Fundstrat’s head of research, Tom Lee, says that Bitcoin (BTC) may rally past $150,000 this year despite the recent dip. In a new interview with CNBC, Lee says that Bitcoin may increase more than 70% from its current value in 2025 as the top digital asset by market cap continues to see increasing adoption among …
Monthly archives: March 2025
Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Successfully Tested on Sepolia Network
TLDR Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade successfully deployed on Sepolia testnet on March 5, following a failed test on Holesky testnet The upgrade includes 11 Ethereum improvement proposals (EIPs) aimed at enhancing staking, wallet functionality, and network efficiency Key features include EIP-7251 (increasing validator stake limits from 32 to 2,048 ETH) and EIP-7702 (enabling smart contract functionality …
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Ex-girlfriend of crypto ‘Godfather’ pleads guilty to $2.6M tax charge
Iris Ramaya Au, the ex-girlfriend of Adam Iza, known as the crypto “Godfather,” copped to failing to report over $2.6 million she gained from her ex-boyfriend’s crimes. Iris Ramaya Au, the former girlfriend of admitted crypto fraudster Adam Iza, dubbed “The Godfather,” has agreed to plead guilty to a federal criminal tax charge. Au pled …
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Bitcoin will ‘likely continue to consolidate’ in this pullback phase — Analyst
Bitcoin long positions may “become viable” after long-term seller supply increases again, says one crypto analyst. Bitcoin’s latest pullback amid broader macroeconomic uncertainty may not see it rebound to its January $109,000 all-time high (ATH) as quickly as some hope, an analyst says. “We should assume that we are in the pullback phase after the …
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Olympian breakdancer Raygun’s brother accused of crypto-linked crime
Australia’s finance regulator alleges that Brendan Gunn dealt with the possible proceeds of crime from “victim investors who deposited funds for conversion to cryptocurrency.” Australia’s finance watchdog has charged Brendan Gunn, the brother of Olympian breaker Rachael Gunn, for allegedly dealing with money suspected to be proceeds of crime while operating a fiat-to-crypto conversion company. …
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Metaplanet stock jumps 19% as it buys the dip with 497 Bitcoin purchase
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has bought Bitcoin for the second time this week, which has seen its share price jump 19% so far in the Tokyo trading day. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has bought another $44 million worth of Bitcoin, which has seen its stock jump by 19% on the day so far. Metaplanet CEO …
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Bitcoin’s volatility drives record volumes for perpetual futures
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Bitcoin faces continued downside risk amid geopolitical uncertainty – StanChart
Bitcoin has encountered significant volatility, with market factors and geopolitical events making it difficult to predict where its price might settle, according to Standard Chartered head of digital assets Geoffrey Kendrick Kendrick highlighted that the recent sharp decline in Nasdaq futures and Bitcoin prices may signal a bottoming out, but geopolitical uncertainty continues to apply …
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OFAC Blacklists Iran-Based Nemesis Admin, 49 Crypto Addresses in Post-Takedown Sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury blacklisted 49 bitcoin (BTC) and monero (XMR) addresses connected to Behrouz Parsarad, an Iran-based figure accused of overseeing the defunct Nemesis darknet marketplace (DNM), as part of persistent initiatives to disrupt fiscal channels underpinning illicit narcotics trade and digital malfeasance. After Takedown, Treasury Targets Nemesis Founder and 49 Cryptocurrency …
France Warns: Seizing Russian Assets Could Wreck Europe’s Economy
France is resisting calls to seize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid, warning that confiscation would violate international law, destabilize the eurozone, and set dangerous economic precedents. France Stands Firm Against Seizing Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid France remains opposed to seizing frozen Russian assets to fund military aid for Ukraine, warning that such a …
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Bitwise Criticizes US Crypto Reserve for Including XRP, SOL, ADA
Bitwise’s executives have criticized the U.S. crypto reserve’s inclusion of ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA, arguing bitcoin alone is a true reserve asset. Bitwise Reacts to Trump’s Crypto Reserve—Did Altcoins Just Weaken the Plan? Many leaders in the cryptocurrency industry, including executives at asset management firm Bitwise, have voiced their opinions on the U.S. crypto …
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Blackrock Warns of Bitcoin Supply Shock—Not Enough BTC for Every Millionaire
Blackrock warns that bitcoin’s scarcity is more severe than widely believed, predicting that if every U.S. millionaire sought just one BTC, there wouldn’t be enough to meet demand. Blackrock Warns: Not Enough Bitcoin for Every Millionaire to Own Just One Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, published a report on Feb. 26 highlighting bitcoin’s potential …
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Peter Brandt Slams XRP, SOL, ADA in US Crypto Reserve—Calls It a Blow to Trump’s Credibility
Veteran trader Peter Brandt slams Trump’s crypto reserve plan, citing a credibility loss for including altcoins like ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA. Peter Brandt Calls Trump’s Crypto Reserve a ‘Huge Defeat’ for True Crypto Fans Veteran trader Peter Brandt, who has over five decades of market experience, has criticized President Donald Trump’s announcement of a …
SEC Launches Crypto Roundtables Amid Policy Overhaul—Big Changes Ahead?
The SEC’s new Crypto Task Force is launching roundtables to reshape crypto regulation, starting March 21, as enforcement cases drop and pro-innovation policies take hold. SEC’s Crypto Roundtables Signal Major Policy Shift The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a series of roundtables to explore key aspects of crypto asset regulation, with the …
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Crypto Whales Gobble Up $2,510,550,217 in XRP and Cardano (ADA) in Just a Day, According to Analyst
A closely followed analyst says deep-pocketed investors are heavily loading up on two large-cap altcoins as the crypto market witnesses an abrupt spike in volatility. Trader Ali Martinez tells his 129,500 followers on the social media platform X that crypto whales snapped up about $2.16 billion worth of the payments altcoin XRP in just one …