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Bitget and UNICEF to train 300K girls in blockchain across 8 nations

Bitget partners with UNICEF Luxembourg in a three-year effort to empower girls in eight countries with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.

Ethereum whales are buying most ETH since 2018

Ethereum's drivers are now different, but the ETH price is consolidating in a multimonth range, echoing its 2017 chart pattern, which resulted in a 1,000% rally.

Amazon to invest $13B in Australian AI data center infrastructure

Amazon is investing over $13 billion in expanding AI and cloud infrastructure in Australia, including new solar farms and data centers nationwide.

Ex-TON Foundation exec launches crypto investment app on Telegram

By applying a TradFi and DeFi combination, Affluent aims to allow users to earn interest in a manner as simple as depositing assets with a single click via Telegram.

Tether blocks $12.3M in USDT tied to suspicious Tron addresses

The stablecoin giant froze over $12.3 million worth of funds, pointing to potential illicit activity or AML violations.

$112K BTC was not ‘bull market peak’: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

From a $105,000 weekly close to 30 metrics seeing no end in sight for the bull market, Bitcoin is keeping moonshot hopes alive this week.

Crypto funds notch $1.9B of inflows as Bitcoin rebounds

With a fresh week of inflows recorded, crypto ETPs have reached a new record of year-to-date inflows of $13.2 billion.

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings hits 10,000 BTC, beating Coinbase

Metaplanet’s stock surged over 20% after announcing its latest Bitcoin buy and a $210 million bond issuance to buy even more.

Bitcoin buying firms must weigh quitting as risks emerge: VanEck

Bitcoin-buying public companies should be ready to cancel more buys if the value of their holdings eclipses their market cap, says VanEck crypto researcher Matthew Sigel.

Crypto user loses $6.9M to a cold wallet from China’s TikTok

SlowMist’s chief information security officer said it’s important not to “gamble your entire fortune on a wallet that’s a few hundred bucks cheaper.”

Bitcoin closer to equities than gold as Middle East war deepens

Gold brushed its all-time highs amid Middle East tensions, while analysts say BTC still trades more like a risk asset than a safe haven.

Bybit targets Q3 launch of new Solana-based DEX Byreal

Crypto exchange Bybit is launching Byreal, a hybrid decentralized exchange on Solana that combines centralized exchange liquidity with DeFi transparency.

Ethereum whales, sharks keep buying up ETH as retail cashes out

Crypto analytics firm Santiment found that Ether whales boosted their ETH holdings by 3.72% while retail investors have been banking profits.

Strategy’s Michael Saylor to help Pakistan with crypto pivot

Strategy chair Michael Saylor said during a meeting with the country’s finance and crypto ministers that he welcomed the opportunity to advise Pakistan on its crypto ambitions.

TikTok crypto trader freed after kidnappers realized he’s broke

The crypto trader was reportedly forced into a stolen vehicle by four assailants as part of a 50,000 euro kidnapping plot.

Polyhedra’s ZKJ token plummets 83% after ‘abnormal’ transactions

Polyhedra said it’s investigating a massive plunge in the price of its governance token, which now sits at 31 cents, down from $2.

AI race between US and China resembles Cold War — Marc Andreessen

The venture capitalist warned that virtually all artificial intelligence platforms are being developed in either China or the United States.

Bitcoin mining difficulty falls slightly from recent all-time high

BTC miners continue to face economic headwinds and challenges, including gradually rising computational requirements to mine blocks.

Bitcoin holds $105K as HYPE, AAVE, BCH, OKB aim to lead altcoins higher

Bitcoin trades above $105,000 even as the threat of war looms in the Middle East. HYPE, BCH, AAVE and OKB could also catch a bid if BTC holds its current range.

Saylor signals impending Bitcoin purchase amid Israel-Iran conflict

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted the company would purchase more Bitcoin on Monday when traditional financial markets open.

TradFi's deep liquidity issue is crypto's silent structural risk

Despite crypto's rapid growth and decentralized ideals, its liquidity remains fragmented and fragile — mirroring traditional finance's hidden risks and exposing the market to sudden shocks when sentiment shifts.

Bitcoin-backed loans open the real estate market to crypto-rich, tax-free

Bitcoin holders are using crypto-backed loans to buy real estate without selling their BTC—avoiding capital gains taxes while staying exposed to upside.

Bitcoin price targets mushroom as traders bet on $140K+ this bull run

From golden crosses to ascending wedges, Bitcoin traders are increasingly optimistic on the future of Bitcoin price action, even as the market tracks sideways.

Vietnam legalizes crypto under new digital technology law

Vietnam has passed a sweeping digital technology law that legalizes crypto assets and outlines incentives for AI, semiconductors, and infrastructure.

Brazil ends crypto tax exemption, imposes 17.5% flat rate on gains

Brazil scraps crypto tax exemption for small traders, enforces flat 17.5% rate across all gains, including self-custody and offshore holdings.

Stablecoins will soon have their ‘iPhone moment,’ Circle CEO

The CEO of Circle, which recently debuted on the New York Stock Exchange, predicts it won’t be long before stablecoins reach the level of developer attraction that the iPhone achieved.

Crypto Fear & Greed Index stays in greed territory amid Israel-Iran conflict

While the index remains in the “Greed” zone if history repeats following last year’s Israel-Iran tensions, it may decline into “Fear” in the coming weeks.

Bitcoin ETFs record 5-day inflow streak amid geopolitical tensions

Bitcoin holding firm at around $105,000 despite recent geopolitical and economic shocks suggests a sign of strength and investor confidence.

Amazon signs nuclear energy deal to power AI data centers

Amazon joins a growing list of tech companies shifting to nuclear power to meet the energy-intensive needs of artificial intelligence.

Bitcoin can absorb $30T US Treasury market — Bitwise CEO

Bitcoin does not just compete with gold as an alternative store of value, but all savings instruments, including government securities.

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