Charles Schwab is expanding its cryptocurrency business by adding Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink to its trading platform, providing another significant indication that digital assets are becoming increasingly integrated into mainstream financial services. The US brokerage announced on Thursday that clients will be able to buy and sell the three cryptocurrencies directly through Schwab Crypto in the coming months, expanding a service that began rolling out Bitcoin and Ethereu

Bitcoin remained close to $79,000 on Thursday following its powerful recent rally, as renewed institutional investment helped support the world's largest cryptocurrency while traders awaited fresh signals on US monetary policy and regulation. Bitcoin traded around $79,000 after climbing as high as approximately $82,000 earlier in the week, representing a dramatic recovery from its recent lows. The cryptocurrency gained roughly 23% over seven days before pausing as investors t

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a major new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies that could make it easier for digital-asset businesses to raise money through token sales, while introducing disclosure requirements designed to protect investors. Under the proposal announced on 18th August, qualifying crypto start-ups could raise up to $5 million over a four-year period without going through the full traditional securities-registration process. A sep

Cryptocurrency markets extended their dramatic recovery on Friday as more than $4 billion of bearish positions were liquidated over two days, forcing traders betting against Bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital assets to rapidly unwind leveraged positions. Bitcoin climbed above $77,000 during European trading, rising around 8% over 24 hours and more than 20% during the week. The world's largest cryptocurrency later reached approximately $79,400, putting it on course for its st

Bitcoin and US cryptocurrency stocks rallied sharply on Thursday after President Donald Trump increased pressure on Congress to approve landmark legislation designed to establish clearer rules for America's digital-asset industry. Speaking after a White House meeting with leading cryptocurrency executives, Trump urged lawmakers to advance the stalled Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Trump said, "Now we need Congress to take the next step by passing the Clarity Act, fair vers

Ethereum staged one of its strongest rallies of 2026 on Thursday, surging above $2,250 as a powerful short squeeze swept through cryptocurrency markets and improving liquidity conditions encouraged investors back into risk assets. Ethereum climbed approximately 18% within 24 hours, taking its weekly gain to around 20% and outperforming Bitcoin, which also rallied sharply. The advance was part of a broader crypto rebound that pushed Solana, XRP and other major digital assets h

The cryptocurrency industry is preparing for a significant shift in US policy under President-elect Donald Trump, with executives pushing for measures that could improve crypto companies’ access to traditional banking and establish clearer rules for digital assets. Trump courted the industry during his election campaign, promising to become a "Crypto President". Following his victory, crypto executives began pressing his incoming administration for executive orders addressing

Ripple Labs has secured regulatory approval from the New York Department of Financial Services for its US dollar-backed stablecoin RLUSD, clearing a crucial hurdle for the blockchain company's expansion into regulated digital payments. Chief executive Brad Garlinghouse announced the approval on 10th December 2024, saying exchange and partner listings would follow. XRP rallied following the announcement, although contemporary market reporting showed a considerably larger move

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has urged President-elect Donald Trump to replace Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, accusing the regulator of pursuing a "regulation-by-enforcement" strategy that has created uncertainty across the cryptocurrency industry. Speaking at a blockchain conference in New York, Grewal criticised the SEC’s approach under Gensler, arguing that the absence of clear and consistent rules has made it increasingly difficult for

Bitcoin has smashed through the $100,000 barrier for the first time, surging to a record above $103,000 in a landmark move that has electrified cryptocurrency markets and strengthened the digital asset’s position within mainstream global finance. Bitcoin climbed as high as $103,649 on 5th December 2024, extending a powerful rally fuelled by institutional demand, exchange-traded fund inflows and expectations of a more supportive regulatory environment under President-elect Don