In this video, we’ll explore the key economic events, market trends, and corporate news shaping the financial landscape. Get ready for expert insights into forex, commodities, and stocks to help you navigate the week ahead. Let’s dive in! In this episode of Market Insights, Gary Thomson unpacks the strategic implications of the week’s most critical
Coinbase Unveils Bold Crypto Push: $1.5B Revenue, Samsung Pay Deal, and 700K+ Waitlist
Key Takeaways: Coinbase reported $1.5B in Q2 revenue and teased a major expansion plan dubbed “the everything exchange.” New partnership with Samsung Pay allows crypto purchases and deposits directly from mobile devices. Base chain gets 10x faster while perpetual futures go live and institutional services ramp up. Coinbase has had a packed July, re
Bitcoin sets a record monthly close in July, Ethereum turns ten
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – August 04, 2025: Bitcoin ended July with a record monthly close of $116,480, driven by continued institutional interest, particularly from spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and corporates treating bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. Despite a modest pullback of 7% from its recent all-time high of $123,200, bitcoin re
DeFi Group DEF Pushes Back on Senate Bill Targeting Crypto Developers
The DeFi Education Fund (DEF), a group that represents major players in decentralized finance (DeFi), has shared its concerns with the US Senate Banking Committee after reviewing a new draft of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act (RFA) of 2025.
Arkham Intelligence Traced $3.5 Billion Bitcoin Theft Hidden for Years
Arkham Intelligence, a blockchain analytics firm, reported that it identified a Bitcoin theft that went unnoticed for years on August 2.
Ether ‘mega whales’ continue buying through weekend dip
Ether “mega whales” continued buying the cryptocurrency, which dipped and began recovering over the weekend. Ether whales continued to buy the cryptocurrency in droves, according to onchain analysts, as ETH recovers from a weekend dip. “Somebody is buying a ton of ETH,” blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence said on Sunday, with one address
University of Sharjah Signs Strategic MoU with Binance Academy to Foster Blockchain Innovation and Talent Development, Sharjah, UAE
August 4, 2025 — The University of Sharjah (UOS) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance Academy, the educational arm of Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider. This milestone agreement marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration in blockchain research, educati
Meta Platforms (META) Shares Decline
Shares of the US tech giant Meta Platforms (META) hit a record high last week, climbing above $780 following the release of a strong earnings report: → Earnings per share (EPS) came in at $7.14, significantly exceeding the forecast of $5.88.→ The company also outperformed expectations on key metrics related to advertising growth.→ Additionally, the
US Dollar Index (DXY) Plummets Following Labour Market Data
The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell by approximately 1.4% on Friday after the release of disappointing US labour market figures. According to Forex Factory: → The unemployment rate rose from 4.1% to 4.2%; → The Nonfarm Employment Change figure came in at 73K, well below the forecast of 103K. This is the lowest level of […]
Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Stolen in Switzerland, 0.1 BTC Reward Offered
A sculpture made to represent Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s anonymous creator, has gone missing from a public park in Lugano, Switzerland.