Anthony Pompliano Says Stocks Are Not ‘Productive Enough’ If They Get Beaten By Bitcoin And Gold: BTC Is The ‘Hurdle Rate’
Entrepreneur and investor Anthony Pompliano stirred a debate Sunday by comparing the performance of the S&P 500 stock index to that of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Bitcoin Is The Hurdle Rate, Says Pompliano In an X post, Pompliano stated that despite the S&P 500 surging over 100% since January 2020,...
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Asia Morning Briefing: Why Russia-Linked Stablecoin Issuer A7A5 Could Exhibit at Token2049 Despite Singapore Sanctions
Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. A ruble-backed stablecoin tied to...
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Bitcoin Hits New High After Breaking $125,000 Barrier; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Rise: Analyst Says BTC ‘Well Inside Bullish Territory’
Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Sunday, as investors maintained their optimism about the market in October. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) +1.09% $123,616.31 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) +0.69% $4,508.80 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) +0.23% $2.97 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) +0.78% $228.85 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) +0.57% $0.2522...
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Why is Crypto Up Today? SPX, FARTCOIN, and AIC Blast High
Why is crypto up today? Crypto is green to start the week as Bitcoin’s fresh all-time high and a softer dollar lift risk appetite, while SPX, FARTCOIN, and AIC headline Sunday’s biggest movers ahead of FOMC. The crypto market gained ground over the past 24 hours, led by meme...
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USDT Leads $300B Stablecoin Surge Amid Record-Breaking Q3 Crypto Activity
The total market capitalization of stablecoins has exceeded $300 billion for the first time in history this week. Genius Act and SEC accounting guidance have significantly boosted confidence in stablecoins. This, in turn, drove institutional and retail adoption in 2025. $300B Milestone According to DeFiLlama, Tether (USDT) remains the...
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Bitcoin Keeps Breaking Records, But Each Halving Cycle Delivers Smaller Gains
Bitcoin’s (BTC) historical price trajectory highlights a clear pattern. While the asset has consistently climbed to new highs after each halving, the gains have diminished. In fact, new research revealed that “the degree of post-halving price gains has compressed over time since the second halving.” Returns Are Shrinking Fast...
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Solana’s Upcoming Architectural Changes and Why They Matter
Solana is preparing for a major overhaul that could make its famously fast blockchain even faster — and a lot easier to run. In its “Crypto Monthly Recap for September 2025” research report published Oct. 3, global asset manager VanEck says Solana’s upcoming Alpenglow upgrade marks the biggest change...
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DeFiLlama flags Aster for suspected wash trading and moves to delist perps volume data
DeFiLlama’s delisting of Aster’s data underscores the critical need for transparency and integrity in decentralized finance platforms. The post DeFiLlama flags Aster for suspected wash trading and moves to delist perps volume data appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Morgan Stanley GIC suggests 2 to 4% crypto allocation across portfolio types
Morgan Stanley’s crypto allocation advice signals growing institutional acceptance, potentially boosting crypto’s role in mainstream finance. The post Morgan Stanley GIC suggests 2 to 4% crypto allocation across portfolio types appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Metaplanet Shares Tumble 20%, But Q3 Bitcoin Revenue Soars 116%
Metaplanet’s stock has dropped almost 20% in the past month, even though the Japanese company said its Bitcoin (BTC) revenue jumped 116% in the third quarter of 2025 and its holdings grew to 30,823 BTC, worth about $3.7 billion. The Tokyo-listed company now ranks as the world’s fourth-largest corporate...
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