Bitcoin is currently clear of “overbought conditions” and is set to track a steady path upward despite hitting a new all-time high on Monday, according to analysts. Bitcoin (BTC) hit a peak high of over $126,000 on Monday, which places it “roughly halfway through its four-year price cycle,” CryptoQuant contributor Arab Chain said on Wednesday. …
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The UK government has finally lifted its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, citing a maturation of the industry and a greater understanding of digital asset products. In an announcement on Wednesday, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) outlined that retail investors can now access crypto ETNs via FCA-approved exchanges based in the UK A crypto exchange-traded…
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Wisconsin Representative Bryan Steil, one of the original cosponsors of the House of Representatives’ crypto market structure bill, the CLARITY Act, said Republicans’ timeline of passing the legislation before 2026 was still the plan, despite the ongoing government shutdown. In a Wednesday CNBC interview, Steil said Republicans’ plan for passing legislation to establish what they…
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A majority of lawmakers in the US Senate voted to confirm Jonathan McKernan as Under Secretary for Domestic Finance at the Department of the Treasury. In a Tuesday vote of 51 to 47, the Senate confirmed McKernan to the US Treasury, serving under Secretary Scott Bessent. Though the US government has been shut down since…
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Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s net taker volume has rebounded from extremely bearish to neutral levels. Onchain and market data indicate controlled profit-taking, not panic selling. Binance data shows Bitcoin’s strongest buying momentum since July. Bitcoin (BTC) price stabilized above $120,000 after sharply correcting from its all-time high on Tuesday. As buyers step back in, spot and…
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Key points: Bitcoin experienced profit booking on Tuesday, but the shallow pullback suggests that the bulls are not rushing to the exit, as they anticipate the uptrend to continue. Many altcoins rebounded off their support levels, indicating buying at lower levels. Bitcoin (BTC) turned down sharply on Tuesday, but the bears could not pull the…
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A new poll conducted by consultancy company McLaughlin and Associates suggested that issues related to digital assets could have a significant impact on the 2026 US midterm elections. According to the results of a survey released on Wednesday by the crypto advocacy organization Digital Chamber, the majority of a group of 800 respondents — 64%…
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Square, the payments processor owned by Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc., has launched a new feature enabling local businesses to accept Bitcoin at the point of sale and hold the digital asset in an integrated wallet — a move that could help advance Bitcoin’s use as a medium of exchange. Announced on Wednesday, the new Square…
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Overview of Satoshi’s background holdings Bitcoin was created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, whose identity remains unknown. Between 2009 and 2011, Satoshi mined an estimated 1.1 million-1.5 million BTC — now worth over $100 billion — which has never been moved. Satoshi’s massive Bitcoin (BTC) holdings were mined in Bitcoin’s early days, when…
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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said New York residents are now able to stake their assets following approval from state regulators. In a Wednesday blog post, Coinbase said its users could begin earning rewards from staking in Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), and other assets. The company credited New York Governor Kathy Hochul for “embracing progress and providing…
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