Semler Scientific records $41.8M Bitcoin loss in Q1 2025 as BTC slumps 12%
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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Company held 3,182 BTC worth $263.5 million. Corporate BTC holdings rose 16.1% to 688,000 BTC. Semler plans a $500 million securities offering. Semler Scientific has reported a $41.8 million unrealised loss on its Bitcoin holdings in the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the risks of crypto exposure among corporates. The healthcare technology firm disclosed the […]
Bitcoin price prediction: analyst predicts BTC will hit $137k by Q3
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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Bitcoin (BTC) has rebounded above $85,000, with a predicted rise to $137,000 by Q3 2025. US Treasury’s $500B liquidity boost and ETF inflows drive the bullish Bitcoin price prediction. However, risks like US debt ceiling talks and failure of the coin to break $85,000 resistance could push the BTC price lower. Bitcoin’s price trajectory over […]
Panama City joins global move to allow crypto payments in public sector
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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Local law allows payment for taxes, tickets, and permits. City partners with banks to convert crypto to fiat. Panama bypasses national legislation through local ordinance. Panama City is set to become one of the first Latin American capitals to formally integrate crypto payments into its municipal system, allowing residents to pay for public services in […]
Colorado receives fewer than 80 crypto tax payments in three years
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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PayPal converts crypto into US dollars before funds reach the state. Bitcoin’s rising value discourages users from spending it on taxes. Stablecoins may become the preferred method for future payments. Since 2022, the State of Colorado has collected over $11 billion in income tax. Yet of that, only $57,211 has come from cryptocurrency payments. That […]
Crypto market sheds $633.5B in Q1 2025 as Trump rally momentum fades
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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Bitcoin’s market share rose to 59.1% despite falling 11.8%. Ethereum’s 2024 gains wiped out in Q1 2025. DeFi TVL fell 27.5% across multichain platforms. The global cryptocurrency market started 2025 with optimism, fuelled by expectations of favourable policy shifts under Donald Trump’s presidency and a strong rally across meme coins. But those hopes have since […]
Why Bitcoin ETFs are seeing outflows even as BTC price recovers
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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$812M has left Bitcoin ETFs in April despite Bitcoin price recovery post‑tariff pause. Institutions are shifting to bonds and AI/tech funds amid risk‑off sentiment. Regulatory delays and media FUD also fuel cautious ETF positioning. Bitcoin ETFs have registered significant fund withdrawals even as spot Bitcoin (BTC) price regained ground following President Trump’s 90‑day suspension of […]
PepeX maintains upside momentum as Bitcoin, Solana dominate the majors
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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Bitcoin and Solana have emerged as top performers as crypto majors and meme tokens strive to recover. While investors shift to Bitcoin for its stability, Solana has become a key player in DEX trading. At the same time, investors are on the look out for fresh projects with robust growth potential. PepeX, which has emerged […]
Bitcoin eyes $100K? Hayes cites treasury buybacks, weak dollar as catalysts
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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Bitcoin surged past $87,700, fueled by a weakening US dollar and potential US Treasury buybacks. Arthur Hayes predicts Treasury buybacks could be a “bazooka,” pushing BTC past $100K (“last chance” below). Weak dollar (lowest since March 2022) and rising gold correlation support Bitcoin’s appeal. Bitcoin’s recent climb, momentarily cresting $87,700, is drawing significant attention, with […]
BTC nears resistance zone as analysts flag potential pullback to $76,600
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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Key resistance zone flagged between $86,549 and $88,244. MicroStrategy buys 6,556 BTC worth $555.8 million. $90,000 is seen as a psychological and technical barrier. Bitcoin has surged back to near $89,000, inching closer to its all-time high and setting the stage for what could be a significant breakout. According to crypto analyst Michael van de […]
Whale loses over $106 million as Ethereum price crashes
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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Whale loses $106M in Ethereum (ETH) liquidation on Sky due to a 14% price drop. Crypto market sees $1.36B in liquidations, affecting 441,856 traders. Trump’s tariffs and economic uncertainty drive market sell-offs. An Ethereum whale on the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform Sky, formerly Maker, has been liquidated following the crash of the price of […]
Flight to safety? Crypto funds see outflows as investors fret over tariffs
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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Crypto ETPs faced $240 million in outflows last week due to US tariffs. Bitcoin ETPs were the hardest hit, with $207 million in withdrawals. The US led the outflows, followed by Germany. Global cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced a sharp reversal of fortune last week, with outflows totaling $240 million as investors grew wary of […]
Shiba Inu, Ethereum prices waver as traders flock to this viral token
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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Economic uncertainties continue to keep buyers on the sidelines, causing most cryptos to record double-digit losses in recent months. While fear remains the key emotion within the crypto space, most tokens recorded a corrective rebound on Tuesday’s session as they strive to find their footing. Even so, projects transforming the meme crypto space have maintained […]
Ethereum plunges as Donald Trump’s trade war batters crypto markets
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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Ethereum leads fresh crypto selloff amid Trump’s trade war. Trump’s insistence on tariffs dims hopes of avoiding a trade conflict. Ethereum fell over 6% to its lowest level since March 2023. Ethereum (ETH-USD), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, spearheaded a renewed wave of selling across the digital asset landscape on Wednesday. The downturn comes […]
Why Ethereum price may be on its way up after a disappointing quarter
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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Ethereum (ETH) price is showing recovery after falling to a low of $1,415. Bullish patterns and DEX strength signal a potential ETH price rebound. The upcoming Pectra update may drive ETH to $2,140. Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has endured a tough quarter, with its price recently dipping to $1,415, reflecting a […]
SEC delays call on Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF staking proposal
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- Posted on April 22, 2025
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The SEC said it would defer its decision on the Grayscale ETFs until June 1. A final ruling deadline is set for late October. Ether’s market performance has lagged relative to peers in the current bull market. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on whether to permit Ether staking within […]









