Crypto Breaking News

Strategy’s STRC preferred equity rebounded to its $100 par value in nine trading days after going ex-dividend, slightly faster than its historical recovery pace.

OKX said it will not rush into an initial public offering, emphasising it will only list when it can deliver consistent long-term shareholder value.

Nasdaq’s push into tokenisation could split equity trading into parallel markets, with traditional exchanges operating alongside blockchain-based platforms, according to TD Securities.

A US lawmaker has warned that the Securities and Exchange Commission is no longer acting as a strong enforcement authority on crypto under President Donald Trump’s administration.

U.S. Representative Maxine Waters has questioned the approval of a Federal Reserve account granted to crypto exchange Kraken, raising concerns over its legal basis and consumer protections.

Bitcoin edged higher after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a pause on attacks against Iran’s energy infrastructure, helping stabilise markets following a broad sell-off.

The debate over whether Bitcoin can replace gold as a safe-haven asset has resurfaced during the Iran conflict, but analysts warn it is too early to draw conclusions.

Bitcoin slipped to around $68,900 on March 26, falling roughly 3% in 24 hours as President Donald Trump’s 10-day pause on Iran strikes prolonged market uncertainty rather than calming investors.

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran says the Fed can shrink its balance sheet meaningfully from current levels but cautioned the process would likely take years and require several steps. He speaks during an event at the Economic Club of Miami.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says the Iran war has shifted the balance of risks for now, leaving inflation as a bigger concern for policymakers than employment. She speaks during an event in New Haven, Connecticut.

Alicia Chong Rodriguez, Founder and CEO of Bloomer Tech, joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the company's wearable Smart Bra, how the technology works, and what its data collection is used for. The clinically validated Bloomer TAG, a medical-grade smart bra with embedded textile sensors, is still in the testing phase, but is helping its users aggregate and understand their health data. Rodriguez speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

Gold fell after US President Donald Trump sent mixed signals on whether the US and Iran could reach a deal to halt the nearly month-long war, further roiling global markets. Bullion fell as much as 3.4% Thursday, but trimmed some losses after Trump said he is extending the pause of strikes on Iran's energy sites. "Talks are ongoing," Trump posted on Truth Social, "and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well." Earlier Thursday, gold came close to a bear market defined as a 20% drop from its recent peak as the US president gave conflicting messages on a potential ceasefire. Axel Merk, President and Chief Investment Officer at Merk Investments, joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. He speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.