Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a strategic investment in Orionx, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Chile that operates in Peru, Colombia, and Mexico. The investment closes Orionx’s Series A raise, which was led by Tether. The exchange also raised an undisclosed amount
Robinhood (HOOD) has completed the acquisition of European crypto exhange Bitstamp for $200 million. The logos on Bitstamp’s website and app have been updated to read “Bitstamp by Robinhood.” The deal, which was first announced in June of last year, gives Robinhood
Activity on the XRP Ledger, a decentralized public blockchain designed for quick, cost-effective real-time transfer of XRP, fiat currencies and other digital assets, has slowed considerably since the first quarter. The number of payment transactions, representing the transfer of value from one
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The cryptocurrency bull run has stalled since bitcoin (BTC) hit a record high above $110,000 last month. However, corporate adoption continues at a brisk pace. Shares in Norway-based crypto exchange Norwegian Block Exchange
Ether extended its rally Monday as institutional demand surged and exchange supply dropped to a multi-year low. The asset climbed as high as $2,650.18 before easing to around $2,617, where it currently trades, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data model. Despite
Solana is leading the crypto rebound as bulls drive the token toward $160, buoyed by surging user activity and rising on-chain engagement. Despite broader market jitters, SOL has rallied nearly 7% over 24 hours, helped by record transaction throughput and a spike
Jacobi Asset Management has lowered entry barriers for its bitcoin BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF), allowing European retail investors to participate for the first time. This follows the removal of professional-only and minimum investment requirements by the Guernsey regulator. Originally launched in 2023
Uniswap’s native token UNI extended its recent recovery rally, brushing off macroeconomic pressure as investors looked past heightened global trade tensions. The token climbed steadily from $6.09 to $6.40, establishing key support above the $6.30 level. Market volatility remains elevated, fueled by
Strategy (MSTR) has launched its third perpetual preferred instrument, the Series A Stride Preferred Stock (STRD), as it continues building out a structured yield curve for its capital stack. With a 10.00% non-cumulative fixed dividend and perpetual duration, STRD aims to provide
This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency monero (XMR) has outperformed bitcoin BTC this year, and the trend is likely to continue in the coming weeks. That’s the message from the