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While Bitcoin is at $110,000 Levels, Industry Experts Make Bitcoin Price Predictions! Here Are 9 Experts' BTC Price Predictions

Bitcoin is on the rise again, rising above the $110,000 level after US President Donald Trump postponed his decision on new tariffs on the European Union. This development increased expectations that a new rally could begin in the markets. According to leading crypto investors and analysts, the upward momentum in Bitcoin price may continue. Investors on prediction platforms like Polymarket are placing strong bets that Bitcoin will surpass $115,000 by the end of May. In the Deribit options market, almost half of the call options in May 30 futures consist of positions that will pay off if BTC stays above…

BitcoinJul 12

Strategy joins Russell Top 200 Value Index with $64b BTC on the books

With its latest purchase, Strategy now holds a staggering $64 billion worth of BTC, making it by far the world’s most aggressive corporate holder. But the real story isn’t just the size of its hoard, it’s the Russell Top 200 Value Index inclusion, marking perhaps the clearest sign yet that Wall Street views Bitcoin as a legitimate value asset. On June 30, Strategy announced the acquisition of 4,980 new Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $531.9 million, paying an average of $106,801 per BTC. The purchase, executed as Bitcoin traded near all-time highs, brings the company’s total holdings to 597,325 BTC. Strategy’s…

MarketsJul 12

They Unstaked $40 Million Worth of Tokens

While activities on Hyperliquid's Layer 1 blockchain, HyperEVM, are rapidly increasing, Kinetiq, one of the most anticipated projects in the ecosystem, announced that it will officially launch on July 15. With this development, major HYPE investors have begun unstaking their tokens, with around 1 million HYPE (approximately $40 million) lined up to be withdrawn from existing validators. “This notification was made to provide extra time for users in different time zones, considering the 7-day unstake period of HYPE tokens,” Kinetiq said in a statement. Immediately following the announcement, the bulk of the HYPE tokens in the unstake queue appeared to…

AltcoinsJul 12

IMF Opposes Power Subsidies for Crypto Mining Amid Grid Concerns

The IMF blackballs the option of offering subsidized electricity to the crypto miners because of the fear that this would cause the energy network in Pakistan to experience overload. Lack of clarity in laws on crypto in Pakistan presents a threat of non-compliance, an obstacle to relevant revenue models. IMF's opposition has delayed Pakistan's plans to attract international crypto firms, focusing attention on energy reforms. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has denounced a proposal by Pakistan to provide lower tariffs of electricity to crypto mining, data centers and heavy industrial consumption. The argument against it is based on the concerns…

RegulationJul 12

Pump.fun Token Sale Set for July 12, Not Open to European Traders: ByBit

Popular Solana token launchpad Pump.fun appears to be set to begin the sale of its upcoming token on July 12, after a second major exchange leaked the date. ByBit Ukraine posted and deleted the announcement on Wednesday morning, which included a detail that European users will be restricted from the sale. A user with the "ambassador" title in the official ByBit Ukraine Telegram group, named Andriy, told Decrypt that the announcement was scheduled to go live at 14:00 UTC, but ByBit Ukraine posted it early by accident. Users in Telegram group can only be given titles by the group owners…

ExchangesJul 12

MAP Protocol Unleashes Revolutionary Omnichain Swaps for Bitcoin and Beyond

The cryptocurrency landscape is constantly evolving, and at its heart lies the persistent challenge of seamless asset transfer across disparate blockchain networks. Imagine a world where your Bitcoin isn’t confined to its native chain, but can effortlessly participate in the vibrant DeFi ecosystems of Ethereum, BNB Chain, or Solana. This vision is now closer to reality, thanks to a pivotal strategic shift by MAP Protocol (MAPO). In a recent Medium post, MAP Protocol has unveiled an ambitious new direction, setting its sights on becoming the definitive omnishain swap platform. What are MAP Protocol’s Omnichain Swaps? At its core, MAP Protocol’s…

BlockchainJul 12

Historic Speech Expected! Here is the Participant List!

There is very little time left for the Bitcoin 2025 Conference, which is seen as the biggest Bitcoin (BTC) event of 2025. The Bitcoin 2025 Conference, which will be held in Las Vegas, will take place from May 27 to 29 and will last for three days. US Vice President JD Vance will deliver the opening speech at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference, which will be held at the Venetian Conference Center in Las Vegas. Accordingly, Vance will be delivering a historic keynote speech promoting the financial future of Bitcoin. The Bitcoin 2025 Conference is expected to bring together more than…

BitcoinJul 12

Hong Kong's Upcoming Stablecoin Rules to Shake Up US Dollar Dominance, Deter Bigger Players

Hong Kong has reaffirmed its support for stablecoins as it prepares to implement a new regulatory regime for fiat-referenced issuers in August, a move that some believe could stifle aspirations for larger players and challenge U.S. dollar dominance in the region. On Saturday, Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, linked the development of stablecoins with a growing appetite across the Global South and parts of Asia for settling trade in local currencies, rather than relying on the U.S. dollar. Writing in his official blog following a visit to Tianjin and Beijing for the World Economic Forum's "Summer Davos," Chan said,…

MarketsJul 12

Goblintown Heads to the Trenches With Solana Meme Coin Launch

Ethereum NFT collection Goblintown is looking to shake up the meme coin market, dropping its own meme coin—GOB—on the Solana blockchain with a new token model designed to refresh the meme coin experience. The token, which was launched in stealth late Tuesday by Truth Arts’ wholly owned subsidiary Exploding Goblin LLC, aims to solve the longevity issues of new meme coins with a multi-pronged approach that Goblintown co-founder Alex Taub says is the product of studying other launches from the trenches. “In the past 6 months, we’ve been sort of noodling on: What would a meme coin look like if…

AltcoinsJul 12

Another Appointment from the US to Rejoice the Cryptocurrency World – Appointed to a Critical Position

The US Senate has confirmed the appointment of former blockchain company executive Jonathan Gould to head the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) by a vote of 50-45. Following his confirmation, the dossier was sent to President Donald Trump for his final signature. Gould previously served as general counsel at Bitfury, a blockchain technology developer. Prior to that role, he served as senior vice president and general counsel at the OCC. Trump nominated Gould for OCC chair in February. In a procedural roll call conducted before the vote, cryptocurrency advocate Senator Cynthia Lummis voted against Gould's nomination. According…

RegulationJul 12