A surge in U.S. factory activity to its highest level since 2022 contrasts sharply with a multi-month slump in cryptocurrency trading volumes, leaving analysts divided on whether macroeconomic strength can reignite the digital asset bull run.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is recruiting remote cryptocurrency finance specialists. The move aims to deepen its AI models' understanding of digital asset markets, moving beyond price prediction to grasp trading behavior, on-chain analytics, and risk management.
Arizona's Attorney General has issued a stark warning as losses from crypto kiosk scams surpass $177 million in the state this year. Amid a nationwide crackdown, new laws and lawsuits target an industry accused of enabling fraud against vulnerable consumers.
Tron founder Justin Sun sees AI as crypto's next frontier but argues the sector lacks a defining consumer application to ignite sustained growth, leaving established use cases like payments in the driver's seat.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is recruiting cryptocurrency specialists for a remote role aimed at teaching its AI systems the intricacies of digital asset markets, from on-chain analytics to risk management.
As Bitcoin retreated below $75,000, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest executed a significant buying spree, targeting key exchange and stablecoin-related equities, reinforcing its conviction in the long-term crypto narrative.
A fresh release of court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has cast a shadow over cryptocurrency's early days, revealing previously undisclosed financial connections to key figures and companies. As the market grapples with volatility, the disclosures prompt a renewed examination of the industry's complex origins.
As Wall Street giants and pro-crypto regulations bring digital assets into the financial fold, industry pioneer Friederike Ernst cautions that the sector's original ethos of decentralization and individual sovereignty is under threat.
Germany's largest retail bank now allows customers to purchase regulated crypto exchange-traded products directly from their securities accounts, with investments benefiting from favorable long-term capital gains tax treatment.
Former President Donald Trump stated he was unaware of a major investment by an Abu Dhabi royal into World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform he co-founded. The deal, struck just before his inauguration, has reignited debates over foreign influence and the blurring lines between presidential family business and public office.
JPMorgan Chase faces dual fronts of disruption as CEO Jamie Dimon's public critique of stablecoins at Davos highlights escalating tensions with the crypto sector, while a major lawsuit from former President Donald Trump alleges political bias, placing the banking giant's strategy and resilience under intense scrutiny.
The cryptocurrency market opened the week with a significant rally, fueled by a major Bitcoin purchase from Binance. Bitcoin approached the $80,000 mark, while altcoins like Hyperliquid (HYPE) saw even sharper gains.
Nomura Holdings announces a significant share buyback program while tightening risk controls at its digital asset unit, Laser Digital. The move signals a dual focus on immediate capital returns and long-term, regulated growth in the crypto space, as the financial giant navigates a volatile market.
Compass Point Research suggests the prolonged cryptocurrency downturn may be nearing its end, with Bitcoin finding a potential bottom around $60,000-$68,000 unless broader market turmoil intervenes.
A high-stakes White House meeting between crypto executives and traditional bankers ended without a breakthrough on the contentious issue of stablecoin yields, casting doubt on the timeline for comprehensive market structure legislation. Both sides agreed to continue negotiations under pressure from the administration to reach a compromise this month.
Newly unsealed documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case include a forwarded email detailing the 2019 uproar over Coinbase's acquisition of Neutrino, underscoring the late financier's apparent interest in crypto industry crises and their intersection with power.
A new global survey from JPMorgan Private Bank shows wealthy families remain overwhelmingly cautious on cryptocurrency investments, with a strong preference for traditional portfolio strategies despite market hype.
Robinhood Markets stock tumbled sharply on Monday, dragged down by a broad selloff in cryptocurrencies. Despite the plunge, some analysts see the dip as a chance to buy into the fintech platform's long-term growth story.
Robinhood Markets saw its stock plunge nearly 10% on Monday, underperforming broader markets and financial sector peers, as a sharp downturn in Bitcoin and fading retail crypto trading activity sparked investor concerns over its transaction-dependent revenue streams.
Opera's stock surged following the announcement of expanded Tether (USDT and XAUT) integration in its MiniPay wallet, which processed over $153M in stablecoin transactions in December and aims to simplify crypto access for its 12.6 million users in emerging economies.
