Coins

What Next for the UK’s $7 Billion in Seized Bitcoin?

In brief The UK government is seeking to keep most of the 61,000 BTC it seized in 2018, amid civil recovery proceedings. Some figures within the British crypto industry believe any retained BTC should be kept in a strategic reserve, while others argue that the long-term holding of seized assets is at odds with UK…

Coins

Bitcoin Could Reach $135,000 Soon: Standard Chartered

In brief Standard Chartered’s Global Head of Digital Assets Research has argued in a research note that Bitcoin could soon reach a new all-time high, and keep climbing to $135,000. Analyst Geoff Kendrick said Bitcoin has deviated from a pattern that previously saw prices fall 18 months after the halving. Kendrick added that he expects…

Markets

Myriad Moves: Bitcoin’s Odds of New All-Time High Jump by 50%

In brief Crypto markets have swung bullish this week, shifting odds dramatically back in favor of new all-time high marks for Bitcoin and Solana. Predictors believe Bitcoin is much more likely to hit $125,000 before $105,000, as it topped $121K on Thursday. Speculation about a Polymarket token is picking up steam, but predictors don’t expect…