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Bitcoin losing trillions in value hasn't stopped traditional giants' interest in digital assets sector

Bitcoin losing trillions in value hasn't stopped traditional giants' interest in digital assets sector

At the iConnections conference in Miami this week, allocators signaled digital assets are now a core sleeve in alternatives.
Strategy lifts STRC dividend to 11.5% as MSTR extends monthly losing streak to 8

Strategy lifts STRC dividend to 11.5% as MSTR extends monthly losing streak to 8

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised the annual dividend on its widely-followed preferred STRC ("Stretch") series by 25 basis points.
Bitcoin market bottom may be nearing, at least if measured against gold, analyst says

Bitcoin market bottom may be nearing, at least if measured against gold, analyst says

Historically, bitcoin bear markets have lasted 12-13 months, suggesting a potential downturn until late 2026 if priced in USD.
Stablecoin yield rewards (likely won't be) banned under OCC proposal: State of Crypto

Stablecoin yield rewards (likely won't be) banned under OCC proposal: State of Crypto

The OCC's proposal's stablecoin yield procedures are the most ambiguous in that rulemaking plan.
SpaceX’s $780 million bitcoin stack now down to about $545 million ahead of IPO filing

SpaceX’s $780 million bitcoin stack now down to about $545 million ahead of IPO filing

The company holds about 8,285 bitcoin in Coinbase Prime custody, a stake now worth roughly $545 million after a $235 million decline in value over the past three months.
Ether, solana, xrp surge up to 10% as majors recover Saturday's war-driven losses

Ether, solana, xrp surge up to 10% as majors recover Saturday's war-driven losses

Solana led major tokens with a 10.8% bounce, while ether reclaimed $2,000 and bitcoin climbed back above $66,800 ahead of traditional futures opens on Sunday.
Polymarket attracts record trading 'world' volumes as U.S.-Iran bets top $529 million

Polymarket attracts record trading 'world' volumes as U.S.-Iran bets top $529 million

A prediction market about military strikes on a sovereign nation now sits alongside presidential election bets as one of the most-traded contracts the platform has ever hosted.
Bitcoin tops $68,000 after Iran confirms leader killed in U.S., Israel airstrikes

Bitcoin tops $68,000 after Iran confirms leader killed in U.S., Israel airstrikes

The death of Iran's supreme leader opens the door to regime change, and markets are pricing in a shorter period of tension.
Here's how bitcoin's price rise could be fueled by job-stealing AI software

Here's how bitcoin's price rise could be fueled by job-stealing AI software

Bitcoin's future hinges less on technological factors and more on how AI affects growth, employment, real interest rates, and central bank liquidity, NYDIG Research argues.
Bitcoin is stuck in a rut but JPMorgan says new legislation could be the ultimate spark

Bitcoin is stuck in a rut but JPMorgan says new legislation could be the ultimate spark

JPMorgan said the long-awaited Clarity Act would bring regulatory clarity, boost institutional participation and accelerate tokenization across U.S. crypto markets.
Iran crisis puts the regime's $7.8 billion crypto shadow economy in spotlight

Iran crisis puts the regime's $7.8 billion crypto shadow economy in spotlight

The government relies on this crypto infrastructure for international trade, while ordinary Iranians use it as a financial lifeline during protests and economic crises.
Buyouts and bitcoin: Inside the messy boardroom fight at a treasury company that may span to others

Buyouts and bitcoin: Inside the messy boardroom fight at a treasury company that may span to others

Empery Digital holds 3,723 BTC as a reserve asset, and a major investor is calling for the company to sell the lot and return the cash to shareholders.
The 'stablecoin sandwich' is dead: Why the next phase of crypto payments is all about the user relationship

The 'stablecoin sandwich' is dead: Why the next phase of crypto payments is all about the user relationship

The real competitive advantage in stablecoins, the moat that holds competitors at bay, now lies in the distribution held by incumbents, according to the person behind Meta's abandoned Diem token.
Crypto community fear of Iran choking oil supply and crashing markets may be overblown

Crypto community fear of Iran choking oil supply and crashing markets may be overblown

A full closure of the strait is unlikely or impractical, some experts argue.
Former Mt. Gox CEO proposed a rewrite of bitcoin's code to recover $5 billion in stolen funds. Gets quickly shutdown

Former Mt. Gox CEO proposed a rewrite of bitcoin's code to recover $5 billion in stolen funds. Gets quickly shutdown

Mark Karpelès submitted a pull request to Bitcoin Core that would redirect coins that have remained untouched since 2011 to a recovery address controlled by the MtGox trustee, reigniting the…
Suspected insiders make over $1.2 million on Polymarket by betting on U.S.'s Iran strike

Suspected insiders make over $1.2 million on Polymarket by betting on U.S.'s Iran strike

The strikes caused bitcoin’s price to fall and oil futures on Hyperliquid to rise over the regional conflict’s consequences.
XRP tumbles 9% as break below $1.36 wipes out relief rally

XRP tumbles 9% as break below $1.36 wipes out relief rally

Traders are watching $1.30 as immediate support after heavy-volume selling confirmed a bearish shift.
Bitcoin's five-month slide: why BTC is set for worst losing streak since 2018

Bitcoin's five-month slide: why BTC is set for worst losing streak since 2018

With BTC down nearly 50% from its peak, analysts are sparring over whether the slump marks early repricing or signals more pain to come.