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The lack of understanding about Bitcoin's economic properties will result in a market dump at the first sign of trouble, Vineet Budki said. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) will continue to experience cyclical booms and busts, resulting in a drawdown of up to 70% during the next market downturn, according to Vineet Budki, CEO of venture firm Sigma Capital. There will be a BTC retracement of 65% to 70% in the next two years because traders do not understand the asset they are holding, Budki told Cointelegraph at the Global Blockchain Congress 2025 in Dubai, UAE. He said: Despite this, Budki still forecasts that Bitcoin will reach $1 million or more per coin within the next 10 years and stated that user adoption will grow from a combination of price speculation and, more importantly, real-world BTC use cases.  Read more

The lack of understanding about Bitcoin's economic properties will result in a market dump at the first sign of trouble, Vineet Budki said. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) will continue to experience cyclical booms and busts, resulting in a drawdown of up to 70% during the next market downturn, according to Vineet Budki, CEO of venture firm Sigma Capital. There will be a BTC retracement of 65% to 70% in the next two years because traders do not understand the asset they are holding, Budki told Cointelegraph at the Global Blockchain Congress 2025 in Dubai, UAE. He said: Despite this, Budki still forecasts that Bitcoin will reach $1 million or more per coin within the next 10 years and stated that user adoption will grow from a combination of price speculation and, more importantly, real-world BTC use cases.  Read more

The lack of understanding about Bitcoin's economic properties will result in a market dump at the first sign of trouble, Vineet Budki said. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) will continue to experience cyclical booms and busts, resulting in a drawdown of up to 70% during the next market downturn, according to Vineet Budki, CEO of venture firm Sigma Capital. There will be a BTC retracement of 65% to 70% in the next two years because traders do not understand the asset they are holding, Budki told Cointelegraph at the Global Blockchain Congress 2025 in Dubai, UAE. He said: Despite this, Budki still forecasts that Bitcoin will reach $1 million or more per coin within the next 10 years and stated that user adoption will grow from a combination of price speculation and, more importantly, real-world BTC use cases.  Read more

Many crypto users online praised the decision but continued to criticize the exchange for freezing the funds in the first place. About three months after a pseudonymous crypto trader reported that the MEXC exchange had frozen about $3 million worth of their holdings, a representative publicly apologized and released the funds. In a Friday X post, MEXC Chief Strategy Officer Cecilia Hsueh said the exchange “fucked up” in handling a situation with a crypto user called the White Whale. In July, MEXC froze $3.1 million of the user’s funds, allegedly due to the exchange’s “risk control rules.” “We apologize to [the White Whale], and his money is already released,” said Hsueh. “He can claim it at any time. I messed up in communicating with him. I got emotional, and I shouldn’t have.” Read more

Many crypto users online praised the decision but continued to criticize the exchange for freezing the funds in the first place. About three months after a pseudonymous crypto trader reported that the MEXC exchange had frozen about $3 million worth of their holdings, a representative publicly apologized and released the funds. In a Friday X post, MEXC Chief Strategy Officer Cecilia Hsueh said the exchange “f***-ed up” in handling a situation with a crypto user called the White Whale. In July, MEXC froze $3.1 million of the user’s funds, allegedly due to the exchange’s “risk control rules.” “We apologize to [the White Whale], and his money is already released,” said Hsueh. “He can claim it at any time. I messed up in communicating with him. I got emotional, and I shouldn’t have.” Read more

Many crypto users online praised the decision but continued to criticize the exchange for freezing the funds in the first place. About three months after a pseudonymous crypto trader reported that the MEXC exchange had frozen about $3 million worth of their holdings, a representative publicly apologized and released the funds. In a Friday X post, MEXC Chief Strategy Officer Cecilia Hsueh said the exchange “f***-ed up” in handling a situation with a crypto user called the White Whale. In July, MEXC froze $3.1 million of the user’s funds, allegedly due to the exchange’s “risk control rules.” “We apologize to [the White Whale], and his money is already released,” said Hsueh. “He can claim it at any time. I messed up in communicating with him. I got emotional, and I shouldn’t have.” Read more

According to new research from Binance Labs, it looks like BNB Coin is having one of its best runs since it launched.The BNB Chain ecosystem is leading the pack right now, ranked number one in DEX trading volume, active users, and active stablecoin wallet addresses.BNB has also posted the biggest annualized price gain, hitting around […] The post BNB Coin Price Prediction: As Market Sentiment Turns Grim, Can BNB Shift And Reach a New ATH in November? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Bitcoin Lightning Network was once the crown jewel of Bitcoin’s scaling story, a living map of open channels and growing liquidity that reflected adoption in real-time. However, as the network matures, the picture has blurred. Behind the steady decline in public Bitcoin Lightning capacity lies a quiet transformation: exchanges, wallets, and merchants are routing […] The post Invisible Lightning: Why exchange channels break a favorite Bitcoin metric appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Stolen in the massive 2023 Multichain breach that shook cross-chain trust, the ruling of freezing the USDC signals a stronger legal path for recovering digital assets lost in major crypto exploits. The post Multichain Liquidators Win Key Ruling as New York Court Extends Freeze on Stolen USDC appeared first on Cryptonews.

Brian Armstrong used Coinbase's Q3 earnings call to drop a few terms that prediction market users had bet on. The remarks got mixed reviews.

Borderless Capital’s Amit Mehra said quantum computing remains years away from threatening Bitcoin, though rapid advances could make post-quantum security urgent. Although still in its “infancy,” quantum computing could pose a threat to Bitcoin and other proof-of-work algorithms in the near future, according to Amit Mehra, a partner at venture capital firm Borderless Capital. When asked what trends Borderless Capital was following, Mehra, speaking to Cointelegraph at Global Blockchain Congress Dubai 2025, said the company was  “diving deep into quantum compute” and looking at how companies are developing quantum resistance technology.  Mehra said quantum computing will take until the end of the decade to develop. Still, he said, people tend to underestimate the rapid evolution of technology: Read more

Borderless Capital’s Amit Mehra said quantum computing remains years away from threatening Bitcoin, though rapid advances could make post-quantum security urgent. Although still in its “infancy,” quantum computing could pose a threat to Bitcoin and other proof-of-work algorithms in the near future, according to Amit Mehra, a partner at venture capital firm Borderless Capital. When asked what trends Borderless Capital was following, Mehra, speaking to Cointelegraph at Global Blockchain Congress Dubai 2025, said the company was  “diving deep into quantum compute” and looking at how companies are developing quantum resistance technology.  Mehra said quantum computing will take until the end of the decade to develop. Still, he said, people tend to underestimate the rapid evolution of technology: Read more

Borderless Capital’s Amit Mehra said quantum computing remains years away from threatening Bitcoin, though rapid advances could make post-quantum security urgent. Although still in its “infancy,” quantum computing could pose a threat to Bitcoin and other proof-of-work algorithms in the near future, according to Amit Mehra, a partner at venture capital firm Borderless Capital. When asked what trends Borderless Capital was following, Mehra, speaking to Cointelegraph at Global Blockchain Congress Dubai 2025, said the company was  “diving deep into quantum compute” and looking at how companies are developing quantum resistance technology.  Mehra said quantum computing will take until the end of the decade to develop. Still, he said, people tend to underestimate the rapid evolution of technology: Read more

Regulators are overhauling crypto banking rules to reduce risk and improve transparency, creating a framework that could reshape how stablecoin issuers operate and strengthen the long-term stability of the U.S. digital-asset market. The post Crypto Banking Rules Face Overhaul as Global Regulators Sound the Alarm on Stablecoins appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin bulls defended the $107,000 level, but the net outflows from the spot Bitcoin ETFs increase the risk of a breakdown in the near term. Key points: For the first time in seven years, Bitcoin is at risk of ending October in the red. Several altcoins have dropped to their crucial support levels, indicating selling on rallies. Read more

Bitcoin bulls defended the $107,000 level, but the net outflows from the spot Bitcoin ETFs increase the risk of a breakdown in the near term. Key points: For the first time in seven years, Bitcoin is at risk of ending October in the red. Several altcoins have dropped to their crucial support levels, indicating selling on rallies. Read more

Bitcoin bulls defended the $107,000 level, but the net outflows from the spot Bitcoin ETFs increase the risk of a breakdown in the near term. Key points: For the first time in seven years, Bitcoin is at risk of ending October in the red. Several altcoins have dropped to their crucial support levels, indicating selling on rallies. Read more

Solana trades below $190 support as RSI weakens, open interest rises, and ETFs drive new interest. Analysts watch $300 target closely.

Citi and Western Union lead Wall Street’s stablecoin charge as Bitcoin miners and lenders shake up the post-halving crypto landscape. The race to develop stablecoin infrastructure is heating up across Wall Street and corporate America. Citigroup is moving ahead with plans to expand its stablecoin payment capabilities, amid growing speculation that major financial institutions are exploring stablecoin initiatives following the passage of the US GENIUS Act — comprehensive legislation expected to take effect in early 2027. The momentum extends beyond banks. Western Union announced plans to build a stablecoin payment network on Solana, underscoring how traditional payment providers are embracing blockchain for faster and cheaper cross-border transactions. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin (BTC) mining landscape is becoming increasingly competitive, with smaller operators rapidly closing the gap on industry leaders. And in digital lending, Ledn reported more than $1 billion in Bitcoin-backed loan originations this year — evi...

Citi and Western Union lead Wall Street’s stablecoin charge as Bitcoin miners and lenders shake up the post-halving crypto landscape. The race to develop stablecoin infrastructure is heating up across Wall Street and corporate America. Citigroup is moving ahead with plans to expand its stablecoin payment capabilities, amid growing speculation that major financial institutions are exploring stablecoin initiatives following the passage of the US GENIUS Act — comprehensive legislation expected to take effect in early 2027. The momentum extends beyond banks. Western Union announced plans to build a stablecoin payment network on Solana, underscoring how traditional payment providers are embracing blockchain for faster and cheaper cross-border transactions. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin (BTC) mining landscape is becoming increasingly competitive, with smaller operators rapidly closing the gap on industry leaders. And in digital lending, Ledn reported more than $1 billion in Bitcoin-backed loan originations this year — evi...