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XRP market shows signs of capitulation as holders sell at loss
XRP holders are capitulating, according to data tracked by Glassnode. That suggests a bottom may be near.
SpaceX's pre-IPO market on Hyperliquid has fallen 27% in three weeks
The SPCX perpetual still trades above SpaceX’s $135 offer price, but it has fallen sharply from its May highs as traders mark down the first-day premium.
Live updates: What next for bitcoin as it faces headwinds from Fed rates to Claude's Mythos
Anthropic's IPO pipeline, not its new model, is what crypto traders should track.
XRP drops 4.5% as heavy selling breaks another support level
XRP lost the $1.13 area on elevated volume, leaving traders focused on whether the latest selloff marks a final washout or the start of a deeper move toward $1.00.
UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why
UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.
Bitcoin and gold fall together as a rate-hike bet hits every hedge
The relief rally that lifted crypto off last week's lows is unwinding alongside tech stocks and gold, with traders bracing for a US inflation print and a Warsh Fed that may stay h…
Bitcoin ETFs are no bigger today than when Trump won the election
Net assets of U.S.-listed spot ETFs have fallen to levels last seen just after Trump won the election in early November 2024.
Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.
The Interview
Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji about being a billionaire in Africa
Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available
The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.
Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim
The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds.
How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.
World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.
Crypto tax bills a work-in-progress as U.S. House lawmakers pose concerns
The effort to push several tax bills is meant to be bipartisan, but the parties may not be comfortable with all details of the seven bills weighed by the panel.
Securitize CEO says tokenized stocks could unlock a $5 trillion crypto market
At a panel at ETHConf, Carlos Domingo argued that bringing stocks and exchange-traded funds onchain could unlock a market far larger than today's roughly $30 billion tokenized ass…
Version of AI tool too powerful for public released to public
Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders
UK financial regulator moves to allow mutual funds 10% exposure to crypto ETNs
The Financial Conduct Authority proposed allowing some investment schemes to add exposure to crypto exchange-traded notes.
5 corruption gaps Congress must close in the Clarity Act
The most consequential crypto legislation in the world is moving forward in the U.S. Senate. As written, it leaves the United States exposed to money laundering, sanctions evasion…
Trad.Fi, W3 target $650 million in onchain private credit using AI evaluation
Equipment-financing lender Trad.Fi is working with W3 to automate capital workflows and bring real-economy business lending onto public blockchain rails.
Ethena lands Janus Henderson backing as asset manager invests in ENA, eyes USDe distribution
The deal underscores the trend of traditional asset managers backing DeFi infrastructure, following BlackRock's Uniswap and Apollo's Morpho investments.
Come back after the summer, says one analyst on crypto markets
Bitcoin's growing divergence from tech stocks raises concerns as AI spending surges, says Quinn Thompson.
A16z, Paradigm lead $175 million bet to move global credit markets onchain
Morpho secured $175 million from Paradigm, a16z crypto and Ribbit as the lending protocol seeks to become foundational infrastructure for onchain credit markets.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE Drops 2.6% as all constituents trade lower
Uniswap (UNI), down 2.9% from Monday, joined Aave (AAVE) as an underperformer.