XRP Downside Fears Persist Despite ETF Optimism, Options Data Show
XRP might be the next cryptocurrency to get a spot ETF listing in the U.S. after bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), analysts argued this week. However, the Deribit-listed options market,doesn’t share this optimism. As of the time of writing, Deribit’s put options tied to XRP were pricier than calls...
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Performance of Hard Assets Bitcoin and Gold ‘Remains Remarkable:’ Glassnode
The macroeconomic environment remains uncertain as global trade relations realign, reported onchain analytics firm Glassnode on April 16. However, it added that “the performance of hard assets remains remarkable,” citing gold’s all-time high and Bitcoin holding above $80,000 despite the headwinds. “One could consider this a fascinating signal as...
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Ex-SEC Chair Gary Gensler Says Bitcoin Driven By Sentiment, Not Fundamentals
Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler stated on Wednesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is driven almost entirely by sentiment rather than fundamentals. Reflecting on the cryptocurrency market, Gensler cautioned investors about the risks associated with assets lacking solid economic grounding, contrasting Bitcoin with thousands of other tokens. What Happened: Speaking...
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FTT and These Altcoins to Be Delisted From Binance Next?
TL;DR The world’s largest crypto exchange has decided to ask its own users which altcoins they believe should be dropped from the platform. The second-batch votes are in, and they spell trouble for assets like FTT, ZEC, and JASMY. Whether it’s due to a lack of liquidity or general...
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Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Loses Allure to Gold as Economic Concerns Rise
By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” announcement earlier this month drove the economic trade policy uncertainty index to a record high and sent investors away from risk assets, which include bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell fanned...
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Think GameStop’s 150% Yearly Jump Was Wild? Check Out Its Namesake Memecoin, Which Leaves It In The Dust With A 5X Surge
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the video game retailer turned meme stock sensation, has seen its stock price skyrocket over the past year, leaving many Wall Street giants in the dust. What happened: GameStop shares have netted returns of over 154% to their holders in the past year, outperforming tech behemoths...
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Cryptocurrency trends and policies are connected, SIX MINING stands at the “new outlet”
London, UK, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If El Salvador is integrating the country into the Bitcoin ecosystem through policy means, then SIX MINING represents the civil power of cryptocurrency technology application. The platform not only deploys cloud mining with low-carbon green energy, but also strives to establish...
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BTC Bull Token to 100x Alongside Panama & South Korea’s Plans for Crypto Payment Adoption
Panama City is to become the first-ever municipality in Panama to accept digital assets for service transactions. The capital city (that’s already cherished as a banking hub) is reportedly gearing up to launch a new payment system. It’ll convert crypto to US dollars for the Mayor’s Office. Panama District...
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Margex Upgrades Buy Crypto Section And Unveils Payment Partnerships
[PRESS RELEASE – Victoria, Seychelles, April 17th, 2025] Margex, a cryptocurrency trading platform that offers accessible and user-friendly copy trading, announces an upgrade of the buy crypto section and unveiling of trusted partnerships with Paybis and FinchPay. The upgrade and improved buy crypto section on the Margex platform allow...
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Bitcoin, Gold, and the Minsky Moment: Novogratz on the End of Fiscal Complacency
The “Minsky Moment” is here, according to Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, in a recent interview on CNBC. Novogratz noted that tariffs are playing a key role in reshaping the global security apparatus, while President Trump’s return to the political scene is introducing fresh uncertainty into the markets....
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