Latest from Sam Reynolds
Weaker dollar fails to spur bitcoin gains, but there's a reason for that
Gold and other hard assets are rallying on dollar weakness, but bitcoin is lagging as markets continue to treat it as a liquidity-sensitive risk asset.
Number of wallets with 1 million XRP is rising again
On-chain data points to underlying demand for XRP as ETFs pull in over $90 million.
First gold and silver, now oil is starting to rally and that's bad news for bitcoin
Higher oil prices could add to inflation, making it harder for the Fed to cut rates rapidly.
SEC clarifies rules for tokenized stocks, tightening scrutiny on synthetic equity
The agency says issuer approval is required for true tokenized ownership, warning that many stock tokens sold to retail investors provide only indirect or synthetic exposure.
Federal Reserve holds policy steady as early rate cut bets vanish and bitcoin stalls
The January Fed rate decision capped a sharp reversal in easing expectations, likely among the reasons for crypto's poor price performance.
Here's how China's response to Trump tariffs silently rocks bitcoin
China’s exports remain resilient under U.S. tariffs as the yuan stays tightly managed, sending ripples all the way to the crypto market.
Top stablecoins shrink as crypto cash flees, posing risk to bitcoin's bounce
USDC leads the decline in the market cap of top stablecoins, posing risk to crypto market valuations.
Australia's corporate regulator flags risks from rapid innovation in digital assets
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has flagged digital assets and AI risks in its annual report.
Silver nears $1 billion in volume on Hyperliquid as bitcoin remains frozen: Asia Morning Briefing
Silver perps have more volume on Hyperliquid than SOL or XRP.
Bitcoin hash rate slides during U.S. winter storm while markets shrug off mining disruption
The temporary loss of mining power underscores academic concerns that geographic and pool concentration can magnify infrastructure failures, though markets showed little immediate reaction.
