Aschenbrenner is shorting Nvidia and AMD in favor of bitcoin miners that own the electricity and data centers needed to fuel the next phase of the AI boom.
Bitcoin continues to trade under mounting long-term bearish pressure as the price struggles to reclaim crucial resistance zones after losing a major market structure earlier this year. Although the BTC price managed to trigger a short-term rebound from the recent lows, the broader weekly structure still resembles the previous breakdown pattern that triggered a nearly …
The FCA and Bank of England are seeking feedback on new tokenization guidance and plans to extend operating hours for the UK’s core payment and settlement infrastructure toward near-24/7 availability.
The use of blockchain by sanctioned entities highlights the challenges of enforcing financial regulations in decentralized systems.
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Goldman's shift highlights a growing institutional preference for Bitcoin over altcoins, potentially reshaping crypto investment dynamics.
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Peak Treasury yields may signal a strategic entry point, potentially stabilizing markets and offering attractive returns for diversified portfolios.
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TRAC just reminded the market how quickly an old narrative can wake up when AI and exchange listings collide. The OriginTrail-linked token surged nearly 90% intraday, ripping from $0.32 to $0.62 before cooling back toward the $0.45 zone as traders rushed to lock profits. And honestly, this wasn’t some random memecoin candle. Two major catalysts …
Founded in 2021, LemFi says it has over 1 million customers and is backed by Y-Combinator, with $85 million raised.
The ZRO price is collapsing, and honestly, can we blame anyone for dumping? Take a look at the charts; the token is bleeding out right on the demand line. This brutal downward spiral isn’t just some random market panic. Well, here’s the kicker: big news just broke that Lombard is migrating $1B+ in Bitcoin-backed assets …
Strategy made a mammoth $2 billion bitcoin purchase last week, but it's not lifting crypto spirits or prices.
Bitcoin Depot files for Chapter 11 in Texas, plans asset sale and wind-down as regulatory pressure forces shutdown of its Bitcoin ATM network.
Australia's move to limit Chinese influence in critical minerals highlights growing geopolitical tensions and the strategic importance of resource independence.
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Goldman's shift towards Bitcoin and regulated blockchain firms highlights a trend of institutional preference for more stable crypto investments.
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The Ethereum co-founder argued that AI-assisted "formal verification" could become one of the most important tools for cybersecurity in a new blog post.
Standard Chartered has agreed to acquire Zodia Custody's crypto business to fold into its own digital asset operations, per Bloomberg.
Hive Digital Executive Chair Frank Holmes said the facility could eventually support more than 100,000 GPUs.
EUR 1 billion note programme planned for 2026 following completion of global issuance infrastructure by the end of Q3 2026.
Ethereum’s price weakness may be approaching a decisive turning point, according to a new technical analysis comparing the current ETH structure with previous market cycles. The pattern that formed before the 2017 parabolic run and again before the 2020 breakout is now reappearing in 2026, and the long-term chart is showing a structure that could be the start of a phase that pushes its price to as high as $8,000. A Cycle That Has Played Out Twice Before Ethereum has spent the past several months doing what most of the market has chosen to ignore: building. The leading altcoin has largely underperformed compared to Bitcoin, but the weekly chart is assembling the same structural sequence that preceded two of the biggest rallies in its price history. Related Reading: XRP Wave Count Remains Valid: Here Are The Levels To Watch Out For Technical analysis shows that ETH has followed a recognizable four-phase sequence in the previous two cycles: a prolonged downtrend, a compression phase and declining volatility, a breakout from the compression zone, and a vertical rally. In 2017, that cycle produced a gain of approximately 17,581%. The 2020 iteration, beginning from a similar compression structure, produced a rally of about 4,348% during the height of the 2021 bull run. The chart now presents a third instance of this structure. ETH bottomed around $1,800 in February 2026, a low that briefly broke below support before a reclaim brought price back above the structure. That sequence of a fake breakdown followed by a swift recovery and the formation of a higher low is precisely the kind of price behavior that preceded the two prior cycles. The current compression is tighter than those that came before it, with buyers defending support around $2,200 and sellers stopping rallies around $2,400, creating the pressure buildup that should end upin a rally. Ethereum Price Chart. Source: @BladeDefi On X Ethereum Breakout Is Coming The most interesting part of this setup is the difference between sentiment and structure. Right now, sentiment says ETH is weak. Ethereum has been underperforming Bitcoin, especially during periods when it struggled to hold momentum above the $2,000 region. However, if the 2026 compression resolves the same way as 2017 and 2020, the projection is that the expansion phase would produce a percentage gain materially smaller than those prior cycles yet still large enough to carry ETH well into the five-figure range. Related Reading: Ripple CEO Reveals What It Would Mean For XRP Holders If The Company Went Public The prediction is that Ethereum breaks out of its range below $2,400, continues this run to break out of the higher timeframe resistance around $4,900, and then reaches new price highs. This would see the Ethereum price reaching at least $8,000, which, from the current trading range near $2,200 represents a gain of about 264%. On the other hand, many market experts are predicting an Ethereum price rally above $10,000. Major incoming catalysts for such a rally include the Glamsterdam upgrade, which could triple Ethereum’s Layer 1 throughput and the expected passage of the CLARITY Act. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
European airlines may face operational and financial challenges due to heightened geopolitical tensions affecting regional logistics and airspace.
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The rapid depletion of oil inventories could lead to sustained price hikes, impacting global economies and increasing geopolitical tensions.
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The Philippines' AI hub plan could reshape regional tech dynamics, influencing global supply chains and deepening US-Philippines ties.
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China's economic slowdown could dampen global commodity demand, influence inflation expectations, and prompt potential stimulus measures.
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought 24,869 Bitcoin for $2.01 billion last week, lifting holdings to 843,738 BTC as STRC sales funded around 97% of the acquisition.
Co-CEO Arjun Sethi said the firm kept investing through market weakness, leaning on acquisitions and futures growth to offset softer spot trading.
Warsh's leadership may signal a shift towards Fed independence and gradual policy changes, impacting market expectations and monetary strategy.
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XRP gave back gains after a high-volume selloff erased the latest breakout attempt, though buyers stepped back in near support around $1.38.
The ongoing conflict strains Israel-Lebanon relations, hindering diplomatic efforts and reducing the likelihood of Israeli withdrawal.
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Standard Chartered will absorb Zodia Custody’s regulated crypto business and spin out Zodia Solutions, as big banks move to own core digital asset custody in-house.
Bitmine lifted its ether treasury to 5.28 million ETH, or 4.37% of supply, as total crypto and cash holdings reached $12.6 billion.
The conflict's economic strain on global firms highlights vulnerabilities in supply chains and energy dependence, prompting strategic reassessments.
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