Forex & Cryptocurrency Breaking News

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, Coinbase is nearing a deal to acquire stablecoin startup BVNK. Romania’s gambling regulator has blacklisted prediction market Polymarket, and crypto market sentiment remains in a state of fear despite renewed clarity on US-China trade relations.Coinbase Global Inc., the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, is continuing its stablecoin push after key legislation in the United States sparked a renewed wave of corporate interest in blockchain-based payments.Coinbase exchange is reportedly in late-stage talks to acquire stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK in a $2 billion deal, according to a report by Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.Read more

The EU is reportedly drafting a proposal to transfer crypto and financial sector oversight to the ESMA, as part of a wider push to improve capital markets for startups. The European Commission is exploring plans to bring stock and cryptocurrency exchanges under central supervision as part of a broader effort to make the bloc’s capital markets more competitive with those in the US.The incoming proposal would expand the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) jurisdiction to include stock and crypto exchanges, as well as crypto asset service providers and other trading infrastructure, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.The EU’s current landscape comprises numerous national and regional regulatory agencies, which significantly raises the cost of cross-border trade, hindering startup development in the region.Read more

Despite an $8 billion rise in realized cap, Bitcoin’s recovery lacks the continued inflows from ETFs and Michael Saylor’s Strategy as the main demand drivers, according to CryptoQuant. Bitcoin’s onchain inflows are signaling robust demand for the world’s largest cryptocurrency, with both investors and miners ramping up their activity despite the negative market sentiment since the $19 billion crypto crash.Over the past week, Bitcoin’s (BTC) realized cap rose by over $8 billion to surpass $1.1 trillion, as BTC’s realized price rose above $110,000, indicating strong onchain inflows. Bitcoin’s realized cap measures the dollar value of all coins at their last moved price, revealing the total investment held by Bitcoin holders.Read more

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Friday that the U.S. central bank should proceed with another interest rate cut in December, arguing that recent weakness in the labour market outweighs concerns about inflation — even as official data releases remain frozen by the government shutdown.“We know inflation is going to come back down,” Waller told Fox Business Network’s Larry Kudlow. “That’s why I’m still advocating that we cut policy rates in December. That’s what all the data is telling me to do.”Despite the data blackout caused by the shutdown, Waller said the Fed still has enough information to guide monetary policy. He noted that underlying inflation pressures have eased, with core PCE inflation excluding temporary factors running near 2.5%, and that inflation expectations remain well anchored.He also urged policymakers to “look through” any price increases stemming from tariffs, which he described as having only a minor and temporary impact on…

JPY, JGB, Nikkei, UST traders note – it’s a market holiday in Japan today. It’s a Japanese market holiday today for Culture Day.The yen will continue to trade, of course:New ZealandAustraliaSingaporeHong Kongmarkets are all open. Interest and liquidity will be thinned out somewhat though. If you hate the yen and want to keep selling it its unlikely we’ll get any Japanese Ministry of Finance verbal intervention today. Not that anyone cares too much about what they have to say. As a wild card though, with liquidity thinned out it’d be a good day if the MoF/BoJ wanted to try some sort of intervention effort. If they do, don’t forget to BTD! This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

The US and Canada switched off daylight saving over the weekend. If you trade into North American markets you may need to adjust your times. For those of us in Australia US RTH now begin an hour later in local time. If you are elsewhere its probably the same, but DYOR!For the east coast of Australia RTH now begin at 01.30 am Tuesday to Saturday. Can’t wait! (OK …. yes, I’m crying on the inside 😉 ) This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Recent on-chain data shows that a relevant class of Bitcoin investors known as long-term holders has continued to move out of their market positions. LTHs Actively Switching To Distribution  In a November 1st post on social media platform X, popular on-chain analyst Burak Kesmeci shared an insight into the prevalent structural bias among Bitcoin’s long-term holders. Kesmeci’s analysis hinges on the Long-Term Holder Net Position Change metric, which tracks the net buying or selling behavior of Bitcoin’s long-term investors over a period of 30 days. Related Reading: Bitcoin At A ‘Do-Or-Die’ Level As Cycle Faces First Real Test: Analyst A positive reading is usually interpreted as a sign that the LTHs are in a net accumulation phase, as there are more market participants within this investor class buying Bitcoin than those who are selling. On the flipside, when the Long-Term Holder Net Position Change metric is negative, it means that…

Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) is creating a familiar pattern that points to an incoming altcoin surge. This development comes as the general crypto market continues to show high levels of volatility driven by macro influences, as seen in the majority of October. Related Reading: Are Bitcoin Investors Back In Accumulation Mode? On-Chain Data Says ‘Possibly’ Bitcoin Dominance To Retest 53% Level: Altcoin Capital Rush?  In an X post on November 1, renowned market expert with the username PlanD outlines an insightful analysis of the Bitcoin Dominance chart, which measures the percentage of Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market cap. Generally, a rise in Bitcoin Dominance indicates the premier cryptocurrency is outperforming other cryptocurrencies (altcoins) while a vice versa indicates the opposite, with extreme situations representing an altseason.   According to PlanD, the Bitcoin Dominance is now forming a similar trend, which mirrors the altcoin rally in July 2025. Notably, the…

The price of Bitcoin closed the historically bullish month of October on a loss for the first time in seven years. While the month started in typical fashion—on a bullish tear, the intense downturn didn’t begin until October 10, when US President Donald Trump threatened new trade tariffs on China. Now, although the United States and China seem to have found a temporary truce, the cryptocurrency market has been unable to find similar relief. In fact, the latest on-chain data suggests that US investors are still less optimistic about the digital asset market, specifically Bitcoin. Negative Coinbase Gap Premium Coincides With Massive ETF Outflows  In a November 1st post on social media platform X, crypto analyst Maartunn revealed that the world’s largest cryptocurrency has seen extremely low demand in the United States in recent days. The relevant indicator here is the Coinbase Premium Gap, which has entered a deep red territory in…

According to researchers at Cryptoquant, demand for bitcoin and ethereum in the U.S. has cooled significantly across spot and derivatives markets after the September rally. Cryptoquant: Coinbase Premium Drop Signals Fading U.S. Buying Pressure A new Cryptoquant report shows that U.S. investors are easing off bitcoin and ethereum exposure, signaling a cooling phase rather than […]

XRP is accelerating into global finance’s spotlight as institutional adoption surges, fueled by XRPL innovation, RLUSD expansion, and growing regulatory clarity, with analysts projecting imminent ETF approval and sustained dominance across compliant, high-speed blockchain infrastructure worldwide. Research Shows XRP Gaining Institutional Traction Backed by XRPL and RLUSD Expansion XRP has emerged as the strongest performer […]

Coinbase Global Inc. is reportedly eyeing a $2 billion takeover of BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure startup, in a move that could supercharge its bid to dominate crypto payments, “people familiar with the matter,” told Bloomberg. According to Bloomberg reporters Olga Kharif and Matthew Monks, Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) is in “late-stage” talks to acquire BVNK, pending […]

The GBP/USD forecast reveals weakness amid the UK fiscal uncertainty. The US dollar edged up as Chair Powell came up with a cautious tone for a December cut. Traders await the BoE interest rate decision and US NFP data next week. The GBP/USD weekly forecast reflects a persistent bearish bias, closing the week at 1.3140…. The post GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Under Strain Amid UK Fiscal Concerns, Cautious Fed appeared first on Forex Crunch.

The AUD/USD weekly forecast remains cautious as investors balance stronger US dollar demand against firmer Australian inflation data.  The Australian CPI exceeded expectations, declining expectations for further RBA easing.  Traders anticipate commentary from Fed officials, RBA policy decisions, and nonfarm payrolls for more impetus. The AUD/USD weekly forecast remains subdued, as the pair trades near… The post AUD/USD Weekly Forecast: Cautious Fed Weighs on Aussie, Eying NFP appeared first on Forex Crunch.

The GBP/USD forecast shows the pair stabilized under 1.1350 amid the diverging policy decisions by the Fed and BoE. The UK inflation data, fiscal concerns, and softer retail sales data weigh the pound.  Traders await commentary from FOMC Members Hammock, Logan, and Bostic for further policy cues.  The GBP/USD forecast shows a steady movement, trading… The post GBP/USD Forecast: Sellers Aiming for 1.3000 as BoE-Fed Divergence Plays appeared first on Forex Crunch.