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Iran is hit by US and Israel airstrikes! Bitcoin drops sharply, approaching $63,000

Iran is hit by US and Israel airstrikes! Bitcoin drops sharply, approaching $63,000

After the United States and Israel conducted airstrikes on Iran, Bitcoin dropped about 3% within a few hours, approaching $63,000, the lowest since February. This event marks an escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, and Bitcoin, as a liquidity asset traded around the clock, has become an immediate reflection of geopolitical concerns. If the conflict intensifies, it could impact global energy prices and supply chains, further affecting the performance of risk assets.

Bitcoin funding rates turn fully negative, analyst: short squeeze conditions are gradually taking shape

Bitcoin perpetual futures funding rates turn negative, indicating a bearish market dominance. Analysis suggests that if the macro environment improves, it could trigger a short squeeze and push prices higher. Retail trading is active, but whale movements point to the opposite market sentiment, requiring a comprehensive analysis of multiple indicators to assess market trends. Bitcoin is currently consolidating around $68,000, down 46% from its all-time high.

Trump Media considers spin-off listing! The future of the crypto ETF plan remains a mystery

Trump Media is considering spinning off its social media platform Truth Social into an independent publicly traded company to create shareholder value. The fate of the cryptocurrency plans after the spin-off is unclear, and the market is paying close attention. DJT stock did not rise after the announcement; instead, it fell about 2.10%, indicating a lack of market confidence.

Former Mt. Gox CEO proposes a Bitcoin hard fork to recover $5.2 billion

Former Mt. Gox CEO Karpelès proposes a hard fork of Bitcoin to recover approximately 79,956 Bitcoins stolen in 2011. The proposal suggests adding consensus rules to allow funds to be returned to creditors through court proceedings, but it faces concerns about undermining Bitcoin's immutability and the risk of chain splits. This proposal is currently mainly to spark discussion and has not been implemented.

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Banks Must Go Public: Stellar CEO’s Bold Blockchain Demand

_Stellar CEO Denelle Dixon urges banks to adopt public blockchains for true interoperability, as USDCx launches on Cardano mainnet, reshaping cross-chain liquidity._ Denelle Dixon is not holding back. The Stellar Development Foundation CEO has a clear message for the banking sector: private bloc
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LiveBTCNews·29m ago

Why Is Crypto Crashing: Whales Knew the War Was Coming and Sold Days Before You Did, Pepeto Presale Surges as Sui and Pi Network Collapse

They knew. The data proves it. CryptoQuant confirmed that the exchange whale ratio spiked all week as large holders dumped Bitcoin from $70,000 to $65,000 before the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury on Iran. CoinDesk reported $5 billion sold across five exchanges in 30
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CaptainAltcoin·30m ago

Minnesota Weighs Total Ban on Bitcoin and Crypto ATMs

In brief Lawmakers in Minnesota are considering a total ban on crypto ATMs. The state passed a regulatory framework for the machines in 2024. Countries like New Zealand have recently imposed sweeping bans. Lawmakers in Minnesota are considering a total ban on crypto ATMs, with
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Decrypt·35m ago

XRP Ledger Powers $280 Million Diamond Tokenization in Major UAE Real-World Asset Deal

Ripple’s tokenization of 1 billion AED worth of diamonds, “isn’t just a win for the UAE, it’s a masterclass in how the XRP Ledger handles high-value RWA at scale,” says Reece Merrick. The network is solving the trust gap by integrating Ripple Custody’s bank-grade vaulting with XRPL’s native f
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CryptoNewsFlash·1h ago

Buying Bitcoin? Hold at least 3 years to avoid losses, data shows

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has repeatedly tested patient investors, and a long-hold thesis appears increasingly robust when examined through multi-year price histories. A Bitwise Europe study looking at BTC’s price data from mid-2010 through early 2026 finds that the odds of ending a multi-year
CryptoBreaking·1h ago

Crypto Taxes Updated: Bitcoin Stuck Below $70K – Month in Charts

February’s tax-policy dialogue around crypto expanded across several jurisdictions, underscoring a global shift toward clearer reporting and new levies on digital assets. The year’s early momentum included a critical test for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), which struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level as pol
CryptoBreaking·1h ago
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