Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
U.S. imposes sanctions on crypto exchanges tied to Iran for the first time
The exchanges were accused of facilitating transactions for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and are linked to an Iranian businessman convicted of embezzlement.
Crypto's rough day sets giants into 'plunge protection' mode
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 30, 2026
Crypto stocks sink as spot volume plunges and bitcoin tumbles below $84,000
Bellwether crypto exchange Coinbase was lower for an 8th straight session on Thursday to its weakest level since May.
Bitcoin's no gold, and it's falling short for payments, too
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 29, 2026
Sygnum’s new bitcoin fund pulls in $65 million from investors looking for steady yield
The fund delivered an 8.9% annualized net return in its first quarter, targeting 8-10% annual returns through systematic arbitrage strategies.
Crypto Markets Today: Largest tokens decline, with derivatives signaling caution ahead
Even though the Fed's decision to hold interest rates was widely expected, geopolitical tensions and a rotation into haven assets left crypto traders facing a sea of red.
Bybit is adding bank accounts to its crypto platform with eye on U.S. expansion: Bloomberg
The exchange is working with local banks like Pave Bank to enable fiat-to-crypto conversions and encourage digital asset adoption.
Tether is buying up to $1 billion of gold per month and storing it in a 'James Bond' bunker
The company's gold purchases are mostly for its own reserves, but also support its XAUT stablecoin.
The Fed has an interest rate announcement today — crypto traders think it will be boring
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 28, 2026
Nomura's Laser Digital applies for U.S. national trust bank to offer crypto custody
The proposed bank would offer cryptocurrency custody, spot trading and staking services under direct federal regulatory supervision.
