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In brief Shares of crypto companies rose in price alongside digital assets and major stock indices. The price surge comes after Federal Reserve Jerome Powell indicated that the central bank could cut rates next month. Bitcoin and Ethereum were also trading higher on Friday, with ETH and altcoins leading the charge. Crypto-focused company stocks rose…
In brief The Federal Reserve has left the interest rate unchanged at its last five meetings. In a speech at an annual gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Powell said that conditions had changed. The Fed meets again in September. The price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell…
In brief Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing a significant sell-off, with over $1.1 billion in outflows over the past five days as investors de-risk ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium. Ethereum ETF flows have bucked the bearish trend, with a strong inflow on August 21. Crypto market remains highly volatile with significant liquidations and key price…
In brief House Republicans have attached anti-CBDC measures to an upcoming Defense Bill. The U.S. remains the only major economy to halt retail CBDC development. Stablecoins have gained traction in the U.S. as lawmakers cite fears over the privacy and control of CBDCs. House Republicans have added a provision banning central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)…
In brief XRP whales have sold approximately $470 million worth of tokens over the past 10 days, contributing to a 20% decline from its $3.65 record high. Despite heavy whale selling, trading volumes remain sustained and retail investors continue accumulating XRP, suggesting market redistribution rather than panic. XRP currently trades at $2.90 with key support…
In brief Ye, formerly Kanye West, launched an official meme coin on Tuesday, prompting other tokens that some investors believed were tied to the musician to crash and burn. Yeezy Coin and Swasticoin were launched approximately six months ago, with members of both communities believing they were part of a performance art piece or an…
In brief MetaMask has announced the launch of a native stablecoin, mUSD, issued by Stripe subsidiary Bridge and fully backed by dollar-equivalent assets. The stablecoin will be integrated throughout the MetaMask ecosystem, launching first on Ethereum and Linea, and will later be enabled as a payment option for the Mastercard-powered MetaMask debit card. MetaMask leadership…
In brief YZY surged to a multibillion-dollar valuation within an hour of launch before tumbling. The token is framed as part of a broader “YZY Money” payments ecosystem. On-chain data shows 70% of supply sits in a single wallet, raising centralization concerns. Hip-hop artist Kanye West has made his first direct move into crypto with…
In brief Nasdaq-listed Bitdeer posted earnings this week—with slimming profits but increased revenue. The miner is laser-focused on its expansion. But it won’t be pivoting to a treasury strategy yet. Bitcoin mining has faced challenging times as costs rise, rewards fall and the macroeconomic environment grows more uncertain, but Nasdaq-listed Bitdeer (BTDR) told Decrypt that…
In brief Bitcoin and Ethereum dipped briefly before climbing after Fed minutes shed light on why two Fed governors favored an interest rate cut at the July meeting. BTC was trading above $114,250 while ETH was just below to $4,350 following the minutes release. Fed Governors Waller and Bowman dissented, marking the first time two…
