FOMC Keeps Interest Rates Steady, Ignoring Trump’s Call to Cut
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, brushing aside public pressure from President Donald Trump and signaling a cautious stance as economic crosscurrents persist. FOMC Holds the Line on Rates The Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the federal funds rate in a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, opting for patience despite … Read more
‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ author says ‘pin is near’ on TradFi ‘bubble burst:’ Predicts $750K Bitcoin
Author and personal finance educator Robert Kiyosaki says Bitcoin is going to $750,000, but there’s a catch. Go to Source
S&P Dow Jones licenses S&P 500 perpetual futures for Hyperliquid
The new derivative allows eligible non-US users to trade leveraged exposure to the index around the clock using official data on a decentralized platform. Go to Source
Difficulty Drop Incoming: Bitcoin Miners Catch a Break While Revenues Stay Ugly
Bitcoin’s miners just got hit with a one-two punch—price slipping under $71,000 and network difficulty preparing to ease up like a bouncer who suddenly stopped caring. Bitcoin’s Difficulty Dial to Turn Down as Hashrate Loses Steam When bitcoin’s price drifts south and the machines start taking longer to spit out blocks, the protocol does what … Read more
‘We are so close this time‘ — Senator Lummis on market structure bill
The Wyoming Republican said that the main issue holding up passage of the bill was stablecoin yield, while adding that she believed a provision on DeFi had been ”put to bed.” Go to Source
Bhutan offloads an additional $72.3M Bitcoin amid market downturn
After the Kingdom of Bhutan’s BTC reserve peaked in October 2024, when it held more than 13,000 coins, it has been pared to just 4,400 Bitcoin. Go to Source
Bitcoin tests fresh decoupling trade as tech correlation drops to 2018 lows
BTC price is vastly outperforming the tech-heavy Nasdaq index amid the US–Iran war, but its risks of crashing toward $51,000 persist. Go to Source
Polymarket Doubles Down on Growth With DC Bar Launch and Brahma DeFi Deal
Polymarket is doubling down on its real-time prediction identity with a Washington, D.C., bar launch and a fresh DeFi acquisition, even as scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers intensifies. Polymarket’s D.C. Bar Debut and Brahma Deal Signal Aggressive Growth Polymarket has unveiled “The Situation Room,” a Washington, D.C.-based bar designed around live monitoring of global events, while … Read more
Report: Kraken Pauses Public Listing Plans, Eyes Better Market Conditions
Crypto exchange Kraken has paused its planned initial public offering as softer market conditions weigh on timing, even as the company keeps the option open for a future listing. “People familiar with the matter” told Coindesk that Kraken’s IPO ambitions remain intact but are likely delayed until market conditions improve, following a period of declining … Read more