Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again disrupted the cryptocurrency world with a simple alteration of his username on X (formerly Twitter). A memecoin known as HARRYBOLZ, named after the alias “Harry Bōlz,” skyrocketed by an astonishing 30,000%. The development has sparked a wave of speculation: is this a calculated move by […]
Dollar Holds Firm After Trump Tariffs; Sterling Falls
The US dollar stabilized on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on metal imports, triggering demand for the safe-haven currency amid concerns over a brewing trade war. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was trading virtually flat at 108.200. Dollar Remains in Demand Donald Trump […]
Nasdaq seeks approval to list CoinShares ETFs in XRP and Litecoin
Nasdaq has filed Forms 19b-4 with the SEC to list and trade two new CoinShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs): the CoinShares XRP ETF and the CoinShares Litecoin ETF. These products would provide investors with regulated exposure to XRP and Litecoin (LTC), two of the most established crypto assets in the market. CoinShares, one of the leading […]
Dollar Strengthens Amid Talks of Additional Tariffs, Euro Loses Ground
The US dollar rose on Monday after the US president threatened to impose new tariffs on metal imports, boosting demand for safe-haven assets, while the euro lost ground. The dollar index, which tracks the US currency against a basket of six other currencies, was trading 0.2% higher at 108.140. Dollar Gains Ground on Trade War […]
US Aims to Regulate Stablecoins, Trump’s Crypto Czar Says
According to David Sacks, the crypto czar appointed by Donald Trump himself, the Trump administration intends to regulate and enable stablecoin innovation in America. Speaking on CNBC’s Closing Bell Over Time on Feb. 4, Sacks revealed that stablecoins are one of the main focuses for the administration, alongside goals for advancing Bitcoin adoption and blockchain […]
Utah Speeds Up the Process to Become the First U.S. State with a Bitcoin Reserve
In a historic move, Utah is preparing to become the first state in the U.S. to create a Bitcoin reserve. This initiative has gained support from Dennis Porter, CEO of Satoshi Action Fund, who emphasizes how Utah’s short legislative session enables faster action in the crypto sector. Rapid Legislative Action As Porter explains, Utah’s legislative […]
Dollar Recovers Some Ground After the Postponement of Tariffs
The U.S. dollar fell slightly on Tuesday, giving up some of its recent gains after the Trump administration postponed some of the planned tariffs, even as a trade war with China was confirmed. The dollar index, which analyzes the movement of the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was trading down about 0.5% […]
Dollar Catapults After the Announcement of Tariffs, The Euro Is Severely Punished
The US dollar surged on Monday, reaching a three-week high after US President Donald Trump followed through on his threat of additional trade tariffs, increasing demand for the safe-haven currency. The dollar index, which tracks the behavior of the US dollar against a basket of six other currencies, was trading nearly 1% higher at 109.305 […]
Dollar Rises Awaiting the Federal Reserve Meeting, Euro Loses Ground
The US dollar rose slightly on Wednesday in a cautious trading environment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, while the euro weakened with the European Central Bank (ECB) meeting scheduled for Thursday. The dollar index, which tracks the US dollar against a basket of six other currencies, was trading around 0.2% higher at 107.850, […]
Dollar Gains on Renewed Tariff Talks, Euro Eyes ECB Meeting
The US dollar rose on Tuesday, rebounding after last session’s losses as a result of a sell-off in technology stocks, driven by growing concerns about trade wars and their impact on global growth. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback’s performance against a basket of six major currencies, increased 0.5% to 107.725, although it remained […]