Bitcoin news

18 Jul, 2025
Here’s how stablecoins work, what risks they present and how to check if a stablecoin is safe.
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President Donald Trump signs the stablecoin regulation bill into law.
22:20
Yahoo! Finance
The wheat market was in rally mode on Friday, with spring wheat joining in with slightly higher movement. CBT prices were 12 to 13 cents higher across most nearbys, with September up 1 1/4 cents. KC contracts were 11 to 12 cents in the green, as Sep was up 4...
Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre joins Asking for a Trend with Josh Lipton to discuss the main takeaways from the trading day: the Nasdaq Composite's (^IXIC) fresh record close, global liquidity spigots, and crypto's big week. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend here.
The dollar index has rallied 2% this month and could find further support, an ING strategist says. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on retail sales, bond vigilantes, money supply, and microcap stocks.
President Trump on Friday signed the GENIUS Act regulating stablecoins. The House passed on Thursday passed key crypto bills.
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After Congress passed landmark crypto legislation Thursday, shares of crypto-related companies skyrocketed, but the larger market dipped on Trump tariff news.
Treasury yields came down from sharp increases triggered by signs that tariffs boosted June’s inflation, and ended the week little changed.
President Trump, who is rapidly expanding his fortunate by investing in crypto, has now signed the first major piece of crypto legislation into law.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.24%. The dollar came under pressure today following comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller on Thursday evening, who stated that he supports a Fed interest rate cut at the July 29-30 FOMC meeting. Also, an easing of inflation expectations in today's University...
Backers of the Genius Act, a potentially landmark bill that could help "stablecoins" go mainstream, say it would greatly speed electronic payments.
Critics say the bill sets the stage for an eventual massive bailout of the cryptocurrency sector.
President Trump signed into law a bill that establishes the first federal framework for dollar-backed stablecoins, a major victory for an industry that has pushed for more favorable oversight in Washington, D.C.
(Updates prices.) Gold traded higher midafternoon on Friday as the dollar and treasury yields wea
Wheat bulls are showing a rebound heading into the weekend, with gains across the board. CBT prices are trading with 14 to 15 cent gains. KC contracts are 13 to 14 cents in the green, and MPLS spring wheat is up 3 to 4 cents higher. The dollar index is...
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As 'Crypto Week' comes to an end, here is why the GENIUS bill, which will establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins in the U.S., matters for crypto and the masses.
After the world’s most popular cryptocurrency recently reached a new record, it is expected to further increase in value, reaching levels beyond $160,000 in 2025.View on euronews
A weakening dollar has provided a solid lift to early second-quarter earnings, but it could be masking softness in domestic demand and potential pressures on profit margins as tariffs increase over the coming months. The greenback has fallen nearly 9.5% so far this year and is pinned near the lowest levels since 2022 amid a mixture of slowing growth prospects, rising fiscal deficits and worries over the safety of longer term investment in American assets. Data from Apollo Global suggests companies within the benchmark generate around 41% of their total revenue from outside the U.S., and a weaker dollar increases their value when it comes to financial reporting.