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The Fed cut rates, but bitcoin didn't budge. What gives?

The Fed cut rates, but bitcoin didn't budge. What gives?

By Frances YueWednesday's rate cut helped boost stocks, but cryptocurrencies like bitcoin mostly missed outBitcoin traded 26% away from its record high Thursday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 closed at record highs.Bitcoin was mostly unchanged on Thursday, even as the Federal Re…

GameStop's bitcoin holdings - and sales - slide

GameStop's bitcoin holdings - and sales - slide

By Claudia AssisGameStop started amassing bitcoin earlier this year.Shares of GameStop Corp. dropped more than 5% in the extended session Tuesday after the specialty retailer showed sliding quarterly sales and profits, and saw the value of its bitcoin holdings drop as well.GameStop, whose shares (GM…

Vanguard finally dips a toe into crypto waters after bitcoin slump

Vanguard finally dips a toe into crypto waters after bitcoin slump

By Steve GoldsteinETFs holding bitcoin can now be purchased on Vanguard.Vanguard on Tuesday for the first time started letting clients buy crypto exchange-traded funds managed by third parties.The news, first reported by Bloomberg, was confirmed on its website on Tuesday where investors could buy pr…

Gold at $10,000, a quantum-driven crypto collapse and costly AI scandals are among these 'outrageous' bets for 2026.

Gold at $10,000, a quantum-driven crypto collapse and costly AI scandals are among these 'outrageous' bets for 2026.

By Barbara KollmeyerSaxo Bank predicted a Nvidia surge in last year's set of forecastsThe complex "chandelier" cooling system that houses a quantum computer. Saxo Bank predicts a chaotic quantum leap coming in 2025.All is relatively calm after stocks and bitcoin sold off to start the week.For more t…

Bitcoin has been sliding. These charts show why - and what might happen next.

Bitcoin has been sliding. These charts show why - and what might happen next.

By Joseph AdinolfiLiquidity has been draining out of the financial system, putting pressure on speculative assets like cryptocurrenciesBitcoin prices have taken a hit recently, and this one chart might offer some clues about what is driving the drop.Bitcoin prices rode a wave of liquidity to a recor…

Circle's stock closed at worst level since its first day of trade. Now the stablecoin issuer gets a double upgrade from JPMorgan

Circle's stock closed at worst level since its first day of trade. Now the stablecoin issuer gets a double upgrade from JPMorgan

By Steve GoldsteinMost other analysts will be moving their price targets in the opposite direction(L-R) Jeremy Allaire, chief executive of Circle Internet Financial Ltd., and World Bank President Ajay Banga speak during "The Future of Finance" seminar in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 14, 2025.After clos…

Bitcoin's bear market is exposing a new 'buy-the-dip' weakness in markets

Bitcoin's bear market is exposing a new 'buy-the-dip' weakness in markets

By Frances YueBitcoin is now trading more than 20% below its record high reached on Oct. 6, 2025.Bitcoin is on track to end Friday in the bear-market territory for the first time since April 23. The crypto's weakness, coupled with a selloff in tech stocks this week, has sparked concerns about whethe…

This veteran strategist is poking holes on the hype surrounding stablecoins

This veteran strategist is poking holes on the hype surrounding stablecoins

By Jules RimmerStablecoin evangelists' claims may be exaggerated but tokenising bank deposits does make sense, say this strategist.Stablecoins have its proponents, but one veteran strategist says its benefits are overhyped.For all the hype around stablecoins, it's tokenization that may revolutionize…

Bitcoin hits new high above $125,000 as investors seek safety

Bitcoin hits new high above $125,000 as investors seek safety

By Mike MurphyBitcoin is up more than 30% year to date.Bitcoin hit a new all-time high on Sunday, briefly topping the $125,000 level, as investors seek safe havens amid the uncertainty caused by the government shutdown.Bitcoin (BTCUSD), the world's largest cryptocurrency, peaked around $125,264 earl…

Why banks are afraid you're going to ditch them for stablecoins

Why banks are afraid you're going to ditch them for stablecoins

By Jurica DujmovicRegulated U.S.-dollar stablecoins could become as ordinary as money-market fundsCircle Internet Group developed the popular USDC stablecoin.By mandating that stablecoin issuers hold much of their reserves in U.S. Treasury bills, Congress has effectively created a new contingent buy…

Figure Technology's stock sizzles after IPO, as investors stay hungry for crypto deals

Figure Technology's stock sizzles after IPO, as investors stay hungry for crypto deals

By Steve GelsiInvestors will soon get another way to play the crypto trend through the stock market, with Gemini Space Station set to debut on FridayBlockchain-technology specialist Figure Technology Solutions will start trading on the Nasdaq on Thursday.Figure Technology Solutions Inc.'s stock was …

Bitcoin has surrendered the rally. Why it didn't bounce after a whale unloaded the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin has surrendered the rally. Why it didn't bounce after a whale unloaded the cryptocurrency.

By Barbara KollmeyerBitcoin's post-Powell surge is disappearing fastBitcoin is in the throes of a post-Jackson Hole struggle.A whale appears to have spoiled the party for bitcoin, with the No. 1 cryptocurrency losing its steam and dragging down related investments seen in the wake of comments by Fed…