US President Donald Trump’s latest financial transaction report lists purchases of Strategy and Coinbase shares alongside sales of MARA Holdings and CleanSpark.
Alexander Zdravkov
Journalist
Alexander Zdravkov is a market analyst and crypto journalist with interests in economics, broader financial markets and digital assets. His journey into crypto began more than four years ago, driven by a fascination with the rapid evolution of blockchain technology and the transformative potential of decentralized finance. He began analyzing market cycles and identifying emerging trends before they reach the mainstream. He holds a degree in International Relations - a background that helped shape his broader perspective on global economics, geopolitics, and the interconnected nature of modern financial markets. Whether covering the latest developments in the crypto sector or exploring broader macroeconomic themes, Alexander focuses on giving readers context rather than simply repeating headlines. During his career, he has authored more than 5,000 articles covering cryptocurrencies, traditional finance, and global market developments. His work spans everything from Bitcoin and altcoins to macroeconomic trends influencing risk assets worldwide.
Latest articles by Alexander Zdravkov
Zcash retreated after passing its August high and reaching near $1,680. Daily momentum is weakening, while the weekly chart still supports the broader advance.
Visa and Reap plan to bring stablecoin-linked credit-card programs to more than 100 markets, giving fintechs the processing and compliance infrastructure needed to launch them.
Circle has put Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing inside its institutional Mint interface. The smoother workflow ends, however, where cirBTC leaves Mint and enters an external DeFi market.
NEAR nearly doubled from its September 16 low as Zcash activity drew attention to NEAR Intents. The timing, however, points to a broader rally rather than a single catalyst.
Circle’s new facilitator lets AI agents authorize USDC payments without holding separate gas tokens, while Circle handles screening, transaction submission and onchain settlement for sellers.
Crypto entered 2026 asking Washington for one rulebook. It reached the Senate vote divided over a harder question: who should profit when digital dollars sit idle?
A Uniswap governance proposal would redirect part of Arc’s swap fees into a cross-chain system that removes UNI, but the network’s early volume remains unproven.
ARB’s rebound raises an unresolved valuation question: can a governance token benefit when its ecosystem earns money but the token carries no direct claim on that income?
The CFTC has sent a crypto proposal for White House review that could create a regulated route for leveraged trading after CLARITY failed in the Senate.
Zcash coinholders backed a plan for 25-second blocks while preserving the network’s existing halving schedule, but the advisory result does not alter the mainnet rules yet.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Mark Warner say the revised CLARITY Act ethics rules still leave enforcement under the control of officials appointed by President Donald Trump.
