Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief U.S. M2 money supply hit a record $22.02 trillion, but crypto markets continued to slide. Analysts say liquidity remains sidelined in money markets, not flowing into risk assets like crypto. High leverage, especially in altcoins, is driving forced selling and amplifying short-term volatility. The U.S. money supply has climbed to a record high,…
In brief Solana reached $200, its highest in five months, alongside a $1.5 billion rise in open interest over three days. Options data signals growing investor caution, with implied volatility and 30-day skew both spiking. Upcoming macro events—including Fed remarks, jobless claims, and a rate decision—may test the rally. Solana climbed to a five-month high…
In brief Software firm Strategy has a new financial product called Stretch (STRC). STRC will be different in structure than previous STRK, STRF, and STRD offerings, the firm says. Strategy—formerly MicroStrategy—is doing everything it can to raise money to buy more Bitcoin. Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy has announced yet another new stock product to help…
In brief Bitcoin enthusiasts have often likened the cryptocurrency to “digital gold,” a decentralized alternative to precious metals. Recent academic research has indicated that Bitcoin and gold may serve fundamentally different investor types. At present, research indicates that Bitcoin lacks the historical track record, stability, and crisis-tested resilience of gold—though that could change with time.…
In brief Bitcoin has climbed back to $120,000 after briefly pulling back to a local bottom $114,000. Institutional flows have resumed, with ETF inflows and treasury adoption gaining ground. Analysts point to macro headwinds including inflation risk, geopolitical tensions, and the potential for a dollar rebound. Bitcoin has reclaimed the $120,000 mark following a brief…
In brief XRP and Dogecoin are leading altcoin rallies, with XRP up over 43% in a week, fueled by speculative capital. The U.S. House of Representatives passed three key crypto bills, advancing the Trump administration’s pro-crypto policy agenda. Analyst notes macroeconomic factors, including government spending and inflation fears, prompting investors towards crypto. Crypto prices have…
Deepening our investment in Latin America, we are rolling out local currency funding in Argentina and Mexico, two of the region’s most active crypto markets. This expansion reflects our ongoing commitment to building trusted, compliant and localized infrastructure to support crypto adoption across the globe. With these new integrations, clients in both countries can now…
Note: This is a blog summary of CF Benchmarks’ full 2025 market outlook. Digital asset evolution Cryptocurrencies are no longer a niche interest. Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen their ecosystems expand significantly. One of the biggest drivers has been the introduction of ETFs for each token. These financial products have accelerated institutional investment and brought…
By Mark Greenberg, Kraken Global Head of ConsumerThis year promises deeper integration of crypto into mainstream financial strategies, spurred by growing trust, accessibility and innovation. Here are my six top-of-mind themes for the coming year. 1. Crypto becomes a staple in the ideal investment portfolio Crypto’s historic asymmetric return profile has made it increasingly difficult…
By Pete Rizzo, Kraken Editor at Large Pete Rizzo is a leading Bitcoin Historian and author of over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. He is also an Editor at Bitcoin Magazine. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of Kraken or its management.…
