Finance
Germany’s traditional banking sector is taking a major step into the digital future. Sparkassen and cooperative banks—cornerstones of the country's financial landscape—are preparing to offer cryptocurrency trading to private clients, marking a significant shift in their approach to digital assets. The German Savings Banks Association
Markets
The cryptocurrency market showcased notable resilience this week, bouncing back swiftly after a brief, geopolitically driven downturn over the weekend. Escalating tensions in the Middle East initially sparked a broad sell-off, with Bitcoin dropping roughly 10% from its recent all-time high. Yet, the dip proved fleeting as investor confidence returned
Markets
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers Wednesday that tariffs are adding a layer of uncertainty to the inflation picture, making the central bank’s job of managing interest rates more complex. Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee, Powell acknowledged that predicting the inflationary effects of tariffs remains difficult. “The
Markets
BitGo, a prominent digital asset custody firm, has seen its assets under custody (AUC) soar to over $100 billion in the first half of 2025—up from $60 billion just six months earlier. The rapid increase reflects a broader global trend toward cryptocurrency adoption, supported by clearer regulatory frameworks and
Finance
SoFi Technologies is making a strategic return to the cryptocurrency arena, reigniting its digital finance ambitions with a suite of new offerings. The online financial platform has announced the reintroduction of crypto trading alongside a new global remittance feature, signaling a renewed focus on innovation following recent shifts in U.
Markets
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a period of relative calm, characterized by sideways movement, subdued enthusiasm, and an air of caution among investors. As Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to trade within narrow ranges, altcoins are showing signs of fatigue, signaling a broader sentiment shift toward stability over speculation. Geopolitical Tensions
Finance
A heated financial debate is unfolding on Wall Street as prominent hedge fund figure Cliff Asness lends his support to short seller Jim Chanos in a growing critique of Michael Saylor’s aggressive Bitcoin investment strategy. At issue is Saylor’s firm—now known as Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy Inc.—and
Innovation
Coinbase has introduced a new stablecoin-powered payment system designed to modernize online transactions, marking a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrency into mainstream commerce. The platform enables merchants to accept payments in USD Coin (USDC)—a stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar—via Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 blockchain. The
Politics
A little-known financial firm with ties to Donald Trump’s sons is at the center of a surprising $120 million gain, following an unexpected crypto pivot by a struggling toy manufacturer. SRM Entertainment, a Florida-based company known for its licensed children’s merchandise, recently rebranded as Tron Inc., shifting focus
Politics
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed earning $57.7 million from a cryptocurrency venture, highlighting the growing role of digital assets in his expansive financial portfolio. The figure was disclosed in a 234-page financial filing made public by the Office of Government Ethics on Friday, offering a rare
AI
OpenAI is charting a bold new course under the leadership of Fidji Simo, the incoming head of applications, who aims to bring the power of ChatGPT to billions of users across the globe—not just the tech elite. Speaking at the VivaTech summit in Paris, Simo emphasized a broader vision
Markets
Ant International, the overseas arm of China's Ant Group, is preparing to apply for stablecoin licenses in both Hong Kong and Singapore as part of a broader push to expand its blockchain-powered financial services. The move signals a strategic pivot as the company seeks growth beyond China’s