Donald Trump reiterated his promise to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world if re-elected president during public remarks Thursday
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OPEC+ Pauses Oil Supply Hike in Effort to Reverse Price Slump
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Big Market and Crypto News: U.S. Stocks Drop, DeFi at Risk, Ripple’s Stablecoin Launch and More
In this weeks top financial and crypto news, U.S. stocks plunged, with tech and semiconductor sectors leading the decline, while Bitcoin ETFs saw their largest outflows since May. Meanwhile, the FBI warns of North Korean hackers targeting Bitcoin ETFs. Uniswap Labs was fined for offering illegal crypto derivatives trading, and Ripple's CEO announced their stablecoin is close to launch.
Mexico Central Banker Heath Says Food Volatility Clouds Inflation Outlook
(Bloomberg) -- Mexican central bank Deputy Governor Jonathan Heath said it’s uncertain how soon food price pressures will cool and bring policymakers relief on non-core inflation as they mull new interest rate cuts.Most Read from BloombergThe Outsized Cost of Expanding US RoadsHow Air Conditioning Took Over the American OfficeMadrid to Ban E-Scooter Rentals, Following Lead Set in ParisHong Kong’s Arts Hub Turns to Selling Land to Stay AfloatWorld's Second-Tallest Tower Tests Malaysia's Appetite
Average long-term US mortgage rates holds at 6.35% this week ahead of expected Fed rate cut
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. was flat this week ahead of an expected interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve later this month. The rate remained at 6.35% from last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, it averaged 6.52%, Freddie Mac said.
Ethereum Plunges to 2024 Low and Bitcoin Sinks as Liquidations Hit $272 Million
Ethereum has hit its lowest price in 2024 after sinking nearly 8% over a 24-hour period, according to CoinGecko. The second-biggest coin dipped Friday to $2,193—a level not seen since last year. Over the past week, the asset has fallen by 13%—worse than most of the biggest coins and tokens. The price of Bitcoin also fell precipitously to $52,690, recovering somewhat to $53,516 after dropping 5% in the past day. The asset has also struggled as investors fast cash out of the newly-approved spot Bi...
Crypto Derivatives Signal ‘Greater Downside’ for Bitcoin and Ethereum: Report
New data from the cryptocurrency derivatives market suggests a growing bearish sentiment among traders, with options activity indicating expectations of further price declines for major digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). A new report from crypto exchange Bybit, developed in collaboration with analytics and research platform Block Scholes, highlights a marked increase in implied volatility levels across various expiration dates for both Bitcoin and Ethereum options. This surg...