Brian McGleenon

United Kingdom

Anchor and Journalist at Yahoo Finance

Reporter at The Block

Investigative Journalist at The Independent

Anchor/ Journalist @YahooFinance, host of Future Focus, Bylines @Eveningstandard/@Decryptmedia Long-Reads @Independent

Articles

Why bitcoin and gold are rallying as bond yields hit 30-year highs

1 week ago | aol.co.uk | Brian McGleenon

As US, Japanese, and European sovereign bond yields surge to multi-decade highs, investors are increasingly turning to safe havens such as gold (GC=F) and bitcoin (BTC-USD) to preserve capital and hedge against the growing risk of stagflationRead more: Crypto live pricesIn an exclusive conversation on Yahoo Finance Future Focus, Hidden Road director of liquidity management Gary Murphy unpacked why faith in fixed income is wavering and where the smart money is flowing instead.
Bitcoin price steady above $105k as Trump mulls Iran strike

1 week ago | aol.co.uk | Brian McGleenon

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) held firm above the $105,000 (£78,315) mark on Thursday, defying a broader risk-off sentiment in global markets as geopolitical tensions flared and the US Federal Reserve struck a hawkish tone on monetary policy. Read more: Crypto live pricesBitcoin’s resilience comes as US president Donald Trump weighs whether to join Israel's attack on Iran.
Why UK can leapfrog EU and US on crypto, according to Coinbase exec

2 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Brian McGleenon

More than two years after then-chancellor, and later UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak pledged to make the UK a "global crypto hub," the digital asset landscape has evolved rapidly. In an industry where two years can feel like a decade, has the UK managed to keep pace with global developments, or is it slipping behind?
Bitcoin price dips as markets cool after US-China tariff talks

2 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Brian McGleenon

Bitcoin’s (BTC-USD) rally faltered on Thursday as financial markets dipped, with investors reacting coolly to US-China tariff talks that US president Donald Trump had touted as a significant breakthrough. Bitcoin surged 10% from around $100,000 (£73,826) to $110,000 earlier this week amid optimism surrounding the ongoing trade negotiations. However, the price has since declined by about 2%, to trade at $107,666, mirroring the cautious mood in stock markets after details of the deal emerged.
Bitcoin price holds above $104,500 amid US debt warning

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Brian McGleenon

Bitcoin held above the $104,500 (£77,037) mark on Thursday, despite mounting concerns over US national debt and fresh warnings from figures such as Coinbase coin (COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong and Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk. Bitcoin was trading at $104,749 on Thursday morning, reflecting a slight pullback from the previous day's close of $105,434.
What's behind the surge in AI-related lawsuits?

4 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Brian McGleenon

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how businesses operate, from small startups to multinational corporations. But as companies race to harness its power, lawsuits linked to AI use are surging, catching businesses off-guard and leaving legal systems scrambling to catch up. To unpack the risks, Yahoo Finance UK sat down with Testudo CEO George Lewin-Smith to explore the real-world legal consequences of AI deployment, and what businesses can do to protect themselves.
Bitcoin price slips as Fed minutes flag US inflation risks

4 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Brian McGleenon

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) dipped by around 1% on Thursday, following the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s May policy meeting, which revealed mounting concern over persistent US inflation and the potential for economic slowdown. Bitcoin was hovering just below $108,000 (£80,244). The dip comes shortly after bitcoin set a new all-time high above $111,000 on 22 May.
Bitcoin price hits all-time high above $111,000

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Brian McGleenon

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) hit a new all-time high above $111,000 (£82,605) on Thursday, marking another milestone in its 2025 bull run. The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap continued to surge even as US stock markets declined on Wednesday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq (^IXIC) posting losses. Analysts are pointing to growing institutional appetite for bitcoin as a major factor in its price appreciation.
What are Trump’s guests getting from $148m crypto dinner?

1 month ago | aol.co.uk | Brian McGleenon

A procession of black-tie guests is expected to arrive at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, DC on Wednesday – not traditional political donors, but cryptocurrency holders whose anonymous digital wallets filled with memecoins have secured them access to an exclusive gala dinner with the US president himself.
Bitcoin price holds above $102,000 as BlackRock leads fund inflows

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Brian McGleenon

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) traded relatively flat on Thursday, priced just above $102,200 (£76,989) — down around 1% on the day — as institutional investors resumed allocations into US-based spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Wednesday. A total of nearly $320m flowed into the eleven US-listed bitcoin ETFs during the session, reversing Tuesday’s outflows. BlackRock’s (BLK) IBIT (IBIT) led the way, attracting $232.9m in inflows.