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Global Markets Mixed Ahead of Fed Interest Rate Decision

Global Markets Mixed Ahead of Fed Interest Rate Decision

By Dow Jones Newswires StaffGlobal stock markets were muted Wednesday, while oil slipped along with the dollar. Oil's slight decline came even as the conflict between Israel and Iran entered its sixth day and after President Trump warned he is losing patience with Iran.Broader markets were mixed as …

CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index Gained 0.82% to $109556.72 — Data Talk

CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index Gained 0.82% to $109556.72 — Data Talk

CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index is up $888.30 today or 0.82% to $109556.72Highest 4 p.m. level since May 27, 2025 when it traded at $109922.47Up five consecutive days, up 7.51% over this periodLongest winning streak since May 22, 2025 when it rose for five straight trading daysBest five day stretch sin…

Fear and anger in France's crypto community after spate of kidnappings

Fear and anger in France's crypto community after spate of kidnappings

After watching frightening images of a prominent French crypto boss' daughter being attacked on a Paris street during a botched kidnapping, crypto executive Alexandre Aimonino draws reassurance from changes he has made to his daily routine.To stay safe, the 23-year-old co-founder of a crypto com…

State of Wisconsin Investment Board exits bitcoin ETF position

State of Wisconsin Investment Board exits bitcoin ETF position

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board eliminated its entire stake in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF during the course of the first quarter of 2025, according to a quarterly filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.The state pension fund was one of the first institutional investors to …

Woman escapes botched kidnapping in Paris as gangs target crypto wealth

Woman escapes botched kidnapping in Paris as gangs target crypto wealth

French prosecutors are investigating after a masked gang tried to kidnap the daughter of a crypto businessman in Paris in what is at least the third violent attack targeting wealthy crypto players and their families in recent months.The shocking images of the attack, which was filmed by an onloo…

Bitcoin Price Falls. Why This Trump Trade Is Fizzling Out. — Barrons.com

Bitcoin Price Falls. Why This Trump Trade Is Fizzling Out. — Barrons.com

By George GloverBitcoin prices were sliding on Tuesday, putting the cryptocurrency on course to extend its run of losses since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.The large-cap token slipped 0.5% to $95,507 in early trading, putting it 14% below the record high it hit Jan. 20, the day…

Bitcoin Price Slips. 2 Things That Could Spark a Crypto Comeback. — Barrons.com

Bitcoin Price Slips. 2 Things That Could Spark a Crypto Comeback. — Barrons.com

By George GloverBitcoin was edging lower early Monday, putting it on course to extend its so-so start to 2025.The large-cap token slipped 0.2% to $96,668. The large-cap token slipped 0.2% to $96,668. Cryptos were still trading, even though stock and bond markets were closed for Presidents Day.While …

In China, a Cat-and-Mouse Game to Rein in Crypto — WSJ

In China, a Cat-and-Mouse Game to Rein in Crypto — WSJ

By Brian Spegele and Rebecca FengThree years ago, China's government imposed sweeping restrictions on trading cryptocurrencies. But that hasn't stopped brokers, including Chen Xin, from helping people convert large amounts of Chinese yuan into crypto.Working as a middleman in China's underground fin…

Bitcoin Price and MicroStrategy Stock Rise. Don't Rule Out a Crypto Pullback in 2025. — Barrons.com

Bitcoin Price and MicroStrategy Stock Rise. Don't Rule Out a Crypto Pullback in 2025. — Barrons.com

By George GloverBitcoin bulls are banking on further gains after the cryptocurrency climbed over 100% in 2024. Recent history suggests they might be disappointed.The large-cap token was up 2.7% to $97,105 on Thursday, trading about 11% below its previous record high of just over $108,000. Shares in …

Bitcoin Price Rises. Don't Rule Out a Crypto Pullback in 2025. — Barrons.com

Bitcoin Price Rises. Don't Rule Out a Crypto Pullback in 2025. — Barrons.com

By George GloverBitcoin bulls are banking on further gains after the cryptocurrency climbed over 100% in 2024. Recent history suggests they might be disappointed.The large-cap token was up 1.9% to $96,411 early Thursday, trading at about 12% below its previous record high of just over $108,000. That…