Key takeaways: Bitcoin derivatives show reduced demand for downside protection, suggesting renewed investor confidence. US import tariff hikes on Japan and South Korea intensified recession fears, boosting Bitcoin’s appeal as a hedge. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading within a tight $107,300 to $110,600 range since Wednesday, fueling speculation over the potential for a sudden price…
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Robinhood’s stock token offerings are under regulatory scrutiny in the European Union after OpenAI warned investors that the digital brokerage’s so-called OpenAI tokens do not represent any equity stake in the company. OpenAI’s warning prompted an inquiry by Lithuania’s central bank, which serves as Robinhood’s primary regulator in the region. The Bank of Lithuania is…
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CleanSpark’s Bitcoin output has surged more than 50% year-over-year, despite the challenges posed by the post-halving environment for BTC miners. The company posted an operational hashrate of 50 EH/s in June from 20.4 EH/s a year earlier, representing a 145.1% jump in mining capacity. Last month, it mined 685 BTC worth $74.2 million at current…
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The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has dismissed an appeal filed by crypto advocacy organization Coin Center against the US Treasury Department over its Office of Foreign Assets Control’s 2022 sanctions against the Tornado Cash mixing service. In a Thursday filing, the appellate court granted a motion to vacate a lower court…
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Key takeaways: Bitcoin futures open interest has climbed +7% in 30 days, suggesting a bullish shift in sentiment. A Bitcoin market momentum indicator shows that long-side buy pressure is rising. Bitcoin (BTC) futures showed renewed strength as their aggregated open interest (OI) surged by +7% over the past 30 days, marking the first sustained uptick…
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Key takeaways Cayman Islands: No income, capital gains or corporate tax — ideal for crypto traders and funds. UAE: Zero tax on all crypto activity across all emirates, plus strong regulatory clarity. El Salvador: Bitcoin is legal tender with full tax exemption and growing national adoption. Germany: Hold crypto for 12+ months and pay zero…
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Key points: Bitcoin is facing selling near $110,500, but the bulls are expected to aggressively defend BTC price at its key moving averages. XRP is trying to break above its immediate overhead resistance level. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to face selling near the $110,500 level, indicating that the bears are vigorously defending the level. A positive…
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Key takeaways On June 14, 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly approved the Law on Digital Technology Industry, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Vietnam’s crypto regulation is part of a broader effort to meet FATF standards after being gray-listed in 2023 due to AML/CFT deficiencies. The law distinguishes between crypto assets (e.g., Bitcoin, Ether) and virtual assets (non-financial…
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The foundation behind The Open Network (TON) has released a statement clarifying its role in a program that could lead to legal residency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after conflicting reports over the weekend. In a Monday blog post, the TON Foundation said it was in the “early stages of development” with a licensed partner…
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Two European companies — France’s The Blockchain Group and the United Kingdom’s Smarter Web Company — have expanded their Bitcoin holdings. In a Monday announcement, The Blockchain Group said it acquired 116 Bitcoin (BTC) for about 10.7 million euros ($12.55 million), and the Smarter Web Company announced the purchase of 226.42 BTC for 17.9 million…
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