Bitcoin options just overtook futures for the first time, and the new way institutions hedge is trapping retail leverage
By mid-January, open interest in Bitcoin options rose to about $74.1 billion, edging past Bitcoin futures open interest of roughly $65.22 billion. Open interest is the stock of outstanding contracts that have not been closed or expired, so it measures position
Machado issues warning on Maduro successor as Trump admin handles Venezuela transition plan
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Friday issued a warning to the Trump administration that interim Venezuela President Delcy Rodríguez does not represent the views of the people. ‘I want to insist on this: Delcy Rodriguez, yes, she’s a communist.
U.S. Treasury Scott Bessent Drops FED Chair Timeline: Trump’s Decision Coming Soon
The post U.S. Treasury Scott Bessent Drops FED Chair Timeline: Trump’s Decision Coming Soon appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on Fox Business to discuss a range of topics, including Federal Reserve leadership, President Trump’s
Robinhood stock is stuck in a bear market: will it rebound soon?
Robinhood stock price is stuck in a bear market after falling by nearly 30% from its highest level in 2025. Its drop accelerated on Thursday after the new developments on the CLARITY Act in the US Senate. It moved to
Trump’s pick for Iceland ambassador apologizes for joking about Arctic nation becoming 52nd state
Former Rep. Billy Long, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to be ambassador to Iceland, has apologized after privately joking to House lawmakers that the Arctic island would become the ’52nd state’ with him as its governor. Long, a Republican
Belarus Establishes Crypto Bank Framework Under National Bank Supervision
The post Belarus Establishes Crypto Bank Framework Under National Bank Supervision appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Belarus has formally legalized crypto banks, marking a notable shift in how the country approaches digital assets. President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree
Porsche share price plunge continues as vehicle deliveries slump
Porsche share price continued its freefall on Friday after the company published the latest vehicle delivery data. It tumbled to €42.35, its lowest level since November 2021, and 14% below its highest level in November. It remains 61% below its
Discord is suddenly locking down servers for the same alarming reason X just purged these crypto developers
X revised its developer API policies to ban applications that financially reward users for posting, and enforcement has already begun. Nikita Bier, who joined X's product team after selling his social app tbh to Meta, framed the move as part of
Saks files for bankruptcy as luxury market struggles
The company that owns the iconic luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue filed for bankruptcy late Tuesday. The move comes after Saks Global struggled with debt it took on to buy rival Neiman Marcus, lagging department store sales and a rising online
Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call early election to strengthen coalition
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament’s powerful lower house as early as this month, setting up a snap election aimed at securing voter backing for her agenda while her approval ratings remain high, a senior party official
Lemon Launches Argentina’s First Bitcoin-Backed Visa Card
The post Lemon Launches Argentina’s First Bitcoin-Backed Visa Card appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Argentine crypto exchange Lemon introduced a Bitcoin-backed Visa card, letting users access peso credit without selling BTC. By locking 0.01 BTC (~$960), customers receive 1 million
LSEG share price flashes bullish pattern amid new settlement service launch
LESG share price has remained under pressure in 2025 as its exchange business slowed amid the London IPO drought. It retreated to a low of 8,102p, down by 32% from the yearly high of 12,015. It has now formed a
Bitcoin price is exploding, and a rare “gamma squeeze” suggests the price action is about to get violent
Bitcoin's brief climb above $97,000 over the past day extended a run that suggests the underlying mechanics signal a structural shift in how capital is interacting with the asset class. According to CryptoSlate data, BTC reached a peak of $97,860, its highest
South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration: ‘Self-coup’
A South Korean court heard arguments Tuesday seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as prosecutors accused the ousted leader of orchestrating a rebellion through his controversial martial law declaration in December 2024. Independent counsel Cho Eun-suk asked
Chainlink (LINK) Price Stuck at $15: What’s Preventing a Breakout?
The post Chainlink (LINK) Price Stuck at $15: What’s Preventing a Breakout? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Chainlink (LINK) price action has turned decisively constructive after intraday price rally over 6% to trade around $14. This upsurge pushed LINK price