• Mar 03, 2025

Trump sends crypto prices on a short-lived surge after announcement of strategic government reserve

Cryptocurrency prices briefly jumped after President Donald Trump's surprise announcement he wants the U.S. government to purchase and hold a variety of digital assets in a strategic reserve fund, an announcement that highlights Trump's growing attempts to use volatile cryptocurrency prices as a barometer of his public support. Trump said on social media Sunday that his administration is working toward creating a “Crypto Strategic Reserve” that will include lesser-known cryptocurrencies XRP, solana, and cardano.

  • Mar 03, 2025

Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Cardano and more cryptocurrencies to watch this week

Just three days ago, Bitcoin was in a sharp decline, falling below $80,000. However, in a dramatic reversal, the leading cryptocurrency has surged by over $14,000, or 20%, fueled by Donald Trump. Over the weekend, the president revealed plans to establish a crypto reserve — to include Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP, and Cardano — injecting new momentum into the sluggish market.

  • Mar 03, 2025

Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Cardano Experience Extreme Volatility Following Trump's Comments on U.S. Strategic Crypto Reserve

Since the late afternoon yesterday, the price of the meme tokens Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) had fallen 5.7% and 6%, respectively, as of 9:46 a.m. ET today. Meanwhile, the price of Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) is down 7.4% since the late afternoon, but has exploded over 51% higher over the last 24 hours. While Trump had already passed an executive order directing officials to explore the idea of a national strategic crypto reserve, the details were a bit scant and left investors wondering which cryptocurrencies might be part of the reserve.

  • Mar 03, 2025

Chile’s Economic Activity Beats Analyst Forecasts for Fourth Straight Month

(Bloomberg) -- Chile’s economic activity rose more than expected for the fourth straight month in January, corroborating the central bank’s stance that there’s a high bar for further interest rate cuts.Most Read from BloombergCuts to Section 8 Housing Assistance Loom Amid HUD UncertaintyHow Upzoning in Cambridge Broke the YIMBY MoldRemembering the Landscape Architect Who Embraced the CityNYC Office Buildings See Resurgence as Investors Pile Into BondsHong Kong Joins Global Stadium Race With New

  • Mar 03, 2025

Is a noticeable market shift around the corner?

The freight market has been all over the place for small carriers, and right now, there’s a feeling that something’s about to give. The big question is whether this shift is going to work in your favor or just keep the squeeze on spot market rates a little longer. Truckload demand (the need for your […] The post Is a noticeable market shift around the corner? appeared first on FreightWaves.