Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
Forex startup OpenFX raises $94 million to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payments
The company acts as a bridge between traditional banking and digital assets, enabling faster and cheaper foreign-exchange conversions for businesses moving large sums of money.
Quantum risk resurfaces at the worst time for bitcoin, but 1 token is loving it
Your day-ahead look for March 31, 2026
Nearly half of all circulating bitcoin is underwater as long-term holders sell at a loss
Nearly half of all bitcoin is now trading at a loss, with the Bitcoin Impact Index surging to 57.4, indicating high stress levels.
FTX payout, U.S. jobs: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting March 30.
Stablecoin payments go 'invisible' in Southeast Asia as crypto card business surges
StraitsX, a Singapore-based company, has seen rapid growth in its stablecoin card program, with a 40x surge in transaction volume and an 83x increase in card issuance between 2024 and 2025.
Kalshi secures license to offer margin trading to institutional investors
Margin feature is a departure from traditional prediction markets, which typically require fully collateralized positions, and comes as the industry sees growing trading volumes and investment.
Why bitcoin's 'compressed' valuation offers reduced downside risk versus stocks
The recent surge in oil and gas prices has driven up inflation expectations, causing markets to adjust their bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, with traders now pricing in a near 40% chance of no rate cuts this year.
Ondo, Canton sidestep macro concerns with institutional deals as bitcoin, ether slide
Your day-ahead look for March 27, 2026
Anchorage Digital adds Tron custody, opens U.S. institutional access to TRX trading
The integration provides institutions with a compliant way to hold TRX and will be expanded to include TRC-20 assets and native TRX staking.
