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In brief Bitcoin could hit $150,000 as soon as early October, according to a Cooper Research report. Analysts say the Bitcoin markets could begin to overheat between the $140K and $200K range. Strong inflows to spot Bitcoin ETFs stand to fuel the asset’s next rally, the firm said. Bitcoin could surge to a price of…
In brief Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said his company fully intends to register its flagship USDT stablecoin via the newly-signed GENIUS Act. The company will also likely offer another, U.S.-specific stablecoin in the American market. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said he believes his company is nonetheless poised to particularly benefit from the passage of the…
In brief MicroStrategy’s $70 billion Bitcoin holdings are spread across 9 potential custodians including Coinbase, BitGo, and Fidelity, but the exact distribution remains confidential under SEC Rule 83. Coinbase and MicroStrategy set stock records this week as crypto markets surge, though MicroStrategy has since pulled back while Coinbase keeps rising. Multiple companies launched or grew…
In brief XRP shattered its 2018 all-time high of $3.40, entering price discovery mode with bullish momentum. Dogecoin consolidates near $0.20, but charts indicate indecision ahead. Ethereum’s long-term bullish structure remains intact on the charts, but the real test comes at all-time high resistance. It’s been an eventful few days for cryptocurrency investors, especially for…
In brief Bitcoin’s dominance is creeping down, but it’s too early to tell if it’ll become a trend, 21Shares’ Adrian Fritz said. At $2.3 trillion, Bitcoin’s dominance stood at around 61% on Friday. CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index stood at 43, leaning toward Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s grip on the $4 trillion cryptocurrency market may be loosening, but…
In brief President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law Friday afternoon, in a White House ceremony attended by numerous crypto industry leaders. The bill establishes a framework for issuing and trading stablecoins in the United States. Banks, traditional finance players, and retail giants that have expressed interest in stablecoins now have the green light…
In brief Charles Schwab is interested in introducing a stablecoin, its CEO told investors this week. The potential stablecoin initiative comes as Schwab prepares to offer spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to its clients. Schwab is one of several large financial services firms exploring issuing its own stablecoin. Charles Schwab would like to issue its…
In brief Solana will outperform Ethereum this year, despite recent shifts in momentum, according to 21Shares’ Adrian Fritz. Ethereum’s ecosystem may be more mature, but Solana showed promise with a burst of activity related to meme coins in January, he said. Ethereum will crack its 2021 record price, but Solana will still outperform, he said.…
In brief Strategy keeps its $72 billion Bitcoin stash with multiple custodians, but won’t publicly name them, citing security concerns despite pressure from crypto community. Coinbase confirmed it’s one of Strategy’s custodians, while blockchain analytics firm Arkham claims to have traced 70,000 BTC to Fidelity. SEC filings reveal Strategy uses only NYDFS-regulated custodians, narrowing the…
Coinbase stock soared to a new all-time high of $436 during early trading on July 18, driven by renewed investor confidence following significant legislative wins for the crypto industry.According to Yahoo Finance data, this is the highest price for Coinbase shares since the company debuted on the Nasdaq in 2021.The price increase also added to…
