XRP steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze hints at breakout before CPI
nvestors are closely watching the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index release, which could influence Federal Reserve policy expectations and risk appetite.
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Bitcoin slips below $69,500 as tanker attacks send oil back above $100
Brent crude surged 10% after attacks on two oil tankers in Iraqi waters, with the prompt spread hitting levels not seen in years and MSCI Asia Pacific stocks falling 1.8%.
Bonk.fun hacked: Domain hijacked, crypto drainer planted
The operator, known as Tom, said only users who signed a fake terms-of-service message on the compromised site after the breach were affected.
Ripple’s share buyback program values the firm at $50 billion: Bloomberg
Despite the bear market, today’s report suggests a higher valuation than the $40 billion at which the firm raised funds in November.
Bloomberg strategist doubles down on $10,000 bitcoin call but peers say it would take a nuclear war to get there
The longtime bitcoin bear’s gloom-and-doom call met with fierce rebuttal from industry analysts.
Crypto-friendly fintech Revolut gains full UK banking license
The move is a major step in Revolut’s goal to become a global digital bank. Services like crypto and stock trading remain separate.
Stablecoins won’t get any kind of deposit insurance under GENIUS rules, says FDIC chief
The chairman of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. made clear that even pass-through deposit insurance won’t be allowed from third-party firms.
Crypto Long & Short: AI agents choosing denationalized money
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Sylvia To on AI agents choosing denationalized money.
Wells Fargo signals deeper push into crypto, filing trademark for WFUSD
The move mirrors JPMorgan’s similar trademark filing that foreshadowed the bank’s introduction of tokenized deposits on Ethereum layer-2 network Base.
European Central Bank unveils tokenized finance plan to bolster EU’s financial autonomy
The Appia roadmap for a euro-based tokenized financial system is part of the European Union’s push to reduce reliance on foreign financial infrastructure.