CME raised margin requirements on precious-metal futures for the second time in one week after violent price swings ripped through gold and silver trading. The decision came after sharp rallies flipped into fast selloffs, forcing traders to manage far larger daily risk. The higher collateral applies to futures tied to gold, silver, platinum, and palladium,
Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said on Thursday that Bulgaria joining the euro area shows Europe can still act together during global pressure. Christine spoke in celebration of the euro officially entering circulation in Bulgaria, making the country the 21st European Union member to use the single unit after a formal vote
Despite rejecting cryptocurrencies during his first term, President Donald Trump’s return has been marked by a far warmer rhetoric toward the industry and, indeed, by crypto wallet activity associated with the President, according to on-chain data. Data reviewed by Finbold from blockchain analytics firm Arkham reveal that the crypto holdings associated with a public wallet
Yield-bearing stablecoins became one of the major trends in the past year. Stablecoin vaults produced over $250M in passive income for the past year. In 2025, yield-bearing stablecoins expanded their influence. Vaults produced over $250M in passive income at various levels of risk. Crypto investors switched to yield vaults as an indirect exposure to risk,
The minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December 2025 policy meeting show officials paying close attention to a risk that rarely drives headlines but can rattle markets quickly: whether the financial system could quietly run short of cash even if interest rates barely move. Released on Dec. 30, the minutes from the Dec. 9–10 Federal Open
According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index data, leading figures in the cryptocurrency sector experienced significant losses in their wealth in 2025. The report noted that the “flash crash” seen in the crypto market in October played a decisive role in these losses. Accordingly, Michael Saylor’s net worth decreased by $2.6 billion in the last 12 months,
Strategy, a company closely associated with the cryptocurrency markets, has presented a remarkable picture in terms of its stock performance by the end of 2025. According to data shared by crypto analyst Chris Millas via X, Strategy shares closed at $151.95 on December 31, 2025. The share price recorded a 2.35% decrease on that day,
The Federal Reserve opened 2026 with a large short-term liquidity operation. It is lending $74.6 billion to U.S. banks through its Standing Repo Facility. The move quickly drew attention on social media. With some posts describing it as a massive cash “injection” into the economy. However, market analysts and Fed watchers say the operation reflects
Sonic Labs has released a new update on how its Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) structure is being adjusted as the markets vary. The update highlights that the company is dedicated to creating a compliant bridge between traditional capital markets and on-chain involvement and has a long-term perspective of sovereignty of the ecosystem as opposed to
The 2025 market snapshot reveals a contrast across global financial markets. Crypto markets lost momentum and erased massive value. Meanwhile, U.S. equities surged and delivered historic wealth creation. Investors clearly shifted capital with conviction and urgency. Total crypto market capitalization dropped by $325 billion during the year. This decline rattled sentiment across digital asset communities.