Key takeaway: Bitcoin (BTC) is generally not regarded as a reliable investment during periods of geopolitical uncertainty, particularly when oil prices spike in response to escalating global tensions. However, historical data suggests that such moments often present compelling buying opportunities for traders prepared to capitalize on market dislocations. Oil spikes often align with sharp, temporary…
Key takeaways: Rising spot ETH ETF inflows and BlackRock’s accumulation signal strong institutional investor interest, supporting a bullish outlook. A dip to $2,100 could be a strategic entry point, bolstered by tokenized AUM surpassing $5 billion and a potential Q4 breakout driven by year-end strategies. Ether (ETH) price witnessed a volatile period this week as the altcoin…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced several new hires, including those with experience in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. In a Friday notice, the SEC said Jamie Selway would join as the agency’s director of trading and markets. Selway worked as the global head of institutional markets for Blockchain.com from 2018 to…
Key takeaways: Bitcoin returns after major downside catalysts have exceeded 64.6% since 2010, suggesting that the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East could be a BTC purchasing opportunity. Despite trading near all-time highs, Bitcoin’s Puell Multiple remains in the discount zone, indicating institutional accumulation and undervalued market conditions. Bitcoin (BTC) price fell to…
Key takeaways: Circle’s IPO was a success, with CRCL soaring almost 290% and sparking renewed investor interest. New IPO filings from Gemini and Bullish signal growing momentum, and more crypto-native firms may prepare to enter public markets. While not every listing will deliver explosive returns, crypto’s growing presence in equity markets marks a major milestone…
Key points: Bitcoin searches for support near $103,000, but rising uncertainty in global markets could cap future rallies. Select altcoins are finding buyers at lower levels, indicating traders’ desire to buy the dip. Bitcoin (BTC) corrected below $103,000 on news of Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, but a positive sign is that lower levels witnessed buying,…
The window to pass meaningful cryptocurrency legislation in the United States is closing fast, and if missed, the industry could face long-term consequences, according to Marta Belcher, president of the Blockchain Association and the Filecoin Foundation. Speaking on this week’s episode of Cointelegraph’s Decentralize podcast, Belcher urged lawmakers and industry leaders to act before the…
Key takeaways The SEC has clarified that solo staking, delegated staking and custodial staking, when tied directly to a network’s consensus process, do not qualify as securities offerings. Post May 29 guideline, rewards earned from network validation are seen as compensation for services, not profits from the efforts of others, removing them from the Howey…
Overview of the scam hub in Cebu, Philippines In Cebu, Philippines, a scam call center ran a sophisticated $800,000 crypto fraud from the second floor of the Skyrise building in Cebu IT Park, using fake investment products like Quantum AI and Bitcoin Code. Leveraging the Philippines’ low labor costs and strong English skills, the fraudulent…
Key takeaways: Bitcoin rebounds from a 5.5% drop after the latest escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict, repeating a pattern seen in October 2024. Analysts highlight a bullish fractal involving liquidity grabs, suggesting BTC could soon break toward new highs. Macro tailwinds and whale accumulation support a potential rally to $150,000 or more in 2025. Bitcoin…