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Two Ways This Bitcoin Bull Market is Sturdier Than 2020-21 and 2017

Bitcoin BTC$104,957.08 has long been criticized for its high volatility, with bull runs marked by sudden, sharp pullbacks that would qualify as full-blown bear trends in stocks. However, the latest bull market, which kicked off in early 2023, feels different in a positive way, exhibiting relatively low volatility and drawdowns. Volatility in downtrend According to data tracked by Glassnode, bitcoin's realized volatility on a three-month rolling basis has averaged less than 50% during this bull cycle, significantly lower than the 80% to 100% observed during previous bull runs. The same thing can be said about the 30-day implied volatility, tracked…

BitcoinJul 6

Team Announces Job Vacancies Amid Scam Rumors, Price Dips

The Pi Network is going through a volatile phase as its token price continues to slide amid fresh allegations of a pump-and-dump scheme and suspicious wallet activity. Despite these setbacks, the Pi Core Team has announced new job openings, leaving the community both puzzled and concerned. Price Drops Despite Fund Announcement After briefly spiking to $1.6796 on May 8, the price of Pi has pulled back sharply and is now trading at around $0.75. Although it remains slightly above its early April lows, the token’s value has dropped since peaking at $2.98 in late February. Even a major announcement on…

AltcoinsJul 6

Taiko Collaborates with Nethermind to Bolster Rollup Infrastructure on Ethereum Network

Taiko, an open-source and Ethereum-equivalent ZK-Rollup to scale the Ethereum ecosystem, has started a new partnership with Nethermind, a software and research company. The collaboration focuses on establishing a resilient infrastructure to drive the rollup ecosystem. The platform provided the details of this partnership on social media. Taiko x Nethermind: Building to Empower the Based Rollup Ecosystem We’re excited to announce our strategic partnership with @NethermindEth to build infrastructure that elevates the entire based rollup ecosystem without compromise. pic.twitter.com/TQqH07DzaP — Taiko.eth 🥁 (@taikoxyz) July 4, 2025 Taiko Forges Partnership with Nethermind to Boost Ethereum Rollup Infrastructure The partnership between Taiko…

BlockchainJul 6

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Reaches Record Low Volatility, Draws Billions in Flows

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund (IBIT) is experiencing record-low volatility, according to Senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, which is attracting more interest from larger investors looking for a "digital gold" rather than speculative tech-like behavior. The 90-day rolling volatility of 47.64 is the lowest since the ETF was introduced in January 2024, Balchunas posted on X, a degree of stability that can be self-reinforcing. As volatility drops, larger and more risk-averse investors tend to enter, which in turn further suppresses volatility. "The thing with volatility is it can become self-fulfilling," Balchunas said in his post. "The lower the…

BitcoinJul 6

Tether on TRON Surpasses $75 Billion, Tops All Stablecoin Activities

May 19, 2025 - Geneva, Switzerland - TRON DAO announced today that the total circulating supply of Tether (USDT) on the TRON blockchain has surpassed $75 billion, once again making TRON the leading network for USDT. As the most widely adopted stablecoin, Tether represents more than 63 percent of the global market share with over $150 billion in circulation. Over 50 percent of that supply is issued on TRON - the #1 network among all blockchain networks for USDT total issuance, total transaction volume, and daily active users. As of May 2025, TRON supports over 8.3 million daily transactions and…

AltcoinsJul 6

Spheron x AIxBlock Partnership Aims to Reshape AI Training with Web3 Power

Spheron Network and AIxBlock have joined together to announce a partnership anchoring decentralized GPU compute power alongside modular AI workflows. By encompassing the technological power of the two platforms, this partnership will revolutionize the processes of the training, orchestration, and scaling of AI. Partnership Alert: @SpheronFDN🤝@AIxBlock AIxBlock is pioneering a decentralized AI infra layer, combining self-hosted AI platforms, compute marketplaces, and crowdsourced data networks. Now, they’re joining forces with Spheron Network Infra. This strategic partnership covers:… pic.twitter.com/DF8FQJ5ffJ — Spheron Network (@SpheronFDN) July 4, 2025 Building Borderless AI: The Strategic Vision AIxBlock is a blockchain-based AI infrastructure platform that combines self-hosted…

BlockchainJul 6

Michael Saylor Outlines Strategy’s Bear Market Playbook at Bitcoin Vegas

Disclaimer: The analyst who wrote this piece owns shares of Strategy (MSTR) At the Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas, Strategy (MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor was asked how the company would respond if its multiple to net asset value (mNAV) fell below 1, as it did during the previous bear market. In response, Saylor drew an analogy to the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), stating, “GBTC is a closed-end trust… a corporate entity that has no operational flexibility to manage its capital structure.” He emphasized that unlike GBTC, Strategy is an operating business with the ability to take on debt and…

BitcoinJul 6

Only Two Days Left Until the Biggest Event of the Year! This Altcoin Founder Will Participate as the Biggest TRUMP Holder!

The dinner that US President Donald Trump will organize for the owners of his memecoin TRUMP has been on the agenda of the cryptocurrency industry for a long time. The 220 biggest TRUMP owners will be hosted at the dinner, and their identities remain unknown. While we are wondering who will attend at this point, Tron (TRX) founder Justin Sun announced that he will attend President Trump's Gala Dinner as the highest-level TRUMP holder. Justin Sun announced in his post on his X account that he will attend Trump's Gala Dinner to be held in Washington DC on May 22…

AltcoinsJul 6

Stablecoins power 75% of crypto payments across Europe, report shows

A new report by Oobit reveals that crypto payments are on the rise in Europe, with stablecoins dominating spending habits. Retail users are increasingly turning to crypto for everyday purchases, and stablecoins are leading the charge. On June 2, Oobit released a report analyzing the crypto spending behavior of its European users. According to the data, over the past 30 days, stablecoins accounted for more than 75% of purchases made through Oobit across several EU countries. Most of the purchases fell into two categories: retail and travel. In Germany, Spain, and Poland, crypto spending was concentrated on goods from retail…

ExchangesJul 6

Baishi AI Joins Forces with PAI3 to Drive Human Decision-Making in AI Gaming Systems

PAI3, a decentralized network for AI, has announced a strategic partnership with Baishi AI, an AI agents platform specializing in gaming. PAI3 is a decentralized AI network that allows businesses and individuals to develop, operate, and monetize customized AI models in a permissionless and confidential manner. On the other hand, Baishi is a platform specializing in AI-powered gaming, seeking to redefine gameplay through individualized AI agents. The collaboration between the two firms is a crucial move pushing for human-focused AI machine learning and development. PAI3 and BAISHI Partner to Advance Human-Centric AI Learning Through Gaming We’re pleased to announce a…

BlockchainJul 6