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The Swiss Franc loses ground against the US Dollar and the euro on Monday as risk appetite improves amid the start of US-Iran talks, which were deemed positive by US Vice President JD Vance.
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the Greenback against a basket of major currencies, is trading near the 101.00 area on Monday, up 0.26% on the day at the time of writing.
Gold (XAU/USD) price posts modest gains of 0.50% on Monday as talks between the US and Iran began on a positive note, driving Oil prices lower and reducing inflation expectations. At the time of writing, the XAU/USD pair trades at $4,179, after bouncing off daily lows of $4,136.
The Pound Sterling advances some 0.14% on Monday as the US-Iran negotiations laid a “good foundation” according to US Vice President JD Vance, after ending the first round of talks in Switzerland.
Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $65.90 at the time of writing on Monday, up 1.69% on the day and snapping a three-day losing streak. The white metal is attracting renewed investor interest as markets assess the implications of diplomatic progress between the United States (US) and Iran.
National Bank of Canada's (NBC) Matthieu Arseneau and Alexandra Ducharme note that Canadian headline inflation rose to 3.2% in May, above the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) target range, driven mainly by higher gasoline and food prices.
TD Securities, led by Oscar Munoz and Eli Nir, reports that the Federal Reserve (Fed) has shifted hawkishly and is expected to keep policy rates on hold through 2026 and 2027.
USD/CAD trades little changed on Monday after a brief bout of weakness following stronger-than-expected Canadian inflation data. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 1.4165, hovering near its highest level since April 2025.
Gold (XAU/USD) edges higher on Monday as traders react to signs of progress in US-Iran negotiations following the first round of direct talks held earlier in the day in Switzerland, with Pakistan and Qatar acting as mediators.
Canada BoC Consumer Price Index Core (YoY): 2.2% (May) vs 2.1%
Canada Consumer Price Index (MoM) came in at 1%, above expectations (0.7%) in May
Canada Consumer Price Index (YoY) above forecasts (3%) in May: Actual (3.2%)
Canada BoC Consumer Price Index Core (MoM) increased to 0.6% in May from previous 0.2%
Societe Generale strategists expect the central bank of Mexico, Banxico to hold rates at 6.50% on Thursday, with the statement potentially challenging market pricing for 80bp of tightening over 12 months.
Rabobank’s Senior Macro Strategist Teeuwe Mevissen highlights that Oil and broader energy markets remain central to the global macro backdrop, tightly linked to Middle East tensions.
TD Securities strategists expect Canada’s May Consumer Price Index (CPI) to rise, with headline inflation projected at 3.1% year-on-year and 0.8% month-on-month, driven by higher energy prices and seasonal factors.
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) trades lower against its major currency peers during the European trading session on Monday, ahead of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for May, which will be published at 12:30 GMT.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades slightly lower at around 0.7003 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Monday.
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann keep a negative stance on AUD/USD after a period of quiet price action around 0.7020.
The US Dollar (USD) keeps marching higher against the Swiss Franc (CHF) on Monday, trading at year-to-date highs around 0.8085 at the time of writing and starting to look overstretched after having rallied nearly 2% over the last four trading days.The US Dollar is drawing support from monetary poli
The publication of Canada’s May Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures on Monday will be the focus of attention.
Michael Wan at MUFG stresses that local factors matter for Asia FX, focusing on current account deficit currencies reliant on external funding.
Dow Jones futures inch lower by nearly 0.05%, trading near 51,980 during the European hours on Monday. However, S&P 500 futures are down by 0.09% near 7,560, while Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.14%, trading near 30,760 at the time of writing.
Here is what you need to know on Monday, June 22:
USD/CAD continues to gain ground for the eighth successive day, trading around 1.4180 during the early European hours on Monday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates the pair is moving upwards within the ascending channel pattern, signaling a persistent bullish bias.
Danske Research Team observes that equities fell on Friday, led by Europe, as renewed concerns around Iran and stalled talks weighed on sentiment and drove a defensive rotation.
The GBP/USD pair recovers some of its early losses, but is still 0.1% down to near 1.3220 during the early European trading session on Monday.
The EUR/USD pair loses ground to around 1.1465 during the early European session on Monday.
AUD/JPY gains ground after posting minor losses in the previous day, trading around 113.30 during the Asian hours on Monday. The currency cross holds ground as the Australian Dollar (AUD) remains stronger following China’s latest monetary policy update.
The EUR/USD pair drifts lower to around 1.1460 during the early Asian session on Monday. Concerns about progress for the US-Iran peace deal and expectations of higher US interest rates boost a safe-haven currency such as the US Dollar (USD) against the Euro (EUR).
AUD/USD trades little changed on Friday as hawkish policy signals from both the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) offset each other, keeping the pair range-bound despite a modest pullback in the US Dollar (USD).
USD/CHF extends gains on Friday even as the US Dollar (USD) eases slightly after rising to more than one-year highs. Diverging monetary policy expectations between the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Swiss National Bank (SNB) keep demand tilted toward the US Dollar over the Swiss Franc (CHF).
Nordea’s research suggests EUR/USD upside is constrained in coming months by interest rate differentials and relative growth. The European Central Bank is seen closer to the end of its hiking cycle than the Federal Reserve, while Eurozone data remain softer than US figures.
Deutsche Bank’s Galina Pozdnyakova, Jim Reid and Luke Templeman highlight that next week’s main macro focus will be global flash PMIs and several key inflation releases.
Nordea analysts expect the Dollar to stay supported in coming months as the Federal Reserve maintains a relatively hawkish stance and US data remain firm. They argue that US growth and inflation dynamics justify higher yields versus peers, limiting Dollar downside.
USD/CAD trades on the front foot on Friday despite a modest pullback in the US Dollar (USD), as weaker-than-expected Canadian Retail Sales data weighs on the Canadian Dollar (CAD). At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.4170, its highest level since April 2025.
Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $64.85 on Friday at the time of writing, down 1.31% on the day. The white metal remains under pressure for a third consecutive day as investors reassess the outlook for US monetary policy and developments in the Middle East.
UOB Global Economics & Markets Research highlights that Gold eased as hawkish Fed signals and a stronger US Dollar pressured the metal. An interim US–Iran ceasefire reduced inflation fears and contributed to softer Oil, further dampening Gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge.
The Euro (EUR) trades practically flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, changing hands at 1.1460 after bouncing up from three-month lows at 1.1420.
Rabobank’s Global Daily notes that the Bank of England kept rates unchanged in what policymakers call an “active hold,” effectively tightening policy versus pre‑war expectations for cuts.
Elias Haddad at Brown Brothers Harriman writes that GBP/USD has bounced after holding above its late-March low, but he sees risks still tilted lower.
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $65.06 per troy ounce, down 0.99% from the $65.71 it cost on Thursday.
The USD/CHF pair builds on this week's solid rebound from the 0.7900 mark and gains strong follow-through positive traction for the third consecutive day on Friday.
Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux highlights that the Dollar is in breakout territory after DXY moved above 101.00, supported by a hawkish shift in Fed expectations.
Rabobank highlights that a 60‑day US–Iran memorandum of understanding has reduced immediate risks to the global economy by keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, though ship crossings remain limited.
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is showing the worst performance among major currencies on Friday, extending its decline against the US Dollar (USD) to 0.5724 lows so far, with the year-to-date low of 0.5781 coming closer.
Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid highlights that the Japanese Yen is trading near its weakest levels since 1986, with USD/JPY around 161.38 after touching 161.80 in late US trading.
Germany Producer Price Index (MoM) below forecasts (0.7%) in May: Actual (0.3%)
Germany Producer Price Index (YoY) came in at 2.2%, below expectations (2.5%) in May
Bitcoin's onchain activity has climbed to its strongest level of 2026 even as the top crypto continues to trade under bearish pressure, according to a Thursday report from CryptoQuant.
Gold (XAU/USD) attracts sellers for the third straight day on Friday and weakens further below the $4,200 mark, hitting a fresh weekly low during the Asian session.
Following months of crashing prices and macro-driven fragility, Ethereum saw mixed performance across key metrics in the first quarter of 2026, according to Token Terminal.
The Bank of England (BoE) delivered the hawkish hold the market expected on Thursday, and a second member of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) joined the push to raise the Bank Rate. Sterling fell anyway, sliding through the 1.3300 handle to its lowest level since early April, close to 1.3200.
Cryptocurrency prices are broadly moderating downwards on Thursday, as market participants assess the impact of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) hawkish monetary policy stance. Bitcoin (BTC) edges lower, with support at $64,000 holding.
Nomura reports that the Swiss National Bank kept its policy rate at 0.00% in June and reiterated an increased willingness to intervene in FX markets if necessary to curb Swiss Franc strength.
BNY’s Bob Savage observes that recent ECB hikes have found few followers among other European central banks, with the BoE, SNB, Norges Bank and Riksbank all on hold. Inflation concerns remain largely domestic, while markets continue to price downside growth risks in the Euro area.
The British Pound (GBP) remains on the defensive against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, with the GBP/USD pair hitting fresh two-month lows near 1.3200, following the Bank of England’s (BoE) decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
Rabobank’s FX Strategy report argues the Euro played a significant role in last year’s strong EUR/USD rally, supported by Germany’s debt brake loosening and improved European growth expectations.
Brown Brothers Harriman notes Norges Bank kept its policy rate at 4.25% but delivered a hawkish hold by reinforcing guidance for another hike at an upcoming meeting.
Gold (XAU/USD) shows marginal gains on Thursday, but remains close to weekly lows at $4,220.
ING’s Chris Turner argues EUR/USD’s test of 1.1500 after the hawkish FOMC is unlikely to extend much lower, with 1.14/1.15 seen as the summer range floor given ING’s view that the Fed will not hike.
AUD/USD pares its daily gains, remaining in the positive territory and trading around 0.7010 during the European hours on Thursday. The pair appreciated as the Australian Dollar (AUD) received support from prevailing hawkish sentiment surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) policy outlook.
The Euro (EUR) is trading practically flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, changing hands at 1.1504 at the time of writing, after failing to find acceptance above 1.1525.
The GBP/JPY cross builds on its steady intraday recovery from a one-and-a-half-week low, touched earlier this Thursday, and reclaims the 214.00 mark following the release of the UK monthly employment details.
Deutsche Bank’s report highlights that the Japanese Yen has weakened to a post‑2024 low against the Dollar, though its decline was smaller than other G10 currencies.
Deutsche Bank’s Chief UK Economist Sanjay Raja notes that recent UK labour market data show a mix of stronger employment indicators and softer pay dynamics, suggesting the jobs market is not yet fully recovered.
The British Pound (GBP) trims losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, but remains near the two-month low hit on Wednesday.
The EUR/GBP cross pares gains near 0.8650 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The British Pound (GBP) trades flat against the Euro (EUR) following the UK employment report. All eyes will be on the Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decision later on Thursday.
Silver price rises to near $69.15 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The white metal attracts some buyers following positive developments surrounding the US-Iran peace deal.
USD/CAD inches lower after five days of gains, trading around 1.4100 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
The AUD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.7025 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. Optimism surrounding the US-Iran peace deal provides some support to the riskier assets, such as the Australian Dollar (AUD) against the US Dollar (USD).
Gold price (XAU/USD) tumbles to around $4,280 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The precious metal faces some selling pressure after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to hold its benchmark interest rate steady but signaled a hike in borrowing costs later this year.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) surged toward the 100.40 level on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) June policy decision, in which the central bank left interest rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, as widely expected, in Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Fed Chair.
The Federal Reserve (Fed) left interest rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% on Wednesday, but the bigger surprise came from the updated economic projections and Kevin Warsh's first press conference as Fed Chair.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) spent Wednesday morning printing another record, its third in a row, before running headlong into Kevin Warsh's first decision as Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair.
Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair held rates steady, exactly as expected, and then handed the Dollar one of its cleaner catalysts of the year.
Cable collapses during the North American session, as the Federal Reserve keep interest rates unchanged, but the ‘dot-plot’ hints at a divided central bank, with half of the eighteen reported dots in the ‘dot-plot’ seeing interest rates higher, which boosted the Greenback.
The Federal Reserve (Fed) left the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75% on Wednesday, but the hold was the least interesting part of Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Chair.
The Federal Reserve (Fed) held the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75% on Wednesday, but Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Chair was anything but a placeholder.
The Euro (EUR) posts moderate losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, giving away some of the ground gained over the last few days, with markets showing a cautious mood ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision.
Societe Generale’s Kit Juckes notes that recent G10 policy moves, including a BOJ hike, have not produced dramatic FX shifts. He argues that a dovish Fed outcome would favour short USD/JPY positions.
Societe Generale analysts Jitesh Kumar and Jeremy Sellem note that Brent Oil prices are normalizing following the US-Iran deal, but highlight differing adjustments across spot, volatility and option skew.
Germany 30-y Bond Auction declined to 3.49% from previous 3.62%
Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux and colleagues note Brent has broken below its 200‑day moving average around $78.4, leaving prices roughly 38% off their peak but still about 10% above pre‑war levels.
Deutsche Bank’s US economists expect the first Federal Reserve meeting under Chair Kevin Warsh to keep rates unchanged but shift guidance.
The British Pound (GBP) holds marginal losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, trading at 1.3422 after hitting weekly lows at 1.3414.
The EUR/GBP cross gathers strength to around 0.8650 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The British Pound (GBP) weakens against the Euro (EUR) following the UK inflation report for May.
Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid and colleagues note that Brent Oil has extended its decline as markets react to reports of a 14‑point US–Iran peace framework, including waivers for Iranian exports and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The USD/JPY pair loses ground to near 160.25 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. Traders prefer to wait on the sidelines ahead of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision under new Chair Kevin Warsh later on Wednesday.
Rabobank’s RaboResearch Global Economics & Markets team highlights growing central bank interest in Gold as global insecurity rises and de-dollarization continues.
Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on its weekly gains, though it holds above the $4,300 mark through the Asian session on Wednesday. The latest optimism over an interim US-Iran peace deal keeps the US Dollar (USD) on the defensive, which is seen supporting the bullion.
Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing headwinds above $65,000 following the Bank of Japan’s rate hike to 1% on Tuesday. Still, Uniswap (UNI) and Worldcoin (WLD) continue to rally amid rising retail interest, while Bitcoin’s recovery grows heavy.
Ethereum (ETH) large holders have leveraged the price dip from the past two weeks to expand their holdings.
Bitcoin (BTC) recovered from recent lows near $60,000 last week after softer-than-expected US inflation data and easing geopolitical tensions improved market sentiment. However, analysts at Wintermute stated in a note on Tuesday that the rebound has done little to alter the broader market structure.
United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock below expectations (-4.5M) in June 12: Actual (-8.33M)
The USD/CHF retreats for the second straight day but remains above its current weekly low of 0.7921, due to overall US Dollar weakness, triggered by the Greenback's strong correlation with falling Oil prices and traders' lack of expectation of Fed rate hikes.
Gold (XAU/USD) price rises over 0.81% on Tuesday as the US-Iran deal eased inflationary pressures, prompting traders to scale back bets that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise rates later in 2026. At the time of writing, the XAU/USD pair trades at $4,344 after bouncing off daily lows of $4,306.
An article published by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) revealed that within the US-Iran deal, Tehran is allowed to sell Oil immediately. Alongside this, the deal waived sanctions on banking and transport to facilitate transactions, as the article reads.
The USD/JPY pair rose slightly around the intervention zone of 160.40 on Tuesday, as the Japanese Yen (JPY) struggles to gain strong traction even after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates to their highest level in more than three decades.
BNY’s Bob Savage notes that the Bank of Japan delivered a hawkish 25bp rate hike to 1.0% and will continue scaling back its JGB purchase program. The BoJ signaled confidence in underlying inflation despite slowing headline CPI.
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong argues that recent risk-on moves following the US‑Iran understanding have only produced a modest pullback in US yields and the Dollar. He highlights AI-driven US growth, Fed event risk and Oil dynamics as supporting USD resilience.
Canada Foreign Portfolio Investment in Canadian Securities above forecasts ($8.16B) in April: Actual ($46.91B)
Canada Canadian Portfolio Investment in Foreign Securities dipped from previous $3.9B to $-11.36B in April
Gold (XAU/USD) holds above the $4,300 mark on Tuesday as traders await further details on the peace framework between the United States (US) and Iran. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,340, up 0.70% on the day
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang reports that USD/JPY was little changed around 160.30, with recent price action offering no fresh directional clues.
Societe Generale strategists argue that South African Rand dynamics hinge on upcoming CPI, retail sales and the Federal Reserve meeting.
Brown Brothers Harriman’s Elias Haddad reports that AUD/USD has retraced part of its US-Iran peace agreement rally after the Reserve Bank of Australia left rates unchanged at 4.35%.
United States (US) President Donald Trump said during the European trading session on Tuesday that psychologically, we want to get Iran’s enriched uranium.
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $70.51 per troy ounce, up 0.70% from the $70.02 it cost on Monday.
German ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment turns positive to 10.5 in June after remaining negative in May. The data was expected to come in better at -6.0 from the previous reading of -10.2.
ING’s Francesco Pesole highlights that EUR/USD has returned to Friday’s levels, with markets prioritizing central bank dynamics over Oil. A wider EUR:USD swap differential contrasts with weaker Eurozone growth and a less dovish Fed, limiting bullish Euro positioning.
OCBC’s Christopher Wong says recent surprise hikes and FX measures from Bank Indonesia have restored some confidence in the Rupiah.
Italy Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (YoY) below expectations (3.3%) in May: Actual (3.2%)
BNY strategists John Velis and David Tam preview the upcoming FOMC meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh, expecting slightly hawkish changes to the statement and dot plot.
USD/CHF gains ground after registering modest losses in the previous day, trading around 0.7950 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) holds steady amid broad market caution.
Rabobank’s Global Daily highlights that reported progress on a US-Iran understanding has not removed key risks around the Strait of Hormuz, with only a brief memorandum agreed and major details still unclear.
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding above $65,000 at press time on Tuesday as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raises its interest rate to 1%, shifting focus away from the US-Iran peace agreement.
The Japanese Yen (JPY) surrenders some of its early gains against its major currency peers during the Asian trading session after the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy decision.
USD/JPY depreciates after two days of gains, trading around 160.10 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair remains subdued as the Japanese Yen (JPY) holds ground following the release of the interest rate decision by the Bank of Japan (BoJ).
Japan BoJ Interest Rate Decision in line with expectations (1%)
Japan's Economy Minister, Minoru Kiuchi, said on Tuesday that he will participate in today's Bank of Japan (BoJ) meeting. Kiuchi added that he strongly hopes the central bank communicates and collaborates with govthe government sustainably and stably reach the 2% inflation target.
Monday played out as a textbook risk-on session, with global equities ripping higher and Crude Oil tumbling after Washington and Tehran unveiled a framework deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ethereum (ETH) treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) expanded its holdings last week, purchasing 76,881 ETH amid weakness in the crypto market.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil is falling sharply on Monday and trades around $79.15 at the time of writing, down 4.53% on the day.
Gold (XAU/USD) starts the week on a positive note, rising more than 2.5% after the United States (US) and Iran reached a framework agreement to end the war in the Middle East.
Canada Wholesale Sales (MoM) above expectations (0.1%) in April: Actual (0.6%)
Canada Housing Starts s.a (YoY) came in at 261.4K, above forecasts (255.1K) in May
MUFG’s Lee Hardman highlights that Oil prices have fallen back toward USD80 per barrel as markets anticipate normalized flows through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran agreement.
According to BNY’s Bob Savage, the Dollar is trading within a broader risk-on environment after the U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased energy supply concerns. FX markets are highly sensitive to policy divergence, with USD trends reassessed alongside JPY and KRW.
MUFG’s Lee Hardman observes that the Japanese Yen has not benefited from lower energy prices, with USD/JPY still above 160.00 ahead of the BoJ meeting.
European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member and Governor of the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS) Peter Kazimir seems to be joining his peers in highlighting the need for further monetary policy adjustments on the upside despite the United States (US) and Iran reaching a peace framework.
National Bank of Canada (NBC) discusses USD/CAD, noting the pair has been consolidating and may remain range-bound. The bank highlights that recent moves reflect shifting expectations for Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada policy.
Bitcoin (BTC) steadies above $65,700 at the time of writing on Monday, after recovering nearly 4% in the previous week. BTC recovery was boosted following Sunday’s news that the US and Iran have reached a preliminary peace deal, lifting the risk appetite.
Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux and colleagues note Brent has dropped sharply after the US–Iran MoU and reopening prospects for the Strait of Hormuz, with prices down 35% from April peaks but still above pre-war levels.
The Euro (EUR) maintains its positive tone against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, with the EUR/USD pair trading near 10-day highs above 1.1600.
Brown Brothers Harriman expects the Bank of England to hold at 3.75% with a 7–2 vote and sees the first fully priced 25 bps hike in November.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude falls around 5%, reaching a three-month low of $78.60 per barrel on Monday. Crude oil prices declined to three-month lows on easing supply concerns following reports that the United States (US) and Iran had reached a deal to end their conflict.
USD/CHF depreciates nearly 0.5%, trading around 0.7930 during the European hours on Monday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates the pair is remaining within the ascending channel pattern, signaling an ongoing bullish bias.
The Euro (EUR) shows a positive stance against the British Pound (GBP) on Monday, with bulls pushing toward one-week highs in the 0.8645 area.
ING’s Chris Turner highlights several risks for the Pound this week, centred on the Bank of England meeting and a key Labour by-election.
Brown Brothers Harriman expects the Bank of Japan to resume tightening with a 25 bps hike to 1.00%, but sees limited scope for a sustained Japanese Yen rally.
ING analysts Chris Turner, Frantisek Taborsky and Francesco Pesole note that confirmation of a US-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have pressured the Dollar as energy prices fall and risk assets rally.
Here is what you need to know on Monday, June 15:
The British Pound (GBP) has drawn support from the US Dollar’s (USD) weakness, amid a brighter market mood on Monday, to hit a fresh 10-day high at 1.3460. The pair, however, remains trapped within the trading range from the last four weeks, as investors' focus shifts to monetary policy.
Brown Brothers Harriman expects the Reserve Bank of Australia to pause at 4.35% after three consecutive hikes and to remain data-dependent.
USD/JPY pares its daily gains, still remaining in the positive territory and trading around 160.10 during the Asian hours on Monday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) has found a solid foothold in the wake of the geopolitical breakthrough.
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said that US President Donald Trump’s agreement does not bind us. Israel is not subordinate to the US. “We are an independent and sovereign country,” the Time of Israel reported on Monday.
The USD/CHF pair slumps to near 0.7930, the lowest since June 5, during the early European trading hours on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Swiss Franc (CHF) after the US and Iran announced a framework deal for peace.
AUD/USD gains around 0.5% after registering minor losses in the previous day, trading around 0.7080 during the Asian hours on Monday.
Gold prices rose in India on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
GBP/USD gains ground after registering minor losses in the previous day, trading around 1.3450 during the Asian hours on Monday.
EUR/USD rises after registering minor losses in the previous day, trading around 1.1610 during the Asian hours on Monday.
New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (YoY) rose from previous 2% to 3.3% in May
New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (MoM): 1.7% (May) vs -1.3%
Societe Generale highlights that South Korean authorities have launched a multi-pronged FX stabilisation package to address short-term USD funding stress and speculative pressures on the Korean Won.
USD/CAD trades on the front foot on Friday as lower Oil prices weigh on the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) amid cautious optimism that the United States (US) and Iran could reach an agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
EUR/USD fluctuates between modest gains and losses heading into the weekend as traders await Tehran's decision on a possible agreement with the United States (US) to end the war in the Middle East. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1573 and is on track to post modest weekly gains.
The Pound Sterling turned negative on Friday against the US Dollar after data from the UK showed the economy contracted in April, while an agreement between the US and Iran improved risk appetite. Yet the Greenback erased its earlier losses and traded above its opening price.
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret observe that the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is weighed down by weaker Oil prices linked to Iran peace hopes, even as improved risk appetite offers some support.
TD Securities economists expect the Bank of England (BoE) to keep Bank Rate at 3.75% with a 7-2 vote as Greene joins Pill in calling for a hike. They highlight persistent inflation pressures, upside risks from energy and airfare, and softer demand.
National Bank of Canada (NBC) strategists assess how Kevin Warsh may reshape Federal Reserve (Fed) policy.
ING’s Chris Turner notes that a potential US-Iran peace deal has softened the Dollar, but DXY is still holding firm. He highlights that energy supply losses and inflation risks persist unless Oil flows freely through the Strait of Hormuz.
Nordea’s Jan von Gerich expects Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC meeting on 17 June to deliver a more neutral policy stance, with earlier projected rate cuts likely removed from the dot plot and some hike calls appearing.
Nordea’s Jan von Gerich notes that EUR/USD is stuck between 1.15 and 1.16 despite strong US data and favourable US interest rate differentials. He argues the Dollar has underperformed relative to historical patterns and still expects a higher EUR/USD in the medium term.
Here is what you need to know on Friday, June 12:
MUFG’s Lee Hardman reports that renewed optimism over a US-Iran deal has lifted the Euro against the Dollar, with EUR/USD moving back toward 1.1600.
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is giving away previous gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with the USD/JPY pair returning to levels above 160.00, widely considered as the limit of tolerable yen weakness for Japanese authorities.
European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Martin Kocher stated in the European trade on Friday that it is too early to discuss what the central bank will do in the July meeting.
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to face substantial downside pressure, trading at highly elevated levels against the US Dollar and crossing historical intervention-trigger points.
The Euro (EUR) trades higher 0.12% higher to near 185.45 against the Japanese Yen (JPY) during the European trading session on Friday.
Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay and Moses Lim note that the Indian Rupee has weakened sharply versus the Dollar in 2026 on higher Oil prices, portfolio outflows and a stronger USD.
France Inflation ex-tobacco (MoM) fell from previous 1% to 0.1% in May
France Consumer Price Index (EU norm) (YoY) in line with expectations (2.8%) in May
France Consumer Price Index (EU norm) (MoM) in line with forecasts (0.1%) in May
The British Pound (GBP) attracts slight bids against its major currency peers after the release of the United Kingdom (UK) monthly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for April. The GBP/USD claws back a majority of its early losses and rebounds to near 1.3410.
Germany Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) in line with expectations (2.7%) in May
Germany Consumer Price Index (MoM) in line with forecasts (-0.2%) in May
Germany Consumer Price Index (YoY) in line with expectations (2.6%) in May
Germany Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) meets expectations (-0.1%) in May
European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council Member and President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, said on Friday that the interest rate hike yesterday was necessary as high energy prices are increasingly having an indirect effect on other prices.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – struggles to attract any meaningful buyers and languishes near its lowest level since April 17, touched during the Asian session earlier this Friday.
Gold prices fell in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Japan Industrial Production (YoY) fell from previous 2.3% to 2% in April
Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto sold approximately 600 BTC and related derivatives, according to a statement on Thursday. The company used the proceeds to reduce debt, lower financing costs and extend the maturity of a major loan facility.
Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to reclaim the key $64,000 resistance level on Friday after staging a modest recovery from recent declines. Ethereum (ETH) is stabilizing above $1,660 after a slight rebound, while Ripple (XRP) momentum indicators suggest weakening bearish pressure.
The NZD/USD pair meets with a fresh supply during the Asian session on Friday and erodes a part of the previous day's solid recovery gains from over a two-month low.
US forces intercepted and shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attempted to target commercial vessels transiting the waterway, Fox News reported on Friday.
The USD/JPY pair gains traction to near 160.25 during the early Asian session on Friday. Hotter-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data provides some support to the US Dollar (USD) against the Japanese Yen (JPY).
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades in positive territory near $4,240 during the early European session on Friday. The precious metal rebounds from a six-month low after US President Donald Trump said he canceled planned military strikes against Iran, fueling hopes that a US-Iran truce deal is close.
USD/JPY spent the entire session glued to the area around 160.50, and it took the cancellation of a war, rather than anything out of Tokyo, to finally knock it lower.
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann keep a mildly positive stance on USD/SGD, looking for a test of 1.2900 in the near term while seeing 1.2915 as a tougher hurdle. On a 1–3 week horizon, they maintain that gains remain intact as long as 1.2830 holds.
Silver price advances over 4% after bouncing off daily lows of $61.51 after US President Donald Trump cancelled scheduled attacks against Iran this evening, saying that final points have been approved. At the time of writing, the XAG/USD trades at $65.91.
USD/JPY struggles for direction on Thursday as fears of intervention by Japanese authorities cap upside, even as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens amid renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran.
The AUD/USD pair trades near the 0.6980 level on Thursday, hovering near a two-month low as the Australian Dollar (AUD) remains pressured by cautious market sentiment and renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 0.6994, down 0.15% on the day.
Standard Chartered economists Hunter Chan and Shuang Ding argue that higher Oil and AI-related goods prices have lifted China’s import prices and PPI, ending a multi-year deflation spell.
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret highlight renewed Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakness as softer Oil prices and geopolitical concerns push USD/CAD to new year-to-date highs.
EUR/USD struggles near two-month lows on Thursday as traders show a muted reaction to the latest European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decision. Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Middle East keep risk sentiment subdued and support the US Dollar (USD), leaving the Euro (EUR) on the defensive.
Nordea’s Jan von Gerich and Tuuli Koivu note that the European Central Bank (ECB) raised rates by 25bp and signalled readiness to tighten further as inflation stays above target.
Nomura’s European economics team expects the SNB to keep emphasising an elevated willingness to intervene in FX markets, despite recent CHF depreciation against EUR.
The new unit arrives amid rapid growth in tokenized assets, with Franklin Templeton's onchain product suite expanding from roughly $768 million to more than $2.5 billion over the past year.
Some of Ethereum's largest holders are coming together to fund a new research and development lab aimed at boosting the network and ETH.
Ethlabs was formed with support from SharpLink, Bitmine and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin as the network's development is expanding beyond the Ethereum Foundation.
Solana captured 95% of tokenized equity volumes as analysts debate whether $60 was the bottom for SOL.
The well-known trading bot took a hit this weekend after it fell victim to a series of transactions that left its logic exposed.
The pair will focus on advancing tokenization and digital asset infrastructure in a joint venture co-chaired by the former governor of New York.
Bitcoin's repeated weekly candle close above $63,000 align with signals that may mark a market bottom.
The BoE scrapped individual holding caps for a £40 billion per-coin issuance limit and will let issuers hold more reserves in government debt.
The Ethereum community is once again debating the future of the foundation after co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang announced she would step down.
The crypto sector's leading U.S. advocacy groups asked the U.S. House's tax committee to advance a bill to clarify treatment of assets from mining and staking.
Bitcoin sought a breakout toward a potential BTC price target near $70,000 as Iran news sent oil toward its lowest levels since early March.
Researchers estimate more than $1.7 million was stolen after attackers allegedly exploited Taiko's proof verification process.
The leading Ethereum treasury firm inched closer to its goal of accumulating 5% of the ETH circulating supply.
The crypto bank aims to help financial institutions offer round-the-clock payments and settlement without replacing their core systems.
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Enso launched access to over 500 tokenized assets and US stocks, citing a growing demand for US equity exposure among European investors.
The remittances firm has become a validator on the Solana blockchain, helping process and secure transactions as it expands its stablecoin payments strategy.
Former New York governor’s role highlights how politicians are rushing into digital assets sector
The Series B round values the social trading and token discovery platform at $550 million as crypto venture funding remains active in 2026.
The goal is to enable OKX’s 120 million global users to access ICE futures and NYSE tokenized equities markets, the two U.S. companies announced.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy boosted its USD Reserve to $1.4 billion and added 520 Bitcoin, funded through $335.5 million in MSTR share sales.
The largest Ethereum treasury firm slowed its buying pace but remains on track to reach its goal of owning 5% of ETH supply.
The boost to cash reserves is meant to reassure investors about dividend payments on the company's hard-hit preferred shares, STRC.
An XRP death cross and liquidation signals align for a possible 25% relief rally in the short term, while one analyst eyes a longer-term rebound toward $8.
An XRP death cross and liquidation signals align for a possible 25% relief rally in the short term, while one analyst eyes a longer-term rebound toward $8.
Analysts noted bitcoin is stuck between key support near $60,000 and resistance around $68,000, and a bearish chart pattern could send prices toward $54,000.
A Wall Street Journal probe found none of the roughly $1.9 million in bets shown across 1,100-plus creator videos were real.
Crypto hackers stole $755 million across 83 cybersecurity incidents, as cross–chain bridges remained the most costly attack vector of the crypto industry.
The U.K. central bank abandons retail holding limits for a 40-billion-pound aggregate cap and sweetens yield terms for token issuers ahead of a 2027 market launch.
The Bank of England published draft rules for systemic stablecoins, easing reserve requirements and replacing holding limits with a temporary 40 billion pound issuance cap.
The Bank of England published draft rules for systemic stablecoins, easing reserve requirements and replacing holding limits with a temporary 40 billion pound issuance cap.
The Bank of England published draft rules for systemic stablecoins, easing reserve requirements and replacing holding limits with a temporary 40 billion pound issuance cap.
An attacker forged withdrawal proofs to drain about $1.7 million, the same flaw class behind this year's biggest bridge hacks. Fast containment kept the damage small.
An attacker forged withdrawal proofs to drain about $1.7 million, the same type of flaw behind this year's biggest bridge hacks. Fast containment kept the damage small.
ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says Morgan Stanley’s plan to charge 0.14% fees on two upcoming crypto ETFs makes them “the cheapest in [the] US and world.”
Taiko’s bridge and ERC20 Vault on Ethereum suffered a compromise in its chain state verification mechanism, allowing forged proofs and unauthorized withdrawals.
sian stocks and tech climbed as the US and Iran agreed a roadmap to a final peace deal, sending oil below $80. Crypto stayed soft, with bitcoin down 2% on the week and the memecoins leading the losses.
Fire sales of assets held in reserve could trigger problems in many other financial markets
An exploit of the Secret Network went undiscovered for a week as the hacker moved the loot into Ethereum and then to exchanges.
Both models trade word-by-word generation for parallel denoising. Only one of them does it without losing intelligence in the trade.
Bitcoin’s drop to $23,980 remains the worst-case scenario as weaker ETF flows and low US demand show big investors are still cautious.
New research outlines how chatbot behaviors, including personalization, mirroring, and excessive agreement, reinforce delusions.
STRC’s slide below par has emboldened critics, slowed Strategy’s Bitcoin buys and sparked debate over whether Michael Saylor’s BTC flywheel is still fine.
A Japanese corporate pension fund serving about 1,200 small and medium-sized businesses plans to allocate roughly 1% of its assets to crypto as part of a currency diversification strategy.
Blockaid said an attacker tricked Jaredfromsubway.eth into approving fake trading routes, then used those approvals to drain WETH, USDC and USDT.
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw their biggest 30-day net outflow since launching in 2024, coming as Bitcoin fell 17% over the past month.
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw their biggest 30-day net outflow since launching in 2024, coming as Bitcoin fell 17% over the past month.
Jaredfromsubway.eth was responsible for 70% of sandwich attacks on Ethereum between November 2024 and October 2025.
OpenRouter's compound-model API stacks budget AI models—and beat GPT-5.5 and Claude Opus 4.8 outright in benchmark testing.
As AI-powered security tools become cheaper, faster and more widely available, researchers said they could reshape what the crypto industry considers reasonable due diligence before deploying code, potentially altering expectations for developers and institutions.
From a bond buyback and dwindling cash reserves to a bitcoin bear market, the sequence of events that turned STRC's par-value challenge into a marketwide debate.
The NFT-born franchise is bringing its Vibes Series 3 trading cards to Target stores across the United States as it expands into physical products and mainstream retail.
Philippine SEC Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo told Cointelegraph that tokenized assets could give Filipinos more legitimate investment options while helping steer them away from scams.
Two Texas brothers admitted to holding a Minnesota family at gunpoint and forcing the transfer of $8 million in cryptocurrency.
Andre Cronje, Michael Kong and David Richardson have stepped down from the Sonic Labs board, while Matt Visser has been appointed as Sonic Labs' new CEO, replacing Mitchell Demeter who resigned in February.
Andre Cronje, Michael Kong and David Richardson stepped down from the Sonic Labs board on Friday, while Matt Visser has been appointed as CEO, replacing Mitchell Demeter who resigned in February.
Bitcoin bears hold the upper hand in the upcoming Bitcoin options expiry, a potentially early warning that more BTC downside could unfold.
The Austrian authorization gives WhiteBIT access to the EU's unified crypto framework, which will require exchanges to hold MiCA licenses or stop serving clients after July 1.
Global financial institution Charles Schwab is the latest firm hoping to steal a piece of the growing prediction market pie.
Institutions are gobbling up Solana for their balance sheets. These are the top publicly traded treasuries.
The disastrous day for Bitcoin firms' preferred equity offerings may have been due to unwinding of leveraged positions in STRC and SATA.
Amazon is pulling out of "Artificial," a film about Sam Altman's brief ouster from OpenAI, not long after investing $50 billion in the firm.
Andrew Tate’s Hyperliquid wallet shows over $803,800 in all-time perps losses after repeated crypto WLFI liquidations.
Researchers found malicious Wallpaper Engine downloads on Steam Workshop distributing infostealers, backdoors, and account-hijacking malware.
The prediction market platform is reportedly exploring a public listing after surpassing $2 billion in annualized revenue as sports contracts face mounting legal scrutiny.
The warning comes as the Ethereum Foundation reduces spending, adjusts its treasury strategy and undergoes a wave of leadership departures.
GoMining unveiled a software development kit and programmable access for its bitcoin payment protocol GoBTC Pay, allowing merchants to accept BTC for everyday purchases.
Isiah and Raymond Garcia held a Minnesota family at gunpoint for eight hours and forced the father to transfer over $8 million in crypto.
Concerns about STRC, the dividend-paying preferred stock from Strategy continue to dominate market sentiment.
The asset manager's two proposed "Bitcoin DRIP" funds would hold U.S. stocks and reinvest dividends into Bitcoin, a novel ETF structure.
Matt Cole says forced selling from leveraged investors pushed STRC and SATA sharply lower before both rebounded.
Near-record OP_RETURN usage is driving a surge in low-value Bitcoin transactions, pushing Bitcoin network activity close to all-time highs despite muted price action.
The software intercepts shortcut files and directs them to install a worm that harvests private keys from the Windows clipboard and inserts its own destination wallet addresses when it detects a transfer.
AllUnity launches Swedish krona-backed stablecoin SEKAU with multi-chain support, expanding its stablecoin portfolio regulated under the EU’s MiCA framework.
Algorand is planning new accounts and consensus mechanisms designed to be resistant to the cryptography-breaking threat of quantum computers.
The malware blends data theft with remote code execution, “turning a financially motivated stealer into a lightweight backdoor,” Microsoft said.
Heavy selling pushed XRP back below a key support zone, reinforcing a downtrend that has repeatedly stalled rallies near $1.25.
About 20% of miners are now unprofitable, and publicly traded miners sold more than 32,000 bitcoin in the first quarter to cover operating costs, more than they offloaded in all of 2025.
About 20% of miners are now unprofitable, and publicly traded miners sold more than 32,000 bitcoin in the first quarter to cover operating costs, more than they offloaded in all of 2025.
Bitcoin traders are scrambling to buy options bets that would pay off if the selloff deepens.
Crypto dropped across the board on Friday in holiday-thinned trading, giving back the week's gains. With oil down 9% and the Iran deal signed, the question turns to whether this cycle gets an altseason at all.
The US commodities watchdog has settled with Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, ending the agency’s first-ever case against a crypto lending platform.
Exchange inflows, slumping demand and a 31% drop in Ether futures open interest may signal that another wave of selling could hit ETH.
Bitcoin’s slump accelerated as capital rotated further into the AI sector, raising the odds of a BTC price drop below $60,000.
Z.ai's GLM-5.2 sits within 1% of Claude Opus 4.8 on long-horizon coding benchmarks, runs entirely on Huawei silicon, and undercuts Western frontier models by up to 82% per token.
The settlement ensures that convicted Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky is unable to trade in CFTC markets or register with the regulator.
A plunge in the securities has effectively shut down a key leg of Strategy’s financing mechanism.
Quantum computing threatens the blockchain ecosystem, from Bitcoin to Ethereum and beyond, and Algorand has a plan to be prepared.
Another key figure at the Ethereum Foundation is stepping away from her post, continuing a recent leadership exodus.
Hsiao-Wei Wang’s departure adds to a wave of Ethereum Foundation exits, fueling debate over governance, decentralization and the network’s future.
As the MiCA grace period closes, only a fraction of registered firms hold full licenses, setting up the prospect of a wave of consolidation.
Alexander Mashinsky, the founder of failed crypto lender Celsius, had earlier been imprisoned for fraud and is now formally banned from CFTC registration.
The crypto miner has signed a landmark three-year GPU contract with Bell Canada and Cohere—as Canada races to build AI systems it actually owns.
Kentucky accused America’s top prediction market platforms of running illegal sports betting operations, joining a growing stack of states.
The deal is expected to add approximately $70 million in annual recurring revenue as the company scales its AI-focused operations.
Exchange operator says allowance of ‘perpetual’ futures contracts on digital currencies by Kalshi violates law
Bitcoin extended its slide back toward the $60,000 level. The decline is driven by mounting concerns over the unraveling of Strategy Inc.’s funding mechanism, alongside rate-hike fears that are dampening demand for riskier assets.
The lawsuit targets the federal regulator and Chair Michael Selig, alleging that the Commodity Futures Trading Commissioin is treating cryptocurrency “futures” as “swaps,” posing risks to derivatives markets.
Prediction market traders don't see Bitcoin or Ethereum making their next big moves to higher price targets.
Wang's departure follows the resignation of fellow co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak and marks the latest in a string of high-profile exits at the EF.
Ledn’s planned addition of Tether Gold lending comes as tokenized commodities expand, with the sector accounting for nearly 17% of the $43 billion RWA market.
Ledn’s addition of Tether Gold lending comes as tokenized commodities expand, with the sector accounting for nearly 17% of the $43 billion RWA market.
The business model of launching a public company to buy crypto is falling apart. As a result, those in the queue to do so through blank-check companies are facing pressure from investors against a market backdrop that is fiercely unfriendly.
Bitcoin slid to $64k as rate hike odds soared after Kevin Warsh's first FOMC presser. But was it Warsh or Saylor truly driving the selloff?
The AgentCard integration with Visa Intelligent Commerce allows AI agents built on models from any provider, including OpenAI or Anthropic, to effect commercial transactions.
Capital B shareholders approved up to $120 billion in financing capacity, including equity and credit instruments, to support the company's Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
A new National Risk Assessment names crypto-asset misuse among Ireland's top threats, as a 30-point plan tightens checks on crypto funds.
Digital credit’s ‘iPhone moment’ has become a tapeworm in the belly of its host
GPU cloud contract with Bell and Cohere strengthens HIVE's shift from bitcoin mining to high performance AI computing.
Capital is flowing out of the largest tech companies and bitcoin as investors pile into semiconductors, memory stocks and space-related opportunities.
G7 leaders broadened their warning over North Korean crypto theft to include wider cybercrime as researchers link DPRK-affiliated actors to billions of dollars in stolen digital assets.
Outgoing CME chief Terry Duffy says perpetual futures are actually swaps under Dodd-Frank, and that the exchange will file suit Thursday.
Bitcoin could be absent from the world's top five assets by market cap until 2036, despite an estimate seeing the BTC bear market being nearly 70% complete.
Security researchers warn that deprecated smart contracts can remain vulnerable long after projects stop maintaining them.
Security researchers warn that deprecated smart contracts can remain vulnerable long after projects stop maintaining them.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore added Bybit Fintech Ltd. to its investor alert list on Wednesday, as the city-state steps up scrutiny of unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges.
Grayscale and CoinShares are applying traditional valuation techniques to crypto assets as institutions explore revenue-generating DeFi protocols.
The bond market is sending a signal that complicates prospects of a near-term bitcoin bull run.
A federal judge has denied a bid from Michelle Bond, the wife of former FTX executive Ryan Salame, to have campaign finance charges against her dismissed.
Rodney “Bitcoin Rodney” Burton faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business.
Total crypto market value has held steady near $2.26 trillion since Tuesday, with the recovery losing momentum after the Fed killed rate-cut hopes and spot ETFs swung back to outflows.
Total market value has held flat near $2.26 trillion since Tuesday, with the recovery losing momentum after the Fed killed rate-cut hopes and spot ETFs swung back to outflows.
The slide has paused the above-par share sales Strategy uses to fund bitcoin purchases, and it is the same stock whose dividends forced the company's first BTC sale this month.
Builderbot is the “missing layer between AI coding tools and how engineering actually works at scale,” said Brad Axen, head of AI capabilities at Block.
Heavy selling pushed XRP back through a closely watched support level, though buyers stepped in above $1.17 to prevent a deeper pullback.
Bitcoin briefly slipped below its 200-week moving average twice in the past two weeks, a rare event that Kraken says has historically marked strong entry points for buyers.
The Fed held rates but signaled it is more worried about inflation than growth in Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting.
Kalshi's perpetual futures product did not meet the Dodd-Frank Act's definition of a "swap" and should not have been approved, Terrence Duffy said.
Kentucky has sued Polymarket, Kalshi and Kalshi’s partners Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull, over offering sports event contracts in the state.
Markets wobbled after mixed comments from President Trump on the Iran peace deal and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaling a new direction from the Federal Reserve.
The judge said Polymarket is not likely to succeed on the merits of its case against Michigan state regulators.
Gambling industry groups want the US Senate to step in to clarify that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission does not have the authority to oversee prediction markets.
Defunct crypto exchange FTX gained exposure to SpaceX in 2022, and the rocket-maker’s post-IPO rally has lifted hopes among creditors.
President Donald Trump has taken the stance that states have no business with firms like Kalshi and Polymarket, and now a staunch GOP state is defying that view.
Following State Street, Fidelity is targeting reserve assets that underpin the expanding stablecoin market.
Bitcoin’s realized losses fell by 46% as increasing bid-side liquidity points to easing sell pressure. Can bulls push BTC price back above $70,000?
The rollout in collaboration with Ondo Finance broadens access to tokenized traditional assets as demand for onchain stocks and ETFs continues to grow.
Analysts say the exchange's push into derivatives, payments and infrastructure broadens its growth story beyond crypto trading.
Altcoin spot demand fell to its weakest level in six years while the stablecoin market cap, stocks and AI industry continued to capture investors’ attention.
Stablecoin infrastructure firm Trace Finance said Wednesday that it raised a $32 million Series A round to help expand its reach.
Botanix's shutdown has raised an uncomfortable question for Bitcoin builders: Does the market actually want programmable BTC, or just a better way to borrow, lend and earn yield on it?
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Perps DEX Satori Finance is the latest in a string of crypto firms forced to shut their doors amid an extended market downturn.
The first FOMC meeting under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh produced the expected result, yet Bitcoin and other assets dipped.
GLAAD's report argues AI systems can amplify anti-LGBTQ bias, misinformation, discrimination, and privacy harms.
The former FTX CEO is currently serving a 25-year sentence after being found guilty on seven felony charges related to the misuse of customer funds.
Critics say the Illinois transaction-level tax could deal severe consequences to the crypto industry and consumers in the state.
Hyperliquid’s decentralized exchange has rapidly grown to become one of the biggest projects in crypto. Here’s how it works.
The 0.2% tax on any business activity involving digital assets was added last-minute, and is unlikely to change, two people familiar with the matter said.
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, trusted indexes turn fragmented digital assets into a mature market that big institutions can confidently invest in, writes Kirsten Wegner. Then, the division between traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto is disappearing, says Dave LaValle, President of CoinDesk Data & Indices.
Crypto exchange Bybit has been added to Singapore’s MAS Investor Alert List, which flags entities that may be mistakenly perceived as licensed or regulated.
The ratings giant is embedding credit scores directly into blockchain-based securities, a move aimed at boosting institutional adoption.
A Miami-based man who went by the name “Bitcoin Rodney” pleaded guilty for his role in what prosecutors said was a massive global fraud.
The raise comes as stablecoin regulation advances globally and financial firms invest in infrastructure connecting blockchain payments with traditional banking systems.
Bitcoin circled $65,000 after downside BTC price pressure into the FOMC meeting as analysis warned over the impact of Strategy potentially selling more BTC in the future.
Benchmark-StoneX reiterated a $270 price target for COIN—60% higher than Coinbase’s current share price—following an array of product announcements.
Without an update to the current auditing infrastructure, the crypto space will likely continue to suffer significant losses, explains Beyer.
A proposal by the top US securities regulator to eliminate a rule that mandates stock investors get the best possible prices for their transactions will benefit a new and growing corner of the financial market: crypto.
Users reported losing access to Ready’s USDC card outside the EEA after a card provider change triggered rapid deactivation notices.
Ricardo Salinas Pliego, whose net worth is estimated at roughly $5 billion, is a bitcoin maximalist who told his wife to mortgage her house to buy bitcoin.
CoinMENA will use Standard Chartered to strengthen fiat payment rails in the UAE, while Revolut reportedly secured central bank licenses ahead of a planned local launch.
Cardano (ADA), down 2.8%, was also among the underperformers.
Manuel Adorni, one of President Javier Milei’s most trusted aides, claimed last week that an all-in bet on Bitcoin over a decade ago has funded a luxurious lifestyle that is now under scrutiny.
Senators Gallego and Lummis want the chamber on record that the FTX fraudster should get no clemency under any circumstances.
The wall between crypto and TradFi continues to break down as Coinbase ushers in non-crypto products.
Eight days after its IPO, SpaceX has surged past $2.5 trillion to become the world's sixth-largest company. And market watchers say it is pulling the risk capital crypto wants.
Only 20% of June 26 options open interest is currently in the money, while bitcoin's 12% monthly decline leaves most bullish positions underwater.
Abdulla Kanoo says his ARP Digital firm is building settlement infrastructure for the growing flow of trade between emerging economies, a market that could reach $32 trillion by 2030.
The DeFi token is up 20% in a day, with a Standard Chartered note and Uniswap's tokenized-stock launch fueling fresh demand.
While legacy banks keep corporate money idled in slow regional accounts, a new protocol allows software systems to settle multi-currency trade instantly.
Bitcoin approached important near-term support on new Fed chair Kevin Warsh's first FOMC day with a $55,000 BTC price target still on the table.
Hyperliquid’s $10 billion open interest milestone shows growing demand for onchain equities and commodities trading with 24/7 accessibility, according to Talos.
Putting stocks and other assets on the blockchain can make trading faster, smoother and available 24/7, say the technology’s boosters.
BaFin-regulated BitGo says its Crypto-as-a-Service platform can help eligible crypto players across Europe with an alternative way to navigate MiCA.
Valuations shaped by M2 money supply growth paint reveal concerning trends for risk assets.
The US could soon temporarily ban a central bank digital currency, as House and Senate leaders came to a deal on a housing bill inclusive of a ban.
“It appears traders are seeing the latest BTC acquisition as an unsustainable path for STRC,” said 10x Research’s Markus Thielen.
The Trump loyalist drew more crypto dollars than any candidate so far in this year's midterms, and the result marks a big win for the industry's political arm.
“There is effectively no comparable state financial transaction tax on stocks, bonds or derivatives anywhere in the country,” said a16z general counsel Miles Jennings.
XRP briefly traded above key resistance before sellers stepped in, with rising volume suggesting traders used the rally to cut positions rather than add risk.
UNI surged after Standard Chartered set a $100 long-term target, and HYPE and solana led a broad altcoin bid. Bitcoin held near $66,000 as oil fell to a three-month low and the Fed met for the first time under Kevin Warsh.
Despite mixed HYPE derivatives market signals, Hyperliquid’s explosive TradFi perpetual growth makes a push toward $80 increasingly realistic.
Despite mixed HYPE derivatives market signals, Hyperliquid’s explosive TradFi perpetual growth makes a push toward $80 increasingly realistic.
Strategy's bitcoin-backed preferred stock remains well below par value as concerns over dividend coverage and stronger competition from Strive's SATA.
VanEck says investors are shifting focus from contract announcements to execution risk as miners chase AI revenue.
Tokenized financial assets have surged 37% in six months as institutions expand blockchain adoption and the market broadens beyond funds and private credit, according to Token Terminal.