The U.S. dollar tumbled on Monday following a surprise downgrade of the country’s sovereign credit rating by Moody’s, just days before a critical vote on President Donald Trump’s tax reform bill. As of 04:20 ET (08:20 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which tracks the greenback against six major currencies — had fallen 0.7% to […]
SEC Delays Solana, Litecoin ETFs; Reviews Dogecoin and BlackRock Proposals
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decisions on Grayscale’s proposed Solana and Litecoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), while opening public comment periods for two high-profile applications: BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF redemption model and 21Shares’ Dogecoin ETF. Grayscale Solana and Litecoin ETFs Face Delays The SEC extended its review of the Grayscale Solana Trust, […]
Dollar Falls After a Big Drop, the Euro Regains Ground
The U.S. dollar extended its losses on Wednesday following a sharp drop in the previous session, as cooler-than-expected inflation data reinforced expectations for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. At 04:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which tracks the greenback against six major currencies—fell 0.3% to 100.560, adding to Tuesday’s 0.8% decline. Dollar Retreats […]
Arizona Governor Vetoes Two Crypto Bills, Greenlights Bitcoin ATM Regulation
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Monday vetoed two cryptocurrency-related bills—SB1373 and SB1024—while signing into law a separate measure regulating Bitcoin ATMs across the state. Vetoed: Crypto Reserve Fund and Payments Bill Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Monday vetoed two cryptocurrency-related bills—SB1373 and SB1024—while signing into law a separate measure that regulates Bitcoin ATMs throughout the […]
Dollar Falls Slightly from Highs as Markets Eye U.S. CPI Report
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday but remained close to recent highs, buoyed by ongoing optimism following a trade agreement between the U.S. and China. As of 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies — dipped 0.2% to 101.410, after surging […]
Cardano Unveils Leios: A Groundbreaking Upgrade That Could Outpace Solana and Ethereum
Cardano has introduced Leios, a transformative protocol upgrade that marks the culmination of eight years of research and aims to dramatically enhance network speed and stability. This next-generation architecture features a sophisticated multi-tier block structure—comprising input, sorting, and backup blocks—that could position Cardano as a leader in blockchain performance. Initial simulations suggest Leios may be […]
Dollar Soars After U.S.-China Trade Agreement
The U.S. dollar surged on Monday after the White House announced a breakthrough trade agreement with China over the weekend, reviving optimism that the world’s largest economy could sidestep a prolonged and damaging trade war. As of 03:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—measuring the greenback against six major currencies—jumped 1.3% to 101.455, its […]
Ethereum Launches Pectra, Its Most Ambitious Update Yet
Ethereum has activated Pectra, its most comprehensive and ambitious update to date, via a hard fork that successfully executed at 6:05 a.m. ET and finalized 13 minutes later. This new version introduces 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), making it the most significant update since The Merge in 2020. What Does Pectra Bring? Pectra seeks to […]
Dollar Rises Slightly Before the Fed’s Decision, The Euro Remains Resistant
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday, trading within narrow ranges as markets awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting and digested news of renewed trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. At 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, […]
Dollar Pulls Back Ahead of Fed Meeting, Traders Cautiously Watch for Clues
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday, with investors growing increasingly cautious about holding U.S. assets amid ongoing concerns over economic growth and the volatility surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade policies. As of 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was down 0.2% at […]