America has a new leader. Yesterday, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, becoming the first cryptocurrency-friendly president in the country’s history. During his campaign last year, Trump openly expressed his support for cryptocurrencies, making bold promises such as turning the U.S. into a global cryptocurrency hub and creating […]
How Donald Trump Will Shape Cryptocurrencies Going Forward
Donald Trump’s presidency promises to create ripples not only in U.S. politics but also within the cryptocurrency space. Betting platforms like Polymarket suggest that Trump’s actions may significantly impact the crypto world in unforeseen ways. Here’s an exploration of potential transformations. Trump’s Agenda: A Focus on Cryptocurrencies Since the start of his campaign, there has […]
Dollar retreats ahead of Trump’s inauguration; euro rebounds from record lows
Interest rates are asleep today and US dollar has made big declines in the beginning of this week as it wants to face with a giant political shift with Donald Trump back to the president. The Dollar Index — which gauges the dollar’s stregnth against a basket of six other currencies — fell by 0.3%, closing at […]
Dollar Depreciates in Light of CPI, Pound Stabilizes
The U.S. dollar declined on Wednesday amid a cautious environment ahead of the release of U.S. consumer prices, while sterling lost ground after the release of positive inflation data. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.2% lower at 108.895, off more than two-year highs set earlier […]
Top Italian Bank Buys $1 Million Worth of Bitcoin: Report
Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank by assets under management and market capitalization, has taken a significant step into the cryptocurrency space with its first-ever Bitcoin purchase. The bank reportedly invested €1 million (approximately $1 million) in Bitcoin, according to an internal note cited by Bloomberg and other media outlets. “As of today, January 13, 2025, […]
Dollar Falls on PPI Expectations, Pound Under Pressure
The U.S. dollar declined on Tuesday, weighed by uncertainty over President-elect Donald Trump’s monetary policy stance. However, it remained near two-year highs ahead of the release of key inflation data for the week. In early trading, the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was trading about 0.4% lower […]
Shiba Inu Launches “WHY Combinator”: Boosting Web3 Innovation and BONE Functionality
Shiba Inu lead developer Shytoshi Kusama has unveiled WHY Combinator, a decentralized initiative designed to foster innovation within the memecoin ecosystem while enhancing the utility of the ecosystem’s BONE token. Shiba Inu: “WHY Combinator” to Power Memecoins In a January 11 blog update, Kusama provided details about the WHY Combinator initiative and shared updates on […]
Dollar Firms Ahead of CPI Release, Pound Struggles to Regain Ground
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday, remaining at elevated levels following robust U.S. payroll data, while the British pound faced continued pressure, extending recent losses. In early trading, the dollar index, which tracks the U.S. currency against a basket of six other currencies, was trading 0.4% higher at 109.930, after reaching its highest level on […]
Dollar Higher on Rising Treasury Yields, Euro Lower on Weak Data
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday, supported by rising Treasury yields after positive U.S. economic data, while weak industrial orders in Germany weighed on the euro. Today, the Dollar Index, which compares the performance of the U.S. dollar against a basket of six other currencies, was trading 0.3% higher at 108.690. Dollar Rallies as Treasury […]
Governor of the Czech National Bank Considers Bitcoin a Forward-Looking Reserve
Central bank governor Aleš Michl recently stated that he is considering investing in Bitcoin as part of the bank’s diversification strategy. The governor of the Czech National Bank, Aleš Michl, suggested the possibility of including Bitcoin in the country’s foreign exchange reserves, highlighting growing governmental interest in cryptocurrency as a potential savings technology. In an […]