On July 15, 2025, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) quietly announced that it would begin supplying U.S. dollar funds against pooled collateral, starting on July 17, a move that might seem like standard liquidity management. However, according to macro analyst EndGame Macro, this technical maneuver may signal the beginning of a far deeper shift, hinting […]
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Solana’s tokenized Real-World Asset (RWA) market surpassed $550 million and rocketed up 217% year-to-date in 2025. The explosive growth, more than double the pace of the broader market, positions the high-speed blockchain as a serious challenger to Ethereum’s long-held dominance in one of crypto’s most promising sectors. As of press time, Solana has reached $558 […]
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Bitcoin has slipped below the $120,000 mark after hitting a fresh all-time high near $123,000 on July 14 amid fears of US economic inflation. According to data from CryptoSlate, the top crypto is trading around $116,894, representing a drop of over 5% in just 24 hours. Nicolai Sondergaard, a research analyst at Nansen, told CryptoSlate […]
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Bitcoin has outpaced traditional benchmarks since 2020, registering gains exceeding 1,500%, while gold advanced roughly 115% and the U.S. Dollar Index remained nearly flat. The divergence in asset performance reflects a period of monetary expansion, persistent inflation concerns, and evolving perceptions of scarce, non-sovereign assets as institutional investors and sovereign entities re-evaluate reserves and portfolio […]
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Bitcoin has surged from $108,000 to over $120,000 in less than a week, extending its aggressive uptrend and hitting new all-time highs on nearly every trading day. While the US dollar price of Bitcoin keeps soaring, the same momentum has been more muted in other fiat currencies like the euro and British pound. The divergence […]
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The first half of 2025 has been eventful for crypto. Bitcoin (BTC) price climbed around 24% during the first six months while Ethereum (ETH) lost nearly 12% of its value. With President Donald Trump taking office in January, the U.S. approach to cryptocurrencies has shifted significantly. Several lawsuits against crypto firms initiated during the Biden […]
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Market concerns about fiscal policy and upcoming elections may be contributing to the rise in bond yields.
Perceived odds of a U.S. recession peaked at 66% back in April as Wall Street banks were raising red flags, yet they have since plunged as trade negotiations advanced.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Derive.xyz options data show traders piling into July contracts for a breakout in Bitcoin and Ethereum despite hawkish macro cues.
As U.S. fiscal fears mount and ECB rate cuts near their end, the euro’s surprising rally is forcing global investors to rethink their dollar bets.
Bitcoin, ether, and other cryptocurrencies saw gains on Thursday morning, driven by increased liquidity and positive tariff news from the U.S.
Bitcoin (BTC) could see its strongest half-year performance ever in late 2025, driven by record ETF inflows, policy risks to the Federal Reserve, and broadening sovereign adoption, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered. In a July 2 research note, Kendrick forecasted that ETF inflows and corporate treasury purchases will […]
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Despite a packed July agenda including Trump's budget bill, tariff decisions, and policy deadlines, K33 expects a subdued crypto market.
Standard Chartered expects the second half of 2025 to deliver bitcoin’s largest dollar rally ever and sees the coin at $200,000 by year's end.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Analysts see new bitcoin all-time highs if the Fed cuts interest rates, but note previous comments and inflation data could stall momentum.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The ramp-up in daily inflows comes as bitcoin's price rebounds amid a dollar index weakness tailwind, according to an analyst.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Global oil markets are on high alert following U.S. airstrikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, with fears mounting over a potential closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz. The military action, announced by President Donald Trump last night, has intensified geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and raised concerns about […]
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Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley believes the actual competition for Bitcoin isn’t gold, but government-backed bonds like US Treasuries and UK gilts. In a June 20 post on X, Horsley argued that gold and Bitcoin are apolitical stores of value that operate outside direct government control. However, he said Bitcoin’s actual competition lies with instruments tightly […]
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex has confirmed that it lost nearly $100 million in a cyberattack by a politically motivated hacking group. The breach, which occurred on July 18, has shaken the local crypto community and triggered a government-imposed curfew on crypto trading platforms nationwide. The attack was claimed by an Israel-linked group calling itself Gonjeshke […]
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The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate steady on June 18, choosing caution as it monitors persistent inflation and global uncertainties. Bitcoin (BTC) remained largely stable, continuing to hold recent gains despite broader market jitters. The flagship crypto was trading at $104,110 as of press time, down 0.66% over the past 24 hours. Rates […]
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex has suffered a major security breach, resulting in the loss of over $48 million. The company confirmed the attack via an X post on June 18, revealing that the incident targeted its hot wallets. It stated: “This morning our technical team detected signs of unauthorized access to a portion of our […]
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