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Stay updated with the latest crypto market news and analysis as Japan’s interest rate hike impacts global markets and Bitcoin’s price breaks below $86,000.
The crypto market downturn has led to a shift in venture capital investment trends, with a focus on fundamentals and long-term potential.
The SEC has clarified its stance on Bitcoin miner hosting services, indicating some may be subject to securities laws. Industry executives believe most providers are not at risk.
Bitcoin’s price slips to $85,000 as Asian markets steady following a tech rebound, with all eyes on a potential Bank of Japan rate move.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that the digital euro is technically ready for implementation, but EU lawmakers must provide political approval before its launch.
Bitwise files with the SEC for a spot Sui ETF, joining the race with other companies to launch such a product and potentially increasing mainstream adoption of Sui.
The crypto market is facing a puzzling downturn despite the presence of all the necessary ingredients for a bull run, including pro-regulation shifts, ETF launches, and institutional buying.
Trump narrows down Fed Chair pick to three or four candidates, praises Chris Waller after interview.
The anxiety of quantum risk to Bitcoin is affecting its price, with executives weighing in on the potential threat. Cypherpunk Adam Back believes quantum computing is still in its early stages and does not pose a significant threat to Bitcoin.
The US CLARITY Act is set to enter Senate markup in January, potentially defining crypto oversight and market rules by 2026. This article analyzes the Act’s potential impact on the crypto market.