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Bolivia moves to recognize USDT amid a dollar shortage, while Bitcoin miners’ AI ambitions face fresh investor scrutiny. Stablecoins have long been pitched as a faster way to move dollars across borders. In Bolivia, they’re increasingly becoming a way to access dollars in the first place. The country’s recent proposal to recognize Tether’s USDt (USDT) for payments underscores how economic instability is driving adoption in many emerging markets.  Elsewhere, Bitcoin miners are discovering that pivoting to AI infrastructure may unlock new revenue streams, but it doesn’t shield them from investor scrutiny. Bolivia is considering a regulatory framework that would recognize Tether’s USDT as a payment currency, marking another step in the country’s push to integrate digital assets into its financial system. Read more

Bitcoin’s price volatility tends to scare off buyers, but data shows investors who hold for at least three years have a higher chance of locking in significant returns. Bitcoin (BTC) gets a bad name among some investors due to its steep double-digit drawdowns that punish late buyers, but data suggests the outcome can change with time. Since 2017, investors who bought BTC near the market highs faced losses of about 40%–50% in the next two years, but data shows many of those positions turned profitable when held for longer than three years. By contrast, entries near bear-market lows have historically produced triple-digit percentage returns over similar two to three-year periods. Onchain valuation metrics further help explain where these stronger accumulation zones tend to appear. Read more

The CLARITY Act moved quickly through the House of Representatives since it was introduced in June 2025 but has been plagued with delays in the Senate. The crypto industry and investors are awaiting the completion of the US CLARITY Act, which has been delayed amid partisan politics and industry concerns. The bill would rewrite the rules of the road for the crypto industry, from which agency oversees it to regulations for decentralized finance (DeFi). Currently, lawmakers in the US Senate are hammering out the details, with significant points of contention. Democrats want a bipartisan bill with ethics provisions and a bailout prohibition that Republicans roundly rejected. Read more

Bitcoin price could still reach $150,000 by year-end, but several things must happen for BTC price to find its technical footing and spark a new bull run. Bitcoin (BTC) may recover from its ongoing slump and reach $150,000 by the year’s end, according to a recent Bernstein outlook. Key takeaways: Bitcoin must hold the 200-week SMA and see new-investor flows turn positive. Read more

Bitcoin supply guide: cost-basis bands, miner stress, and ETF flow signals Bitcoin is currently trading outside a $93,000–$110,000 cost-basis band that Glassnode frames as an “overhead supply” zone. That setup puts the next quarter’s supply story on miner cash flow and holder behavior rather than the issuance schedule. According to Glassnode’s Week On-chain W02 2026, […] The post Bitcoin supply guide: When holders sell, miners strain, and ETFs add pressure appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin and copper fell together on Jan. 30, extending a pattern where crypto has traded like a macro risk asset. Copper’s retreat from record highs, tariff and China-demand worries, and Fed rates have matched softer on-chain activity, ETF outflows, and fading inflows into Bitcoin amid macro risks. The post Dr. Copper Meets Bitcoin – When the Economy’s Metal and Crypto Move Together appeared first on Cryptonews.

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. Self‑custody was once the ultimate badge of credibility in crypto. A declaration of faith in sovereignty over convenience, code over blind trust, and cryptography over […] The post When the wrench comes for the wallet: Why Bitcoin’s biggest believers are handing over their keys appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Brian Armstrong wrapped Coinbase’s third-quarter earnings call on Oct. 30, with a line that instantly resolved live prediction market contracts on Polymarket and Kalshi. The episode sparked debates about whether the industry’s most visible CEO had just mocked a niche betting venue or crossed a line that regulated financial executives shouldn’t approach. Armstrong said in […] The post When the CEO reads the script: Did Coinbase Brian Armstrong manipulate a market? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin supply has tightened as spot ETFs have absorbed coins into long-term custody, with IBIT holding 800,000+ BTC and exchange balances having fallen by 90,000 BTC. U.S. government wallets have shifted 667 BTC and hold over 200,000 BTC, shaping liquidity and volatility. The post When the State Moves Coins: Why Bitcoin’s Biggest ETF Is Soaring While Governments Quietly Reshuffle appeared first on Cryptonews.

Global bond yields are surging, U.S. debt tops $37T, and Bitcoin gains 4.2%. Can BTC hit $150K as markets brace for a historic shift in safe-haven demand? The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Global Bond Markets Are Collapsing – Is $150K BTC Now a Matter of When, Not If?  appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Solana price has dipped to $143.55 this morning, yet does smart money data suggest that a big surge could be coming soon? The post Solana Price Prediction – On-Chain Data Shows Whales are Buying Up SOL Again: When is New All-Time High Coming? appeared first on Cryptonews.