For years, major banks treated cryptocurrency primarily as a risk to be contained. That posture is now giving way to a more deliberate form of engagement. Rather than debating crypto’s legitimacy, banks are increasingly deciding how and where to integrate it, from regulated investment products to blockchain-based payment rails. This shift is on full display
The bitcoin price was trading near the $90,000 mark on Friday as crypto markets steadied following a delay from the U.S. Supreme Court on a closely watched ruling tied to President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, temporarily easing near-term macro uncertainty. The price of bitcoin stood at $90,443 at the time of writing, down about 1%
Pundi AI has announced a new partnership with OptimAI Network, indicating a major shift to user-owned and decentralized artificial intelligence. The collaboration unites the on-chain, verifiable data infrastructure of Pundi AI to the agentic AI systems of OptimAI Network which are aimed at functioning autonomously in the digital worlds. The two projects together will develop
Bitcoin briefly surged toward $92,000 on Jan. 9 after the U.S. Supreme Court delayed a ruling on the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs. The price quickly retraced, however, triggering $20 million in liquidations and returning the asset to its $90,000 to $92,000 consolidation zone. Bitcoin Surges on Court Deferral Bitcoin surged toward the $92,000 threshold on
Crypto markets barely flinched as a trio of macro headlines crossed the tape, with major tokens drifting sideways to lower despite fresh signals from U.S. labor data, looming Supreme Court action on Trump-era tariffs, and renewed geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Summary The crypto market rallied after the latest US NFP data. The economy
Story Highlights The odds of a Fed rate cut in January are extremely slim but traders are forecasting at least two cuts in 2026. Morgan Stanley and Citigroup have changed their Fed rate cut forecast for 2026 ahead of a new Fed Chair. The Bitcoin and crypto market will benefit from a risk-on mode amid
The People’s Bank of China acquired 30,000 troy ounces of gold in December, according to official figures, extending its 14‑month buying streak. China is among the countries with the largest gold reserves, officially holding more than 74 million troy ounces of the precious metal. China Ramps up Gold Purchases, Continues 14-Month Buying Streak China has continued its gold
Key Takeaways MetaPlanet sees a significant surge of over 35% in its market value in 2026. Despite renewed momentum, shares remain deeply below their May 2025 peak. Metaplanet shares rose more than 5% today, extending gains to over 35% year-to-date as investor focus returns to the company’s Bitcoin strategy. Metaplanet has accumulated more than 35,000
A quick U.S. mid-morning surge to the $92,000 area for bitcoin BTC$90,401.70 failed to hold, with prices quietly retreating for the rest of the session. Approximately 60 minutes before the U.S. stock market closes on Friday, bitcoin is trading at $90,300, down nearly 1% over the past 24 hours. As has been typical for the
US Representative Byron Donalds filed this week a purchase of up to $100,000 in Bitcoin. The move raised eyebrows, given the congressman’s seat on the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets. The development comes amid increased scrutiny of congressional stock trading. It also raises speculation over whether a market structure bill for crypto may be on