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Amid the ongoing bearish market, the Bitcoin short-term holder profitability is facing a key test once again. Bitcoin’s short-term holder spent output profit ratio (STH-SOPR) is hovering around the breakeven level of 1.0, according to the latest data from Glassnode. Historically, this threshold has acted as a momentum confirmation point. Specifically, a successful break above 1.0 signals renewed bullish strength, while failure often leads to renewed selling pressure. The last time Bitcoin’s STH-SOPR broke above 1.0 was in early January. However, the subsequent Bitcoin rally was short-lived, indicating weak conviction among short-term holders. Now, with the metric testing this level…
“A misguided rush to regulate” — 1inch CCO blasts IRS over DeFi crackdown as Senate overturns rule
Could DeFi survive under outdated financial regulations? Experts suggest that forcing decentralized platforms into compliance models designed for banks would have been disastrous, proving why policymakers must rethink their approach. Table of Contents Senate votes to repeal IRS rule The IRS rule and its repeal The economic fallout – driving DeFi underground? How DeFi regulations should Work Is U.S. crypto policy stuck in a political cycle? Senate votes to repeal IRS rule The U.S. government’s long-running tension with decentralized finance has reached another crucial moment. On Mar. 4, in a rare display of bipartisan agreement, the Senate overwhelmingly voted 70–27…
Ethereum’s performance has been inconsistent lately, negatively impacting its public perception. Continuous price drops, governance issues, and high gas fees have made the crypto community question whether these are temporary setbacks or signs of deeper problems. BeInCrypto interviewed industry leaders from Wirex, Komodo Platform, BingX, KelpDAO, and RAAC to analyze the factors contributing to Ethereum’s decline, its current market position, and potential strategies for improvement. Market Performance and Investor Sentiment Ethereum’s 2025 is off to a rocky start. After a failed attempt to break through the $2,500 barrier, Ethereum has retreated to $2,090. Meanwhile, whale addresses have been on a…
“10 to 20 percent of $30 trillion tokenization market will come from the Middle East,” says Stobox co-founder
The co-founder of Stobox, a blockchain-based platform designed to tokenize real-world assets (RWAs), during his participation at the Web Summit in Qatar spoke with Cryptopolitan on how the MENA region will become the epicenter of tokenization expecting 10-20 percent ($3- $6 trillion) of the projected $30 trillion tokenization market in 2030 to come from the Middle East. Stobox, was one of the 29 blockchain firms that have been accepted into Qatar Financial Centre’s Digital Assets Lab. Ross Shemeliak, the co-founder of the firm, noted that tokenization is taking the world and MENA region by storm. Tokenization momentum growing in MENA…
Haedal (HASUI), a liquid staking protocol that allows users to stake their assets on the Sui blockchain, has experienced impressive growth over the past month. On-chain metrics show that Haedal’s daily active wallets and TVL have surpassed its major rivals (DeFi protocols) on the Sui network. Haedal’s DAWs Flips Wave Utility on the Haedal network has risen recently. According to today’s data, as posted in X, Haedal has jumped into third place among all DApps on the Sui network in terms of the number of daily active wallets (DAWs). 🎊 It’s fabulous! Today, #Haedal jumped to the 3rd place among…
According to Binance trading data, Ethereum (ETH) dipped as low as $1,993, later recovering to $2,050. The token reached its lowest level since April 2023, dashing the recent hopes of a recovery. Ethereum (ETH) keeps sliding, with a recent short-term dip on Binance. The asset slid to $1,993, the lowest price since April 2023. ETH is now back to bear market territory, despite expectations for a favorable performance in Q1. ETH dipped to $1,993 on Binance, later recovering above $2,000 with renewed whale buying. | Source: Binance ETH fell along with the rest of the market, though it also faced…
President Trump’s announcement on Sunday that he plans to establish a federal cryptocurrency reserve sent digital asset markets soaring. However, it also reignited concerns over potential conflicts of interest, this time involving David Sacks, the venture capitalist who serves as Trump’s crypto and artificial intelligence czar. The president said on Sunday that a future U.S. crypto reserve will hold tokens including XRP, SOL, ADA, ETH and BTC. ADA soared by 60% within minutes of the announcement, and all of the other listed tokens experienced double-digit price bumps. The market response immediately drew attention to the range of ways in which…
Notcoin expands web3 adoption, evolving beyond gaming with Telegram-based payments and user-driven ecosystem rewards. Comedian Coin blends humor with crypto, satirizing meme coin speculation while exploring cultural value in digital finance. Retardio fosters a community-driven Solana ecosystem with 4,444 NFTs, enhancing engagement through decentralized participation. Meme coin Notcoin, Comedian Coin, and Retardio stand out with unique ecosystems, real utility, and strong community backing. Here’s why these three projects deserve your attention. Notcoin(NOT) Expands Utility Beyond Gaming Notcoin(NOT) functions as a community-oriented cryptocurrency that initially appeared through a Telegram-based game which employed a tap-to-earn mining feature. Web3 accessibility became possible through…
Bitcoin’s (BTC) price action in early 2025 has left investors uncertain, with February marked by a month-long consolidation. The market, which initially expected an aggressive breakout at the start of the year, is now weighing the possibility of an impending bear phase. However, long-term technical analysis of Bitcoin’s price cycles suggests that BTC remains on track to reach a new all-time high of $200,000, as observed by TradingShot in his recent analysis on TradingView. Despite short-term weakness, historical cycle patterns indicate that BTC’s broader trajectory remains bullish. Bitcoin’s market cycle points to further upside A closer look at Bitcoin’s historical…
US President Donald Trump will host a White House Crypto Summit on Friday, bringing together top industry executives to discuss the future of digital assets in the country. However, concerns are growing over the apparent lack of explicit Ethereum (ETH) representation at the high-profile event. Confirmed Attendees and the Agenda According to Fox Business correspondent Eleanor Terret, notable industry leaders have confirmed their attendance. These include MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor, Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey, and Paradigm co-founder Matt Huang. Others include Exodus CEO J.P. Richardson, Multicoin Capital co-founder Kyle Samani, and World Liberty Financial co-founder Zach Witkoff. Chainlink co-founder…