Sen. Elizabeth Warren (MA-D) recently sounded the alarm over new proposals on stablecoin legislation, claiming they’d give Elon Musk a “clear runway” to control U.S. money and payments.If that sounds overly-dramatic, it’s because it is.Here's what these bills actually do: the GENIUS Act and the STAB

Wall Street bank JPMorgan (JPM) updated its bitcoin (BTC) miner price targets and estimates following fourth-quarter 2024 results and to account for changes in the bitcoin price and the network hashrate.JPMorgan raised IREN (IREN), its top pick in the sector, to overweight from neutral, and cut its

One of the leading U.S. advocates for decentralized finance (DeFi), Miller Whitehouse-Levine, is departing his job as executive director of the DeFi Education Fund, where he'll be replaced by the group's chief legal officer, Amanda Tuminelli.Whitehouse-Levine, a fixture in U.S. crypto circles, will

By Callum KeownBitcoin, XRP and other cryptocurrencies were higher early Thursday as investors appeared to rediscover their appetite for riskier assets. That could all change quickly, though, as stock futures pointed lower.The price of Bitcoin was trading at $82,635 early Thursday, up around 0.5% ov

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou commented on a recent $4 million loss suffered by decentralized exchange (DEX) Hyperliquid due to an Ether whale’s high-leverage trade, noting that centralized exchanges (CEXs) face similar challenges.On March 12, a crypto investor walked away with $1.8 million and forced the Hype

HONG KONG, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CoinEx, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has recently announced a brand upgrade along with the launch of its new slogan, “Your Crypto Trading Expert”. This transformation is not just an optimization of its existing services but also a strategic

Ripple has received full approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer regulated crypto payments in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).It makes Ripple the first blockchain-enabled payments provider licensed by the DFSA, significantly expanding its operations in th

By Dow Jones Newswires StaffStock futures began Thursday under pressure again after some respite Wednesday when the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose following a benign U.S. inflation report. S&P 500 stock futures fell 0.7%. Stock markets in Asia closed lower, while European stock markets opened lower.With th

A new XRP price forecast has emerged, offering insights into the cryptocurrency’s next bearish move. A crypto analyst who previously predicted XRP‘s crash below $2 has provided a more comprehensive outlook, outlining key support and resistance areas that will determine XRP’s next target. According t

Ripple announced Thursday that it has received regulatory approval to provide crypto payments and services in the Dubai International Finance Center (DIFC). The company said it is the first blockchain payments provider licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. This license is also Ripple's

Below are some of the sizable financial market moves prompted by the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump in recent weeks from his re-ignition of a global trade war to the signal that Europe can no longer take the support of U.S. military muscle for granted.1/ $5 TRILLON WIPEOUT It is almost

Bitcoin’s price was up 3% after constant drawdowns since the end of January. The top cryptocurrency managed to rebound above $80,000 after a brief decline below the range on March 11. After the US core Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in lower than expected at 3.1% on March 12, Bitcoin's market struc

SAN DIEGO, CA, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Presearch (www.presearch.com), the ultra private, non-profiling, Web3 meta-search engine that does not track users or sell data to advertisers, today announced the official launch of its WeFunder campaign to raise $1,200,000. The funding will go tow

NOTHING LAST FOREVER, BUT THE GOLD RALLY MIGHT TRYWhile most of the market darlings from 2024 - U.S. stocks, big tech, cryptocurrencies - have lagged this year, there's one asset that has carried last year's performance into 2025: gold.After a 27% jump last year, gold is up over 12% year-to-date an

Stablecoin adoption in Latin America is increasing as more users turn to Circle’s USDC and Tether’s USDT for financial stability, according to a new report from cryptocurrency exchange Bitso.The USDC and USDt stablecoins have become a “store of value” in Latin America, accounting for 39% of total

Olli Rehn, an ECB policymaker, said that the U.S. administration must be encouraged to avoid leveraging "unnecessary and very harmful" tariffs on Europe through a negotiations solution. "The simple conclusion is that we should aim at a negotiated solution," said the Finnish central bank governor

Bitcoin’s price reacted in a volatile manner to the CPI announcement yesterday as it went beyond $84,000, only to drop beneath $81,000 minutes later. Now, though, the asset stands above $83,000.Many altcoins have produced even more impressive gains over the past 24 hours, while the market cap has re

The frog-themed meme coin PEPE has surged 11% in the past 24 hours, significantly outpacing leading meme assets. While Dogecoin and Shiba Inu have managed modest gains of 3% and 1%, respectively, PEPE has soared by double digits and is looking to extend its rally.Whales Fuel PEPE’s SurgePEPE’s ral

Rapid developments in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency over the past few years and a series of high profile wildfires have raised questions about electric utilities’ traditional image as a stodgy but reliable defensive hedge.“Buy utilities. Even when times are tough, people still have to p

Layer One X's Web3 Quick Bites event will discuss BRIDGELESS technology, addressing interoperability without compromising security. This could be a catalyst for L1X by showcasing innovation, potentially attracting new users or investors interested in seamless blockchain interaction. Traders might se