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Amazon faces a historic stock decline, losing $450B due to AI spending concerns, marking a ten-session downturn since February.
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Gold and precious metals have validated long-term investment strategies as their prices rise. Precious metals mining stocks are currently undervalued despite recent gains in their profits. Gold and silver prices are expected to continue rising, not reverting to previous lower levels.
The post Peter Schiff: Gold and silver prices will continue to rise, central banks are increasing gold purchases, and investors are shifting from bonds to hard assets | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The CFTC's defense of its authority over prediction markets may set a precedent for federal versus state regulatory power in financial oversight.
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Zora, a socialfi platform closely associated with the Ethereum Layer 2 Base, is launching its new attention market platform on Solana.

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Heavy order-book activity has been recorded on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) after automated monitoring systems detected 310 sell-side whale alerts within six hours, most of them linked to a single wallet associated with Bitstamp. The activity comes at a time when XRP price action remains weak and locked inside an important consolidation range. One Wallet …

Michael Selig said that the US financial regulator had filed an amicus brief against what he called an “onslaught of state-led litigation” against prediction markets.

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A leading market analyst says the crypto market may be heading into a short-term rebound, but investors should still prepare for a potentially volatile period ahead. According to the latest technical outlook by Gareth Soloway, cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP could see a temporary recovery rally before the market decides its longer-term direction. Bitcoin …

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Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.6 with a 1M token context window, delivering near Opus level performance at lower tier pricing.
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#podcast #podcast notes #macro musings with david beckworth

The OFR has a unique ability to collect financial data, filling gaps other agencies cannot. Transitioning from LIBOR to SOFR involved integrating various short-term money market rates. Global liquidity is composed of market liquidity and funding liquidity, both interconnected.
The post Richard Berner: Liquidity fragility threatens financial stability | Macro Musings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Dragonfly’s raise comes as crypto venture capital shifts toward tokenized real-world assets, payments and core financial infrastructure that enables institutional participation.

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The U.S. crypto industry could soon see one of its most important regulatory bills become law. According to Michael Selig, Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is now “on the cusp” of final approval. Speaking about the legislation, Selig said regulators are working to “future-proof our statutory framework …

Bitcoin’s negative funding rate and a cooling tech sector in the US add pressure to markets and contribute to BTC failing to trade above $70,000.

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A BlackRock affiliate purchased 4,000 seed shares of the fund for $100,000, providing the initial capital the trust will use to purchase ether, according to an amended S-1 filing.

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The Bitcoin “buy zone” meme just got real again, here’s what it means in the ETF era A certain kind of Bitcoin post shows up right on schedule. It usually arrives right after price stops feeling fun. This week it came from PricedinBTC, dressed up as a neat table titled “Forward Returns by Drawdown Level.” […]
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The Bitcoin “buy zone” meme just got real again, here’s what it means in the ETF era A certain kind of Bitcoin post shows up right on schedule. It usually arrives right after price stops feeling fun. This week it came from PricedinBTC, dressed up as a neat table titled “Forward Returns by Drawdown Level.” […]
The post Bitcoin is only 5% away from the “buy zone” which could trigger start of the next bull run appeared first on CryptoSlate.

#bitcoin #price analysis

Bitcoin price is once again stuck below the psychological $70,000 level, and the price action is starting to feel compressed. After multiple attempts to reclaim the $69,500–$70,000 zone, BTC continues to face rejection. The repeated failures have increased short-term selling pressure, while leverage builds on both sides of the market. Open interest remains elevated, and …

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China's strategic control over refining and processing is reshaping international commerce. The conflict between state capitalism and stateless capitalism is crucial to understanding global trade dynamics. China's dominance in critical metals poses a significant challenge to the West's electrific...
The post Craig Tindale: China’s strategic control over critical metals threatens Western electrification, the state versus stateless capitalism conflict reshapes global trade, and historical patterns reveal supply chain vulnerabilities | Macro Voices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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ZeroLend winds down operations citing revenue collapse and loss of support on inactive chains as ZERO plunges toward $0.
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The buys lift Strategy holdings to 717,131 BTC and Bitmine to 4.37 million ETH, expanding corporate crypto treasuries despite continued market weakness.

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Mubadala's increased investment in Bitcoin ETFs signals growing institutional confidence in cryptocurrency despite market volatility.
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

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Community feedback is crucial for identifying customer needs and potential integrations. Intuition and basic market research guide which integrations to build. Early customer feedback is invaluable in shaping product offerings.
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Mubadala Investment Company and Al Warda Investments owned over 20 million shares in BlackRock's BTC exchange-traded fund in Q4.

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Dogecoin (DOGE) is currently testing investor confidence as the memecoin hovers near a key psychological level. After weeks of sideways trading, the DOGE price has slipped roughly 3% over the past 24 hours, leaving traders focused on whether support around $0.098 can hold or open the door to deeper losses. Related Reading: After Extreme Pessimism, Crypto Market Conditions Begin To Stabilize: Analysts The token is currently trading around the $0.099 mark, a level that has repeatedly acted as both support and resistance throughout February. While the broader crypto market remains cautious, the DOGE price behavior suggests a market caught between weakening momentum and attempts to establish a short-term base. DOGE's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: DOGEUSD on Tradingview Technical Signals Point to Fragile Support Recent DOGE price action shows it consolidating within a narrow range after failing to sustain moves above nearby resistance zones. Multiple exponential moving averages between roughly $0.102 and $0.111 continue to cap upside, indicating sellers remain in control of the broader trend. Momentum indicators also reflect uncertainty. The RSI has moved toward neutral territory after earlier signs of oversold conditions, suggesting buying pressure is fading rather than strengthening. Analysts note that DOGE remains below its longer-term trend indicators, including the 200-day and 200-EMA levels, which typically signal bearish market structure when price trades underneath them. Immediate support sits near $0.098, a level closely watched by traders. A decisive break below this threshold could expose the $0.090–$0.088 region, with some forecasts pointing toward a possible retest of the yearly low near $0.08 if selling accelerates. Adding to the cautious outlook, a recent weekly “bearish cross”, where shorter-term moving averages fall below longer-term ones, has historically coincided with extended consolidation or downside phases for Dogecoin. Market Sentiment and Liquidity Remain Key Drivers Despite the decline, trading activity suggests gradual distribution rather than panic selling. Volume remains close to its monthly average, indicating traders are reducing exposure cautiously instead of exiting aggressively. Dogecoin’s performance continues to track broader crypto sentiment. With Bitcoin moving sideways and overall risk appetite subdued, meme coins have struggled to attract sustained inflows. Liquidation heatmaps show clusters of leveraged positions below current price levels, raising the risk of cascading moves if support fails. At the same time, DOGE’s large community and history of sentiment-driven rallies keep traders alert to sudden reversals triggered by social media activity or broader market recovery. What Comes Next for Dogecoin Dogecoin currently appears locked in a transitional phase. Holding above $0.10 could allow consolidation to continue and potentially form a base for recovery. However, a confirmed breakdown below $0.098 would likely reinforce bearish momentum and shift focus toward lower support zones. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull-Bear Cycle Indicator Drops To Deepest Level Since FTX Bottom Until buyers reclaim higher resistance levels with stronger volume, analysts say the path of least resistance remains sideways to lower, leaving DOGE price at a critical technical crossroads in the near term. Cover image from ChatGPT, DOGEUSD chart on Tradingview

Bitcoin bulls’ attempt to break above $70,000 stalled after a key US macroeconomic “fear” metric broke a critical threshold. Is a revisit to BTC's yearly lows back in play?

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Prediction markets are increasingly integral to pop culture and consumer engagement. The regulatory landscape for prediction markets is expected to become more liberal. Unresolved issues in prediction markets include ambiguous outcomes and insider trading concerns.
The post Michael Selig: Prediction markets are reshaping pop culture engagement, the CFTC’s pivotal role in regulation, and insider trading complexities in commodities | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Gemini's leadership changes and strategic retreat may signal broader instability in the crypto sector, affecting investor confidence and market dynamics.
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Analysts say Metaplanet’s bitcoin-linked income business is becoming critical to funding expansion while avoiding forced BTC sales.

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American Bitcoin exceeds 6,000 BTC worth $405M as mining output rises on lower difficulty while shares fall 37% year to date.
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"This would ensure Democrats could immediately control those agencies if they win the 2028 presidential election," TD said.