Crypto vs. traditional stocks and bonds: What’s the difference?

Crypto, stocks and bonds: Are they the same? When you dive into investing, you’ll find three frequently utilized investment options: Crypto is the risky thrill-seeker’s choice, stocks offer a middle ground with growth potential, and bonds are for those who prefer a steadier, more predictable path.  While both stocks and crypto offer growth potential, regulation … Read more

Markets Face Bumpy Climb After Peak Tariff Uncertainty, Nansen Says

Markets may have moved past the peak of U.S. tariff policy uncertainty, but the path ahead remains volatile, according to a new report from Nansen. Nansen Highlights ‘Bessent Put’ as U.S. Moderates Trade Stance In a report shared with Bitcoin.com News, Aurelie Barthere, Principal Research Analyst at Nansen, argues that recent U.S. tariff negotiations suggest … Read more

Bitcoin Slides Under $84K as Market Caution Deepens Across Crypto and Wall Street

Bitcoin dipped about 0.8% on Tuesday afternoon, declining from $86,450 to $83,904. The pullback coincided with a broader retreat in equities, as Wall Street closed lower amid continued anxiety over tariffs rippling across financial markets. Equities and Crypto Both Drift Lower as Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Traders As of 4:50 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Apr. … Read more

Crypto Meets Wall Street: 11,000 Stocks and ETFs Now Trade on Kraken

Kraken just shattered the finance status quo, unleashing commission-free trading for 11,000 stocks and ETFs alongside crypto in one seamless, all-access trading platform. Kraken Breaks the Barrier: 11,000 Stocks and ETFs Now Live Alongside Crypto Crypto exchange Kraken announced on Monday that it has entered the equities market, offering commission-free trading for more than 11,000 … Read more

Insider Trading at 1600 Pennsylvania? White House Fires Back After Democrats’ Accusations

Following calls from Democrats to investigate alleged insider trading tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily halt some tariffs, Kevin Hassett, head of the National Economic Council under the Trump administration, flat out dismissed the claims of insider trading. ‘Nothing Funny Was Happening’: Trump Economic Chief Defends White House as Markets Sway Kevin … Read more

US Inflation Rate Plummets to 2.4% Amid Tariff Pause—What’s Next for Markets?

The U.S. inflation rate notably slipped in March, bringing the 12-month inflation rate down to 2.4% from its February standing of 2.8%. This development arrives in advance of the May Federal Reserve meeting and coincides with President Donald Trump’s announcement this week of a 90-day suspension of some tariffs. U.S. Inflation Rate Cools, Bitcoin and … Read more

Metaplanet Gets First Third-Party Research Coverage From Storm Research

Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet received its first third-party coverage by an equities research company when it was featured in a report on Monday by UK-based Storm Research. The boutique equities research shop founded in 2009, specializes in small to mid-cap Japanese stocks. “The world’s third largest economy is host to hundreds of listed companies … Read more

104% Tariff — Trump Signals Tough Stance on China as Markets React Cautiously

The early uptick in both equities and digital assets lost steam by Tuesday afternoon, as multiple key U.S. indices drifted into the red. Later in the day, the White House affirmed that the tariff rate on Chinese imports would climb to 104%. Stocks Meander, Crypto Dips as U.S.-China Trade Conflict Escalates By 2 p.m. on … Read more

Metaplanet Redeems Zero Coupon Bonds Early

Metaplanet, the Japanese hotel developer turned bitcoin treasury firm, announced on Monday that it had fully redeemed or paid off ¥2 billion ($13.5 million) worth of zero coupon bond debt more than five months early (the bonds had a maturity date of Sept. 17, 2025). Funds raised by the bond issuance were used to purchase … Read more