Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest lender, plans to launch a crypto custody service in 2026, according to Bloomberg sources familiar with the matter. The move aligns with rising institutional demand for secure digital asset solutions among traditional financial institutions. The service will focus on regulated custody for institutional and corporate clients, marking Deutsche Bank’s entry into […]
Dollar Drops to Multi-Year Lows, Rate Cuts, Trade Agreements, and Tax Reform in the Public Eye
The U.S. dollar extended its decline on Tuesday, falling to multi-year lows amid growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and rising fiscal concerns sparked by President Donald Trump’s spending bill. By 04:25 ET (08:25 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—measuring the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was down 0.2% at 96.275, marking its […]
Arizona Bitcoin Reserve Bill HB2324 Clears House, Awaits Governor Hobbs’ Decision
The Arizona House of Representatives passed Bill HB2324 on Tuesday, advancing legislation aimed at creating a state-managed reserve of Bitcoin and other digital assets obtained through criminal forfeiture. The bill, which was revived earlier this month, cleared the state Senate last Friday and now heads to Governor Katie Hobbs for approval. HB2324 proposes expanding Arizona’s […]
Dollar Battles to Regain Balance, Powell Prepares to Intervene Further
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday, though it remained near multi-week lows as easing tensions between Israel and Iran prompted investors to move away from safe-haven assets. As of 04:20 ET (08:20 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index —which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was up 0.2% at 97.665. Focus Shifts […]
Dollar Retreats Amid Optimism Over Ceasefire, Pound Sterling Soars
The US dollar weakened on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, triggering a wave of risk appetite that weighed on the safe-haven currency. At 03:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.3% to 97.752, although it remained on track for a weekly gain. Trump declared that the […]
Dollar Strengthens After U.S. Attacks on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
The euro weakened against the U.S. dollar on Monday, while the greenback strengthened on rising geopolitical tensions following U.S. strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend. The move unsettled global markets amid uncertainty over how Tehran might respond. As of 06:09 ET (10:09 GMT), the euro had fallen 0.4% to $1.1473, while […]
Dollar Falls on Fed Decision, UK Inflation Moderates
The U.S. dollar retreated on Wednesday as markets reacted to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, signs of a slowing U.S. economy, and the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. By 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies — was […]
Thailand Approves Crypto Tax Exemption to Boost Innovation and Investment
Thailand’s cabinet has approved new tax measures that exempt personal income tax on capital gains from the sale of digital assets conducted through platforms regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The exemption will be in effect from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2030. Announced by Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat on X, […]
Dollar Rises Modestly in Advance of Fed Meeting, Bank of Japan Keeps Monetary Policy Intact
The U.S. dollar edged higher early Tuesday as fragile risk sentiment continued to dominate markets amid sustained tensions between Israel and Iran. However, gains remained limited ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy decision. As of 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—tracking the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was up […]
Charles Hoskinson Proposes Converting $100M in ADA to Bitcoin and Stablecoins to Boost Cardano DeFi
Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, has proposed converting $100 million worth of ADA from the project’s treasury into a mix of stablecoins and Bitcoin to enhance liquidity and accelerate the growth of Cardano’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. In a recent YouTube livestream, Hoskinson highlighted the network’s current imbalance between stablecoin supply and total value locked […]