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 $960 as Traders Brace for More Downside Over Technical Headwinds

The token is now rangebound, attempting to stabilize around $950, but analysts see a head-and-shoulders pattern forming, potentially indicating downside ahead.

"BNB Falls Below $968 Amid Head-and-Shoulders Pattern and Rising Volume"

Finance

Czech Central Bank Becomes First Central Bank to Buy Bitcoin

The bank said it created a $1 million "test portfolio" of digital assets, mostly made up of bitcoin.

Czech Republic flag on top of building in Prague (R M/Unsplash)

Crypto Daybook Americas

Solana in the Shade: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 13, 2025

Sunrays shine from behind a dark cloud.

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)

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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

Crypto Daybook Americas

Demand Revival: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 12, 2025

Bull and bear market (Midjourney/modified by CoinDesk)

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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"