FalconX and Sygnum partner to launch tokenized credit offering for institutional clients
FalconX’s facility extends credit through a special-purpose vehicle, backed by overcollateralized loans and monitored in real time....
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Bitcoin Price Rockets Past $81,000 for the First Time Since January
Bitcoin surged past $81,000 for the first time since January, driven by $2.44 billion in spot ETF inflows, institutional buying from MicroStrategy, and geopolitical easing in the Middle East. BlackRock's IBIT captured 70% of ETF flows. Options markets show traders positioned for this rally weeks prior. Key catalysts this week include MicroStrategy earnings and Friday's U.S. nonfarm payrolls data.
Coinbase cuts 14% of staff as AI reshapes how crypto companies operate
Coinbase is cutting 14% of its workforce—roughly 660 employees—citing a crypto market downturn and AI-driven operational efficiency gains. CEO Brian Armstrong stated AI enables small teams to ship products dramatically faster, allowing the company to restructure for leaner operations. U.S. employees receive minimum 16 weeks base pay plus severance. Other major crypto firms including Crypto.com and Algorand have announced similar layoffs this year.
One bank after another scraps Fed rate-cut forecasts. Bitcoin doesn't care.
Major banks abandoned Fed rate-cut forecasts, yet Bitcoin surged past $80,000, suggesting macro headwinds are losing influence. BTC now trades as inflation hedge despite higher-for-longer rates. Technical resistance at $81,500 and $84,000 CME gap remain critical. Altcoins show selective strength. Market sentiment sits neutral at Fear-Greed midpoint, signaling potential turning point for Indian crypto investors monitoring global momentum shifts.