Markets Bitcoin reaches new record high ahead of US House's ‘Crypto Week’ The price of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency has attracted the interest of institutional investors as US Congress prepares to adopt its first major crypto regulation next week. 11/07/2025
Czech Republic Czech Republic appoints new justice minister after bitcoin scandal The country's former justice minister, Pavel Blažek, resigned last month after his ministry accepted a donation of bitcoin and sold them for €40 million. 10/06/2025
Markets Bitcoin hits new record as crypto scores US legislation win Bitcoin hit a new all-time high as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency reached price levels not seen since President Donald Trump’s inauguration. 22/05/2025
Tech News Coinbase says cyber criminals stole data, demanded $20 million ransom The company promised to reimburse any customers who fell prey to scams as a result of the data breach. 15/05/2025
Markets Investors reload US assets as Trump anticipates China trade talks Trump signalled possible tariff cuts on China as he predicted “substantive” trade talks between the two countries this weekend. Risk-on sentiment prevailed in the markets, as US stocks and the dollar continued to rebound. 09/05/2025
Business Spanish bank BBVA will start offering bitcoin and ether trading Spanish financial giant Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria is preparing to offer crypto trading to customers on its platform in Spain. 10/03/2025
Markets Bitcoin falls as Trump’s executive order disappoints crypto investors Bitcoin fell after US President Donald’s executive order disappointed markets. The decline in cryptocurrencies mirrors the downtrend in the US stock markets amid fears of a widening global trade war. 07/03/2025
Business Bitcoin plunges as risk assets experience broad selloffs globally Bitcoin price experienced a sharp decline due to risk-off sentiment in the global markets, causing a broad selloff in risk assets on Tuesday. 26/02/2025
Markets European markets reach a new high following Trump’s remarks in Davos European stock markets extended a multi-session winning streak following President Trump’s speech in Davos. While the banking sector led broad gains, energy stocks remained under pressure. 24/01/2025
Markets Crypto industry concerned over Trump's embrace of personal meme coins The price of bitcoin and other digital assets has soared since Trump won the US elections. A lavish "Crypto Ball" ahead of Trump's inauguration sold tickets for thousands of dollars. Now, the mood is souring. 23/01/2025
Markets Markets ride a rollercoaster as Trump returns to US presidency Global markets saw turbulent sessions following Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday and early Tuesday, reacting sharply to comments about Trump's tariff plans, with asset classes including stocks, currencies, commodities, and cryptocurrencies showing significant volatility. 21/01/2025
Markets Trump unveiled his own cryptocurrency and cashed in billions in days Riding the waves of the crypto markets, and leading up to his inauguration, the incoming US President Donald Trump last week unveiled his own cryptocurrency, which sold for billions of dollars. 20/01/2025
Markets Bitcoin regains key level amid renewed investor interest Bitcoin price reclaimed the $100,000 (€96,300) mark on Monday, triggered by a sharp retreat in the US dollar. However, the rally may not be sustained due to a relatively low trading volume and the lack of a fresh catalyst. 07/01/2025
Markets The rise of cryptocurrency: How high could Bitcoin go in 2025? Bitcoin’s stunning gains this year have been attributed to optimism surrounding US regulatory developments. Analysts predict the cryptocurrency may have significantly more room for growth in 2025. 02/01/2025
Markets Bitcoin hits another all-time high - what's behind the crypto rally? Cryptocurrencies are gaining from expectations that President-elect Donald Trump will favour digital currencies during his time in the White House. 17/12/2024
Markets Bitcoin may sustain momentum in 2025 despite Google's quantum chip concerns Bitcoin’s price retraced sharply from recent highs following concerns sparked by Google’s quantum computing advancements. Despite regulatory uncertainties and potential risks, analysts remain optimistic about the cryptocurrency’s long-term outlook. 11/12/2024
Markets Bitcoin tops $100,000 as big rally sparked by Trump election win rolls on The milestone comes just hours after the President-elect signalled a lighter regulatory approach to the crypto industry when he said he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to be the next chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 05/12/2024
Markets Bitcoin retreats near a milestone level on profit-taking Bitcoin's price retreated sharply as the post-Trump rally stalled. Analysts believe profit-taking was the primary cause of the decline but $100,000 (€95,400) remains within reach. 26/11/2024
Markets Bitcoin continues to climb in extended surge following US elections Bitcoin extended its streak of record highs after ticking above $99,000 (around €95,000) for the first time overnight. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than 40% in just two weeks. 22/11/2024
Europe News Will Trump steal the EU’s crypto crown? Some hope a long-awaited new EU law will help the bloc attract innovative digital businesses — but it may have trouble competing with a new pro-crypto administration in the US. 22/11/2024