Fidelity’s Parth Gargava says Bitcoin could be shifting into a supercycle, with ETF demand, friendlier U.S. policy and market maturation muting the classic boom‑bust halving pattern. Summary Fidelity Labs’ Parth Gargava argues Bitcoin may be transitioning from its historic four-year halving cycle into a “supercycle” of longer highs and shallower drawdowns. Gargava cites three drivers:…
Kazakhstan blocked access to over 1,100 unlicensed crypto platforms as it tightens enforcement, steering activity toward licensed exchanges to support its hub ambitions. Summary Financial authorities in Kazakhstan have blocked more than 1,100 online platforms offering crypto exchange services over the past year. The move fits a broader framework that freezes funds, shuts illegal OTC…
December’s $910B “capitulation” crushed high‑beta gamblers, while pro desks rotated to cash, BTC, ETH and select privacy/AI plays, according to Finestel. Summary December’s “capitulation” erased about $910B in crypto value as BTC slid from a $94k bull trap to ~$88k and ETH dropped 7.8% amid thin liquidity and spiking vol, according to a new report…
Scott Bessent gathers 11 finance ministers and EU officials as China’s 87% rare earth refining grip and record silver prices expose fresh U.S. supply‑chain risk. Summary U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met 11 finance ministers, an EU commissioner and trade officials to discuss mineral supply constraints. China now refines up to 87% of global rare…
Dash leads a sharp rally in privacy coins as Monero, Zcash, Verge and Horizen bounce from support, with thin liquidity magnifying moves versus Bitcoin and Ethereum. Summary Dash hit fresh short‑term highs, outpacing Monero and Zcash as privacy‑focused tokens from Verge to Horizen logged intraday gains amid renewed sector interest. Technicals show Dash and Monero…
US inflation staying stuck near 3% keeps crypto in a familiar limbo: enough disinflation to sustain the risk‑asset bid, but not enough to force the Federal Reserve’s hand into rapid rate cuts. Summary December CPI is seen at 2.7% year‑on‑year and 0.3% month‑on‑month, a “still uncomfortable” level that limits how fast the Fed can cut…
BitGo files for a $200m NYSE IPO led by Goldman Sachs and Citigroup as institutional crypto custody demand grows despite a choppy post-2025 market. Summary BitGo filed for a U.S. IPO seeking about $200m, with Goldman Sachs and Citigroup leading a New York Stock Exchange listing. Founded in 2013, the crypto custodian rides rising institutional…
XRP price is edging closer to losing a key trendline support that has historically served as a strong floor, from which previous rebounds have often begun. Summary XRP price has fallen nearly 14% over the past week. Traders are watching a key trendline support level at $2. Stablecoin supply and cumulative spot XRP ETF inflows…
Trump says he has no plans to pardon ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, despite granting clemency to other crypto figures like CZ and Ross Ulbricht. Trump told The New York Times he does not plan to pardon former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving 25 years for fraud and conspiracy. The comments contrast with Trump’s…
Trump’s 25% Iran tariff jolts markets as Bitcoin stalls at dense resistance, options reset, and macro volatility keeps BTC, ETH trapped in a choppy range. Summary Bitcoin and Ethereum slipped after Trump announced a 25% tariff on all countries trading with Iran, while Dash and Monero outperformed. Bitfinex analysts say BTC is capped by a…
