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Bitcoin bulls grill $68K as US rebound lifts BTC price 7% in a day

BTC price targets now feature the 2021 all-time highs of $69,000 as optimism on Bitcoin mounts.

Over 75% of Bitcoin short-term holders in profit as BTC breaches $67K

Bitcoin price is finally seeing some relief, but it faces significant resistance at the $68,000 mark, which would trigger over $700 million worth of short liquidations.

Is government oversight non-negotiable for the future of crypto?

Governments aren’t known for allowing anything to thrive without some oversight or control, but for the most part, crypto is proving to be an exception.

How decentralization could have prevented the global Microsoft meltdown

The recent Microsoft failure shows how vulnerable centralized systems are.

bitFlyer acquires FTX Japan, plans to launch crypto ETFs

The acquisition could be another step toward the first spot crypto ETF launching in Japanese markets.

Bitcoin price could hit $63K amid $3.9B futures expiry

Bitcoin needs to hold above the $65,000 mark for more upside, while the Ether price is weighed down by a sell-the-news event, according to analysts.

Real-world assets evolve finance by tokenizing everything, says Kinto co-founder

Real-world assets could catalyze the tokenization of everything, or at least Kinto thinks so.

Beware fake conferencing software targeting crypto assets, warns SlowMist founder

An X user called “maxlin.eth” encountered a job-hunting scam where the attackers jumped into a Zoom call and tricked a potential victim into downloading a malicious app.

Cash, not crypto, still top funding choice for terrorists, Singapore reports

Singapore’s 2024 terrorism threat assessment reveals a continued reliance on cash transfers for funding by terrorist groups despite some increase in crypto usage.

Stablecoin adoption poses greater risk for developing nations

A new report warns that the adoption of global stablecoins in emerging markets and developing economies poses significant financial risks and regulatory challenges.

Japan crypto ETFs boosted by Franklin Templeton and SBI Holdings partnership

The Japanese joint venture will focus on ETFs and other “emerging asset classes,” including digital assets and cryptocurrency.

Elon Musk’s X removes crypto emojis, leaving community puzzled

Bitcoin is not the only cryptocurrency to have its hashtag emoji removed from X as the Bitcoin 2024 conference kicked off on July 25.

Blockchain gaming ‘disappointing’ despite high funding — Pixelverse co-founder

Pixelverse co-founder Kori Leon said their organization is taking a different approach by building a strong user base without “unrealistic” promises.

Bitcoin traders warn BTC price can still dip to $62K or ‘even lower’

BTC price action resembles Deja vu from last week, as a trip toward range highs precedes Donald Trump’s Bitcoin conference speech.

Nigeria’s AI initiative sparks tech employment growth

As Nigeria continues to build its technology workforce, the country is set to emerge as a key player in the global digital economy, leveraging local talent to drive innovation and economic growth.

JPMorgan Chase launches AI tool for research analyst tasks

JPMorgan Chase has introduced LLM Suite, an AI-driven tool similar to ChatGPT, to boost productivity in its asset and wealth management division.

Bitcoin rebounds to $67K ahead of Trump’s speech in Nashville

Bitcoin has jumped 4.3% as future traders skew toward long positions ahead of Donald Trump’s speech at the Bitcoin Conference.

Coinbase adds former Bill Clinton aide, Supreme Court lawyer to board

Two of the new Coinbase directors have previously served under US presidents, while the other has extensive experience in the management consulting industry.

Foreign crypto miners could be spying on US bases: Elizabeth Warren

Senator Warren has lambasted foreign-owned crypto miners in the country, saying they’re loud, hot, and “suck up a ton of electricity, which can crash the power grid.”

US senator withdraws support for Elizabeth Warren’s anti-crypto bill

Republican Senator Roger Marshall has withdrawn as a cosponsor for an anti-crypto bill he co-created with Senator Elizabeth Warren in 2022.

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