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Taiwan to trial crypto custody services through local banks in 2025
9.10.2024
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission reportedly plans to start collecting applications from institutions interested in trialing Bitcoin custody services in the first quarter of 2025
Bitcoin Trapped Between 50 and 200-Day Averages as Bond Market Volatility Spikes, China Stocks Slide
9.10.2024
The MOVE index, which measures expected volatility in U.S. Treasury notes, spiked to the highest since January, hinting at tighter financial conditions ahead
China Strengthens Russia Partnership via BRICS and SCO Cooperation
9.10.2024
China has reaffirmed its commitment to closer relations with Russia through major international platforms like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). At an event celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, State Councilor Shen Yiqin emphasized China’s readiness to bolster...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops as China's Stimulus Plans Disappoint
8.10.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 8, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin due 'capital reallocation' as China halts stimulus — Analysis
8.10.2024
Bitcoin should paradoxically gain from China's stimulus rethink, but "near-term downside" risks remain for risk assets
Bitcoin due 'capital reallocation' as China halts stimulus — Analysis
8.10.2024
Bitcoin should paradoxically gain from China's stimulus rethink, but "near-term downside" risks remains for risk assets
Bullish Bitcoin Hopes Dented as China Eases Stimulus Plans
8.10.2024
The lack of new measures and announcements of new stimulus at a Chinese briefing today pared hopes of a long-drawn stimulus package - one that contributed to a bitcoin run in the past few weeks
Peter Schiff Predicts Gold Could Soar to $100,000 as US Dollar Weakens
8.10.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff noted that if gold could rise from $20 to $2,600 an ounce, it could potentially reach $26,000 or even $100,000. He shared his views on global economic issues, including U.S. dollar weakness, China’s economic resilience, and the impact of U.S. foreign...
Bitcoin, Asian Equities May Be Losing Capital to China Stocks
7.10.2024
Even with a 3-5% cost to convert [stablecoin] USDT into equities, the potential upside of 50-70% in China's stocks makes this a strategic move, one observer said
Last Week Featured Bullish Continuation
6.10.2024
This editorial is from last week’s newsletter, Week in Review, with some slight tweaks to dates so the article makes sense. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this editorial the second it’s released, which also includes the biggest stories of the week and a comment on each story. One Week...
Robert Kiyosaki Warns of World War III Amid Global Tensions — Asks ‘Are You Prepared?’
6.10.2024
Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has expressed concerns about World War III, warning that current global tensions could lead to catastrophic consequences. He emphasized the need for stronger leadership. This echoes past warnings from him about geopolitical threats and energy-driven...
Bitcoin decentralization is a matter of national security — Auradine CEO
4.10.2024
According to CryptoQuant, the current Bitcoin network difficulty is 88.4 trillion — down from the 92 trillion recorded on Sept. 20, 2024
Attention Bitcoin Bulls, China Stimulus May Have Lost Its Mojo
4.10.2024
According to BCA Research, generating large bullish "credit impulses" is now a tough task for China
India Cracks Down on $48M Crypto Fraud in Fiewin Gaming App With Binance Help
3.10.2024
India’s Enforcement Directorate has exposed a massive $48 million scam linked to the online gaming app Fiewin, connected to Chinese nationals. Following an in-depth investigation, an equivalent of about $3 million has been frozen in accounts tied to these individuals. The scam lured users...
QCP Capital: Middle East Tensions Hit Bitcoin Harder Than Traditional Markets
2.10.2024
In its Oct. 2 market analysis, QCP Capital highlights the effect of escalating Middle Eastern conflicts on traditional financial (tradefi) assets and the cryptocurrency market. According to QCP’s researchers, the market response has been muted in tradefi, but risk assets and digital...
Russia-China Trade Grows Despite Global Challenges, Putin Highlights
2.10.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin marked the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China by praising the solid partnership between Russia and China. He emphasized the resilience of their economic relationship and increasing trade despite international challenges. Putin also highlighted...
DeFi resurgence driven by Fed cuts, China, key protocols
1.10.2024
An Apollo Crypto report links DeFi resurgence to US Federal Reserve rate cuts, China’s credit expansion and improved DeFi infrastructure
Bitcoin ETFs Continue Inflow Streak as BTC Remains Flat Amid China Holiday
1.10.2024
PoliFi tokens are rallying as election countdown clock clicks on, and DeSci protocol BIO looks to raise $13 million in a public token sale
China’s Former Vice Minister of Finance Calls for Research on Crypto as US Policy Pivots
1.10.2024
Zhu Guangyao, China’s former vice minister of Finance, has called on the country to continue researching crypto as the US changes its attitude towards the asset class. During the 2024 Tsinghua PBOC Chief Economist Forum, Guangyao stated that crypto should be studied “because it is...
China's Former Minister of Finance Calls Crypto a 'Crucial Aspect' of Digital Economy
30.9.2024
The former minister called on Beijing to study the industry in light of Republican candidate Donald Trump's comments on crypto