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 […]
Dollar Recovers, Despite Ongoing Concerns About Trade and Debt
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday, buoyed slightly as traders returned from long weekends in the U.K. and U.S. However, lingering uncertainty over the Trump administration’s trade policies and a major tax-and-spending bill moving through Congress continued to weigh on sentiment. As of 05:40 ET (09:40 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback […]
Trump Delays EU Tariffs, Giving Bitcoin Room to Recover
On Sunday, May 25, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a delay in his proposed 50% tariffs on European Union imports, extending the deadline to July 9, 2025. The decision, shared via Trump’s Truth Social account, followed a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who emphasized the importance of maintaining strong trade ties […]
Dollar Falls Amid Trump’s Delay in Imposing Tariffs on the EU
The U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies as U.S. equity futures climbed following President Donald Trump’s decision to delay a planned tariff hike on the European Union. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) initially fell but later recouped most of its losses. Meanwhile, the EUR/USD pair climbed as much as 0.5% before easing slightly to end […]
Dollar Keeps Falling, The Pound Sterling Rises on Higher Inflation
The U.S. dollar continued to decline on Wednesday, weighed down by uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s proposed tax and spending bill. Meanwhile, the British pound gained ground following stronger-than-expected inflation data. As of 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—dropped 0.4% to 99.595, extending […]
SEC Delays Decision on Solana and Other Crypto-Based ETF Proposals
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the deadline for deciding on several proposed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Solana and other cryptocurrencies, according to regulatory filings released Monday. The proposals under review come from 21Shares, Bitwise, VanEck, and Canary Capital. Additional Review Time Cited by the SEC In its statement, the SEC […]
Dollar Drops Again After the Tax Vote, the Euro Rises Because of Peace Talks in Ukraine
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday as markets focused on a pivotal tax bill vote, while the euro strengthened amid rising hopes for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. As of 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies — dropped 0.3% […]
Texas Bitcoin Reserve Bill Nears Critical Vote Ahead of June Deadline
Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), which would authorize the creation of a state-managed Bitcoin reserve in Texas, is approaching a crucial vote in the Texas House of Representatives. With a June 2 deadline looming, the bill must pass quickly or risk expiration and reintroduction in a future legislative session. According to an update on the […]