge Bitcoin or USD Coin ($USDC) stablecoin
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 1912.59, down 2.4% (-47.98) since 4 p.m. ET on Thursday. One of 20 assets is trading higher. Leaders: BCH (+0.8%) and CRO (-0.7%). Laggards: APT (-4.6%) and AAVE (-3.2%).
The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran continues to drive up oil prices and market tensions, while the increased risk of inflation is negatively impacting Bitcoin and altcoins. At this point, cryptocurrency markets started the last day of the week with a decline, with Bitcoin falling below $68,000 and Ethereum approaching the $2,000 mark.