The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has shed light on the nuances of blockchain transactions and their transparency. In a recent tweet, the BIS stressed that while public blockchains allow for transparent transactions, accurately measuring economic activity remains complex. This insight is crucial as it underscores the challenges in interpreting crypto and DeFi activity metrics.
In brief Bitcoin fell 2.39% to $76,314, its lowest close since September’s golden cross. The Senate holds a cloture vote on the Clarity Act at 2:15 p.m. ET, needing 60 votes it may not have—traders are getting more skeptical by the day. Technical indicators say this is a real trend, not just profit-taking, and a
The European Central Bank (ECB) on Tuesday called on e-commerce and mobile commerce merchants in the euro zone to join a digital euro pilot as it prepares a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) for possible issuance in 2029. The pilot will test the technology, operational processes and user experience of a beta version of
BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE :BLK) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $5.73 per share of common stock on September 22, 2026, payable to shareholders of record on September 8, 2026. Next week’s dividend represents no change from the second-quarter one, paid on June 23. Thus, those holding 100 BLK shares will receive $573 in quarterly
Bitcoin price fell below $77,000 as traders reduced risk before a key U.S. Senate vote on the CLARITY Act, while technical charts showed weakening short-term momentum. Bitcoin price action today According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin ($BTC) price traded at about $77,059 at the time of writing, down 1.45% on the daily candle. The cryptocurrency
Bitcoin is showing signs of weakness after failing to hold the top of its recent price range. Traders are now watching whether $BTC drops below $76,000 before making another push toward $80,000 and eventually $90,000. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading around $76,990, down 1.28% over the past 24 hours. The broader crypto
British Strategy copycat, Satsuma Technology, which raised £168.9 million ($227.6 million) from noteholders at the height of the 2025 $BTC treasury boom, has crashed 99% from its 2025 peak, sold all 669 of its $BTC, and suspended trading. On Monday, the company attempted to postpone its own delisting while it hunts for a new trading
Monad has officially integrated $USDC, a significant move highlighted by the CryptoTwitter commentator @1inch. This integration allows $USDC users to swap onto one of the fastest EVM chains, reflecting a broader trend in the crypto market. As liquidity and transaction speed become increasingly important, this development could enhance user engagement and trading efficiency, as detailed
Bitcoin price has fallen below $77,700, as traders prepare for the Federal Reserve’s FOMC interest rate decision tomorrow. The market is already seeing heavy pressure, with nearly 79,000 traders liquidated and total liquidations reaching $337.75 million in the past 24 hours. So, why is Bitcoin price down today, and could $BTC fall further or reclaim
Bitcoin is trading at $77,012.38, down 1.1% over 24 hours, fully wiping out its recent pump as markets position ahead of today’s CLARITY Act cloture vote at 2:15 PM ET. More than $100 million in leveraged positions have been liquidated over the past 12 hours as traders de-risk ahead of the Senate vote. Why Bitcoin