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BTC Bears Target 200-DMA Amid Macro Concerns
- March 9, 2025
- Posted by: Jhon E. Bermúdez
- Category: coindesk.com
BTC Bears Target 200-DMA Amid Macro Concerns Bitcoin (BTC) faced selling pressure on Sunday as bears aimed to break through a critical support level. This downturn extended its losing streak to three days, with broader economic worries overshadowing recent crypto-friendly announcements from President Donald Trump. The leading cryptocurrency, based on market size, dipped by over
Myth Busting: 3 Crypto Misconceptions
- March 6, 2025
- Posted by: Jhon E. Bermúdez
- Category: coindesk.com
Welcome to this week’s edition of Crypto for Advisors! We’re diving into the world of digital assets to clear up some confusion and offer expert insights. First up, Christopher Jensen from Franklin Templeton is here to help us make sense of crypto investing, debunking common myths in his article. Then, in our “Ask an Expert”
Key: Institutional Capital Access
- March 5, 2025
- Posted by: Jhon E. Bermúdez
- Category: coindesk.com
Data is absolutely essential for any market that runs smoothly. Consider this: if a market is efficient, it means prices accurately reflect all the available information. That makes quality information incredibly important. And to get that information, you need data! Traditional financial markets are rich in data, and it’s generally well-organized and easy to access.
Digital Shekel: Israel Presents “MultiPurpose” CBDC Blueprint
- March 4, 2025
- Posted by: Jhon E. Bermúdez
- Category: coindesk.com
Ever wondered what a digital version of the Israeli Shekel might look like? Well, the Bank of Israel has given us a peek! They’ve sketched out a potential design for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), just in case they decide to launch one down the line. In a report released this Tuesday, the Bank
SEC Drops Kraken Case
- March 3, 2025
- Posted by: Jhon E. Bermúdez
- Category: coindesk.com
SEC Drops Kraken Case It looks like smoother sailing for crypto exchange Kraken! The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly decided to drop its enforcement lawsuit against them. Kraken shared the news in a Monday announcement. You might remember that the SEC initially took legal action against Kraken in November of last year.
Crypto Market Soars: BTC $84K+ on Eased Fear, Trump & BlackRock Boost
- March 1, 2025
- Posted by: Jhon E. Bermúdez
- Category: coindesk.com
Crypto Market Soars: BTC $84K+ on Eased Fear, Trump & BlackRock Boost After a tough month – its worst in three years – the cryptocurrency market is starting to show some signs of life. We saw Bitcoin (BTC) prices tumble down to $78,000 just last week, which led to a massive $400 billion being wiped
Bitcoin ETF Adoption: BlackRock Adds IBIT to Alternative Portfolio
- February 28, 2025
- Posted by: Jhon E. Bermúdez
- Category: coindesk.com
Big news from the world of finance: BlackRock has just added its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) – that’s the Bitcoin-holding fund they launched – to one of their model portfolios. Now, for those not entirely in the know, these model portfolios are essentially investment strategy blueprints. They offer recommended portfolio makeups and rebalancing suggestions, which
Illicit Crypto Volume: Record $40B in 2024, Chainalysis
- February 27, 2025
- Posted by: Jhon E. Bermúdez
- Category: coindesk.com
Despite 2024 being a year of major milestones for crypto, with institutions increasingly adopting digital assets, крипто-преступность remained a significant concern. A report from Chainalysis, a leading blockchain security firm, reveals a staggering $40 billion landed in the hands of illicit crypto addresses. That $40 billion figure is just an early estimate, and experts expect
Goldsmith Romero: CFTC Democrat Resigns as New Chair Arrives
- February 26, 2025
- Posted by: Jhon E. Bermúdez
- Category: coindesk.com
Get ready for a potential power shift at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). With President Trump’s nominee for chairman anticipated soon, the CFTC could be heading towards an even stronger Republican majority. This comes after Wednesday’s announcement that Democratic Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero plans to step down once the new chairman is confirmed.
ASIC-Focused Bitdeer Aims for 2025 Growth Despite $532M Q4 Loss
- February 25, 2025
- Posted by: Jhon E. Bermúdez
- Category: coindesk.com
Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter, revealing that its net loss widened considerably to $531.9 million, a stark shift from the $5 million loss in the same quarter last year. The Singapore-based bitcoin (BTC) mining company clarified that these increased expenses are due to strategic investments in the