Bank of America Securities expects the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to raise its policy rate from 0.75% to 1.0% at its April 27-28 meeting. Markets already price roughly 80% odds of that outcome, according to swap data cited in recent BoJ meeting minutes.The 25-basis-point move itself sounds modest, but the debate it has sparked runs deeper: could a return to 1% policy rates, last seen in Japan’s mid-1990s, trigger a global carry-trade unwind that forces deleveraging across risk assets, including Bitcoin?In August 2024, a sharp yen rally tied to the unwinding of carry trade sent Bitcoin and Ethereum down as…
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Shiba Inu (SHIB) had a meteoric rise soon after its launch in August 2020. SHIB’s launch date was perfectly aligned, as it came months before one of the biggest rallies in the crypto sector. The 2021 bull run was one for the history books. SHIB’s price rally by many million percent within the span of just a few months. Early investors made massive returns with minimal investments. People with little to no trading or investing knowledge made millions, and were able to quit their jobs. Let’s discuss how much profit you can make with Shiba Inu (SHIB) on a $1000…
Ethereum whales continue to aggressively accumulate ETH amid falling prices. The dip below $2,000 offers an attractive entry point for bulls. Ethereum price touched intraday lows of $1,930 on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Ethereum has dipped below the $2,000 level again, with a 3% decline in the past 24 hours pushing the top altcoin to lows of $1,930 in early trading on February 11, 2026. The decline mirrored Bitcoin’s retreat below $67,000, with the bellwether digital asset down 3% over the same period, trading around $66,805. But despite the strong bearish sentiment across the cryptocurrency market, whales appear unfazed and…
The European Commission’s 20th sanctions package proposes a comprehensive ban on all cryptocurrency transactions involving Russia, an escalation from targeting specific bad actors to attempting to sanitize the rails themselves.The question is whether the EU can raise the cost of evasion sufficiently by controlling chokepoints: regulated exchanges, stablecoin issuers, and third-country financial intermediaries.The proposal arrives at a moment when enforcement data already tells a clear story about displacement.Between 2024 and 2025, flows to and from sanctioned entities via centralized exchanges fell roughly 30%, according to TRM Labs.Over the same period, flows through high-risk, no-KYC, and decentralized services increased by more…
The crypto sector is going through an extended dip as the key crypto assets have seen notable price dips over the past 24 hours. Hence, the total crypto market capitalization is 2.86% down at $2.31T. In addition to this, the 24-hour crypto volume has witnessed a 11.78% decrease, reaching $99.11B. Concurrently, the Crypto Fear & Greed index sits at 9 points, showing “Extreme Fear” among the market participants. Bitcoin ($BTC) Drops by 3.48% and Ethereum ($ETH) Undergoes 5.05% Slump Specifically, the price of Bitcoin ($BTC), the flagship crypto asset, is $67,351.93. This shows a 3.48% dip while $BTC’s market dominance…
The cryptocurrency market is known for fast changes and strong price movements. Over the past few months, many digital assets have seen sharp rises, while others have experienced notable declines. This InoQuant review looks closely at some of the top gainers and losers in the crypto market, focusing on market behavior. The goal is to help readers better understand trends, risks, and sentiment.A volatile period for the crypto marketRecent months have once again highlighted how unpredictable the crypto market can be. Bitcoin and Ethereum, seen as market leaders, have shown mixed performance, moving up and down in response to global economic…
The official X handle of Shiba Inu announced the launch of new tokenized expression stickers on Tuesday. The team collaborated with the tokenized digital art firm Goodies to bring it to the markets. This is among the new projects that the team has released this year.“SHIB stickers are live. We have seen a lot happen over the years. The emergence of tokenized expression on Telegram, one of the world’s most used messaging apps, is a special moment. Glad to share this collection with SHIB fans all over the world. Live via Goodies_tg,” the Shiba Inu’s tweet read.However, the demand for…
Web 3 Journalist Tim Hakki Web 3 Journalist Tim Hakki Part of the Team Since Feb 2024 About Author A journalist and copywriter with a decade’s experience across music, video games, finance and tech. Share Last updated: February 11, 2026 FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is legally challenging his 25-year sentence, filing a motion for a new trial on February 10.The thirty-three-year-old cites “fresh testimony” that allegedly proves the defunct exchange was solvent.The filing potentially throws a spanner in the liquidation process, with the claim that the Department of Justice suppressed critical evidence during the original proceedings. 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: SBF SEEKS…
Ethereum price faces renewed selling pressure at $2,150 resistance, signaling a risk of prolonged downtrend. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs are under pressure as ETH trades well below investors’ average entry price The 20-day exponential moving average acts as the first line of defense for sellers to maintain their dominance on ETH price movement. Ethereum’s recent rebound from last week’s sell-off has already hit a wall at $2,150. The coin price is down 3.9% today showcasing renewed selling pressure and risk of a continued correction from here. With broader market sentiment bearish and spot ETF deep below its average cost basis,…
