ECB launches Pontes to settle tokenized assets without stablecoins
Pontes will expand its services and operating hours gradually, with full implementation expected by 2028 and more participants set to join.
Finance
Experts agree: Further US Dollar’s upside hinges on upcoming data and not hawkish Fed prospects
The US Dollar (USD) trades slightly higher on Monday as traders remain confident that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will hike interest rates again this year. At press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenb…
Why Is the Crypto Market Up Today? Bitcoin, ETH, XRP and SOL Surge
The post Why Is the Crypto Market Up Today? Bitcoin, ETH, XRP and SOL Surge appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The global crypto market has started the week on a strong note, with total market cap rising around 5%…
ECB plans to buy tokenized bonds with its own funds
The European Central Bank (ECB) plans to invest a small portion of its reserves in tokenized securities, giving the central bank direct exposure to blockchain-based financial markets.
Oracle Cloud Boom Meets Cost Cuts: Targeting the Tension With ORCU
Oracle (ORCL) has been garnering a lot of attention lately, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the center of much of it. The tech giant is making a massive bet on AI and cloud infrastructure, while simultaneously cu…
Crypto political group plans to spend $30 million against Sherrod Brown's Senate bid
The crypto industry's leading campaign-funding operation, Fairshake, has committed $30 million to defeating Sherrod Brown's Ohio campaign to return to the Senate. That massive spending is an echo of the $40 million the …
Tom Lee's Bitmine Adds $74M in Ethereum, Declares a Crypto Bull Market 'Underway'
The purchase lifts Bitmine's stash to nearly 5.99 million ETH—4.9% of supply—as chairman Tom Lee argues Ethereum's outperformance signals a stronger move ahead and institutions remain underweight.
Gold struggles for direction as traders weigh Fed outlook and falling Oil prices
Gold (XAU/USD) remains on the defensive on Monday, pausing a two-day winning streak as expectations of additional Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes and a firmer US Dollar (USD) limit the upside. At the time of writing, X…
Bitmine ETH Holdings Reach 5.98 Million as Treasury Nears 5%
The post Bitmine ETH Holdings Reach 5.98 Million as Treasury Nears 5% appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitmine ETH holdings have reached 5.98 million tokens after the company acquired another 27,562 ETH over the…
XRP News: Absa Launches Ripple-Powered Crypto Custody in Africa
The post XRP News: Absa Launches Ripple-Powered Crypto Custody in Africa appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News
Bitcoin Is Rallying Again—What Happens Next?
Bitcoin traded as high as $86,332 on Monday, its highest level in eight months and a price the market hasn't seen since January.
Canadian Dollar remains under pressure as hawkish Fed contrasts with steady BoC
USD/CAD holds firm near the 1.4000 psychological mark on Monday as the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) hawkish outlook and widening US-Canada interest-rate differentials keep the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on the back foot. However,…
Bitcoin Price Breaks Above $84K as Market Momentum Shifts: Can Bulls Push Toward $90K?
The post Bitcoin Price Breaks Above $84K as Market Momentum Shifts: Can Bulls Push Toward $90K? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News
U.S. Treasury yields ease on crude pull-back ; rate hike bets stay
Actions by advanced economies to limit rising government bond yields are unlikely to be durable without additional policy change or a material economic slowdown—but the first is unlikely and the second is unwanted.
Crypto Worker's Children Held Hostage in Latest French ‘Wrench Attack,’ $46,000 Taken
Four men broke into a family home in the northern French town of Vendin-le-Vieil in the early hours of Sunday, held a couple and their two children, and forced the father to transfer €40,000 in crypto, BFMTV reported.
Strategy buys 950 Bitcoin for $76M, repurchases $174M in STRC
Strategy bought 950 Bitcoin for $75.7 million after a two-week pause and spent another $174 million repurchasing its STRC preferred stock.
Gold’s Bullish Setup Is Improving — But the Bigger Trend Says Caution
Bitcoin remains range-bound between $63,000 and $66,000, limiting altcoin momentum.
X sues Bitcoin account operators over alleged $278K payout fraud
X alleges six Bitcoin-focused accounts coordinated posts and engagement to inflate creator payouts, with claimed and projected losses of at least $378,000.
Airmarkets Review 2026: Products, Pros & Cons
The market for online brokerages has grown more competitive as traders can now access hundreds of platforms, making it important for brokers to provide more than just basic market access.
Silver price edges up as lower Oil, guarded Fed stance temper upside
Silver (XAG/USD) starts the week on a positive note, gaining 0.37% on Monday to trade around $66.50 at the time of writing. The precious metal manages to advance despite a stable US Dollar (USD), with the US Dollar Inde…
Bitcoin Tops $85K as $648M in Crypto Shorts Liquidated
Bitcoin climbed to highs of $85,111 on Monday, up 5.7% over 24 hours and clear of a resistance band it had tested for a week, per CoinGecko data.
Bitcoin Hits $85,000 As Weekly Chart Flashes Strongest Bullish Signal In Months
The post Bitcoin Hits $85,000 As Weekly Chart Flashes Strongest Bullish Signal In Months appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is trading at $85,150, up 4.93% on the day, after reclaiming its 50-week moving a…
US Dollar: Oil-driven support as Fed seen hiking – ING
ING strategist Francesco Pesole notes the Dollar remains supported as ING now expects the Fed to deliver one final rate hike in December. Despite near-term upside risks for the Dollar, ING keeps a gradually negative lon…
Morning Minute: Kevin O’Leary Calls for $1 Million Bitcoin, With an Asterisk
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. And check out our daily news show 'FOMO HOUR' covering all o…