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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Litecoin Breaks $90 Barrier as Traders Watch for Sustained Momentum

The U.S.'s latest tariff news, coupled with inflation in the eurozone falling below the ECB's target, shape LTC's macroeconomic outlook.

LTCUSD price chart (CoinDesk Data)

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BNB Rises on Growing Regulatory Clarity, Renewed Trading Activity

Coupled with strong accumulation patterns and substantial daily DEX volume, this suggests a potential bullish trend for BNB.

BNBUSD price chart (CoinDesk Data)

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Classover Taps $500M Convertible Note Deal to Boost Solana Treasury Strategy

The company will allocate up to 80% of the proceeds from the notes towards SOL purchases.

Solana portfolio shown on a laptop (Amjith S/Unsplash)

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Litecoin Defies Market Pressure as It Holds Key $87.50 Support Level


LTC sustained a key support zone while absorbing selling pressure amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.

Litecoin price chart (CoinDesk Data)

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BNB Tests $660 Resistance as Price Forms Short-Term Bearish Pattern

Market momentum has been growing for BNB, with the BNB Smart Chain ecosystem showing significant growth.

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Russia’s Largest Bank Sberbank Launches Structured Bonds Tied to Bitcoin


The structured product gives exposure to BTC price changes and USD/RUB exchange shifts.

Sberbank branch in Brno (Perituss/Wikimedia Commons)

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Crypto's Most Watched Whale Gets Fully Liquidated After Placing Billions in Risky Bets

Wynn’s high-leverage crypto trades on Hyperliquid resulted in a net loss of over $17 million and captivated the community.

A whale dives below the surface, leaving only its tail visible.