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Trump cools down on tariff threats and US dollar instantly takes a hit for it
Aides to President-elect Donald Trump are dialing back his much-hyped tariff plans, and the U.S. dollar is paying for it. The Dollar Spot Index dropped 0.9%—the biggest fall since November—while the euro flexed, surging over 1% against the dollar for its biggest gain since August. Investors freaked out after a Washington Post report said that […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 6, 2025
Federal Reserve’s Michael Barr resigns in fear of President Trump
Michael Barr is out. The Federal Reserve’s Vice Chair for Supervision has announced he’s stepping down from the top regulatory job, effective February 28. The timing is unmistakably strategic. President Donald Trump, back in power, isn’t exactly known for tolerating opposition, especially at the Fed. While he’ll leave his supervisory role, Barr plans to stick […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 6, 2025
Putin wants Russia and Sberbank to work with China on AI to break US dominance
President Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian government and the country’s biggest bank, Sberbank, to build cooperation with China in AI, to limit Western dominance. The instructions were made public on Wednesday through the Kremlin’s website, about three weeks after President Putin announced that his country would collaborate with BRICS partners and other countries to develop […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 6, 2025
Key Indicator Signals Buy On XRP 4-Hour Chart – Analyst Predicts A Price Rebound
XRP has been navigating a period of consolidation below the $2.50 mark, leaving investors eager to see if the altcoin is poised for another surge. After a period of bullish momentum earlier in the cycle, XRP has held steady above critical support levels, hinting at the possibility of an upcoming ral...NewsBTC
Jan 6, 2025
Bitwise CEO says big tech mergers could drive interest in decentralized alternatives
Hunter Horsley, the CEO of digital assets management firm, Bitwise, believes that the Donald Trump administration’s deregulation of mergers and acquisitions could benefit the crypto industry. According to Horsley, consolidation by major companies will only make the decentralization that crypto offers more attractive. In a recent post on X, the CEO of Bitwise noted that […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 6, 2025
Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $100K – Is the Bull Run Resuming or a Correction Ahead?
After weeks of trading below the critical $100,000 mark, Bitcoin has started 2025 with renewed bullish momentum. The cryptocurrency, which had been struggling since last month, has shown signs of recovery, climbing back above the psychological $100,000 threshold earlier today for the first time in r...NewsBTC
Jan 6, 2025
MoonPay and 4 other exchanges have been awarded MiCA licenses
MoonPay, BitStaete, ZBD, and Hidden Road have acquired Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licenses from regulators in the Netherlands to operate within the EU region. These licenses allow them to function across the 27-member bloc counties. A December 30 filing from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) confirmed the four approvals. MoonPay CEO […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 6, 2025
Gemini agrees to $5 mln fine, injunction over CFTC charges, filing shows
NEW YORK, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Gemini Trust Company agreed to pay a civil penalty of $5 million to settle U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission charges in connection with its cryptocurrency trading platform and custodial services, a court filing showed on Monday.Gemini also agreed to a permanent in...Reuters
Jan 6, 2025
Vitalik Buterin cashes in on memecoins he received for free, makes $139K
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has once again made headlines by selling memecoins, generating a profit of over $100,000. According to blockchain tracking service Lookonchain, Buterin sold a range of memecoins he received for free, including DOG, ESTEE, and DINU, in exchange for Ethereum and USDC. Per Lookonchain’s update on X, Buterin sold 340 billion $DOG […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 6, 2025
Litecoin Comeback: LTC Breaks Free And Guns For $400
Litecoin (LTC) has lately been experiencing significant momentum as it emerges from a protracted downtrend, causing quite a stir. Analysts are beginning to anticipate a promising future for the cryptocurrency, with some predicting that it could reach as high as $400 in the near term. A Quick Look Li...NewsBTC
Jan 6, 2025
Bitcoin’s Price Action Signals A 14% Increase, A New All-Time High Looming?
Bitcoin’s price has climbed to the $99,000 level once again, sparking renewed hope about its potential to revisit higher resistance levels shortly. Given the recent upside strength and growing sentiment in the market, BTC might be heading toward the current all-time high and beyond. Upside Bre...Bitcoinist
Jan 6, 2025
Bitcoin surges past $100,000 for the first time in 2025
Bitcoin has made it past $100,000 again, for the first time this year. This surge comes alongside a broader crypto market rally, with the total market cap seeing a 3% rise. Ether had a strong weekend too, while Solana recorded its best performance since November. Crypto-linked stocks like Coinbase and MicroStrategy are also cashing in […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 6, 2025
Ethereum stablecoins volume increases by $1.11B in 2025; are we set for another rally?
According to data from X on-chain data analytics website Lookonchain, the total stablecoins inflows on Ethereum and Solana over the past seven days have increased significantly. Lookonchain revealed that Ethereum received about $1.1 billion in inflows, while Solana received about $202 million, mostly from USDC and USDT.Cryptopolitan
Jan 6, 2025
Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy buys 1070 more Bitcoins worth $101 million
It’s another Monday, and like clockwork, MicroStrategy has done it again. The company, led by Bitcoin maximalist Michael Saylor, just dropped $101 million on another 1,070 Bitcoins. The average cost was $94,004 per Bitcoin. MicroStrategy’s total stash is now up to 447,470 Bitcoins as of press time. These coins, acquired for a mind-blowing $27.97 billion, […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 6, 2025
Samsung ushers in AI-powered refrigerators for US customers
Samsung has set its sights on the US market at the start of the year. The Korean company has introduced grocery-buying capabilities to its AI-enabled refrigerators. The smart fridges were introduced as grocery assistants capable of identifying and restocking items. US-based users can restock groceries directly from the screens of their smart fridges. The company […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 6, 2025
Bitcoin in 2025: BTC has gained 6%, once again reclaiming $100K
Analytics platform CryptoRank revealed that Bitcoin’s price has surged by 6% since the beginning of the year. The research firm also reported a surge in XRP (+16%), $ADA (+25%), $XLM (+32%), SUI (+26%), and other L1 assets.Cryptopolitan
Jan 6, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-Meteoric Rise: Bitcoin set to cruise past $200,000 by end-2025 - Bernstein
Main U.S. indexes rally; Nasdaq out front, up >1.5%Tech leads S&P sector gainers; Utilities weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.5%Dollar slides; gold slips; crude up ~1%; bitcoin up >3%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.64%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you...Reuters
Jan 6, 2025
