Analysis: Cryptocurrencies

Towards an oligopoly of validators on Ethereum? - Crypto Recap

Ethereum is at a turning point: after winning over financial institutions with its ETFs, the focus is now on institutional staking. With 3.3 million ether already in the coffers of major funds, the...

Bitcoin at $109K: How high can this bull run go?

Bitcoin hits a new all-time high of $109,650 as market sentiment turns euphoric. With bullish technicals, ETF inflows, and macro tailwinds, analysts eye $150K—$250K targets for BTC by the end of the...

Bitcoin surges to all-time peak as crypto sentiment improves

LONDON/NEW YORK -Bitcoin rose to its highest level on record on Wednesday, eclipsing the previous high from January, as risk sentiment continues to improve after last month's tariff-induced...

Coinbase joins the S&P 500 giants - Crypto recap

Coinbase makes history. From a controversial crypto company targeted by the SEC to an official member of the S&P 500, the US exchange has made a spectacular comeback. Wall Street is no longer looking...

Institutional investors juggle bitcoin ETF holdings, US filings show

A number of high-profile asset managers cut their stakes in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds amid a 12% drop in the cryptocurrency's price in the first quarter of 2025, according to recent...

2 massive black market services blocked by Telegram, messaging app says

WASHINGTON -Two sprawling digital black markets operating on the communications platform Telegram have been removed, the service said on Thursday. Xinbi Guarantee and Huione Guarantee -...

Bitcoin over $130K: the start of new bull run or an altcoin revival?

Amid global uncertainty, bitcoin acts as true digital gold. Yet, it may need to consolidate before a new ATH.

Bitcoin widens the gap on Ethereum

The year 2024 cemented Bitcoin's position as the dominant asset in the crypto market. With its price doubling in twelve months, Ether grew at a much more modest pace, despite major technical advances....

Bitcoin widens the gap on Ethereum

The year 2024 cemented Bitcoin's position as the dominant asset in the crypto market. With its price doubling in twelve months, Ether grew at a much more modest pace, despite major technical advances....

Dollar set for weekly gain amid US trade deal optimism

NEW YORK -The dollar was on track for a weekly gain against major currencies, including the Swiss franc, yen and euro on Friday, after a U.S.-UK trade deal increased optimism about upcoming...

Bitcoin tops $100,000 on trade deal optimism

Bitcoin topped $100,000 on Thursday for the first time since early February, bolstered by a wide-ranging deal between the United States and the United Kingdom in a sign that perhaps U.S. President...

Coinbase buys Deribit in $2.9 billion deal to expand crypto options base

Coinbase, the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange, said on Thursday it will buy derivatives exchange Deribit in a $2.9 billion deal to expand into the crypto options markets. ...

Ethereum's Pectra upgrade: can it break ETH out of its slump?

The upcoming Pectra upgrade marks an important step for Ethereum and could provide a compelling narrative for the ETH price.

Britain to bar consumers from borrowing to buy crypto under new regime

LONDON -Britain is to restrict consumers' use of credit cards to buy crypto and their access to crypto lending products, the regulator said on Friday, a move aimed at improving protection as ...

UK sets out new rules for crypto as it aligns with US on approach

LONDON -Britain will bring cryptocurrencies under compulsory regulation, finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday as the government signalled it would cooperate closely with the United States...

Derivatives exchange CME set to launch XRP futures in crypto push

CME Group will launch futures contracts tied to the XRP cryptocurrency next month, the derivatives exchange said on Thursday, aiming to tap into the growing interest in tokens other than bitcoin and...

The OM crash: a $5-billion wipeout that didn’t shake bitcoin

In one of the most dramatic implosions in recent crypto memory, Mantra’s OM token crashed by over 90% on April 13, wiping out more than $5.4 billion in market value in mere hours. The token plunged...

Russia should have own stablecoins, finance ministry official says

Russia should develop its own stablecoins pegged to other currencies after Russia-linked digital wallets holding the popular USDT stablecoin were blocked last month, a senior Finance Ministry...

100 billion a day: the discreet reign of stablecoins - Crypto review

Long confined to the margins of the financial system, stablecoins are changing dimension. From simple crypto conversion tools, they are becoming large-scale payment instruments, challenging banks and...