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Veteran financial adviser Ric Edelman explains why Bitcoin is no longer viewed as just a speculative asset, and how portfolio strategies are evolving in response. For years, Bitcoin (BTC) has been labeled everything from a revolutionary technology to a dangerous gamble. Many investors still dismiss it as a speculative and volatile asset designed only for tech professionals and risk-takers. But according to one of America’s most popular financial advisers, that view is not just outdated — it might be costly. In a recent conversation with Cointelegraph, Ric Edelman, the founder of Edelman Financial Engines, shares why he changed his stance on Bitcoin. Just a few years ago, he recommended a cautious 1% allocation to crypto assets. Now? He’s suggesting as much as 40% for certain investors. What changed? Read more

Support has now been established in the $3.55-$3.58 range, with resistance at the $3.68 level.

The Ethereum price has plunged by 6% today, but could high ETF inflows enable it to recover very strongly soon? The post Ethereum Price Prediction: $5.4 Billion in ETF Inflows – Big Institutions Are Buying ETH Fast appeared first on Cryptonews.

Shares of Coinbase, Riot Platforms and CleanSpark plunged amid a broader market sell-off driven by weak jobs data, inflation concerns and renewed tariff threats. Shares of US crypto companies fell sharply on Friday amid a broader sell-off in risk assets, driven by disappointing economic data and renewed tariff threats. Shares of Coinbase (COIN), Riot Platforms (RIOT) and CleanSpark (CLSK) dropped between 7% and 16% in Friday trading. The declines mirrored broader market weakness, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing over 600 points, the S&P 500 falling 1.6% and the Nasdaq Composite down more than 2% in early trading. Coinbase's losses extended a sell-off that began after hours on Thursday, following the company’s disappointing quarterly results. The crypto exchange reported $1.5 billion in revenue for the second quarter, but transaction volumes fell, weighing on results.  Read more

The new rules meal that stablecoin issuers will need to apply for a license in the region.

A wallet has scooped up over 331 million Pi coins during a major price slump, raising questions about insider moves or a strategic bet on Pi’s future. Over the past three months, a mysterious crypto wallet labeled GAS…ODM has quietly amassed 331 million Pi coins — a haul worth around $148.5 million, according to Piscan and other tracking tools.  This wave of accumulation stands out because it unfolded during a steep 70% drop in Pi Coin (PI) price since May.  Read more

Regulatory clarity means that traditional broker-dealers are no longer on the sidelines, says Aaron Kaplan, Co-CEO and founder of Prometheum.

Michael Saylor positioned Bitcoin-backed securities as a retirement alternative offering 9.5% yields versus traditional bank rates of 0.1-4% through MicroStrategy's STRC preferred stock. The post Billionaire Michael Saylor Says This Bitcoin-Backed Investment Could Replace Your Retirement Plan appeared first on Cryptonews.

Winklevoss shared "significant concerns" with CoinDesk about Brian Quintenz running the agency, revealing the industry isn't entirely behind Trump's nominee.

Satoshi-era wallets move 250 BTC after 15 years. Discover what it means for Bitcoin's price outlook and why technical signals suggest a bearish bias. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Satoshi-Era Wallets Wake Up After 15 Years – What’s Going On? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has dismissed concerns that the firm holds too much Bitcoin. In an Aug. 1 interview with CNBC, Saylor argued that owning 3% to 7% of the total Bitcoin supply is not excessive. Instead, he called it a balanced position that allows other institutions and individuals to participate. […] The post Michael Saylor says owning 628k BTC or 7% of supply is competitive as 160 firms now HODL appeared first on CryptoSlate.

A police officer’s 50-BTC theft was unraveled by blockchain tracking. Investigators traced the funds and brought him to justice. In a major breach of trust within UK law enforcement, Paul Chowles, a National Crime Agency (NCA) officer, stole 50 Bitcoin (BTC) from a seized wallet connected to Thomas White, an operator of Silk Road 2.0.  The theft occurred in 2017 when the cryptocurrency was valued at a total of approximately 60,000 British pounds (around $79,000). By the time Chowles was caught, the crypto’s value had surged to over 4.4 million pounds (around $5.9 million). The 42-year-old officer from Bristol used the dark web and crypto-mixing services to split the stolen Bitcoin into smaller amounts, transferring them through crypto exchanges and prepaid cards to conceal their source.  Read more

The FCA has restored retail access to crypto exchange-traded notes after more than four years, effective 8 October, if the products trade on recognised UK exchanges. The decision cites deeper investor understanding; FSCS cover will not apply, and the bar on crypto derivatives stays in place. The post FCA Lifts 4-Year Retail Ban on Crypto ETNs – Access Returns Oct. 8 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin records ATH monthly close then falls. Altcoins lead crypto sell-off after mixed earnings. SEC launches ‘Project Crypto’ to tokenise assets. Most crypto assets are not securities: Atkins. Strategy reports $10b profit despite funding costs. Coinbase earnings mixed, stock falls 10%. Coinbase to expand to tokenized RWAs, stocks. Tether announces Q2 profits of $4.9bn. ETH treasuries hit $10b+. ETH Foundation maps 10yr plan for 10k TPS. Stablecoins now 18th largest holder of US treasuries. Jamie Dimon endorses stablecoins but not BTC. Issuers submit amended S-1 for SOL ETF. Visa integrates EURC, PYUSD, USDG. USDC, CCTP V2 coming to Hyperliquid: Circle. Mill City Ventures buys $278m SUI. HK kicks off stablecoin licensing regime

Strategy gets $705 target as analyst sees Bitcoin hitting $225K by 2026 amid its push to become the world's largest corporate treasury.

Bitcoin’s tight consolidation resolved to the downside, but the failure of the bears to sustain the lower levels could push the price to new all-time highs. Key points: Sellers pulled the price below $115,000, but are struggling to sustain the lower levels. Several altcoins have pulled down toward their respective support levels, which are likely to hold. Read more

Meme coin loses ground amid broad risk-off sentiment and $0.000025 support test

Traders grew more confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month after a weaker-than-expected jobs report.

Five years later, Shiba Inu is no longer just a meme coin - it's a thriving ecosystem packed with diverse features.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a new approach to improve the network’s speed and scalability by rethinking how block finality is structured. In an August 1 blog post, Buterin proposed separating Ethereum’s fork choice mechanism from its finality process, which he believes could simplify the protocol and enable faster block confirmations. Ethereum’s consensus currently […] The post Vitalik Buterin unveils plan to boost Ethereum speed and scalability appeared first on CryptoSlate.