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Bitcoin dices with $110K as US jobs beat takes Fed rate cut 'off table'

Bitcoin reverses its push beyond $110,000 as markets discount the odds of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates before September.

Pakistan Bitcoin mining plan in limbo as IMF rejects power subsidies: Report

The IMF has reportedly blocked Pakistan’s plan to use cheap electricity for crypto mining, warning it could destabilize the energy market.

MiCA enforcement still fragmented across EU, says Bitpanda exec

Bitpanda’s public affairs lead, Benedikt Faupel, told Cointelegraph that while MiCA brings long-awaited regulatory clarity, harmonization is still lacking.

Bitcoin price rallied 80% the last time BTC funding rates flipped red

A large cluster of potential short liquidations near $111,320 could trigger a squeeze to accelerate Bitcoin’s next leg higher into price discovery.

Why can’t Bitcoin price break $112K all-time highs? BTC analysts explain

The absence of new buyers and FOMO-driven greed are key factors that could keep Bitcoin price pinned below $112,000 longer than many think.

John Smedley’s studio raises $30.5M for new shooter built on Etherlink

Gaming industry veteran John Smedley is making his first foray into Web3 gaming with a new AAA shooter featuring Tezos layer-2 blockchain Etherlink.

ChatGPT vs X: Which is better at first spotting the next big crypto narrative?

Crypto traders use ChatGPT and X to catch early signals, combining AI-driven analysis with real-time sentiment. But each comes with its risks.

Bitcoin Suisse legal chief flags gaps in EU, Swiss stablecoin rules

Peter Märkl, general counsel at Bitcoin Suisse, suggested that EU and Swiss stablecoin regulations could benefit from greater flexibility.

Crypto theft campaign hits Firefox users with wallet clones

Over 40 fake Firefox extensions impersonating popular crypto wallets have been used in an ongoing campaign to steal users’ wallet credentials.

Tether USDT challenges Circle’s lead on BitPay payments in 2025

USDC transactions on BitPay accounted for almost double that of USDT in 2024, but the trend has shifted in favor of Tether this year.

DOJ recovers $40K crypto from Trump-Vance inaugural scam, credits Tether

Federal prosecutors traced and seized $40,000 in crypto from scammers posing as Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee officials.

Ethereum Community Foundation forms with ‘mandate’ for $10K ETH

Ethereum core developer Zak Cole has launched the Ethereum Community Foundation to “do what the [Ethereum Foundation] won’t.”

TradFi body urges SEC reject special treatment for tokenized stocks

A finance industry trade group says tokenized stock offerings shouldn’t get a Securities and Exchange Commission exemption but instead go through the “notice and comment process.”

US probes negotiator suspected of taking crypto ransomware money

DigitalMint President Marc Grens confirmed in a statement to Cointelegraph that an employee is under investigation and has been fired from the firm.

North Korean hackers targeting crypto projects with unusual Mac exploit

The malware bypasses Apple’s memory protections and deploys an infostealer payload targeting crypto wallets.

Bitcoin may tap $116K in July amid ‘perfect storm’ of macro catalysts

A move to $116,000 represents a 6.45% jump from Bitcoin’s current price at the time of publication.

Bitcoin aims for new highs as BTC futures activity highlights paradigm shift

Bitcoin’s rally above $109,000 was backed by strong onchain and technical signals.

First Solana staking ETF hits $12M in ‘healthy’ first trading day

REX-Osprey’s groundbreaking Solana staking ETF overcame SEC hurdles and posted $33 million in first-day volume.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF earns more than its flagship S&P 500 fund

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF is earning more in annual fees than the firm’s signature S&P 500 fund, despite having an expense ratio almost nine times higher.

Crypto billionaire bit off kidnapper’s finger during ambush: Report

Crypto billionaire Tim Heath lost a tooth but took a finger in a 30-second struggle with kidnappers in Estonia last year, a court has heard.

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