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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Markets

BNB Slips Below $1,000 as Selling Pressure Pushes Token Into Bearish Territory

The token's decline continues a downward trend, with resistance at $1,000-$1,008 and support at $972.85.

"BNB Falls 2.4% to $975 Testing Key Support After Failing $1,000"

Policy

Brazil’s Central Bank Sets Crypto Rules, Establishes up to $7M Capital Bar for Firms

The rules classify crypto activities as subject to foreign exchange and capital market rules, and require reporting of international transactions.

Brazil's flag (Rafaela Biazi/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Crypto Daybook Americas

Change of Character: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 11, 2025

Bulls and bears (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Gemini Slumps After Missing Earnings Estimates in First Report Since IPO

Despite revenue doubling to $50.6 million, Gemini posted a $159.5 million net loss due to high marketing and IPO-related costs.

Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss at White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Policy

China Accuses U.S. of Stealing 127K BTC in High-Profile Crypto Hack

CVERC claims the hack was conducted by a "state-level hacking organization" and suggests the U.S. seizure was part of a larger operation involving the same attackers.

Glasses in front of monitors with code (Kevin Ku/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Mercado Bitcoin Commits EUR 50M to Portugal as It Pushes for European Expansion


The firm is expanding its services, including a new offering for high-net-worth clients, and has seen a shift in revenue streams.

Portugal's Praça do Comércio (Claudio Schwarz/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

TON Price Stalls Below Resistance as Sellers Block Breakout

Bulls are watching for a sustained move above $2.144 to potentially retest $2.154 highs, while bears are eyeing a break below $2.133

TON (CoinDesk Data)

Markets

BNB Breaks Above $1,000 Amid Broader Market Rally, but Reversal Pattern Clouds Outlook

The market's gains were fueled by President Donald Trump's announcement of a potential tariff dividend as well as movement towards reopening of the government.

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Finance

Hong Kong to Issue Third Blockchain-Based Green Bond Sale: Bloomberg

The bonds mark Hong Kong's third digital bond sale since 2023 and are part of its push to become a leading global hub for tokenized assets.

Hong Kong's skyline (Chris Lam/CoinDesk)

Crypto Daybook Americas

A Shot in the Arm: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 10, 2025

A nurse injects a patient in the arm.