The lawsuit against Ripple, filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in December 2020, is finally wrapping up. Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a joint motion on Thursday to release the $125 million in funds held in an escrow account to pay for settlement costs ordered by...Continue Reading

Data shows that Bitcoin’s price gained at least 16% within a week of sharp oil price rallies. Key takeaway: Historical data suggests Bitcoin rallies up to 24% within days of an oil price surge. Bitcoin (BTC) is generally not regarded as a reliable investment during periods of geopolitical uncertainty, particularly when oil prices spike in...Continue Reading

Bitcoin’s flash crash could be followed by a 64% rally if historical data rings true again. Key takeaways: Bitcoin returns after major downside catalysts have exceeded 64.6% since 2010, suggesting that the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East could be a BTC purchasing opportunity. Despite trading near all-time highs, Bitcoin’s Puell Multiple remains...Continue Reading

Roughly two years after the initial indictment, the Tornado Cash developer’s criminal trial is expected to begin on July 14. The Ethereum Foundation said it will be donating $500,000 to the legal defense of Tornado Cash co-founder and developer Roman Storm, who faces charges related to allegations he conspired to run the crypto mixing service...Continue Reading

Risk assets would take a significant hit if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway supplying 20% of the global oil trade. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) remains resilient, despite the recent Israeli airstrike on Iran, but could see a sharp correction in the short-term if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz —...Continue Reading

While SharpLink has become the largest publicly traded holder of Ether globally, some entities, including the Ethereum Foundation and BlackRock, are still holding more ETH. Sports betting platform SharpLink Gaming has acquired 176,271 Ether for $463 million, becoming the world’s largest publicly traded holder of ETH. In a Friday announcement, the Nasdaq-listed company said the...Continue Reading

Oil price talk leads macro analysis amid Middle East tensions, but whether Bitcoin will suffer as a result is up for debate as traders see a BTC price comeback. Key points: Bitcoin recovers from a trip below $103,000 with markets on edge over the Israel-Iran conflict. Oil steals the show on the day, but analysis...Continue Reading

One analyst spots a bullish fractal driven by 2024-like liquidity grabs, hinting that Bitcoin may breakout toward new all-time highs. Key takeaways: Bitcoin rebounds from a 5.5% drop after the latest escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict, repeating a pattern seen in October 2024. Analysts highlight a bullish fractal involving liquidity grabs, suggesting BTC could soon...Continue Reading

David Plouffe previously worked as an adviser for Alchemy Pay, Binance, former President Barack Obama’s and former Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaigns. David Plouffe, who worked as an adviser on former US Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign, will be joining Coinbase’s Global Advisory Council. In a Thursday notice, Coinbase said Plouffe would...Continue Reading

Polkadot’s community is split over a proposal to convert 500,000 DOT tokens into tBTC using a year-long DCA strategy amid market volatility. A Polkadot governance proposal to convert 500,000 DOT tokens to Threshold Bitcoin (tBTC) for diversification and long-term stability has received mixed reactions from community members. While some see Bitcoin (BTC) as a hedge...Continue Reading