The U.S. dollar gained ground on Tuesday, driven by optimism that trade tensions between the United States and China—the world’s two largest economies—might be easing. Trade talks, which began in London, entered their second day as both delegations aimed to resolve a dispute that has expanded beyond tariffs to include restrictions on rare earth minerals. […]
Bitcoin Climbs as US-China Trade Talks Kick Off in London
Bitcoin rebounded Monday morning, rising from around $105,600 to $107,800 as investor attention turned to high-stakes US-China trade negotiations beginning in London. The cryptocurrency had recently surged to a record high near $112,000 before retreating to $101,000 amid a flurry of negative headlines, including stalled trade talks, renewed ETF outflows, and former President Trump’s threat […]
Dollar Declines Ahead of U.S.–China Negotiations, Euro Advances
The U.S. dollar fell on Monday, giving up some of Friday’s gains as optimism grew around upcoming trade discussions between the United States and China in London. As of 04:05 ET (08:05 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was down 0.3% at 98.890. The dollar had previously […]
Bitcoin Miners Record Highest Profits Since 2024 Halving as BTC Hits New Highs
Bitcoin (BTC) miners enjoyed their most profitable month since the 2024 halving, with revenues surging in May as the cryptocurrency’s price reached new all-time highs above $111,000. According to data from The Block, Bitcoin miners generated $1.52 billion in revenue during May—a 29% increase from April’s $1.18 billion. Of that total, $20 million came from […]
Dollar Falls Modestly Ahead of Employment Data and Prospective Trade Negotiations
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Wednesday amid fading optimism over trade negotiations and caution ahead of key employment data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. As of 04:55 ET (08:55 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against six major currencies — fell 0.2% to 99.002, hovering near its […]
Ethereum Foundation Restructures Core Team to Sharpen Focus on Layer 1 Performance and UX
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is streamlining its core development operations to improve Layer 1 performance, blob scalability, and user experience. On Monday, the EF announced that its Protocol Research and Development Team will now simply be called “Protocol”, as part of a broader organizational reshuffle that includes the departure of some team members. Realigning for […]
Dollar Recovers Modestly After Hitting Six-Week Low, Euro Drops Prior to ECB Meeting
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday but remained close to its six-week low as growing uncertainty over trade policies clouded the outlook for the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, the euro weakened slightly ahead of key inflation data from the eurozone. As of 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a […]
Dollar Falls Sharply Amid Rising Trade Tensions
The U.S. dollar dropped sharply on Monday, starting the week under pressure as escalating trade tensions fueled concerns over a potential economic slowdown. By 03:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies — fell 0.6% to 98.630, hovering near its April 22 low. Dollar […]
Ripple Challenges SEC’s Classification of Fungible Cryptocurrencies in Secondary Sales
Ripple has formally argued to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that fungible cryptocurrencies, when traded in secondary markets, should not be considered securities. In a letter dated May 27, Ripple—the blockchain firm behind XRP—cited legal scholar Lewis Cohen’s influential 2022 paper “The Inescapable Modality of Securities Law,” which asserts there is no legal […]
Dollar Rises Slightly, but Gains Still Uncertain
The U.S. dollar inched slightly higher on Wednesday, buoyed by stronger-than-expected economic data, though lingering uncertainty around trade policies and the growing federal deficit limited further upside. As of 06:45 ET (10:45 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against six major currencies—rose 0.1% to 99.500. However, it remains down 8% year-to-date as investors […]