A healthcare giant will soon distribute a massive pile of cash to customers in one of the largest antitrust settlements in US history. Blue Cross has agreed to pay $2.67 billion to settle accusations that its companies violated antitrust laws by agreeing not to compete with each other in the health insurance market. After legal …
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SEC allows broker-dealers to take 2% ‘haircut’ on stablecoins
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff last week clarified that broker-dealers can apply a 2% “haircut” to their stablecoin holdings without objection from the SEC. Previously, broker-dealers were uncertain whether to apply a 100% haircut to their dollar-pegged stablecoins, meaning that they did not count the tokens toward their net capital under existing …
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Crypto infrastructure company BitGo named issuer for FYUSD stablecoin
Digital asset company New Frontier Labs has partnered with BitGo Bank & Trust National Association, the entity that crypto infrastructure company BitGo will use to issue and provide custodial services for the FYUSD stablecoin, a dollar-pegged token for Insitutional investors in the Asia region. BitGo’s announcement said FYUSD is compliant with the GENIUS Act stablecoin …
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Curve Finance founder says disagreement within a DAO is a healthy sign
Disagreements within a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) are a sign of a healthy DAO, according to Dr. Michael Egorov, founder of the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Curve Finance. DAOs are a decentralized organizational structure that relies on smart contracts to automate functions and member voting to govern onchain protocols. Egorov said that both a 2024 …
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Bitcoin price may rebound to $85K as CME ‘smart money’ slashes shorts
Bitcoin (BTC) bottomed after CME futures speculators turned net bullish in April 2025. A similar positioning shift is resurfacing in 2026, raising the odds of a BTC price recovery in the coming weeks. Key takeaways: BTC futures, technicals hint at $85,000 price target Non-commercial Bitcoin futures traders cut their net position to about -1,600 contracts …
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Bitcoin historical price metric sees $122K ‘average return’ over 10 months
Bitcoin past performance gave 88% odds of higher prices by early 2027, the latest in a series of new bullish BTC price predictions. Bitcoin (BTC) at $122,000 in ten months could be an “average return” if history repeats itself. Key points: An “informal” Bitcoin price metric gives 88% odds of BTC/USD trading higher by early …
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AI agent OpenClaw confirms ban on Bitcoin, crypto discussions in Discord
The developer behind the fast-growing open-source AI agent framework OpenClaw has confirmed that any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies on its Discord server can lead to removal. In a Saturday post on X, a user revealed that they were blocked from OpenClaw’s Discord simply for referencing Bitcoin block height as a timing mechanism in …
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Bitcoin miner Bitdeer dumps entire BTC reserves, holdings drop to zero
Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer has sold all of its corporate Bitcoin holdings, reducing its treasury balance to zero, according to the company’s latest operational update. In its latest weekly report, Bitdeer disclosed that its “pure holdings,” excluding customer deposits, have fallen to 0 Bitcoin (BTC). The report shows the company produced 189.8 BTC during the …
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Crypto investors’ interest moves ‘pretty wide’ beyond majors as dip drags: Exec
Crypto investors are increasingly exploring beyond the top three cryptocurrencies as the market downturn continues, according to Robinhood’s head of crypto, Johann Kerbrat. “I think what we see from our customers is that they actually see it as an opportunity,” Kerbrat told Cointelegraph during an exclusive interview, adding that they are seeing it as “an …
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50% of Bitcoin’s past 24 months ended in gains: Economist
Half of the months over the past two years have delivered positive returns for Bitcoin, which may be a strong sign that it will be higher than its current price in December, an economist said. “50% of the past 24 months have been positive. This implies a 88% chance that Bitcoin will be higher 10 …
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Bitcoin Market Resets With 28% Deleveraging — What Next?
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Ethereum Price Looks Bullish, But Only On The Inverted Chart
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Bitcoin Whale Profit-Taking Sees 7th Surge Since 2024 — What To Expect
As it stands, the premier cryptocurrency maintains its broader bearish structure, with its price struggling to overcome the $68,000 resistance over the past few days. However, an interesting on-chain development suggests that the Bitcoin price could likely see a relief soon, but only after a certain condition has been met. Realized Profits Show Warning Pattern …
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Bitcoin Liquidity Battles Heat Up As Demand Shows First Positive Print
Bitcoin remains range-bound as liquidity clears on both sides, keeping price action indecisive. After months of weakness, demand has finally turned positive, hinting that selling is easing and structural accumulation may be returning. BTC Stays Range-Bound Amid Active Liquidity Clearing Bitcoin remains locked in a range-bound state, characterized by a lack of directional commitment. Currently, …
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Bitcoin Options Update: Market Panic Fades But Traders Remain Defensive – Details
Bearish sentiments continue to dominate the Bitcoin market as the premier cryptocurrency looks to record a fifth consecutive monthly loss. Presently, prices are consolidating beneath the $70,000 mark, as market bulls struggle to force a decisive breakout above the resistance zone. Amid this choppy price action, data from the Bitcoin options market shows that traders …
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