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Bitcoin, the world’s largest and oldest blockchain, is confronting an existential question of how much data should live on its ledger. A new proposal, Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 444 (BIP-444), seeks to roll back a recent OP_RETURN upgrade that allowed users to attach text, images, and digital signatures to transactions. Its supporters call it a necessary […] The post How this conflict sets up Bitcoin to undergo another major fork in 2026 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Growing optimism surrounding a potential trade deal is the main catalyst for a recovery in investor sentiment ahead of Thursday’s tariff meeting, industry watchers told Cointelegraph. Cryptocurrency markets staged a recovery after a record $19 billion liquidation event, buoyed by signs of a temporary ceasefire in the US-China trade war. Bitcoin (BTC) briefly recovered above a two-week high of $116,400 on Monday, driven by investor expectations of two significant macroeconomic catalysts this week: the incoming Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) interest rate decision on Wednesday and a potential trade deal between the US and China, which could come as soon as Thursday. Crypto investor sentiment recovered on Monday from “fear” to “neutral” territory after reports emerged that the US and China had reached a “preliminary” framework for an import tariff deal.  Read more

Bitcoin rebounded to $116,000, but traders were nervous about the bull market even while stocks soared on news of a likely US-China trade deal. Bitcoin (BTC) started the last week of October with a welcome rebound; can BTC price action cancel its dip from all-time highs? Bitcoin reached $114,500 for the weekly close as bulls staged a much-needed comeback, but many traders remained unconvinced. FOMC week began with stocks breathing a sigh of relief on reduced US-China tariff odds. Read more

Crypto markets started this new week with a surge powered by a rare alignment of favorable macroeconomic shifts. According to CryptoSlate data, Bitcoin climbed to a fresh intraday high above $116,000 before stabilizing near $115,587 as of press time. Notably, this is its highest price level in weeks and shows that it is within sight […] The post Bitcoin rally smashes past $116k on softer Fed bets: What changes next? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has flipped to neutral, leaving “fear” behind for the first time since the mid-October market crash sparked by Trump’s China tariffs. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index finally clawed its way out of the “fear” zone on Sunday, resolving to neutral for the first time in more than two weeks as the price of Bitcoin surged back to around $115,000 over the weekend. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which measures overall market sentiment, is currently sitting in the “neutral” zone with a score of 51 out of 100.   It’s up 11 points from the fearful score of 40 on Saturday, and also up over 20 points since last week, marking a sharp change in tune over the past few days.        Read more

Bitplanet Inc. has purchased 93 BTC and initiated a daily Bitcoin buying program, positioning the company as a first mover in Korea’s public-market adoption of BTC for corporate treasuries. The Seoul-based firm says the transaction was executed entirely through regulated and compliant infrastructure. “This transaction marks the first Bitcoin purchase by a publicly listed company […] The post Bitplanet starts daily Bitcoin accumulation with 93 BTC purchase, targets 10k BTC treasury appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded past the $112,000 resistance level over the weekend, trading at $113,724 at the time of writing, according to CryptoSlate data. Bitcoin’s price breached the $113,000 mark for the second time this week—on Oct. 21, BTC was trading at $113,678. The latest price movement has helped Bitcoin’s value recover nearly […] The post Bitcoin retraces nearly half its losses from October crash amid Fed rate-cut expectations appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Welcome to Slate Sunday, CryptoSlate’s weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. Jeff Booth has been warning the world about how technology and debt don’t mix for over a decade. The Vancouver-born entrepreneur and author of The […] The post Jeff Booth wants you to move more of your time into Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The move comes as the BTC/gold ratio — a measure of Bitcoin’s relative value against the yellow metal — flashed its most oversold reading in nearly three years last week.

Iran’s financial system just suffered one of its most dramatic implosions in years. The country’s Central Bank declared Ayandeh bank, one of its largest private lenders, bankrupt and its assets were absorbed by the state. Founded in 2012 with over 270 branches nationwide, Ayandeh bank had accumulated $5.2 billion in losses and nearly $3 billion in debt, […] The post Iranian bank crisis underscores Bitcoin’s role as financial hedge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin price action favored bulls as the weekly close neared, with BTC nearing $113,000 ahead of a key week for the Federal Reserve. Key points: Bitcoin brings upside volatility into the weekly close with a charge through $112,000 resistance. Traders hope for new local highs next as the BTC price recovery continues. Read more

After years of tension between crypto and traditional finance, a symbolic shift is taking shape inside the world’s largest bank. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is reportedly preparing to let institutional clients use Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for cash loans. This means the bank’s borrowers can pledge the two top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, which […] The post How JPMorgan’s Bitcoin collateral plan could unlock $20 billion in liquidity appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin’s price chart resembling the soybean market around 50 years ago, BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes makes big Bitcoin call: Hodler’s Digest The anonymous crypto trader who supposedly made millions shorting the crypto market before US President Donald Trumps tariff announcement appears to have profited again by betting that Trump would pardon the founder of Binance.  Onchain sleuth Euan pointed to Etherscan data to make the connection between the trader and the Polymarket account. The crypto wallet reportedly made $56,522 on Polymarket by betting that Trump would pardon Changpeng CZ Zhao sometime in 2025.  The crypto trader had already been suspected in crypto circles of having access to insider knowledge after their tightly timed Bitcoin and Ethereum shorts, just hours before Trumps tariff announcement sent prices falling. Read more

Bitcoin’s price chart resembling the soybean market around 50 years ago, BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes makes big Bitcoin call: Hodler’s Digest The anonymous crypto trader who supposedly made millions shorting the crypto market before US President Donald Trumps tariff announcement appears to have profited again by betting that Trump would pardon the founder of Binance.  Onchain sleuth Euan pointed to Etherscan data to make the connection between the trader and the Polymarket account. The crypto wallet reportedly made $56,522 on Polymarket by betting that Trump would pardon Changpeng CZ Zhao sometime in 2025.  The crypto trader had already been suspected in crypto circles of having access to insider knowledge after their tightly timed Bitcoin and Ethereum shorts, just hours before Trumps tariff announcement sent prices falling. Read more

Bitcoin’s price chart resembling the soybean market around 50 years ago, BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes makes big Bitcoin call: Hodler’s Digest The anonymous crypto trader who supposedly made millions shorting the crypto market before US President Donald Trumps tariff announcement appears to have profited again by betting that Trump would pardon the founder of Binance.  Onchain sleuth Euan pointed to Etherscan data to make the connection between the trader and the Polymarket account. The crypto wallet reportedly made $56,522 on Polymarket by betting that Trump would pardon Changpeng CZ Zhao sometime in 2025.  The crypto trader had already been suspected in crypto circles of having access to insider knowledge after their tightly timed Bitcoin and Ethereum shorts, just hours before Trumps tariff announcement sent prices falling. Read more

Bitcoin’s price chart resembling the soybean market around 50 years ago, BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes makes big Bitcoin call: Hodler’s Digest The anonymous crypto trader who supposedly made millions shorting the crypto market before US President Donald Trumps tariff announcement appears to have profited again by betting that Trump would pardon the founder of Binance.  Onchain sleuth Euan pointed to Etherscan data to make the connection between the trader and the Polymarket account. The crypto wallet reportedly made $56,522 on Polymarket by betting that Trump would pardon Changpeng CZ Zhao sometime in 2025.  The crypto trader had already been suspected in crypto circles of having access to insider knowledge after their tightly timed Bitcoin and Ethereum shorts, just hours before Trumps tariff announcement sent prices falling. Read more

Bitcoin’s price chart resembling the soybean market around 50 years ago, BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes makes big Bitcoin call: Hodler’s Digest The anonymous crypto trader who supposedly made millions shorting the crypto market before US President Donald Trumps tariff announcement appears to have profited again by betting that Trump would pardon the founder of Binance.  Onchain sleuth Euan pointed to Etherscan data to make the connection between the trader and the Polymarket account. The crypto wallet reportedly made $56,522 on Polymarket by betting that Trump would pardon Changpeng CZ Zhao sometime in 2025.  The crypto trader had already been suspected in crypto circles of having access to insider knowledge after their tightly timed Bitcoin and Ethereum shorts, just hours before Trumps tariff announcement sent prices falling. Read more

Bitcoin’s price chart resembling the soybean market around 50 years ago, BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes makes big Bitcoin call: Hodler’s Digest The anonymous crypto trader who supposedly made millions shorting the crypto market before US President Donald Trumps tariff announcement appears to have profited again by betting that Trump would pardon the founder of Binance.  Onchain sleuth Euan pointed to Etherscan data to make the connection between the trader and the Polymarket account. The crypto wallet reportedly made $56,522 on Polymarket by betting that Trump would pardon Changpeng CZ Zhao sometime in 2025.  The crypto trader had already been suspected in crypto circles of having access to insider knowledge after their tightly timed Bitcoin and Ethereum shorts, just hours before Trumps tariff announcement sent prices falling. Read more

Bitcoin’s price chart resembling the soybean market around 50 years ago, BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes makes big Bitcoin call: Hodler’s Digest The anonymous crypto trader who supposedly made millions shorting the crypto market before US President Donald Trumps tariff announcement appears to have profited again by betting that Trump would pardon the founder of Binance.  Onchain sleuth Euan pointed to Etherscan data to make the connection between the trader and the Polymarket account. The crypto wallet reportedly made $56,522 on Polymarket by betting that Trump would pardon Changpeng CZ Zhao sometime in 2025.  The crypto trader had already been suspected in crypto circles of having access to insider knowledge after their tightly timed Bitcoin and Ethereum shorts, just hours before Trumps tariff announcement sent prices falling. Read more

Bitcoin’s price chart resembling the soybean market around 50 years ago, BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes makes big Bitcoin call: Hodler’s Digest The anonymous crypto trader who supposedly made millions shorting the crypto market before US President Donald Trumps tariff announcement appears to have profited again by betting that Trump would pardon the founder of Binance.  Onchain sleuth Euan pointed to Etherscan data to make the connection between the trader and the Polymarket account. The crypto wallet reportedly made $56,522 on Polymarket by betting that Trump would pardon Changpeng CZ Zhao sometime in 2025.  The crypto trader had already been suspected in crypto circles of having access to insider knowledge after their tightly timed Bitcoin and Ethereum shorts, just hours before Trumps tariff announcement sent prices falling. Read more