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

Tokyo Exchange Operator Mulls Limits on Digital Asset Treasury Firms: Report

The operator is considering stricter enforcement of listing rules and audits to protect investors, Bloomberg reported.

Aerial view of Tokyo (Jaison Lin/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Toncoin Drops 2.4% as Post-Rally Selling Pressure Caps Gains

The token briefly rallied to $2.1165 on increased volume before heavy selling erased gains, pulling TON back to key support levels around $2.02.

TON Surges to $2.11 Amid Institutional Backing and Technical Breakout

Policy

Brazil Proposes Selling Seized Bitcoin to Undercut Organized Crime Networks

The proposed law, part of the "anti-faction bill", would treat cryptocurrencies like foreign currencies and financial securities.

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

Markets

BNB Recovers Above $970 After Brief Drop as Market Volatility Pressures Token

Despite the bounce, the token's broader setup remains cautious, with resistance building near $980 and subdued volume suggesting a lack of conviction.

BNB Falls 2.3% Below Support Amid Matrixport’s $91.7M Bitcoin Sell-Off

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Crypto Daybook Americas

Demand Revival: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 12, 2025

Bull and bear market (Midjourney/modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Toncoin Drops to Key $2.07 Support Level as Selling Pressure Builds

The token briefly rose to $2.16 before reversing, with high trading volume indicating strong resistance at that level.

"TON Falls 2% to $2.07 Amid Technical Breakdown and Selling Pressure"

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)

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Crypto Daybook Americas

Change of Character: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 11, 2025

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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)