Once crypto miners, IREN and Applied Digital have pivoted to AI infrastructure, delivering staggering returns. But as valuations soar, investors face a critical choice between predictable cash flow and high-growth optionality.
The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has slumped close to its 2017 level, fueling a fresh round of scrutiny over the cryptocurrency's viability as a long-term store of value amidst a resurgent precious metals market and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty.
Fueled by a landmark $20 billion funding round for AI firm Anthropic, infrastructure provider IREN is seeing its strategic shift from cryptocurrency mining to AI data centers validated by investors. With a key Microsoft partnership and surging capital flows into AI, the company's stock performance reflects a broader market reassessment of its role in high-performance computing.
President Trump is expected to nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, a move that could signal a pivot toward aggressive rate cuts paired with a reduction of the central bank's balance sheet, reshaping the landscape for markets and cryptocurrencies.
In a turbulent session driven by geopolitical fears, gold staged a historic V-shaped recovery while Bitcoin languished, raising fresh questions about the cryptocurrency's viability as a modern safe haven.
MicroStrategy has added nearly 3,000 Bitcoins to its corporate treasury, solidifying its lead as the largest public holder of the cryptocurrency. The purchase, funded by new stock sales, intensifies the debate over the company's valuation and the risks of its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
In a major policy reversal, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has formally withdrawn a contentious 2024 proposal that sought to outlaw event contracts tied to politics, sports, and conflict. Chairman Michael S. Selig dismissed the plan as a politically motivated overreach, signaling the agency's intent to regulate—not stifle—the fast-growing prediction market sector.
Bitcoin fell below the psychologically significant $70,000 mark on exchange Bitstamp during Asian trading, hitting a session low of $69,101 and trading at a discount to other major platforms as selling pressure intensified.
Ethereum's decentralized lending market has swelled to a record $28 billion, with Aave handling over $140 million in automated liquidations during a recent market crash, showcasing DeFi's growing maturity as a stabilizing force amid volatility.
A routine congressional hearing on financial oversight descended into a series of heated, personal clashes Wednesday as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traded barbs with Democratic lawmakers, marking a stark departure from the typically staid nature of such testimonies.
After a landmark SEC settlement and the launch of U.S. spot ETFs, XRP faces a volatile path as transaction fees plummet and ETF inflows reverse, testing its long-term utility beyond speculation.
XRP faces its steepest weekly decline in months, breaking below key support as a surge in exchange inflows and loss-driven transactions signal deepening investor anxiety. Analysts warn the next critical test lies at $1.28.
Bitcoin's rally shows signs of exhaustion as key data points to fading demand and tightening liquidity. With traders betting the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady in April, the digital asset faces a critical test of its recent highs.
The global brokerage giant continues to capture market share with its automated, low-cost platform, reporting a staggering 79% pre-tax margin and accelerating account growth, driving its stock to new highs.
The sports betting technology firm has formally applied to the CFTC for key regulatory designations, aiming to transform its state-licensed prediction market into a national offering amid a rapidly evolving competitive landscape.
Ripple's institutional prime brokerage platform, Ripple Prime, has integrated the Hyperliquid protocol, enabling its clients to trade on-chain derivatives alongside traditional assets for the first time. The move marks a significant step in bridging traditional finance with decentralized markets.
A sharp selloff in technology shares moderated by Wednesday's close, though the sector remained under pressure as concerns over AI's disruptive potential mounted. Capital rotated decisively toward value-oriented and small-cap stocks, highlighting a significant shift in market sentiment.
A sharp 150% increase in SOL unstaking activity over two weeks, coupled with slowing exchange accumulation, is raising concerns about increased selling pressure and a potential test of key technical supports near $65.
Following the October 2025 flash crash and ongoing regulatory pressures, confidence in Binance has wavered, prompting significant capital outflows. We examine the fallout and explore three established alternatives for traders seeking stability.
As physical gold prices breach unprecedented highs, a parallel surge is unfolding on the blockchain. Tether Gold (XAUT), a token representing vault-stored bullion, is emerging as the bridge between traditional safe-haven assets and the digital economy, attracting billions in trading volume.
