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Next phase of the bull run is ‘all about’ Bitcoin, not ETH or memecoins — Analyst

Mati Greenspan says the next phase of the bull run will be “all about” Bitcoin and that AI-based memecoins are a massive gamble.

What to expect at Nishad Singh’s sentencing hearing

After pleading guilty to six felony charges in February 2023 after FTX’s collapse, the former engineering director could face years in prison.

Bitcoin price is headed toward $100K — One analyst explains why

Institutional adoption, US government overspending and future economic stimulus packages are just a few reasons why analysts believe Bitcoin price is on the path to $100,000.

Meta strikes its first AI news deal with Reuters: Report

Meta partners with Reuters in its first major AI news deal, bringing real-time Reuters content to its AI chatbot on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

80% of Bitcoin ETF demand comes from retail investors: Binance

Retail investors, not institutions, have been responsible for most of the demand for spot bitcoin ETFs since their launch, says a new report from Binance. 

Israel-Hamas conflict creates recruitment challenges for blockchain industry

 Increased emigration from Israel has led to fears of a brain drain.

Etherscan releases v2 beta: Unifies API for over 50 blockchains

Etherscan’s v2 API beta unifies access to more than 50 EVM-compatible networks, simplifying development and increasing efficiency.

MicroStrategy overtakes Microsoft in all-time stock gains as Bitcoin bet pays off

MicroStrategy is up over 1,500% since 1999 compared to Microsoft’s 1,460% gains during the same 25-year period.

Ethereum falls to 42-month lows vs. Bitcoin — Is the bottom close?

Ether's monthly momentum indicator suggests a potential 25-50% rebound against Bitcoin in 2025.

Base blockchain exploit leads to $1M theft — Cyvers Alerts

An exploit on the Base blockchain revealed major vulnerabilities leading to $1M in stolen funds and raising security alarms in DeFi.

The ECB is wrong about Bitcoin — It’s central banks that are unfair

The central bankers are the ones printing money and making everyone poorer via inflation. Bitcoin is the solution, not the problem.

Bitcoin analyst: $100K BTC price by February 'completely within reason'

BTC price trajectory appears all but destined for six figures in the mid-term — despite almost eight months of Bitcoin market consolidation.

Chiliz’ Socios.com secures in-principle license approval in Malta

A Class 3 VFAA license will allow Socios.com to provide any digital asset service and hold or control clients’ assets as they provide virtual financial asset services. 

Ripple files Form C, appeals SEC ruling on XRP institutional sales

Ripple challenges SEC’s ruling on institutional XRP sales, claiming the Howey test was misapplied.

A truly decentralized system would decentralize authority — Cardano exec

Cardano Foundation chief technology officer Giorgio Zinetti told Cointelegraph that centralized authority is good for speed, but decentralized governance offers long-term sustainability. 

Homeowner lawsuit over $170K crypto theft rejected on appeal  

A United States appeals court said a district court was right to toss Ali Sedaghatpour’s lawsuit claiming that his insurer, Lemonade Insurance, should cover him for a crypto scam loss.

South Korea to ramp up oversight of cross-border crypto transactions: Report

South Korea’s finance minister, Choi Sang-Mok, says the country will introduce reporting mandates on cross-border crypto transactions to combat foreign exchange crime.

Too early to say Ethereum L2s are ‘cannibalistic’ to revenue: Sygnum Bank

Ethereum daily fees hover between $1 million to $5 million — far less than the $30 million that was consistently reached throughout 2021 and 2022.

Thailand crypto market is shifting away from retail: Binance Thailand CEO

Thailand is shifting focus to a more mature institutional-focused crypto market, according to the chief executive of Binance Thailand.

Netherlands seeks input on crypto tax monitoring laws to align with EU

The Dutch government wants to align its data collection rules for crypto service providers with the rest of the EU, saying it would “create more transparency.”

Rotation out of ETH into SOL causes another surge in bearishness

The Ethereum FUD fires are burning hotter than ever as Ether has fallen against Bitcoin and Solana while developers are fighting the flames. 

BingX launches ‘ShieldX’ wallet firewall months after $52M hack

The Singapore-based crypto exchange says the new security initiative dubbed “ShieldX” will help prevent future exploits and better safeguard user assets. 

Microsoft shareholders propose firm to look into investing in Bitcoin

Microsoft’s board is already recommending voting against it, arguing they already “evaluate a wide range of investable assets,” including Bitcoin.

US government crypto wallets hacked for $20M — Arkham Intelligence

According to onchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, the malicious address currently holds approximately $13 million in assets.

India mulls new crypto ban to support CBDC, Lazarus Group strikes again: Asia Express

India considers new ban on crypto to support the digital rupee, and North Korean hackers are suspected to be behind two recent attacks.

Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin surge to $125K with Trump win

A second Trump presidency would be good for Bitcoin, a Standard Chartered Bank analyst says. A Harris win would be just OK for crypto.

US lawmaker claims crypto PACs forced out ’important voices in Congress’

Representative Summer Lee took aim at crypto-backed Super PACs funding media buys that could have contributed to two Democratic lawmakers losing their primaries.

Fireblocks launches $1M grant program to boost PYUSD developer adoption

As part of the program, developers can apply for up to $60,000 in grant funding to support their projects.

Solana again clocks record-breaking fee revenue

Solana generated some $8.7 million in economic value from network activity, up from just under $8 million one day prior, according to Blockworks Research.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives passes pro-crypto bill

Co-founder of the Satoshi Action Fund Dennis Porter dubbed the legislation the “Bitcoin rights” bill.

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