The U.S. dollar fell on Monday, while both the euro and the pound rose on expectations that the Federal Reserve will begin a cycle of rate cuts later this week. Is a Big Fed Rate Cut Coming? The U.S. Federal Reserve completes its latest policy meeting on Wednesday and is expected to begin cutting interest […]
SEC Raises $4.68 Billion from Cryptocurrencies Under 2024 Measures
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has collected a significant $4.68 billion in fines from the cryptocurrency sector in 2024. This record marks an increase of approximately 3,018% compared to the fines collected in 2023. The SEC states that through fines, it is ensuring transparency, protecting investors, and enforcing compliance across the cryptocurrency industry. Terraform […]
0.5% Rate Cut Could Create More Stress for Bitcoin, Analysts Warn
Contrary to what many analysts believe, a rate cut by the Federal Reserve could cause panic and concern, leading to increased caution and potential disadvantages for Bitcoin and other investment assets. The U.S. Federal Reserve appears ready to initiate the long-awaited interest rate cut. As a result, both enthusiasts and analysts are focused on September […]
Dollar Stabilizes in Anticipation of Fed Rate Cuts
The US dollar remained stable on Monday, as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision, expected by the end of September. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen, a safe-haven currency, fell slightly, losing some of its recent gains amid uncertainty over the size of the Fed’s expected rate cut. Last week’s U.S. employment report […]
Giant Japanese Power Company Explores Bitcoin Mining with Renewable Energy
A subsidiary of TEPCO, Japan’s leading electricity provider, is using waste solar energy for Bitcoin mining. Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is entering the Bitcoin mining sector. Through its subsidiary, Japan’s largest electricity supplier has begun using excess renewable energy for Bitcoin mining. Agile Energy X, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TEPCO, is conducting experiments using surplus solar power to operate […]
Market Highlights for the Week: Inflation, Earnings, ECB
This week will feature five key economic events that investors and analysts will be watching closely. From inflation reports to monetary policy decisions, these events could significantly impact financial markets. U.S. Inflation The main event will be the August consumer price index (CPI) report, which will be released on Wednesday. Economists estimate a year-over-year increase of 2.6%. The Federal Reserve’s inflation target is around 2%, so […]
Dollar Dips on Gains, Fears Ahead of Upcoming Jobs Data
The U.S. dollar retreated on Wednesday in the wake of the latest reports on U.S. economic activity, which stoked concerns about a possible sharp economic slowdown, a so-called hard landing, ahead of the jobs report due on Friday. Dollar Traders Uneasy Ahead of Jobs Report On Tuesday, the ISM report on U.S. economic activity came […]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record Highest Outflows in 4 Months
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have garnered the financial market’s attention in recent months. However, recently released data indicates that these funds experienced net outflows of $287 million on Tuesday, the largest on record in the past four months. This huge exodus of capital raises questions about the health of the cryptocurrency market and investor confidence in the digital […]
Qatar Introduces New Legal Framework for Cryptocurrency Regulation
Qatar is opening the way for cryptocurrencies with the introduction of a new special regulatory framework for this type of asset. Companies in the sector can now register, which will help boost the digital economy in the country. Qatar has adopted a series of new rules to establish a regulatory framework for this new asset […]
Dollar Is Calm Ahead of ISM Release and Labor Market Data
The U.S. dollar is calm on Tuesday as investors await key economic data, including Friday’s payrolls report, which could set the stage for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this month. Dollar Focuses on Labor Market The U.S. ISM manufacturing survey, due later in the session, is the first major indicator in a […]