Francisco Rodrigues

Francisco is a reporter for CoinDesk with a passion for cryptocurrencies and personal finance. Before joining CoinDesk he worked at major financial and crypto publications. He owns bitcoin, ether, solana, and PAXG above CoinDesk's $1,000 disclosure threshold.

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Finance

Trump's Empire Pulled In $57M From Family-Linked Crypto Firm Last Year, Filing Shows

The U.S. President also holds up to $5 million in crypto, $500,000 in gold bars, stakes in various companies, and a vast real estate empire.

President Donald Trump  (The White House)

Markets

BNB Price Remains Above Key Support Level After Israel-Iran Clash Sparks Risk Asset Flight

While technical indicators show a mixed picture, BNB remains above key support at $640, suggesting potential for upward reversal.

BNB price chart (CoinDesk Data)

Markets

Brazil Sets Flat 17.5% Tax on Crypto Profits, Ending Exemption for Smaller Investors

The tax applies to all crypto assets, regardless of location, and aims to boost tax revenue.

Brazil's flag (Rafaela Biazi/Unsplash)

Markets

Shaquille O’Neal to Pay $1.8M in Settlement Over FTX Promotion Lawsuit

Investors in the lawsuit alleged that he misled them by appearing in ads for the exchange.

Statue of Lady liberty (Tingey Injury Law Firm/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Web3

Tencent Is Looking to Buy Nexon, the Creator of Web 3 Gaming Franchise MapleStory

The deal could help Tencent secure long-term control over popular intellectual property and expand its presence in the South Korean gaming market.

MapleStory gameplay (YoutTube)

Markets

Mercurity Fintech Plans $800M Bitcoin Treasury, Eyes Russell 2000 Inclusion

The company, which operates cryptocurrency mining facilities and offers financial services, did not disclose how ti plans on raising the funds.

BTC, XRP hover at key support levels. (klip game/Wikimedia Commons)

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Finance

Stripe to Acquire Crypto Wallet Startup Privy in Bid to Expand Web3 Capabilities

Privy’s technology, used by platforms like OpenSea and Blackbird, will be integrated into Stripe’s crypto tools.

Businessmen shaking hands in front of documentation (Amina Atar/Unsplash)

Markets

Litecoin Rebounds, Holds Firm Near $93 on Potential ETF Positioning

Analysis suggests market participants may be positioning for a potential litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval.

Litecoin price (CoinDesk Data)