Digital assets face immediate deleveraging as geopolitical shock drives gold to record $4,400 per ounce. WASHINGTON | January 3, 2026 — Global financial markets reacted sharply on Saturday following a White House announcement regarding the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. The development triggered an immediate “risk-off” rotation across asset classes, with…
India’s largest crypto exchange operates within tightening constraints MUMBAI | January 3, 2026 — CoinDCX, India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by registered users, continues to function as a domestically anchored trading venue at a time when global crypto markets lack a clear directional catalyst. Friday’s session unfolded without major regulatory announcements, institutional flow shocks, or exchange-level…
The stablecoin issuer’s latest accumulation lifts disclosed holdings to roughly 96,000 bitcoin New York | January 3, 2026 — Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by circulation, has increased its bitcoin reserves after acquiring 8,888 BTC, according to on-chain data reviewed by this publication and company disclosures. The transaction lifts Tether’s total disclosed…
Investor safety risks draw attention, but markets show limited reaction NEW YORK | January 2, 2026 — Discussions around the physical safety of individual cryptocurrency holders resurfaced on Thursday, following renewed warnings from law enforcement agencies and industry groups about the risks faced by retail investors holding digital assets outside institutional custody. The warnings did…
Derivatives open interest spike during crypto options expiry in global markets Deribit and CME see positioning shifts into weekly settlements. New York | January 2, 2026 — Bitcoin and Ethereum options activity picked up Friday on Deribit and CME, as traders managed positions ahead of weekly expiries. Volumes ran above recent averages. Desks across…
Digital assets face downward pressure as traders weigh U.S. fiscal deadlines and shifting correlation with tech equities. NEW YORK | January 2, 2026 — Cryptocurrency markets opened the new year’s first full trading session under technical pressure, as institutional desks in New York and London moved toward a defensive posture amid heightening U.S. fiscal…
Digital asset jurisdiction and commodity definitions return to focus as session begins WASHINGTON | January 1, 2026 — The United States Senate has returned its attention to crypto market structure legislation with the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act moving back into active discussion as the new legislative session opens, according to people familiar with the…
US spot products snap outflow streak as institutional desks position for new fiscal year. NEW YORK | December 31, 2025 — Global digital asset markets reclaimed key support levels on Wednesday as US-listed spot ETFs saw a decisive return of capital, ending a week-long period of net contractions. Data reviewed by this publication shows Bitcoin…
NEW YORK | December 31, 2025 — Ethereum network activity reached a definitive milestone on Wednesday as year-end data confirmed the deployment of 8.7 million smart contracts during the fourth quarter of 2025. The figure represents a historic peak for the ecosystem, driven largely by an acceleration in the tokenization of real-world assets…
Institutional desks reduce exposure as Federal Reserve minutes threaten year-end volatility for Bitcoin and Ethereum. WASHINGTON | December 30, 2025 — Global digital asset markets have entered a period of consolidation as market participants await the release of the Federal Reserve’s December policy meeting minutes. The document, providing granular detail on the central bank’s trajectory…
