With the US-Iran conflict leading to increased oil prices, the risk of inflation in the US has resurfaced, and the possibility of interest rate hikes remains on the table. In its March FOMC minutes, the Fed indicated that both interest rate cuts and increases were priced in, while San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly made
The Bhutanese government continues to exhibit noteworthy activity in its Bitcoin holdings. According to information shared by the onchain data platform Arkham Intelligence, the country recently transferred approximately 250 Bitcoin to a newly created wallet. This transfer is estimated to have a market value of around $18 million. This transaction is seen as a continuation
Strategy, led by big bull Michael Saylor, is resuming its long-running weekly Bitcoin purchases after a one-week break. The company continued its weekly Bitcoin ($BTC) purchases, announced every Monday. This week, the company stated that it purchased 4,871 $BTC for approximately $329.9 million at an average price of around $67,718. With this purchase, the company’s
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 2007.93, down 0.2% (-3.4) since yesterday’s close. Six of 20 assets is trading higher. Leaders: AVAX (+0.6%) and BTC (+0.3%). Laggards: HBAR (-1.9%) and ADA (-1.3%). The CoinDesk 20
As expected, U.S. inflation accelerated last month, driven mostly by rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict. Core prices, though, surprised to the downside. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.9% in March, according to a Friday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists had forecast a 0.9% rise, and February’s increase
Bitcoin ($BTC) and altcoins surged this week following news of a ceasefire between the US and Iran. While $BTC was rejected for the third time at $73,000, a CryptoQuant analyst analyzed the reasons behind the recent surge. CryptoQuant senior analyst Julio Moreno stated that the recent price increase in Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) was
Bitcoin ($BTC) and altcoins surged following news of a ceasefire between the US and Iran. However, Bitcoin failed to surpass the $73,000 level for the third time after the ceasefire, and the rally was cut short. This $73,000 level has been a resistance level for the price in every rise since the start of the
JAN3 CEO Samson Mow has dismissed concerns regarding quantum computer threats to cryptocurrency assets, particularly Bitcoin (BTC). In a quote from a paper proposing Quantum Safe Bitcoin (QSB), Mow noted that Bitcoin’s defenses against “non-existent quantum computers” have scaled at a staggering pace. Samson Mow highlights quantum-resistant Bitcoin solutions For clarity, some Bitcoin critics have
Europe’s financial system stands at a critical turning point. Policymakers now see a growing shift toward stablecoins across payment networks. This shift raises concerns about control, sovereignty, and long-term economic stability. Officials worry that global digital assets may reshape how money moves across borders. A senior voice from the Bank of France has issued a
The global financial system continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Stablecoins now sit at the center of this transformation. These digital assets offer faster payments, lower costs, and global accessibility. Yet, many traditional institutions still hesitate to embrace this shift. A recent report from S&P Global reveals a striking gap between innovation and action.