The U.S. dollar extended its decline on Wednesday, weighed down by growing concerns over the Trump administration’s escalating trade war, while the British pound and euro advanced despite mixed economic data. As of 04:40 ET (08:40 GMT), the Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against six major currencies — fell 0.5% to 99.452. The […]
Trump Considers Imposing Tariffs to Finance Bitcoin Reserves Without Affecting Taxpayers
Donald Trump’s administration is considering implementing tariffs or other alternative mechanisms to finance the purchase of Bitcoin without using public funds, according to Bo Hines, the former president’s chief crypto advisor. In a recent interview with Anthony Pompliano, an entrepreneur and influencer in the crypto ecosystem, Hines explained that Trump’s team is studying “creative and […]
Dollar Approaches Lows Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Euro Gains Strength Ahead of ECB Decision
The U.S. dollar wavered on Tuesday, lingering near a three-year low as investor confidence remains shaken by the Trump administration’s erratic trade policies. As of 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against six major currencies — edged down to 99.395, holding close to the lows reached last week. […]
New York Considers Allowing Tax Payments in Bitcoin
New York could take an important step towards the adoption of cryptocurrencies in public services. A new legislative proposal seeks to authorize the use of digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin for the payment of taxes and other government services. Although the state has not yet considered a law to support Bitcoin as […]
Dollar Falls Due to Uncertainty Over Trade Policy; ECB Meeting Approaches
The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday, as ongoing uncertainty over the Trump administration’s trade policies continued to undermine investor confidence in the world’s reserve currency. As of 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—fell 0.7% to 99.239, hovering near a three-year low. Dollar Drops […]
Dollar Plummets Amid Intensifying U.S.-China Trade War
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a steep increase in tariffs on China, raising concerns about a prolonged trade war and the risk of a U.S. recession. As of 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—fell 0.4% to 102.277, […]
U.S. Dissolves Crypto Crime Unit in Regulatory Shift Under Trump
The Donald Trump administration continues to roll back oversight of digital assets. In this context, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has disbanded the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), a key unit in the investigation and prosecution of cryptocurrency-related crimes, according to a Fortune report based on an internal memo. The dissolution of the NCET, […]
U.S. Stock Futures Up, Investors Seek News on Tariff Talks
U.S. stock index futures surged on Tuesday, rebounding from the previous session’s volatility as uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda continued to grip markets. As of 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 735 points (1.9%), S&P 500 Futures gained 75 points (1.5%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures advanced 205 points (1.2%). Wall Street […]
Dollar Dragged Down by Recession Fears; Pound Sterling Punished by Weak Projections
The U.S. dollar traded steadily on Tuesday but remained near recent lows as fears of a potential U.S. recession, fueled by escalating trade tensions, continued to weigh on market sentiment. Meanwhile, the British pound slumped amid growing concerns over the U.K.’s economic outlook. Dollar Remains Under Pressure At 03:55 ET (07:55 GMT), the U.S. Dollar […]
U.S. Requires Federal Agencies to Disclose Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Holdings
U.S. federal agencies have until next Monday to report their holdings of Bitcoin and other digital assets to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a White House official confirmed to journalist Eleanor Terrett. This measure is part of the executive order signed by President Donald Trump on March 6, which establishes the Strategic Reserve of Bitcoin and […]