Category Archives: crypto
Analysis: Institutional BTC adoption is a ‘cyclical wave’, not a linear increase, says Saphira Group’s Dyment
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- Posted on July 8, 2025
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Fund manager Jeff Dyment argues fears of fading institutional Bitcoin demand are overblown and miss the “bigger picture.” Institutional BTC buying is a “cyclical wave,” not a straight line, with 51 new corporate treasuries in H1 2025 alone. Options market data shows whales are building upside exposure, buying September $130K BTC calls. In a market […]
CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific in a $9B all-stock deal
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- Posted on July 7, 2025
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CoreWeave has finalised a deal to acquire Core Scientific for $9 billion. The deal adds 1.3 GW of power capacity for AI and HPC expansion. Under the agreement, CORZ holders will get 0.1235 CoreWeave shares per CORZ share. CoreWeave has finalized a landmark $9 billion all-stock acquisition of Bitcoin mining giant Core Scientific, in a […]
The Blockchain Group, Smarter Web Company and Semler Scientific buy over 500 Bitcoin on Monday
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- Posted on July 7, 2025
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The Blockchain Group and the Smarter Web Company have increased their exposure to Bitcoin. US-based healthcare technology company Semler Scientific also reported a fresh Bitcoin purchase of 187 BTC. Earlier in the day, Metaplanet announced adding 2,204 BTC to its treasury. France-based The Blockchain Group and the United Kingdom’s Smarter Web Company have increased their […]
Bitcoin options market signals ‘summer slowdown’: Glassnode
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- Posted on July 7, 2025
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Bitcoin has experienced a significant drop in spot and futures volumes, which signals a potential summer lull. Low volatility and thinning liquidity could see a consolidation phase with a potential pullback to $100,000. A resurgence in trading volume could push BTC above $110k and its ATH. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hover near the psychological $110,000 […]
Elon Musk announces his ‘America Party’ will embrace Bitcoin, criticizes Trump’s fiscal bill
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- Posted on July 7, 2025
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Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has declared that his nascent political movement, the “America Party,” will embrace Bitcoin, stating that traditional fiat currency “is hopeless.” This announcement, made on the social media platform X, comes amid a deepening public rift between Musk and President Donald Trump, primarily over the administration’s fiscal policies. […]
Celsius vs Tether lawsuit moves ahead in US court over $4 billion Bitcoin sale
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- Posted on July 2, 2025
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Celsius claims Tether’s 2022 Bitcoin sale broke contract terms. Over 39,500 BTC were liquidated at $20,656 average price. Claims include breach of contract and fraudulent transfer. Celsius Network’s efforts to hold Tether accountable for a $4 billion Bitcoin liquidation just cleared a major hurdle in US court. A bankruptcy judge has now allowed Celsius to […]
BTC trades stably near $105.5K; institutional ETF inflows reached $2.2B last week
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- Posted on July 2, 2025
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Bitcoin (BTC) is trading steadily above the $105,500 mark as the Asian trading day gets underway on Wednesday. This comes after a slight correction from the $107,000 level it held during US business hours. Despite the significant geopolitical upheaval of the past few weeks, including a US strike on Iran that surprised both geopolitical experts […]
Katana mainnet launch nears as pre-deposit closes with $200M in active deposits
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- Posted on June 30, 2025
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Katana mainnet launch is around the corner after over $200 million in productive DeFi deposits. Katana’s VaultBridge and CoL mechanisms will power yield and liquidity efficiency. Katana supports cross-chain assets like SOL, XRP, and SUI on-chain. Katana, a new DeFi-centric layer-2 blockchain built on Ethereum, has people on tentacles amid its highly anticipated mainnet launch […]
Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquires $531M in Bitcoin, boosting holdings near 600,000 BTC
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- Posted on June 30, 2025
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The average purchase price for the new acquisition was $106,801 per coin. The company has now spent approximately $42.4 billion on Bitcoin since it began accumulating the crypto. According to data from Bitcoin Treasuries, 134 public companies now hold bitcoin on their balance sheets. Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the largest public holder of Bitcoin, added 4,980 […]
Wintermute secures Bitcoin-backed credit line from Cantor Fitzgerald
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- Posted on June 30, 2025
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Wintermute gets Bitcoin (BTC) credit line from Cantor Fitzgerald. The credit line will enhance Wintermute’s capital-heavy OTC crypto trading operations. The deal signals a cautious return of institutional crypto lending. Crypto market maker Wintermute has secured a Bitcoin-backed credit facility from Cantor Fitzgerald in a move that signals growing confidence in the revival of institutional […]
Bitcoin rises above $107K as Trump’s fiscal policy comments boost hard assets
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- Posted on June 30, 2025
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Bitcoin traded above $107K Sunday as focus turned to U.S. fiscal policy and Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Trump urged “cost cutting Republicans” not to “go too crazy,” promising growth will “make it all up.” Expectations of sustained deficits and loose fiscal policy are bolstering the bull case for hard assets like BTC and gold. Bitcoin […]
Genius Group to split $1B lawsuit proceeds between shareholders and its Bitcoin treasury
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- Posted on June 27, 2025
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Genius Group plans to split lawsuit wins between shareholder dividends and Bitcoin. The company is pursuing two lawsuits seeking over $1 billion in shareholder-related damages. Genius Group’s current BTC holdings stand at 100 BTC and it now targets 1,000 BTC as part of its treasury plan. Singapore-based edtech firm Genius Group has unveiled an ambitious […]
Bitcoin holds above $107K ahead of major quarterly options expiry
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- Posted on June 27, 2025
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Bitcoin (BTC) held steady above $107,500 ahead of a major options expiry on Friday. 38% of Deribit’s $40B in BTC options open interest will expire, with a “max pain” price of $102,000. Bitcoin’s implied volatility has dropped from 50% in April to 38%, signaling increased market confidence. Bitcoin traded within a narrow range during US […]
BTC recovers to $107K after weekly volatility; focus shifts to US economic data
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- Posted on June 26, 2025
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Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above $107K Thursday, up 0.7%, after a sharp rebound from below $100K earlier in the week. Markets pivoted from “flight-to-safety” on Mideast tensions to a “risk-on in full force” rally. US GDP and unemployment data this week, plus quarterly options/futures expiry, could bring more volatility. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading firmly above […]
BTC holds $106K; analysts point to institutional integration, on-chain innovation
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- Posted on June 25, 2025
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Bitcoin (BTC) regained its footing, trading around $106K after a tense weekend involving a US strike on Iran. Bitcoin’s resilience is attributed to its growing integration into the broader macro-financial system via institutional infrastructure. Bitcoin ETFs saw massive inflows ($1.1B last week, $350M one day), cited as a major bullish tailwind. Bitcoin (BTC) has regained […]




