TOKYO – The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday as concerns about the economy and global trade tensions encouraged expectations of more interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of currencies, was little changed at 98.23, but is set for its biggest weekly drop in almost […]
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Bitcoin drops 8% as Trump’s tariff war with China rattles global markets
NEW YORK – Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, dropped 8.4% on Friday after US President Donald Trump intensified his trade fight with China. Trump announced 100% tariffs on Chinese exports to the US and new export controls on “critical software,” following China’s limits on rare earth exports used in tech and manufacturing. Read More: Crypto […]
Bitcoin hits record high above $125,000
Bitcoin reached a new record high on Sunday, rising above the $125,000 mark. The cryptocurrency reached $125,689, shooting above its previous August record of around $124,500. Bitcoin has enjoyed a strong upward momentum with investors cautious about the US government shutdown. Gains in US shares have also supported bitcoin’s rise, while investors have looked to […]
Trump’s pro-crypto stance ignites bitcoin’s record surge
Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high of $116,781 on Friday during the Asian trading session, driven by a surge in demand from institutional investors and crypto-friendly policies by U.S. President Donald Trump. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has now gained over 24% in 2025 so far. Experts say the rally is being powered by large-scale […]
Bitcoin giant praises Pakistan’s bold digital economy plans
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), praised Pakistan’s bold steps in adopting digital assets and innovation. He attended a key meeting in Islamabad with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain Bilal Bin Saqib. The discussion focused on how Bitcoin can support Pakistan’s economy, improve financial resilience, and […]
British pound fiasco boosts bitcoin’s hedge appeal
British pound fiasco boosts bitcoin’s hedge appeal. As a developed nation, you know your currency‘s in a spot of bother when investors start to hedge with bitcoin. After Britain’s brief Prime Minister Liz Truss unleashed her mini-budget on Sept. 23, filling financial markets with dread, a section of investors stampeded away from the pound and […]
Bitcoin bounces above $20,000 for first time in about a week
Bitcoin broke above $20,000 on Tuesday for the first time in about a week, as cryptocurrencies bounced, along with other risk-sensitive assets, in Asian trade. The biggest cryptocurrency by market value, bitcoin, was up more than 5% at $20,286. The second-biggest, Ether, rose 4% to a one-week high of $1,389. In the broader market, the dollar […]
Most expensive coins in the world
Most expensive coins in the world: With the trend of coins selling at auction events and people making a fortune out of them, many wonder whether they could be an investment for the future. Gold coins have a high value but the Oxford Gold Group says that the coins are precious not just because of […]
Bitcoin falls below $30,000, lowest since July 2021
Bitcoin slumped below $30,000 for the first time since July 2021 on Tuesday as cryptocurrencies track-sinking markets with investors spooked by aggressive US monetary tightening and surging inflation. The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value fell as low as $29,764 in Tuesday trade, before recovering above $30,000, extending a recent collapse in price as […]
China tightens clamps on cryptocurrency, Bitcoin hits a rough patch.
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, fell by around 6% in response to the latest crackdown of Chinese authorities on crypto mining and trade. On Friday, China announced a statewide crypto mining ban and vowed to hunt out “illegal” activities, putting pressure on bitcoin and other major coins, as well as crypto and blockchain-related companies. In […]