Week Ahead: Greenback Begins Off on the Defensive
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Between its trade war and the "big, beautiful budget", which is both regressive and adds on more debt, the US has roiled the capital markets. Before the weekend, the US said the EU was not negotiating in good faith. President Trump threatened a 50% tariff as of June 1. This looks harsher than [...]
Between its trade war and the "big, beautiful budget", which is both regressive and adds on more debt, the US has roiled the capital markets. Before the weekend, the US said the EU was not negotiating in good faith. President Trump threatened a 50% tariff as of June 1. This looks harsher than [...]
Keywords: Macro, Prices
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2025-05-24 11:15:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2025-05-24 11:15:00
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Trump’s use of presidential seal at memecoin event raises legal questions
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President Donald Trump’s use of the presidential seal at a $TRUMP memecoin investor dinner may violate federal law.
President Donald Trump’s use of the presidential seal at a $TRUMP memecoin investor dinner may violate federal law.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-24 09:48:19
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Bitcoin price drops 4% as Trump EU tariff talk liquidates over $300M
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BTC price action becomes "driven by headlines" as US tariff war woes spark a retreat to near $107,000 — where will Bitcoin find support?
BTC price action becomes "driven by headlines" as US tariff war woes spark a retreat to near $107,000 — where will Bitcoin find support?
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-23 15:29:42
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US DOJ seizes $24M in crypto from accused Qakbot malware developer
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The US Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint to claim over $24 million in cryptocurrency tied to Qakbot malware developer Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov.
The US Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint to claim over $24 million in cryptocurrency tied to Qakbot malware developer Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov.
Authors: Adrian Zmudzinski ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-23 14:29:10
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Dollar Slumps
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Overview: The dollar is finishing the week heavily. It is off against nearly all of the world's currencies. The only exceptions are the Turkish lira and Hong Kong dollar. For the week, among the G10 currencies, only the Australian dollar has not risen at least 1%, Helped by stronger than [...]
Overview: The dollar is finishing the week heavily. It is off against nearly all of the world's currencies. The only exceptions are the Turkish lira and Hong Kong dollar. For the week, among the G10 currencies, only the Australian dollar has not risen at least 1%, Helped by stronger than [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-23 10:10:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2025-05-23 10:10:00
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‘No questions asked’ Bitcoin launderer gets 6 years in prison
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Trung Nguyen was caught after accepting money from undercover cops, making several transactions and sending them Bitcoin in return.
Trung Nguyen was caught after accepting money from undercover cops, making several transactions and sending them Bitcoin in return.
Authors: Stephen Katte ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-23 02:38:39
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Crypto scam hub expose stunt goes viral, Kakao detects 70K scam apps: Asia Express
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Viral footage of a YouTuber’s crypto scam hub expose stunt in the Philippines notches 2.7M views, Kakao uncovers 70K scam apps. Asia Express.
Viral footage of a YouTuber’s crypto scam hub expose stunt in the Philippines notches 2.7M views, Kakao uncovers 70K scam apps. Asia Express.
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BTC price eyes $112K as risk assets 'ignore bad news' on unemployment
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Bitcoin bull market momentum is in full force as US jobless claims fail to spark cold feet on risk assets — and a "bigger move" on BTC is expected.
Bitcoin bull market momentum is in full force as US jobless claims fail to spark cold feet on risk assets — and a "bigger move" on BTC is expected.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-22 16:07:40
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Semiconductor exemptions don’t matter when it comes to tariffs
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Semiconductor exemptions from recent US tariffs are largely illusory. Most enter via finished products like servers, GPUs, laptops and phones. The supposed benefits of semiconductor exemptions are erased.
Semiconductor exemptions from recent US tariffs are largely illusory. Most enter via finished products like servers, GPUs, laptops and phones. The supposed benefits of semiconductor exemptions are erased.
Authors: Ahmad Shadid ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-22 15:00:00
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AI cures blindness, ‘good’ propaganda bots, OpenAI doomsday bunker: AI Eye
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OpenAI’s doomsday bunker plan, the “potential benefits” of propaganda bots, plus the best fake books you can’t read this summer. AI Eye..
OpenAI’s doomsday bunker plan, the “potential benefits” of propaganda bots, plus the best fake books you can’t read this summer. AI Eye..
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Which senators invest in crypto? 11 lawmakers have blockchain-related investments
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The Senate is moving ahead on crypto regulation, and some senators have invested in crypto-related companies.
The Senate is moving ahead on crypto regulation, and some senators have invested in crypto-related companies.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-22 13:54:01
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Bitcoin tops Amazon market cap on ‘Pizza Day’ as price sets new highs
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Bitcoin surpassed Amazon in market capitalization, hitting $2.205 trillion and marking a symbolic milestone that experts say could boost mainstream investor confidence.
Bitcoin surpassed Amazon in market capitalization, hitting $2.205 trillion and marking a symbolic milestone that experts say could boost mainstream investor confidence.
Authors: Adrian Zmudzinski ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-22 10:43:14
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Japanese Bond Rout Continues, While Disappointing PMI Weighs on the Euro
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Overview: Disappointing flash May PMI readings in Europe and the Asia Pacific helped the US dollar stabilize after yesterday's drop. Asian currencies, including the yen, has been unsettled by reports that in bilateral trade discussions with the US, exchange rates have been discussed. This, [...]
Overview: Disappointing flash May PMI readings in Europe and the Asia Pacific helped the US dollar stabilize after yesterday's drop. Asian currencies, including the yen, has been unsettled by reports that in bilateral trade discussions with the US, exchange rates have been discussed. This, [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2025-05-22 10:10:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2025-05-22 10:10:00
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Bitcoin 'looks exhausted' as next bear market yields $69K target
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Bitcoin bulls should not get too euphoric despite price discovery just beginning, as some traders say the bull market is almost over.
Bitcoin bulls should not get too euphoric despite price discovery just beginning, as some traders say the bull market is almost over.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-22 08:35:48
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Bitcoin continues rally to surpass $110K for the first time
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Bitcoin has topped $110,000 for the first time ever, following a 3% gain over the last 24 hours.
Bitcoin has topped $110,000 for the first time ever, following a 3% gain over the last 24 hours.
Authors: Martin Young ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-22 02:42:26
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Bitcoin price hit a new all-time high and data shows BTC bulls aren’t done yet
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Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high amid strong weekly momentum with price targets as high as $320,000, but caution is urged.
Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high amid strong weekly momentum with price targets as high as $320,000, but caution is urged.
Authors: Biraajmaan Tamuly ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-21 21:00:00
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Bitcoin enters ‘acceleration phase’ resembling BTC price gains seen after Trump election victory
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Bitcoin enters a breakout zone that historically has been followed by sustained explosive rallies.
Bitcoin enters a breakout zone that historically has been followed by sustained explosive rallies.
Authors: Biraajmaan Tamuly ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-21 15:42:51
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Bitcoin hits new all-time high of $109K as trade war tensions ease
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Bitcoin has set a new all-time high just nine days after the US and China closed a 90-day trade agreement, easing economic uncertainty and market jitters.
Bitcoin has set a new all-time high just nine days after the US and China closed a 90-day trade agreement, easing economic uncertainty and market jitters.
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-21 15:10:25
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Crypto's real momentum isn't in the charts; it's in developer activity
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While crypto market sentiment often swings with price volatility, the true momentum in the industry lies beneath the surface, within the relentless activity of developers building real-world solutions.
While crypto market sentiment often swings with price volatility, the true momentum in the industry lies beneath the surface, within the relentless activity of developers building real-world solutions.
Authors: Markus Levin ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-21 15:00:00
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TradFi is building Ethereum L2s to tokenize trillions in RWAs: Inside story
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Big names, including Securitize, Ethena, Ant Digital and Tradeable, see custom-built Ethereum L2s as the future for trillions in RWAs.
Big names, including Securitize, Ethena, Ant Digital and Tradeable, see custom-built Ethereum L2s as the future for trillions in RWAs.
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Be Prepared for a Challenging Day
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Overview: The greenback is under pressure. It is off against nearly all of the world's currencies after falling in North America yesterday. Reports that Israel may be planning a strike against Iranian nuclear facilities has contributed to the broad risk off moods and helped lift July WTI to [...]
Overview: The greenback is under pressure. It is off against nearly all of the world's currencies after falling in North America yesterday. Reports that Israel may be planning a strike against Iranian nuclear facilities has contributed to the broad risk off moods and helped lift July WTI to [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2025-05-21 10:10:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2025-05-21 10:10:00
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SEC charges Unicoin and executives for alleged $100 million fraud
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The SEC alleged thousands of investors were drawn by “fictitious promises” that Uniconi's crypto assets were backed by real-world assets.
The SEC alleged thousands of investors were drawn by “fictitious promises” that Uniconi's crypto assets were backed by real-world assets.
Authors: Stephen Katte ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-21 01:13:50
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Apex 2025: Meet the Visionaries Redefining Blockchain and Finance
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The countdown is on for Apex 2025 — the world’s premier XRP Ledger (XRPL) community summit — and this year’s speaker lineup is more dynamic and diverse than ever before. Find out what you can look forward to this year.
The countdown is on for Apex 2025 — the world’s premier XRP Ledger (XRPL) community summit — and this year’s speaker lineup is more dynamic and diverse than ever before. Find out what you can look forward to this year.
Source: Crypto, Blockchain and FinTech Industry Insights Blog | Ripple ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-21 00:00:00
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Ethereum price gained 90% the last time this indicator turned bullish
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Ethereum could rally above $3,600 if this unique ETH price indicator holds its current trend.
Ethereum could rally above $3,600 if this unique ETH price indicator holds its current trend.
Authors: Biraajmaan Tamuly ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-20 19:44:07
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Coinbase CEO's journey from no 'political causes' to hiring DOGE staff
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Brian Armstrong recently said it's "not [his] place" to question Donald Trump's ties to crypto, but the CEO, like many in the industry, has been getting more political.
Brian Armstrong recently said it's "not [his] place" to question Donald Trump's ties to crypto, but the CEO, like many in the industry, has been getting more political.
Authors: Turner Wright ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-20 18:00:00
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