As Washington braces for a potential partial government shutdown, on-chain data reveals a mysterious trader has placed an $82 million leveraged short on Ethereum, echoing patterns of large bets ahead of past political crises.
A dramatic sell-off in precious metals, led by a record-breaking drop in silver, rattled financial markets on January 30, 2026, as a surging U.S. dollar and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy triggered a broad retreat from risk assets.
Gold prices soared to a historic peak above $5,500 an ounce this week, fueled by Fed policy signals, only to plunge dramatically as a resurgent U.S. Dollar and profit-taking sparked a broad retreat. The volatile swing sets a tense stage for the metal as markets await key economic data.
Bitcoin's rally to near $91,000 this week was abruptly halted as the U.S. dollar found its footing. The shift highlights the cryptocurrency's growing sensitivity to traditional macroeconomic forces and Federal Reserve policy speculation.
President Trump's surprise nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank sends mixed signals to investors, stirring debate over future monetary policy and market stability.
A pivotal week for prediction markets saw Coinbase partner with Kalshi to offer event contracts nationwide, while the CFTC moved to establish clearer regulatory standards. Meanwhile, traders sharply increased bets on a potential U.S. government shutdown.
U.S. stocks fell and precious metals plunged from record highs after President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, sparking concerns over monetary policy direction and Fed independence.
Gold and silver prices experienced a dramatic sell-off following President Trump's surprise nomination of former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve, sparking intense debate over future monetary policy direction.
Bitcoin's sharp decline this week mirrors a wider market rout, with analysts pointing to a confluence of geopolitical tensions, policy fears, and tech sector volatility as key drivers. The sell-off raises fresh questions about near-term support levels for the flagship cryptocurrency.
President Trump's dismissal of concerns over the dollar's decline has accelerated a sell-off, sending the greenback to multi-year lows and triggering record-breaking rallies in gold and silver as markets question U.S. currency policy.
President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh, a known monetary policy hawk, to lead the Federal Reserve sent initial shockwaves through equities and bonds on Friday, raising questions about the future path of interest rates.
Eli Lilly announces a massive new manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, part of a strategic pivot by major drugmakers to onshore production amid trade tensions and soaring demand for weight-loss drugs.
U.S. producer prices rose more than expected in December, driven by the largest increase in service costs in months, complicating the inflation outlook as the Federal Reserve weighs its next policy move.
President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor known for his hawkish views and nuanced stance on Bitcoin, to chair the central bank. The move sets the stage for a contentious Senate confirmation battle and could herald a significant shift in U.S. monetary policy.
U.S. stock futures turned lower Friday morning following President Trump's announcement nominating former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell. The move injects fresh uncertainty into monetary policy outlook.
Shares in Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier plunged 9% following former U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 50% tariffs and decertify its aircraft, escalating trade tensions and sparking alarm across the North American aviation industry.
In a landmark day for digital asset policy, U.S. regulators unveiled a coordinated initiative while a key Senate committee advanced market structure legislation, signaling a potential end to years of regulatory uncertainty.
Millions of sole traders and landlords face a fundamental change in how late tax submissions are penalized, as HMRC prepares to replace automatic fines with a points-based regime starting in 2026.
Bitcoin's sharp retreat to $81,000 on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement, resulted in massive leveraged position liquidations and sent shockwaves through correlated equities.
President Trump is expected to nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as Jerome Powell's successor, a move markets interpret as a tilt toward more hawkish monetary policy and an end to months of uncertainty over the central bank's leadership.
