Bitcoin lost value on Wednesday, extending a sharp fall from the previous session’s drop, as the movement of a large volume of tokens on a well-known exchange stirred sentiment with fears of a major selling event. The world’s most important cryptocurrency posted a sharp drop, reversing its recent gains and falling below the $60,000 level. […]
BTC Millionaires Skyrocket 111% in Just One Year
2024 has been a positive year for the cryptocurrency industry. In the eight months that have passed this year, the number of cryptomillionaires has shot up by nearly 100% thanks to the boost the market has received from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. According to a recent report by Henley & Partners, about 172,300 people around […]
Dollar Hovers Near Recent Lows, Labor Market Data Decisive
The U.S. dollar traded little changed in early European trading on Tuesday, supported somewhat by rising geopolitical tensions, although it remained near its recent lows ahead of the Federal Reserve’s impending interest rate cut. Job Market Data Boosts the Dollar The dollar rose on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Libya, and Ukraine […]
Cryptocurrencies Lead Spending in U.S. Elections
The cryptocurrency industry is influencing this year’s elections, to which it has contributed $119 million. Cryptocurrencies as major political backers Cryptocurrency companies have morphed into the biggest political funders of federal elections, contributing nearly half of the corporate money going into this year’s elections, according to data from the nonprofit consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen. […]
Market Highlights for the Week: Nvidia, Inflation, Gold
The rally in U.S. markets will come under scrutiny this week when chip manufacturing giant Nvidia’s (NVDA) results are released. U.S. inflation data is likely to bolster expectations for long-awaited rate cuts, while the Eurozone and Australia will also release inflation data that will influence the path of interest rates. Here is a summary of […]
Tether Launches Dirham-Backed Stablecoin in the UAE
Tether is partnering with Phoenix Group and Green Acorn Investments in the United Arab Emirates to create a dirham-linked stablecoin aimed at facilitating international trade and remittances. Tether, the largest stablecoin provider in the digital asset sector, has announced its plans to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED). According to […]
Dollar Rebounds but Continues Near Seven-Month Lows
The U.S. dollar rose in early European trading on Wednesday but remains near seven-month lows, as the Federal Reserve minutes from its last meeting and likely revisions to payroll data point to a rate cut next month. The dollar loses strength in anticipation of Fed minutes and payroll revisions The dollar has been under pressure, […]
Dubai Admits Cryptocurrencies as Legitimate Salary Payment
Dubai’s justice administration has officially recognized the use of cryptocurrencies as a valid means of paying salaries. The landmark decision, adopted by the Dubai Court of First Instance, marks a milestone in the development of cryptocurrencies in the city, which aims to lead innovation in disruptive technologies. Recently, the court issued an order recognizing cryptocurrencies […]
Dollar Declines on Rate Cut Expectations, Euro Near Yearly Highs
The U.S. dollar declined on Tuesday, approaching seven-month lows amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September. Dollar Weakens on Optimism Ahead of Fed Rate Cut The U.S. dollar has fallen by more than 2% over the past month, in line with U.S. Treasury yields, amid growing optimism that the Federal […]
Bitcoin Accumulation Initiatives in US Politics
At the recent Bitcoin2024 event, two U.S. political figures proposed significant initiatives regarding the accumulation of Bitcoin (BTC) as a reserve asset by the U.S. government. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential hopeful, stated that if elected, his administration plans to stockpile four million Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. Simultaneously, Senator Cynthia Lummis […]