Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Holds Above $100K as Iran, Israel Trade Blows

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin’s BTC continued choppy trading near January’s highs of around $110,000 has some observers drawing parallels with 2021, when the bull market ended with twin peaks closer to $70,000. Not everyone agrees. “The market dynamics between 2021 and today are completely different,” Jeff Anderson, head of […]

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Holds Above $100K as Iran, Israel Trade Blows Read More »

Pakistan Engages Michael Saylor in Bold Push Toward Bitcoin-Backed Economy

Pakistan has taken a significant leap toward integrating digital assets into its economic roadmap by hosting bitcoin BTC advocate Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (MSTR). In a high-profile meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain Bilal Bin Saqib, discussions centered around positioning bitcoin as a sovereign-grade asset

Pakistan Engages Michael Saylor in Bold Push Toward Bitcoin-Backed Economy Read More »

Hyperliquid’s HYPE Becomes Fifth Largest Token in Futures Trading; XRP Remains Ahead

HYPE, the token of leading decentralized perpetual exchange Hyperliquid, is now the fifth-largest digital asset by futures open interest. At the time of writing, the dollar value of the number of active or open bets in HYPE futures (perpetual and standard) traded worldwide was $2.06 billion, according to data source Coinglass. That placed HYPE ahead

Hyperliquid’s HYPE Becomes Fifth Largest Token in Futures Trading; XRP Remains Ahead Read More »

UK Startup Optalysys Debuts Server for Blockchains

Optalysys, a U.K.-based startup focused on secure computing, has introduced what it claims to be the world’s first server for blockchains that can process data at scale without decrypting it. The firm’s LightLocker node is a server that uses Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), a mathematical technique allowing computations to be performed on encrypted data without

UK Startup Optalysys Debuts Server for Blockchains Read More »

TON-Based Protocol Affluent Wants to Make Telegram a Financial Super App

A TON-based money market protocol wants to make messaging platform Telegram a super app for decentralized finance (DeFi). Affluent, which will be accessed as a mini app within Telegram, has debuted as a kind of “smart bank for crypto,” serving as a one-stop hub, providing lending pools and yield strategies, according to an emailed announcement

TON-Based Protocol Affluent Wants to Make Telegram a Financial Super App Read More »

Vietnam Passes Landmark Law Recognizing Crypto Assets

Vietnam passed a law officially recognizing digital and crypto assets, taking a decisive step toward regulating and promoting the cryptocurrency economy. The Digital Technology Industry Law was passed on June 14 and takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. It outlines a broad framework for managing digital assets and fostering blockchain innovation, according to local media. This

Vietnam Passes Landmark Law Recognizing Crypto Assets Read More »

Metaplanet Overtakes Coinbase With 10K BTC, Becomes No. 9 Bitcoin Holder

Metaplanet (3350), the Japanese company that’s committed to buying bitcoin BTC, boosted its holdings to 10,000 BTC, overtaking crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) to now own the ninth-largest stash among publicly traded companies. The Tokyo based company bought 1,112 BTC for $117.2 million at an average price of $105,435 per bitcoin, CEO Simon Gerovich posted on

Metaplanet Overtakes Coinbase With 10K BTC, Becomes No. 9 Bitcoin Holder Read More »

Bitcoin Price Volatility Signal Goes Off – Is a Surge Ahead?

This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. A key indicator suggests that bitcoin’s BTC price could soon become more volatile, possibly leading to the next leg higher in the cryptocurrency. This indicator is based on the gap between the bollinger bands, which are volatility bands placed two

Bitcoin Price Volatility Signal Goes Off – Is a Surge Ahead? Read More »