Circle's latest 10-K filing reveals that its rapid USDC expansion carries steep distribution expenses tied to its partnership with Coinbase. The company paid $1.4 billion in distribution costs connected to Coinbase in 2025, a sharp increase from $924.5 million the previous year. Those payments accounted
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds reversed a sharp outflow with fresh inflows on Tuesday, signaling renewed investor appetite as major cryptocurrencies climbed. According to SoSoValue data, bitcoin ETFs took in roughly $181 million, recovering from the previous day's outflow of about $425 million. Ether ETFs also
A softer-than-expected June Consumer Price Index reading has reshaped market expectations around Federal Reserve policy, pushing Bitcoin close to the $65,000 mark. Following the CPI release, the odds of a further rate hike collapsed from 43% to 13%, easing pressure on risk assets and boosting appetite for
A sharper-than-expected slowdown in US inflation eased expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate increase, giving risk assets like Bitcoin a boost on July 14. According to data cited from CryptoSlate, BTC climbed as high as $64,832 following the inflation report, gaining roughly 4% from
Corporate Bitcoin treasuries are facing early stress in 2026, as tighter loan terms leave little room to respond when prices fall. Empery disclosed two collateral calls in February, highlighting how leveraged treasury strategies can quickly turn precarious during market swings. According to the report, some loan agreements allow lenders to
Major Wall Street firms are growing wary of Circle, the issuer behind the USDC stablecoin, as concerns mount over the sustainability of its business model. Mizuho downgraded the company's stock, while JPMorgan cut its earnings estimates, both pointing to intensifying pressure on USDC economics. The stablecoin's
Softer-than-expected U.S. consumer price data for June has helped lift Bitcoin toward the $64,000 level, marking the largest inflation slowdown in six years. Cooling inflation typically boosts risk assets like cryptocurrencies, as it raises expectations that central banks could ease monetary policy and reduce pressure on
A cooler-than-expected inflation reading has shifted market sentiment toward a possible summer rally for Bitcoin. June's Consumer Price Index fell 0.4% month-over-month, marking the largest monthly decline since 2020, while core inflation held steady at 2.6% annually. The soft print pushed Bitcoin
June inflation data came in softer than economists anticipated, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may begin cutting interest rates and lifting appetite for risk assets. Against that backdrop, Bitcoin climbed above $64,000, reflecting renewed investor optimism that looser monetary policy could support higher valuations across cryptocurrencies. Lower borrowing
On-chain trackers have flagged a Bitcoin address that had been inactive since 2018, holding 2,931 BTC worth roughly $188 million, which recently sprang back to life. The stash was moved twice before landing in an unlabeled second-hop address, where it currently sits with no outbound transaction. Such
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded net outflows of $424.7 million, reversing recent inflows and pushing the July 6-13 balance $227.3 million into negative territory. The withdrawals were led by Fidelity's FBTC and BlackRock's IBIT, two of the largest Bitcoin ETF products by
On-chain data suggests a shift in Bitcoin ownership, as long-term holders gradually distribute their coins to newer market participants entering the space. This rotation of supply is often seen as a natural phase in market cycles, where established holders take profits while fresh demand absorbs the selling pressure.