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Bitcoin derivatives signal panic. A weak core PCE reading could trigger snapback.
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Crypto relief rally fails to shake persistent bearish derivatives signal
The largest cryptocurrency remains at a critical level in terms of broader market structure. A potential break lower in price could trigger a slide to around $52,000. For now, it appears to have weathered the storm.
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MemeCore's M token suddenly crashes 80% with no clear trigger
Blockchain project MemeCore's M token collapsed about 74% over 24 hours, sliding from a high near $2.92 to as low as $0.51 before steadying around $0.74, with no exploit, hack or announcement to account for the drop.
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Forget max pain theory. Bitcoin is well below the $72,000 magnet going into $10 billion options expiry
The max pain level for this expiry stands at $72,000, significantly above current spot prices of around $61,700. On Friday at 8:00 ET, options worth $10 billion will expire on Deribit, the world's largest crypto options…
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Live markets: Bitcoin, ether lead $1 billion liquidation losses as AI trade keeps going
Bitcoin dropped to $59,175 overnight, its lowest point since early June, before recovering to about $61,500 by Thursday morning, per CoinDesk data. Nearly $1 billion worth of futures positions were liquidated across cry…
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Bitcoin has a new line in the sand. Thursday’s core PCE could stress test it.
That level is $59,000, which has emerged as strong support, capping downside moves in recent days.
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Bitcoin back above $60,000, ETH, SOL recoup losses as AI stocks stage rebound
Crypto sold off hard this week, with bitcoin breaking below $60,000 even as the technology stocks that had dragged it down came roaring back.
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XRP slides 2.8% as weak bounce keeps $1 support in focus
XRP lost $1.0850 during Tuesday’s selloff, then failed to win it back. That leaves the token sitting near the lower end of its June range, with buyers still defending the $1.05-$1.07 area but no longer pushing price far…
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Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin goes live in Japan after regulatory approval
Ripple's dollar-backed stablecoin RLUSD is now greenlit for usage in Japan after clearing the country's financial regulator, giving the token entry into one of Asia's most tightly regulated crypto markets.
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Upheaval at the Ethereum Foundation has some of crypto’s biggest names feeling bullish
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Kalshi targets a massive $40 billion valuation, widening lead over rival Polymarket
Kalshi is seeking to raise fresh capital at a valuation of about $40 billion, nearly doubling the $22 billion valuation it targeted in its previous funding round, according to a Financial Times report citing people fami…
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SecondFi loses $2.4 million in Cardano wallet exploit
SecondFi, the Cardano wallet formerly known as Yoroi, says it has patched a major exploit that drained roughly 16 million ADA, worth approximately $2.4 million, from 374 user wallets across three separate attacks.
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Binance withdraws Greek MiCA bid but vows to remain in Europe
Binance has withdrawn its application for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Greece and will seek authorization in another European Union country, the crypto exchange said Wednesday via several X posts.
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Trump's refusal to sign housing bill could delay Congress and imperil Clarity Act
U.S. President Donald Trump has refused to sign a law that includes a four-year ban on central bank digital currencies, which was part of Congress' housing affordability bill, until he gets unrelated legislation passed …
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Ex-FCA policy insider explains the ‘great divide’ in the UK’s crypto ambition
Isadora Arredondo has a unique outlook on crypto regulation in the United Kingdom. Before joining Hedera as vice president of global policy, she worked at the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), where she was invo…
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Bitcoin could fall to $55,000 before finding a bottom, 10x Research says
Thielen's call centers on the recent strength of the U.S. dollar, which historically acts as a headwind for bitcoin. The outlook has been reinforced by the Federal Reserve's hawkish turn under new Chair Kevin Warsh. Mar…
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Bitcoin falls to $60,000 as AI trade continues to draw investor interest and capital
Also continuing to lose ground on Wednesday were gold and oil, each falling below key levels — gold $4,000 per ounce and oil $70 per barrel.
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Crypto Long & Short: Infrastructure is the prevailing currency in digital assets
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Aave could soar to $3,500 by 2030 on DeFi revival, says StanChart
Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick has initiated coverage of decentralized lending protocol Aave
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Gold, silver and bitcoin tumble as debasement trade unwinds
Gold and silver have both retreated sharply from their January 2025 highs, falling below key psychological milestones. Gold is down roughly 28% from its January peak of $5,600 and now trading below $4,000 per ounce, whi…
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The banking lobby is wrong about stablecoins and community banks
Congress is debating whether stablecoins will hollow out community banking. The banking lobby says yes. The data says otherwise.
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CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aave (AAVE) gains 5.9% as index moves higher
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.
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Bitcoin clings to $62,500 as bears tighten grip on crypto market
Derivatives positioning is broadly bearish: Even though SOL futures open interest hit a lifetime high, funding rates and CVD are both negative and ETH open interest rose as prices fell.
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CZ, Binance founder, wants to clear up 'misunderstandings' about who he is
Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao is one of the most famous CEOs in crypto history. But he doesn't want to run the global exchange he largely owns. He doesn't want to run its U.S. arm he mostly owns. He doesn't want t…