By the end of his term as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, in May 2026, Jerome Powell will have held this position in all or part of three presidential administrations: Trump I, Biden and Trump II. This feature is part of CoinDesk 2025 Most Influential List. Powell will likely be […]
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The pullback in crypto markets continued on Wednesday, as overall capitalization fell below $3 trillion for the third time in a month, testing a level that could open the door to further weakness. Selling pressure has been concentrated on large-cap assets, particularly those with active ETF exposure, suggesting a shift in institutional positioning rather than
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Grayscale said crypto markets will enter an institutional era in 2026, buoyed by macroeconomic pressures and regulatory clarity that it believes support a long-lasting bull market for digital assets. In its report titled “2026 Digital Asset Outlook: Dawn of the Institutional Era,” the asset manager argued that the familiar four-year crypto cycle linked to the
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XRP lost a key technical level after a failed breakout attempt, with heavy volume confirming a move toward near-term bearish control. News context XRP fell 2.6% in the past 24 hours from $1.95 to $1.90 as broader crypto markets showed signs of fatigue. The move follows several failed attempts to maintain momentum above recent resistance,
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Dogecoin lost a key technical level following the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision, with heavy volume confirming a near-term move toward bearish control. News context Dogecoin fell 5% during Tuesday’s session as crypto markets reacted to the Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point rate cut and cautious guidance from the Federal Reserve. While rates were cut
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In a cycle obsessed with memecoins and dog tokens, Ethena Labs founder and CEO Guy Young has built one of the largest and most systemic pieces of crypto plumbing. This feature is part of CoinDesk 2025 Most Influential List. In just two years, Young grew Ethena from an idea – admittedly inspired by BitMEX co-founder
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Shares of HashKey Holdings fell about 5% in their trading debut in Hong Kong, a muted reception that underscores investors’ caution toward the exchange’s business model despite its dominant position in the city’s regulated crypto market. The stock opened below its IPO price and slipped to around HK$6.34 by mid-morning. The decline follows the release
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Historically, international demand for the Russian ruble has been weak. But a stable currency linked to the country’s currency is having a moment – and becoming an important part of conferences outside the Western sphere of influence. Although Russia is one of the world’s largest energy exporters, accounting for more than 10% of the world’s
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Cryptocurrencies stabilized after Monday’s sharp decline, with bitcoin BTC$85,944.78 rebounding above $87,000 early in Tuesday’s US session. The largest crypto climbed about 3% from overnight lows, while ether ETH$2,921.02 was underperforming, up just 1.4%. Altcoin majors, including BNB BNB$859.39, XRP$1.8818, ISU$1.5128 showed relative strength, gaining 3-6% overnight. Crypto-related stocks also rebounded after Monday’s panic action.
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