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In brief MARA Holdings purchased 400 BTC worth $46.29 million from institutional liquidity provider FalconX. The purchase comes as Bitcoin rebounded to $114,763 after the largest liquidation event in crypto history wiped out over $19 billion in positions last Friday. Analysts say the acquisition points to the firm’s confidence that Bitcoin has “more room to…
In brief Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. Machado last year spoke about how Bitcoin has been used in Venezuela as a tool to fight autocracy. Bitcoiners praised Machado following news of her win. The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, appears to…
Crypto prices plunged alongside stock market indices early Friday after President Donald Trump threatened to ratchet up tariffs on China.Bitcoin dove below $119,000 for the first time since October 2, and was recently trading for $119,028—down 1.7% on the day. But other leading cryptocurrencies saw sharper dips, with Ethereum and Solana both down almost 5%…
In brief Bitcoin bull Arthur Hayes thinks BTC’s traditional four-year cycle is over. The entrepreneur says increased money supply will benefit the asset. Hayes, however, has previously labeled his bullish predictions as “pretty shit.” Crypto entrepreneur Arthur Hayes continues to say that an increased money supply will benefit Bitcoin—and now believes that the leading cryptocurrency’s…
In brief Bitcoin’s “debasement trade” narrative echoes gold’s historical role as a hedge against currency dilution. Some observers say Bitcoin still trades more like a high-risk asset than a haven. Others argue that could change as gold grows more expensive and trust in fiat erodes. Bitcoin’s latest price movements are reviving an old narrative that…
In brief The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations warned Monday the Responsible Financial Innovation Act provides only “the facade of regulation” while weakening worker protections and consumer safeguards. The labor federation’s letter comes as Senate Republicans push for a floor vote in November. Union officials criticized provisions letting FDIC-insured banks directly…
In brief Global crypto market cap hit an all-time high of $4.35 trillion on October 6, with Bitcoin surging past $126,000 and Ethereum crossing $4,500. Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have attracted over $70 billion in inflows since January 2025, with last week alone seeing $4.5 billion in record flows. Technical indicators show mixed signals:…
In brief U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.19 billion in net inflows on October 6, the highest single-day total since July 10. BlackRock’s IBIT dominated with $970 million, becoming the asset manager’s most profitable ETF in barely 2 years since launch. Analysts say the surge points to institutional hedging during the U.S. government shutdown, but…
In brief VanEck projects a $644,000 price if Bitcoin matches half of gold’s value. Bitcoin’s market cap stands at $2.48 trillion, up 12% in the past month. Analysts caution the target may take five to ten years amid slower, steadier growth. Bitcoin is poised to capture half of gold’s market capitalization, according to investment firm…
In brief Two members of the Sweden Democrats have submitted a motion calling for a study into creating a national Bitcoin reserve. Proponents said it could position Sweden for a “potentially disruptive shift in the global financial infrastructure.” The U.S. and other nations have already explored or held strategic Bitcoin reserves. Two members of the…
