Trump fought the bond market, and the bond market won: Saifedean Ammous

Trump fought the bond market, and the bond market won: Saifedean Ammous

The volatility of US bonds during tariff escalations may reignite Bitcoin’s unique economic properties as a safe-haven and potential reserve asset, Ammous said. Analysts are criticizing the financial implications of US President Donald Trump’s import tariffs, a development that some say highlights Bitcoin’s unique economic properties during times of global uncertainty. Trump’s 90-day pause on…

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Crypto exchange KuCoin enters crowded Thailand market

Crypto exchange KuCoin enters crowded Thailand market

The Seychelles-based crypto exchange will offer crypto trading to Thai investors, but it faces stiff competition. Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin is set to branch further into Southeast Asia, targeting the growing crypto market in Thailand.  KuCoin is planning to launch a crypto exchange platform offering digital assets and related products in the country, according to an…

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US exchanges bet big on crypto derivatives amid tariff turbulence

US exchanges bet big on crypto derivatives amid tariff turbulence

Competition is heating up among US exchanges for control of the derivatives market for digital assets. United States exchanges are betting big on cryptocurrency derivatives as market turbulence from US President Donald Trump’s looming trade war propels demand for the financial instruments.  Since late 2024, exchanges including Coinbase, Robinhood, Kraken, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange…

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Alabama drops staking lawsuit against Coinbase

Alabama drops staking lawsuit against Coinbase

Half of the US states that filed litigation against Coinbase in 2023 have dismissed their lawsuits against the cryptocurrency exchange. The Alabama Securities Commission, a financial regulator for the US state, dropped its lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase, which accused the company of violating securities laws by offering staking services to clients. The regulator cited…

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Luxury app Dorsia taps MoonPay for crypto payments

Luxury app Dorsia taps MoonPay for crypto payments

The new feature allows Dorsia members to use crypto tokens for hotel bookings in the US, UK, Europe, and six Middle Eastern countries. Luxury hospitality platform Dorsia is rolling out crypto payments for clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and six Arab nations. The payments feature is being enabled through a partnership…

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