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Standard Chartered has launched spot Bitcoin and Ether trading for institutional clients in the UAE, becoming the first ...
03/09/2026

Standard Chartered has launched spot Bitcoin and Ether trading for institutional clients in the UAE, becoming the first global systemically important bank to offer deliverable crypto trading in the country. The move expands its existing digital asset custody services and strengthens the UAE’s position as a growing hub for regulated cryptocurrency and blockchain activity.

The move makes Standard Chartered the first global systemically important bank (G-SIB) to offer institutional spot crypto trading in the UAE, further strengthening the country’s position as a regional hub for digital assets.

Bitcoin fell below $76,500 as renewed US-Iran military tensions triggered risk aversion across crypto markets. The decli...
02/09/2026

Bitcoin fell below $76,500 as renewed US-Iran military tensions triggered risk aversion across crypto markets. The decline followed repeated failures to break above $79,000, while major altcoins including Ethereum, XRP and Solana also posted losses.

Bitcoin fell to its lowest level in 10 days on Wednesday, slipping below $76,500 as renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran triggered another wave of risk aversion across cryptocurrency markets.

The cryptocurrency market declined as renewed Middle East tensions triggered a broader risk-off mood. Bitcoin, Ethereum ...
31/08/2026

The cryptocurrency market declined as renewed Middle East tensions triggered a broader risk-off mood. Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP all moved lower, highlighting continued sensitivity across digital assets to geopolitical uncertainty and global market sentiment.

The cryptocurrency market moved lower on Monday as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fueled a broader shift away from riskier assets.

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices are rebounding as stronger ETF inflows, improved market liquidity, and short-position ...
28/08/2026

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices are rebounding as stronger ETF inflows, improved market liquidity, and short-position liquidations drive renewed momentum. Here’s a closer look at the key factors behind the rally and what could determine whether crypto prices can sustain their gains.

Cryptocurrency prices have staged a sharp rebound, with Bitcoin leading the broader market higher. The rally has been supported by a combination of improving liquidity conditions, renewed institutional demand through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and a wave of short-position liquidations.

A group linked to Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan is reportedly backing a 49% stake in the holding co...
28/08/2026

A group linked to Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan is reportedly backing a 49% stake in the holding company behind World Liberty Financial’s planned crypto bank. The potential deal highlights the growing connection between Gulf investment, stablecoins, US financial regulation and the Trump-linked cryptocurrency venture. The reported investment remains unconfirmed by the parties involved.

A group linked to Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan is backing a 49% stake in the holding company behind World Liberty Financial’s planned cryptocurrency bank, according to a Wall Street Journal report relayed by Cointelegraph on August 28, 2026.

Asian markets traded mostly lower as investors grew cautious about high AI-related valuations and rising Middle East ten...
25/08/2026

Asian markets traded mostly lower as investors grew cautious about high AI-related valuations and rising Middle East tensions. Meanwhile, oil prices remained mixed amid new U.S. measures against Iran, while Bitcoin extended its rally above $80,000, reflecting growing interest in the cryptocurrency as a potential hedge against dollar-related risks.

Asian stock markets were mostly lower on Tuesday as investors turned cautious over elevated valuations in artificial-intelligence-related companies and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. At the same time, Bitcoin extended its recent rally, rising above $80,000 as some investors increasingly view t...

Crypto-related stocks rose as increased U.S. Treasury buyback activity boosted market sentiment and triggered short-cove...
21/08/2026

Crypto-related stocks rose as increased U.S. Treasury buyback activity boosted market sentiment and triggered short-covering, while Bitcoin climbed above $70,000. Renewed support from President Donald Trump for the Clarity Act also strengthened hopes for clearer crypto regulations and greater institutional participation.

Crypto-related shares moved higher after the U.S. Treasury’s decision to double its buyback activity helped improve sentiment across risk assets, although analysts said the impact on bond markets was limited and likely temporary.

Bitcoin jumped 5.4% to nearly $68,300, its strongest daily gain since March, as investors reacted to potential US crypto...
20/08/2026

Bitcoin jumped 5.4% to nearly $68,300, its strongest daily gain since March, as investors reacted to potential US crypto-friendly policies and an upcoming White House meeting between President Donald Trump and major cryptocurrency executives. Ethereum also rose sharply, while broader market gains were supported by regulatory developments, falling Treasury yields and a weaker US dollar.

Bitcoin surged 5.4% on Wednesday, marking its strongest single-day gain since March as cryptocurrency executives prepared to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

HSBC and Standard Chartered have completed the first live cross-border bank transaction using tokenised deposits through...
19/08/2026

HSBC and Standard Chartered have completed the first live cross-border bank transaction using tokenised deposits through Swift’s blockchain-based ledger. The milestone demonstrates how regulated digital money can work across banking systems, potentially enabling faster, 24/7 settlement and more efficient liquidity management for global payments.

HSBC and Standard Chartered have completed the first live cross-border bank transaction using tokenised deposits through Swift’s blockchain-based ledger, marking an important step toward the practical use of blockchain technology in global banking.

Bitcoin remains slightly above its 50-day EMA as institutional ETF inflows support its recent recovery, but geopolitical...
18/08/2026

Bitcoin remains slightly above its 50-day EMA as institutional ETF inflows support its recent recovery, but geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to limit risk appetite. With resistance near $65,500–$66,500 and support around $64,355, traders are watching whether BTC can sustain its bullish momentum.

Bitcoin (BTC) edged lower on Tuesday but remained above a key technical level after extending its recent recovery. The cryptocurrency was trading around $64,361, holding above its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) near $64,355 after gaining 2.5% in the previous session.

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