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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other institutional Bitcoin products may be reshaping a core crypto ethos rooted in Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision. According to onchain data, Bitcoin self-custody has been steadily declining since January 2024 — the same month Bitcoin spot ETFs were

The securities fraud lawsuits facing Michael Saylor’s company Strategy could take years to play out — if they go anywhere at all, according to legal experts.
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, pioneered the use of Bitcoin (BTC) as an asset reserve for corporate treasuries. The company has been

Brian Quintenz, US President Donald Trump’s pick to chair the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is scheduled to appear before lawmakers as his nomination moves forward in the Senate. His role could expand significantly if current legislation shifting crypto oversight to the agency

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a report on Tuesday about its ongoing loan agreement with El Salvador, claiming that the Central American country has not bought any new Bitcoin (BTC) since signing the agreement in December 2024.
El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin wallet “does not adjust i

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XLM hit a yearly high of $0.52, with immediate targets set on cycle highs at $0.63.
Peter Brandt said XLM has the most bullish chart, with $0.20 as support and $1 as the breakout level.
Stellar Lumens (XLM) rallied to $0.52 on Friday. The move follows an 87% over the last 7 days a

The EU’s MiCA framework is creating a predictable environment for crypto services. Stablecoins are being used for payments, settlements, and cross-border operations. Tokenized assets are being tested by banks and asset managers.
As a result, banks, brokers, and fintech platforms are planning to l

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins showed openness to allowing cryptocurrencies in 401 (k) retirement plans for Americans, but highlighted the need for responsible disclosure.
During a Bloomberg interview published Friday, Atkins did not rule out allowing cryptocurrencies

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The FTX creditor community is awaiting a ruling next week that could let the FTX bankruptcy estate freeze payouts to creditors in “restricted countries,” including China.
On Tuesday, the US Bankruptcy Court in Delaware is expected to rule on a motion that could allow the FTX estate to withhold payo

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Financial technology (Fintech) companies may move away from traditional lending services, as decentralized alternatives offer more accessible loans with smaller fees.
Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols enable users to lend and borrow their cryptocurrency for passive income in a

Key points:
Bitcoin’s latest golden cross on the daily chart is already delivering upside since confirming in late May.
Historically, daily chart golden crosses preceded price gains in excess of 2,000%.
Consensus increasingly sees Bitcoin breaking out again after consolidating below $120,000.
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