The U.S. dollar extended its decline on Tuesday, falling to multi-year lows amid growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and rising fiscal concerns sparked by President Donald Trump’s spending bill. By 04:25 ET (08:25 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—measuring the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was down 0.2% at 96.275, marking its […]
The Arizona House of Representatives passed Bill HB2324 on Tuesday, advancing legislation aimed at creating a state-managed reserve of Bitcoin and other digital assets obtained through criminal forfeiture. The bill, which was revived earlier this month, cleared the state Senate last Friday and now heads to Governor Katie Hobbs for approval. HB2324 proposes expanding Arizona’s […]
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday, though it remained near multi-week lows as easing tensions between Israel and Iran prompted investors to move away from safe-haven assets. As of 04:20 ET (08:20 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index —which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was up 0.2% at 97.665. Focus Shifts […]
The US dollar weakened on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, triggering a wave of risk appetite that weighed on the safe-haven currency. At 03:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.3% to 97.752, although it remained on track for a weekly gain. Trump declared that the […]
The euro weakened against the U.S. dollar on Monday, while the greenback strengthened on rising geopolitical tensions following U.S. strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend. The move unsettled global markets amid uncertainty over how Tehran might respond. As of 06:09 ET (10:09 GMT), the euro had fallen 0.4% to $1.1473, while […]
The U.S. dollar retreated on Wednesday as markets reacted to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, signs of a slowing U.S. economy, and the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. By 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies — was […]
Thailand’s cabinet has approved new tax measures that exempt personal income tax on capital gains from the sale of digital assets conducted through platforms regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The exemption will be in effect from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2030. Announced by Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat on X, […]
The U.S. dollar edged higher early Tuesday as fragile risk sentiment continued to dominate markets amid sustained tensions between Israel and Iran. However, gains remained limited ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy decision. As of 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—tracking the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was up […]
Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, has proposed converting $100 million worth of ADA from the project’s treasury into a mix of stablecoins and Bitcoin to enhance liquidity and accelerate the growth of Cardano’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. In a recent YouTube livestream, Hoskinson highlighted the network’s current imbalance between stablecoin supply and total value locked […]
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Monday as investors monitored developments in the Israel-Iran conflict and looked ahead to a packed week of central bank meetings, including the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated decision. As of 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—measuring the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was down 0.2% at […]
