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Options data shows open interest clustering at the $80,000 and $100,000 strikes as spot exchange-traded funds draw fresh capital ahead of a pivotal US rate call.
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Options data shows open interest clustering at the $80,000 and $100,000 strikes as spot exchange-traded funds draw fresh capital ahead of a pivotal US rate call.

A two-week rally spurred by US Treasury bond buybacks forced short sellers to liquidate 3.3 billion dollars in bearish positions.

Mining operator IREN exceeded revenue forecasts while the largest digital asset climbed toward an unprecedented threshold.

New regulatory proposals from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have led to a modest uptick in the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum. The suggested framework aims to clarify capital-raising for crypto firms and potentially reclassify mature digital…

Cryptocurrencies have gained significant traction in Singapore, with the majority of its citizens having some level of interaction with the digital asset, as revealed by a recent survey. Singaporean Interest in Cryptocurrencies A substantial portion of…

The global inclination towards safe assets is anticipated to stimulate increased demand for both gold and bitcoin as primary reserves for central banks by the year 2030. Gold and Bitcoin: Safe Haven Assets Gold has a long-standing reputation as a safe haven…

How Switzerland Lost a 900,000 Bitcoin Bank Once on track to be Switzerland’s first Bitcoin bank, Xapo, founded in Silicon Valley, has found a new home in Gibraltar after confronting regulatory challenges in the Swiss market. Now, as a fully licensed digital…

Bitcoin Suisse Turns Profit and Eyes Global Markets Bitcoin Suisse is on the rebound, marking a significant turnaround in its financial fortunes and gearing up for international expansion. At its recent Annual General Meeting held in late June, the Zug-based…

Today the Bitcoin course reached a spectacular milestone: a new all-time high of $109.760! This is not just any number, but a pivotal moment for the world’s largest cryptocurrency, which is increasingly being embraced by both institutional and traditional…
May 22, 2010, marked a milestone that would ultimately change the financial landscape: American software developer Laszlo Hanyecz made the first real-world purchase using Bitcoin, spending a staggering 10,000 of the digital currency on two large pizzas. While…

Innovative Offering Provides New Liquidity Options for Investors Bitcoin broker Relai has announced a new collaboration with Sygnum Bank to launch Bitcoin-backed Lombard loans. This initiative aims to offer private, qualified investors the ability to leverage…

Those looking to access short- to medium-term liquidity from their Bitcoin holdings can now do so through Lombard loans. Relai is introducing the possibility for private, qualified investors to take out Bitcoin-backed loans. The aim is to provide clients with…

The Arizona Legislature approved a pair of bills Monday that could pave the way to create the country’s first state Bitcoin reserve. The fate of the bills, which mimic President Donald Trump’s moves on the national level, is now in the hands of Democratic…

On Tuesday, Blackrock launched the iShares Bitcoin ETP, providing European investors with access to Bitcoin without the need to directly trade or hold the cryptocurrency. The securities are backed by Bitcoin held by Coinbase, which is also responsible for the…

As a Crypto-Nation, Switzerland has made headlines for many years. However, the tide may be turning now. On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will move into the White House for the second term. By then, the Crypto Valley will be closely monitoring the US…

As Bitcoin hovers around the US$100,000 mark, many investors are embracing cryptocurrency to diversify their portfolios. Lam Vu, inspired by a friend’s success in Bitcoin investments, recently sought his advice. The friend had bought Bitcoin at US$36,000 in…
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