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 […]
Dollar Falls Amid Rumors of a Possible Appreciation of the Taiwanese Currency
The Taiwan dollar soared to its strongest level in nearly three years on Monday, continuing a multi-day rally, as the U.S. dollar slid across the board. By 08:10 ET (12:10 GMT), the greenback had fallen 5.1% against the Taiwan dollar, trading at 29.162. At the same time, the U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback […]
Dollar Rises Slightly but Is Heading for a Sharp Monthly Loss
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday but remained on track for its steepest monthly decline since November 2022, weighed down by growing uncertainty over the Trump administration’s shifting trade policies. As of 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—rose 0.1% to 99.080. Despite […]
Arizona Advances Groundbreaking Legislation to Invest Public Funds in Bitcoin and Digital Assets
In a landmark move for cryptocurrency adoption in the United States, Arizona lawmakers have passed two bills that would allow the state to directly invest public funds in Bitcoin and other digital assets. The legislation positions Arizona at the forefront of integrating blockchain technology into state-level financial strategy. Arizona Passes Bills to Establish a Bitcoin […]
Dollar Rises Slightly Before the Release of Crucial Economic Data
The U.S. dollar inched higher on Tuesday but remains on track for a steep monthly decline, pressured by persistent uncertainty surrounding tariffs and growing concerns about a potential slowdown in the U.S. economy. As of 04:50 ET (08:50 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—rose 0.2% to […]