Month: May 2025

Tether Launches New Stablecoin in U.S. Expansion Push

Key Notes Tether announced a new U.S.-based stablecoin at Token2049 Dubai. The stablecoin aims to meet U.S.regulatory standards and operate separately from USDT. CEO Paolo Ardoino is strengthening ties with U.S.lawmakers and regulators. . Stablecoin issuer Tether plans to launch a new dollar-pegged stablecoin based in the United States that will comply with domestic regulatory requirements. This new stablecoin is expected to operate independently from the existing USDT. Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, announced the development at Token2049 Dubai, revealing that the company is actively working with U.S. regulators to release…

Fold holds Opening Bell ceremony for the first Bitcoin financial services listing on Nasdaq

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Bitcoin rewards and payments platform Fold is the first publicly traded company of its kind on the Nasdaq. Bitcoin (BTC) is going more mainstream with each passing week. On Friday, May 2, Fold held an Opening Bell ceremony at the Nasdaq headquarters to celebrate its public listing. Trading under the ticker $FLD, it is the first publicly traded company focused specifically on Bitcoin financial services. “Ringing the bell at Nasdaq is a celebration of the journey from Bitcoin’s edges to the heart of global finance. We’re proud to represent the…

Crypto Daybook Americas: All Eyes on Jobs, Fed as Bitcoin Prepares for Breakout Rally

By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Markets seem bullish ahead of the jobs report due later Friday, with bitcoin (BTC) rising toward $97,000 after stocks rose for an eighth straight day on Thursday. That gave the S&P 500 its longest rally since August as investors grew more confident that trade tensions between Washington and Beijing are cooling. Still, the CryptoX 20 (CD20) index is little changed over the last 24 hours with the drop in first-quarter GDP pointing to economic strain from the trade war. While traders…

Ether more ‘like a memecoin,’ says trading firm as ETH drops 45% YTD

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As Ether’s price has struggled in the first quarter of 2025, a US-based investment adviser firm, Two Prime, has dropped support for ETH and adopted a Bitcoin-only strategy. After lending $1.5 billion in loans both in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) over the past 15 months, Two Prime decided to ditch ETH to focus solely on BTC asset management and lending, the firm announced on May 1. “ETH’s statistical trading behavior, value proposition, and community culture have failed beyond a point that is worth engaging,” Two Primes stated. The firm’s…

Moon soon? XRP’s strongest spot premium aligns with 70% rally setup

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Key takeaways: XRP’s strongest spot premium phase suggests real buying demand, not just speculative futures trading. The number of XRP addresses holding ≥10,000 tokens has steadily climbed, even during recent price pullbacks. A falling wedge pattern points to a possible breakout toward $3 to $3.78, with up to 70% upside if confirmed. XRP (XRP) is experiencing its strongest sustained phase of spot premium in history, a period where the spot market has been consistently trading at stronger levels compared to perpetual futures. XRP’s 350% rally is backed by real demand…

UK FCA Seeks Public Feedback on DeFi Regulation

Key Notes FCA opens discussion on regulating DeFi, staking, and crypto lending in the UK. Feedback invited from public and industry before June 13, 2025. Part of FCA’s 2025–2030 strategy for smarter crypto oversight. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has asked the public and those in the crypto industry to share their views on how some digital asset services should be handled under British law. This is part of a broader effort to introduce rules that protect users and give businesses clear guidance. FCA Outlines Next Steps for Crypto…

Equity Fund Founder Reveals Why XRP ETF Is Anticipated, ‘There’s Value There’

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. The XRP ETFs have become one of the most anticipated filings in the crypto space, with over 10 already crossing the desk of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).…

Bitcoin unsure as recession looms, US-China tariff talks kick off

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Bitcoin’s recovery to its all-time high may be threatened by rising recession fears, which could ease if the United States and China begin tariff negotiations this month, research analysts told Cointelegraph. Appetite for global risk assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) may take another hit, with analysts from Apollo Global Management predicting a recession by the summer. “Apollo predicting Summer Recession: Sharpest decline in earnings outlook since 2020,” cross-asset analyst Samantha LaDuc wrote in an April 26 X post. The progress on the tariff negotiations may be the most significant factor…

US-China Trade War to Ease Up as Bitcoin Aims for $100K. Here’s the Best Crypto to Buy

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Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Bitcoin is currently trading above $97K amid positive sentiments regarding a possible US-China trade deal. As per a statement by the Chinese state media, the US has reached out to China through ‘multiple channels’ to discuss…

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Target $100K After Breakout Surge

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Bitcoin traded between $96,869 and $97,057 over the last hour, maintaining a tight range near recent highs. With a 24-hour intraday range of $95,925 to $97,341, the leading cryptocurrency boasts a $1.92 trillion market capitalization and a 24-hour trading volume of $27.81 billion, signaling sustained investor interest. Bitcoin The daily BTC/USD chart reflects a strong […] Original