Calling crypto “Web 3.0”, the third layer of the internet that enables permissionless asset ownership on the Web, “undermines” crypto’s true significance, which is a complete overhaul of the capitalist system, according to Mert Mumtaz, CEO of remote procedure call (RPC) node provider Helius. Mumtaz said that crypto supercharges all the necessary ingredients for capitalism…
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The Ether-Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) ratio, which measures the price of Ether (ETH) against the price of Bitcoin (BTC), has failed to reclaim 0.05, despite adoption of ETH by institutions and the historic price rally in July and August that took ETH to new all-time highs. ETH/BTC has remained below the 0.05 level since July 2024, and…
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Key points: Bitcoin drifts toward $115,000 into the weekly close ahead of a key macro week. BTC needs a weekly close above $114,000 to stay “bullish,” analysis says. Markets are convinced that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. Bitcoin (BTC) circled weekend lows into Sunday’s weekly close ahead of a major week…
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Capital Group, a 94-year-old mutual fund powerhouse known for its conservative investment approach, has grown a $1 billion position in Bitcoin-related stocks into more than $6 billion. Mark Casey, a portfolio manager with 25 years at Capital Group, led the firm’s move into Bitcoin. Casey, who describes his investment style as shaped by Benjamin Graham…
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Companies adding underperforming altcoins to their balance sheets are muddying the broader treasury narrative, says Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto CEO, David Bailey. “The treasury company moniker itself is confusing,” Bailey said in an X post on Sunday. “Toxic financing, failed altcoins rebranded as DATs, too many failed companies with no plan or vision. It’s totally…
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Pakistan has opened the door to international crypto businesses, inviting leading exchanges and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to apply for licenses under a new federal regime. On Saturday, the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) called on major crypto firms to submit Expressions of Interest (EoIs) to enter the country’s digital asset market, according…
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Wall Street veteran and macro analyst Jordi Visser is forecasting that US financial institutions are set to ramp up their Bitcoin allocations before the year is out. “Between now and the end of the year, the allocations for Bitcoin for the next year from the traditional finance world are going to be increased,” Visser told…
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Fabian Dori, the chief investment officer at digital asset bank Sygnum, says that banks offering crypto-backed loans prefer crypto collateral in the form of onchain assets rather than exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and using onchain collateral can benefit borrowers. Dori said that onchain assets are more liquid, allowing lenders to execute margin calls for crypto-backed loans…
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Key points: Bitcoin futures markets fill a CME gap from mid-August, the latest sign of market strength. Bulls must avoid turning that level into resistance, or new local lows await, analysis says. BTC price all-time highs could come in a matter of weeks. Bitcoin (BTC) hit a key price target on Saturday as analysis went…
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Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs are seeing renewed inflows as institutional appetite for crypto exposure continues to build. On Friday, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded $642.35 million in net inflows, marking the fifth straight day of gains, according to data from SoSoValue. This pushed cumulative net inflows to $56.83 billion, with total net assets now…
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