Basel Bank capital rules create 'chokepoint' for crypto — Investment exec
The current capital reserve requirements and rules make holding cryptocurrencies too costly for banks, limiting the sector’s growth.
The current capital reserve requirements and rules make holding cryptocurrencies too costly for banks, limiting the sector’s growth.
Financial Times (FT) reports that American Bitcoin, a U.S. cryptocurrency miner backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is actively seeking acquisitions of listed companies in Japan and potentially Hong Kong to amass bitcoin reserves. According to three unnamed sources speaking with FT, the firm—which already develops its own strategic bitcoin holdings—has begun investor […]
Bettors on Polymarket and Kalshi see an interesting path for U.S. President Donald Trump to claim the Nobel Peace Prize. On both platforms, the sitting president holds the second-highest odds, putting him squarely in contention. Prediction Markets Keep Trump in Close Race for Nobel Peace Prize The Nobel Peace Prize is a prestigious international honor […]
Over the past week, the stablecoin market expanded by 1.28%, adding $3.464 billion to reach a total of $273.169 billion. Tether ( USDT) remains the heavyweight, commanding 60.49% of the entire market, with its supply climbing by roughly 730 million coins during the seven-day period. Tether and USDC Add to Market Dominance as Stablecoin Economy […]
Ethereum ( ETH) approaches its all-time high price as investor preference shifts decisively in its favor against bitcoin, according to a new report by Cryptoquant. However, researchers say and early indicators suggest rising selling pressure could challenge its rally. Institutional Investors Pivot to ETH via ETFs, Onchain Data Shows Ethereum (ETH) reached $4,743 on Aug. […]
The crypto industry is set to experience massive growth in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to its pro-tech and business regulations.
The crypto industry is set to experience massive growth in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to its pro-tech and business regulations.
On Friday, as crypto prices swung wildly, a fresh batch of 300 bitcoins from 2012 — untouched for roughly 13 years — was moved for the first time. Altogether, this single holder has now shifted 1,600 BTC from 2012 wallets this month alone, a stash valued at more than $187 million today. Old-School Bitcoin Wallets […]
The crypto economy ended the week slightly higher, rising from $3.97T to $4.04T, but the real story was the volatility beneath the surface. Crypto Market’s Eventful Week After appearing to keep up the momentum from the previous week, the crypto economy ultimately ended this week marginally higher, rising from $3.97 trillion to $4.04 trillion. This […]
Bitcoin’s derivatives market action showed strong engagement this weekend as futures open interest surged past $82 billion, while options activity reflected a slight bullish tilt. Bitcoin Derivatives Market Expands as Spot Price Consolidates During the morning trading sessions, bitcoin was trading at $117,860 in spot markets, with an intraday range between $116,956 and $118,493. Futures […]
Without localized risk detection and public–private cooperation, illicit capital will continue to flow unchecked, and trust in the system will collapse.
Without localized risk detection and public–private cooperation, illicit capital will continue to flow unchecked, and trust in the system will collapse.