Dogecoin jumps on news of launch on Coinbase Pro
Dogecoin, a meme-based cryptocurrency popular among retail investors, surged on Wednesday, benefiting from news that digital asset exchange Coinbase (COIN.O) will make the crypto unit available to its users on its trading platform.
StanChart unit to launch cryptocurrency trading platform
A Standard Chartered PLC (STAN.L) unit intends to establish a cryptocurrency brokerage and exchange platform in Britain and Europe, targeting institutional clients, the bank said on Wednesday.
Stocks near highs on recovery bets as oil extends rally above $70
Stock markets hovered near record highs on Wednesday as investors cheered the latest evidence of a sustained rebound in global economies and as stronger oil prices lifted energy stocks.
Bitcoin slumps 8% as it heads for bruising monthly drop
BITCOIN SLUMPS 8% AS IT HEADS FOR BRUISING MONTHLY DROP
Cryptos turn choppy as bounce momentum ebbs
Cryptocurrencies slipped on Thursday but without falling through recent lows, as enough traders clung to hopes that the asset class can claw its way back from last week’s plunge.
Nvidia forecast beats expectations but crypto mining’s role remains unclear
Nvidia Corp (NVDA.O) forecast second-quarter revenue above analysts’ estimates on Wednesday, but shares fell 1% after-hours as the company could not say for certain how much of its recent revenue rise was driven by the volatile cryptocurrency-mining market.
China’s crypto crackdown speeds shift to central Asia, North America mining
A crackdown by Beijing is rapidly accelerating a shift in focus by makers of machines that ‘mine’ cryptocurrencies like bitcoin from China to North America and Central Asia as Chinese clients face an uncertain future.
Futures gain as Fed calms inflation worries
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday after remarks from Federal Reserve officials helped calm inflation worries, while a recent dip in bond yields supported Nasdaq futures climb for a third straight session.
Bitcoin reclaims $40,000 as crypto volatility lingers
Bitcoin climbed back above $40,000 on Wednesday for the first time this week, as recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market showed few signs of dampening down.
Asian shares up, dollar wallows as Fed soothes inflation fears
Asian shares rose on Wednesday while the U.S. dollar stood near its lowest levels this year after U.S. Federal Reserve officials reaffirmed a dovish monetary policy stance, providing yet more assurance to investors worried about the inflation outlook.
