Analysis: Cryptocurrencies

Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in focus

STORY: The World Economic Forum got underway in the Swiss town of Davos on Monday . A steady flow of attendees filled the halls and meeting rooms. With Donald Trump's...

Bank of England working to protect against non-bank failure risk, Ramsden says

The Bank of England is making progress towards ensuring that the financial system is safe in the event of a collapse of an institution outside the traditional banking sector, Deputy Governor Dave...

How 2025 changed the way crypto trades

From exchanges to derivatives, 2025 quietly changed how crypto markets operate, setting new rules for 2026.

Pakistan to partner with affiliate of Trump family's World Liberty Financial on USD1 stablecoin

Pakistan said on Wednesday it had signed an agreement with a firm connected to World Liberty Financial, the main crypto business of U.S. President Donald Trump's family, to explore using World...

Crypto at Walmart: real adoption or an illusion?

The American retail giant has begun a Web3 pivot: since January 2026, it has been accepting cryptocurrencies to pay for purchases-at least indirectly, via its mobile app. This is the first time a...

US senators introduce long-awaited bill to define crypto market rules

U.S. senators late Monday night unveiled draft legislation that would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency which, if signed into law, would clarify financial regulators' jurisdiction over...

Crypto firm BitGo eyes up to $1.96 billion valuation in US IPO

Crypto custody startup BitGo said on Monday it was targeting a valuation of up to $1.96 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, seeking to tap into the investor appetite for crypto firms. ...

Who is Chen Zhi, the young tycoon accused of running global cyber scams?

Chinese-Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi's arrest and extradition to China this week marked a stunning fall for a young tycoon accused of running a brutal online scam and money laundering operation. ...

Can Bitcoin clear $100,000 soon?

Large holders and institutions are buying again, yet BTC must return to $100,000 to confirm a durable upward trend.

Morgan Stanley files for bitcoin, solana ETFs in digital assets push

Morgan Stanley is seeking regulatory approval to launch exchange-traded funds tied to the price of cryptocurrency tokens, according to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on...

Markets' 2026 watch list: Fed succession, political risk and AI of course

Geopolitics, U.S. midterm elections and diverging monetary policies are among key drivers for world markets in 2026, alongside an artificial intelligence boom that has raised concerns about a tech...

Bitcoin hoarder Strategy reveals $17.44 billion unrealized loss in fourth quarter

Michael Saylor's Strategy had a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on digital assets in the fourth quarter tied to a decline in the value of the company's cryptocurrency stockpile. Shares of...

Bitcoin set for first yearly loss since 2022 as macro trends weigh on crypto

Bitcoin is on track to post its first annual loss since 2022, as macroeconomic pressures and fading momentum weighed on the world's largest cryptocurrency.  Despite reaching a fresh...

Two US cyber experts plead guilty to cooperating with notorious ransomware gang

Two U.S. cybersecurity professionals have pleaded guilty after they were accused of working with a notorious ransomware gang to shake down American targets, the Justice Department said in a statement...

Why bitcoin is stuck between $85K and $90K: the hidden hand of options markets

Bitcoin's range-bound price action reflects mechanical constraints from the options market, and a large expiry on December 26 could soon change that.

The tenuous peace between Trump and the $30 trillion US bond market

Since President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs pushed the U.S. bond market into revolt in April, his administration has carefully tailored its policies and messaging to prevent another...

Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk

The Japanese yen softened against the greenback on Friday as investors remained on watch for potential intervention to shore up the currency, while the dollar gained slightly against the euro in thin...

Yen stronger as traders wary of intervention

The Japanese yen gained modestly against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as traders focused on whether weakness in the Japanese currency will prompt officials in the country to intervene. ...

As crypto and private credit hit the mainstream, investor risk seen multiplying

U.S. investors may soon have access to a greater array of products tied to asset classes like private credit and crypto as the Trump administration and SEC push to open markets, a change that some...