Oliver Knight

Oliver Knight is the co-leader of CoinDesk data tokens and data team. Before joining CoinDesk in 2022 Oliver spent three years as the chief reporter at Coin Rivet. He first started investing in bitcoin in 2013 and spent a period of his career working at a market making firm in the UK. He does not currently have any crypto holdings.

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Markets

Crypto Markets Today: Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Lift BTC, ETH as Traders Brace for Volatility

Crypto markets are firm ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision, with a 25 basis-point interest-rate cut already priced in.

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Finance

Malaysia’s Royal Unveils Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin for APAC Payments

The new fiat-pegged token arrives as Asia leads global stablecoin use, with over 50% of institutions in the region already on board.

Photo: Zetriz-Bullish Aim Sdn. Press Office

Markets

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Slips Back Toward Danger Zone Ahead of Fed Decision

Bitcoin surrendered gains from earlier in the week, fell back toward $90,000 as traders braced for Wednesday’s Federal Reserve rate decision.

Yellow tape saying "Caution" blocks access to a dangerous area.(Gaertringen/Pixabay)

Markets

Plume Secures ADGM Commercial License, Eyes Middle East RWA Expansion

Plume Network has received a commercial license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market, allowing expansion into the Middle East.

Plume co-founders Teddy Pornprinya and Chris Yin (Plume, modified by CoinDesk)

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Reclaims $92K as Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Lift Sentiment

Bitcoin pushed back above $92,000 during Monday’s Asia session as traders priced in a likely Federal Reserve rate cut this week; altcoins continued to lag.

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Markets

How Much Longer Until We Consider the Bitcoin Power Law Model Invalid?

As the gap between spot bitcoin price and the power law widens, investors are left questioning whether mean reversion is coming or if another cornerstone model is approaching its end.

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Policy

New IMF Report Warns of Stablecoin Risk, Sparking Criticism From Experts

The IMF released a report that campaigns in favor of CBDCs and warns against the risk stablecoins represent, sparking criticism among crypto experts.

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Markets

Trump’s Security Strategy: Impact on Bitcoin, Gold, Bond Yields

The White House's new National Security Strategy emphasizes increased global fiscal expansion and military spending.

Donald Trump (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Markets

Hedera Drops Alongside Broader Crypto Market Amid Volume Spike

Hedera's token retreats despite fresh institutional product speculation driving broader altcoin momentum.

"HBAR Falls 2.2% to $0.1360 Amid ETF Buzz and Volume Surge"

Markets

MARA Trades at a Premium Factoring in Its Debt, Not a Discount: VanEck’s Sigel

VanEck’s Matthew Sigel argues MARA’s valuation looks expensive when adjusted for its leverage and capital structure.

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