Private sector job creation turned positive in December, though hiring came in slightly below expectations, according to data released Wednesday by payrolls processor ADP. Companies added 41,000 jobs during the month, reversing a revised loss of 29,000 in November and offering a modest boost to confidence in a labour market that softened toward the end
Bitcoin may already be several weeks into a bear market, according to CryptoQuant’s head of research, even as many analysts continue to forecast strong growth for the cryptocurrency in 2026. Speaking on an episode of the Milk Road show on Thursday, CryptoQuant’s Julio Moreno said that most of the indicators he tracks through the firm’s
The crypto market rally resumed today, Jan. 2, as investors bought the recent dip. Bitcoin price rose to over $88,500, while Ethereum jumped by $3,000. The market capitalization of all tokens jumped by 1.35% to over $3 trillion. Most altcoins were in the green, with Story (IP) rising by 30%. Pepe token jumped by 25%,
Bitcoin rose towards the upper bounds of its weekly trading range between $86,979.26 – $90,064 today, as subtle nods of risk-on sentiment returned across the market. Investors have begun aggressively buying the dip to start the new year, shaking off the stagnation that characterised the final weeks of December. Over the past 24 hours, the
This week’s most relevant crypto stories in Latin America highlight how digital assets are moving from speculation to everyday use. On one hand, Bitcoin-powered travel is gaining ground in El Salvador with the expansion of Airbtc, a booking platform built exclusively for BTC users and already showing strong local adoption. On the other hand, Argentina’s
The crypto market started the year well, with Bitcoin and most altcoins holding steady. Bitcoin remains above $91,000, while the market capitalization of all tokens rose to over $3.11 trillion. This article highlights some of the top cryptocurrencies to watch this week, including Ethena (ENA), Jito (JTO), Pump (PUMP), and Pi Network (PI). Ethena to
Bitcoin miner Bitfarms is preparing to leave Latin America after agreeing to sell its remaining site in Paraguay, marking a decisive shift in its geographic and operational priorities. The move reflects a broader reassessment of where mining companies deploy capital as they balance volatile crypto prices with rising energy and infrastructure demands. By monetising assets
Asian markets opened the first full trading week of the year on a stronger footing, even as investors grappled with the geopolitical and market implications of a dramatic US military operation in Venezuela. The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend injected fresh uncertainty into global markets, influencing moves across equities, commodities, cryptocurrencies,
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) are currently in the green, having recorded excellent gains over the weekend. The leading cryptocurrencies could rally higher in the near term as the bulls take full control of the market. Financial markets react to the US operations in Venezuela The cryptocurrency market has started the new year
US stocks rose sharply on Thursday as investors digested a lighter-than-expected inflation report, easing concerns about persistent price pressures and helping spark a rebound in technology shares after a bruising run. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 339 points higher, or 0.8%, while the S&P 500 advanced 1.1%. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed, gaining 1.5%, as