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 Holds Support Level as Layer-2 Launch Signals Broader Utlity

Despite macro pressure and a bearish chart setup, Litecoin is gaining traction on the rollout of a layer-2 network and other developments.

Litecoin price chart (CoinDesk Research)

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BNB Hovers Near $668 as Binance Alpha, PancakeSwap Growth Offset Selling Pressure

However, regulatory tension and market volatility persist, with a potential breakout pushing prices towards $790.

BNB price chart over the past 30 days (CoinDesk Data)

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A Tiny Fintech Firm Is Launching $100M Crypto Treasury Strategy, Including BTC, ETH

The firm plans to invest not only in bitcoin, but also in ether and "regulated stablecoins," funded through existing equity facility and an institutional partnership.

Stock market price charts (Anne Nygård/Unsplash)

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Moscow Exchange Launches Bitcoin Futures for Qualified Investors

Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, is also launching bitcoin futures and structure bonds tied to BTC.

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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)