Bitcoin's nemesis, the Dollar Index, is on the verge of a major breakout
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Algorand unveils roadmap to achieve quantum resistance by 2028
The Algorand Foundation unveiled a roadmap to make its blockchain quantum-resistant by the end of next year, becoming the latest crypto network to outline plans for a future in which quantum computers could threaten the…
Alchemy's AI-driven identity and payment service gains access to Visa network
Blockchain infrastructure firm Alchemy said AI agents with its AgentCard now have access to the Visa (V) network with complete identity and payment capabilities, enabling them to make online purchases on behalf of consu…
Foreign Office drops 'do not travel' advice for UAE
The Foreign Office has dropped its advice against travelling to the UAE, but warned British citizens that "attacks could resume at short notice" in the region.
Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
The number of job vacancies has fallen to its lowest level for five years as businesses cut back on recruitment, according to the latest official figures.
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
Apple plans to raise the prices of its products as the cost of the memory chips it uses has surged, the technology giant's boss has said.
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
Uncertainty over the impact of high energy prices has led policymakers at the Bank of England to hold interest rates at 3.75%.
Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty
A re-elected member of the States has proposed reducing fuel duty for three months to help islanders with the cost of living.
Aster popped over 10% on radical 'buyback and burn' upgrade. But gains were short-lived
Decentralized perpetuals-dedicated exchange Aster's native token ASTER popped and dropped sharply in 24 hours as protocol-focused bullish news ran into a hawkish Fed meeting and broader market weakness.
The great rotation: Investors desert the Magnificent 7, crypto for AI bottlenecks
The best-performing stocks of the past decade are coming under pressure as investors question the enormous cost of the AI arms race and rotate into new fields with stronger momentum.
The bond market is flashing a clear signal on interest rates. Bitcoin bulls should take note
Something has drastically shifted in the bond market, and it's offering negative cues to risk assets, including bitcoin
'I won't be able to afford to eat before long'
Rising living costs, health challenges, and financial pressures continue to push people into hardship and food poverty, according to a foodbank.
Live markets: Bitcoin and ether ETFs lost $111 million combined as rate-cut hopes died
US spot bitcoin and ether ETFs both turned to outflows on Wednesday in a sign the recovery rally has lost its institutional bid.
Crypto market positioning is 'defensive and thin' after Fed, Marex analysts say
The crypto market slipped a day after the Federal Reserve raised expectations that U.S. interest rates are headed higher.
Why has Texas set its sights on London?
In the dimly lit cellars of London's oldest wine merchant, Texas is not the first thing that springs to mind.
Why has Texas set its sights on London?
In the dimly lit cellars of London's oldest wine merchant, Texas is not the first thing that springs to mind.
CME chief executive says company plans to sue CFTC after perpetual futures approval
CME Chief Executive Terrence Duffy said the derivatives provider planned to sue the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) after it approved perpetual futures products earlier this month.
Buying bitcoin below its 200-week average has historically delivered over 100% in median returns, Kraken says
That level is the 200-week simple moving average (SMA), which represents the token's average price over that period, providing traders with a clear glimpse of the long-term trend while cutting through day-to-day noise.
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
The number of people starting new jobs has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to new figures, as the number of vacancies continues to fall.
Strategy's STRC preferred stock hits a record low below par
A preferred stock that Strategy (MSTR) uses to help fund its bitcoin buying has fallen to a record low, constricting one of the company's funding channels.
XRP slips 4% below $1.20 after breakout rally stalls near key resistance
XRP's push toward $1.25 ran into the same problem that has capped every rally since the spring selloff: sellers waiting overhead. After briefly trading above $1.22, the token lost the $1.20 level on heavy volume and spe…
Apple to raise prices due to memory chip costs
Apple plans to raise the prices of its products as the cost of the memory chips it uses has surged, the technology giant's boss has said.
'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
The first time Chicago resident John Roberts saw a delivery robot trundling down the sidewalk on his street he was impressed.
Next bull run will be slower, less volatile as investors' crypto appetite evolves, Bitwise CIO says
Any recovery in the crypto market is likely to take longer than traders expect because Wall Street investors and advisory firms are now focusing on real-world applications, such as tokenization, and artificial intellige…