Cryptocurrency

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April Seasonality Favors Bitcoin and Stocks
The first month of the second quarter is usually bullish for risk assets.
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Why Stablecoin USDC’s Unstable Weekend Matters
The second-largest stablecoin in crypto has restored its dollar peg after a tumultuous weekend, but it shows how important the token is in the ecosystem.
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What Is a 'Fair Launch' in Crypto?
It’s important to understand how new crypto tokens are initially distributed and who gets access to the first offering of a new coin, whether you’re an investor or thinking of...
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Bitcoin, as of March 1 (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)
Bitcoin Jumps 4% as Upbeat China Manufacturing Data Improves Risk Appetite
The cryptocurrency's Wednesday bounce is consistent with the recent trend of Asian flows leading the market strength.
Bitcoin, as of March 1 (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)

Digital-asset investment products saw minor outflows last week as investors poured money into short-bitcoin funds.
Short-Bitcoin Funds Record $10M in Weekly Inflows: CoinShares
Traders are anticipating higher rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
Digital-asset investment products saw minor outflows last week as investors poured money into short-bitcoin funds.

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Liquid Staking Replaces DeFi Lending as Second-Largest Crypto Sector
The value of cryptocurrencies deposited in liquid staking protocols has increased to about $14 billion, trailing just deposits at decentralized exchanges.
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Bitcoin's rally has hit a barrier. (Matthew Garoffolo/Unsplash)
Crypto Analysts Scramble to Explain Bitcoin's Pause Near $25K
Bitcoin is struggling to establish a foothold above $25,000, a level that capped the August 2022 price bounce.
Bitcoin's rally has hit a barrier. (Matthew Garoffolo/Unsplash)

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BNB-Bitcoin Ratio Drops to Lowest Level in Six Months on Paxos-BUSD Drama
The recent regulatory action against Binance-branded BUSD stablecoin weighs over BNB token.
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OP hits record high as Optimism proposes the Bedrock upgrade (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)
OP Token Surges 25% as Optimism Foundation Proposes 'Bedrock' Upgrade
Layer 2 scaling system Optimism's governance token, OP, has chalked up a 200% rally in four weeks, outperforming market leaders bitcoin and ether by a big margin.
OP hits record high as Optimism proposes the Bedrock upgrade (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)

Bitcoin returns broken down to regional trading hours. (Matrixport Technologies)
Bitcoin on Track for Best January Since 2013, Led by Bullish Trading During US Hours
Bitcoin has rallied almost 40% since Jan. 1, on track for its best opening to a year since 2013 when it surged 51%.
Bitcoin returns broken down to regional trading hours. (Matrixport Technologies)