Analysis: Cryptocurrencies

X402: the forgotten code reviving crypto's new AI-agent boom

Momentum is returning to the crypto-AI sector, fueled by renewed confidence in artificial intelligence and the rise of x402 protocol that could bring AI agents into the mainstream.

What if the future of the dollar depended on… blockchain?

Bitcoin remains stable, stablecoins circulate. And this may be where the real monetary revolution is taking place: in utility, not speculation. We discuss this in this Crypto Analysis, after the...

HSG, Jane Street among investors in Kraken's September fundraising, sources say

Apollo Global Management, Oppenheimer, Jane Street and HSG, formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, invested in crypto exchange Kraken's recent funding round that valued the company at $15 billion,...

Has bitcoin already peaked, or is one last surge ahead?

Bitcoin's four-year cycle is nearing its climax. Analysts are split: will BTC mount one final rally before year-end, or has October's $126K high already marked the top?

Canada fines crypto dealer record C$176.9 million for money laundering

TORONTO -Canada's anti-money laundering regulator said on Wednesday it had imposed a C$176.9 million fine on money services business Xeltox Enterprises Limited, the largest-ever penalty doled out by...

Kraken signs $100 million deal for Small Exchange to bulk up US derivatives business

Crypto heavyweight Kraken said on Thursday it has acquired futures exchange Small Exchange from IG Group for $100 million, paving the way to launch a fully U.S.-based derivatives suite. ...

When AI runs out of power, the connection is called Bitcoin

Megawatts are becoming scarce everywhere, with AI devouring everything. In this energy bottleneck, one player knows how to profit: Bitcoin miners. We discuss this in this Crypto Analysis, after the...

October 10th flash crash: what caused the largest liquidation event in crypto

A record $19B in crypto liquidations exposed deep flaws in market plumbing and showed how thin liquidity and one exchange's flaws can turn a macro shock into a global crash.

The Bitcoin spot ETF is BlackRock's most profitable product

In its 21 months of existence, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust has outperformed all of the company's other ETFs: nearly $100bn in assets, approximately $245m in annual fee income… and a rate of...

Bitcoin, ether drop as US-China tensions flare up, erasing Monday's gains

NEW YORK -Bitcoin and ether tumbled on Tuesday as U.S.-China tension ramped up, wiping out a rally the day before that was fueled by President Donald Trump's conciliatory trade remarks. ...

IMF warns of rising odds of 'disorderly' global market correction

WASHINGTON -Global markets are too comfortable with risks, including trade wars, geopolitical tensions and yawning government deficits, which, combined with already overpriced assets, increase the...

After record crypto crash, a rush to hedge against another freefall

NEW YORK -Following the largest crypto liquidation in history last Friday, options market investors are bracing for more volatility and further declines in bitcoin and ether, aggressively positioning...

Will Strategy become this bitcoin cycle's black swan?

Michael Saylor's Strategy, a leveraged bitcoin powerhouse, now faces the question of whether its intricate financial engine will withstand or ignite this cycle's bear market.

The NYSE is betting big on Polymarket

ICE, the parent company of the NYSE, is preparing to invest $2bn in Polymarket-the crypto betting platform that turns news into prices. Launched in 2020 with simple yes/no bets, the platform is aiming...

Crypto exchange Gemini launches Australian arm

SINGAPORE -Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini said on Thursday it has launched an Australian operation as the firm expands into the country, offering its digital currency exchange services to tap into...

Stablecoins may drum up $1.4 trillion of extra dollar demand by 2027, JPM says

LONDON -The adoption of stablecoins could generate an additional $1.4 trillion in demand for U.S. dollars by 2027, if enough overseas investors want to own these digital assets, analysts at JPMorgan...

OpenAI bans suspected China-linked accounts for seeking surveillance proposals

OpenAI said on Tuesday it has banned several ChatGPT accounts with suspected links to the Chinese government entities after the users asked for proposals to monitor social media conversations. ...

Global crypto ETFs attract record $5.95 billion as bitcoin scales new highs

Exchange-traded funds tracking crypto assets drew record inflows of $5.95 billion globally last week, as strong demand for digital assets helped propel bitcoin to an all-time high. ...

Bitcoin hits new all-time record high

NEW YORK -Bitcoin hit a new record high on Monday as the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value continued to benefit from strong investor demand. The rally since the start of...