Key Takeaways Bitwise data through Aug. 31 shows bitcoin’s 90-day gold correlation above 0.5, a level last seen in 2020. Matt Hougan of Bitwise says own AI stocks if the U.S. grows out of $40T in debt, and bitcoin if it inflates. Treasury doubles long-bond buybacks to $4 billion from Sept. 9 as bitcoin trades…
Key Takeaways Banco do Brasil invested $5M in a Citi digital note via Euroclear, accelerating cross-border transactions. This Latam-first blockchain move bypasses traditional steps, setting a foundation for new trading models. By embracing this decentralized system, the bank could spur wider institutional adoption of digital notes. Banco do Brasil Pioneers Institutional Investment in Blockchain-Based Note…
Key Takeaways Bill Gates warned Aug. 27 that rapid AI deployment could threaten jobs, security and society. Gates wants an IAEA-style watchdog as AI raises concerns over bioterrorism and worker displacement. Gates backs a compute “token tax” and human-reserved jobs as AI capabilities accelerate in 2026. Silicon Valley is shipping AI faster than lawmakers can…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Opening a bank account or applying for a passport in the Philippines used to mean holding off until you receive your physical government ID. That delay is no longer necessary. Anyone who needs a primary…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s price could reach $250K-$840K in 3-5 years if portfolio allocations broaden. A 2%-4% allocation across 20%-40% of portfolios could drive $1.3T-$5.3T into bitcoin. Wall Street adoption will test whether allocations can push bitcoin toward those targets. Bitcoin Could See $5.3T in Inflows if Portfolio Adoption Accelerates Bitcoin’s next major price move may…
Key Takeaways FinCEN analyzed 33,904 reports tied to $12.7 billion in suspected activity. Suspected scam activity affected people across every U.S. state. Criminal networks used stablecoins, shell companies, and money mules. FinCEN Analysis Tracks $12.7 Billion in Suspected Activity The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) identified approximately $12.7 billion in financial activity tied…
Key Takeaways James Howells tossed up to 7,500 to 8,000 BTC, turning one old hard drive into a $578M mistake. Bitcoin only has 21M BTC, so every lost coin makes the remaining supply a little more scarce. Satoshi Nakamoto once said: “Lost coins only make everyone else’s coins worth slightly more. Think of it as…
Key Takeaways Hargreaves Lansdown added nine bitcoin and ether ETNs from Blackrock, 21Shares, and others. The move expands U.K. retail crypto access, but investors face eligibility checks and a 24-hour wait. Demand will show whether mainstream platforms can lift U.K. crypto ETN trading beyond modest levels. Hargreaves Lansdown Lists 9 Crypto ETNs From Blackrock, Bitwise…
Key Takeaways Crypto’s market value hit $2.73 trillion as Fed rate fears eased Thursday. ZIG jumped 18.75% and ZEC gained 18.06% as altcoins lit up across the board. Crypto traders now turn to Sept. 11 CPI ahead of the Fed’s Sept. 15-16 meeting. The move stretched across the broad market rather than staying concentrated in…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin reclaimed $81,000 on Thursday, driving its market cap past $1.62 trillion. The short squeeze wiped out over $415 million in short positions across crypto derivatives. Analysts warn bitcoin could face a bull trap if it fails to clear $83,000 resistance. Bitcoin Price Reclaims $81,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, Dips Back After Intraday…
