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Bitcoin avoided a fresh breakdown around major geopolitical events in the Middle East, with BTC price targets now including $74,000 next. Bitcoin (BTC) ignored geopolitical volatility on Sunday as traders waited for markets’ Iran reaction. Key points: Bitcoin coils around $67,000 as the dust settles on a wild weekend in the Middle East. Read more

Historically, bitcoin bear markets have lasted 12-13 months, suggesting a potential downturn until late 2026 if priced in USD.

The OCC's proposal's stablecoin yield procedures are the most ambiguous in that rulemaking plan.

Backpack co-founder Can Sun said the exchange's upcoming token-to-equity conversion program threads the needle on securities laws.

The landscape around Ethereum is even worse, with the red streak going for six months.

The answers from the popular AI chatbot might be quite shocking to some.

Another high-profile Ponzhi scheme has been brought to light, with the main character facing up to 30 years in jail.

For the better part of the last two years, spot Bitcoin ETFs were treated like a one-way door. They took Bitcoin out of keys and operational hassle and turned it into a ticker that fit inside every normal portfolio. Money came in, shares got created, and Bitcoin had a steady, legitimate source of demand. Across […] The post After Bitcoin ETFs drained $3.8 billion in five weeks it suddenly flipped positive, changing who controls the next move appeared first on CryptoSlate.

One of the most popular AI models gives a shocking answer to a pressing question regarding PI's price at the end of this month.

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The company holds about 8,285 bitcoin in Coinbase Prime custody, a stake now worth roughly $545 million after a $235 million decline in value over the past three months.

Tokenized gold markets like PAXG and XAUt now handle nearly all gold price discovery when CME futures shut for the weekend. Gold pricing shifts onto blockchain networks once US futures markets close for the weekend, according to Iggy Ioppe, former chief investment officer at Credit Suisse and now chief investment officer (CIO) at liquidity infrastructure firm Theo. CME gold futures stop trading at 5:00 pm ET on Friday and reopen at 6:00 pm ET on Sunday. During that interval, regulated futures markets are inactive and most remaining activity occurs through private over-the-counter deals in Asia that are not publicly reported. As a result, tokenized gold assets such as PAXG and XAUt become among the few continuously traded, publicly visible instruments that reference gold over the weekend. Read more

The integrated infrastructure handles the complexity behind the scenes, while users enjoy a one-click experience through a single XRPL transaction.

The US military reportedly relied on Anthropic’s Claude AI for intelligence analysis and targeting during an Iran strike hours after Trump ordered a ban on the company’s systems. The US military reportedly used Anthropic during a major air strike on Iran, only hours after President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to halt use of the company’s systems. Military commands, including US Central Command (CENTCOM) in the Middle East, used Anthropic’s Claude AI model for operational support, according to people familiar with the matter cited by The Wall Street Journal. The tool has reportedly assisted with intelligence analysis, identifying potential targets and running battlefield simulations. The incident shows how deeply advanced AI systems have become embedded in defense operations. Even as the administration moved to sever ties with the company, Claude remained integrated into military workflows. Read more

Ethereum’s account abstraction (smart accounts) could launch within a year through the Hegota upgrade and EIP-8141. The post Ethereum Smart Accounts Set to Launch Within a Year, Says Vitalik Buterin appeared first on Cryptonews.

The global geopolitical tension is palpable. Here are a few cryptocurrencies worth watching in this context going in 2026.

JUP and HYPE are among the top performers in the past 24 hours, soaring by double digits.

Bitcoin plunged to $63K after US-Israeli strikes on Iran but rebounded about $5,000 within 24 hours to around $67K–$68K. The post Bitcoin Rebounds After Iran Strike Shock, Erases $5K Drop in 24 Hours appeared first on Cryptonews.

ETH is still trading in a clear downtrend, and the market is reacting fast to both macro risk and geopolitics. With the war in the Middle East adding extra uncertainty, Ethereum is sitting near the 1,800 area on the chart, right on a key demand zone where buyers have tried to defend multiple times. Ethereum […]

A US judge rejected Binance’s attempt to force arbitration, allowing a class action over alleged unregistered token sales to proceed in court. The post US Judge Lets Binance Unregistered Token Class Action Proceed appeared first on Cryptonews.