Bitcoin dropped 3.8% to $63,038 and Ethereum fell 9% following coordinated US-Israel military strikes on Iran's nuclear and military facilities. Over 152,000 crypto traders were liquidated totaling $515 million as digital assets absorbed weekend panic selling while traditional markets remained closed.
A developer has successfully embedded an image on the Bitcoin blockchain as a single transaction, directly challenging the technical assumptions of BIP-110. This demonstration highlights ongoing debates about data storage limitations and usage of Bitcoin's blockchain infrastructure.
Anthropic's Claude chatbot has risen to the No. 2 position in the App Store, apparently benefiting from increased attention surrounding the company's controversial Pentagon negotiations. The dispute seems to have driven public interest and downloads of the AI assistant.
On-chain data reveals significant Bitcoin accumulation with billions flowing into specific wallets despite months of bearish market conditions. Some investors are using the ongoing market downturn as an opportunity to strengthen their positions, raising questions about whether this signals a good entry point.
NYDIG Research suggests Bitcoin's price movements will be driven more by AI's impact on economic fundamentals than technological factors. The analysis focuses on how AI adoption affects employment, growth rates, real interest rates, and central bank monetary policies.
Federal authorities seized $61 million in Tether cryptocurrency linked to 'pig butchering' scams following a tip to Homeland Security. The confiscation resulted from uncovering a sophisticated multi-wallet money laundering operation used to hide proceeds from these romance-based crypto frauds.
Bitcoin price surged to $67,000 following unverified reports about Iran's Supreme Leader being killed, demonstrating cryptocurrency's sensitivity to major geopolitical events. The price movement highlights Bitcoin's role as a potential safe-haven asset during times of international uncertainty.
Major tech companies including Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI are making billion-dollar investments in AI infrastructure projects. These massive capital expenditures represent the largest infrastructure buildout in the current AI boom, highlighting the scale of resources being deployed to support AI development and deployment.
A rare Bitcoin bottom signal that previously indicated significant price movements has reappeared, potentially suggesting a 130% rally ahead. However, the validity of this fractal pattern is questionable given the different macroeconomic conditions expected in 2026 compared to previous cycles.
Bitcoin's long-term holders are showing signs of weakening as their monthly profit realizations fall below 1.0, though annual profits remain positive at 1.84. The analysis suggests Bitcoin is entering a fragile transitional phase, with LTH realized profits tapering compared to previous cycles.
Bitcoin quickly recovered to mid-$64,000 levels after experiencing volatility during U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend. The price swings occurred during low-liquidity hours, and market attention is now shifting to upcoming ETF flows data that could determine Bitcoin's next direction.
Ethereum is showing signs of a major breakout after flipping a corrective price channel, with technical analysis suggesting the start of Wave 3 of an impulsive rally. Analysts project a minimum target of $2,624.14 with potential extension to 261.8% Fibonacci levels, while recent price action swept range highs and captured liquidity.
Bitcoin continues to struggle with weekly losses and is currently range-bound between $60,000 and $70,000 levels. The cryptocurrency is facing resistance at the $70,000 ceiling while attempting to maintain support above the $60,000 fortress level.
JPMorgan believes Bitcoin's current stagnation could be resolved by the Clarity Act, new cryptocurrency legislation that would provide regulatory clarity. The bank expects this legislation to boost institutional participation and accelerate tokenization across U.S. crypto markets.
A crypto executive predicts consolidation among crypto treasury companies in 2026 as declining digital asset prices have left many treasuries trading underwater or at significant discounts to their net asset value. This market pressure is expected to drive merger and acquisition activity within the sector.
Iran's government operates a $7.8 billion cryptocurrency shadow economy to facilitate international trade amid sanctions. This crypto infrastructure also serves as a crucial financial lifeline for ordinary Iranians during protests and economic crises.
Bitcoin's self-custody culture has created a potential inheritance crisis as early adopters age, with many holders maintaining single points of failure in their storage systems. The article suggests 2026 could mark the beginning of significant wealth losses due to inadequate succession planning for Bitcoin holdings.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin released a technical roadmap called the 'Strawmap' outlining how Ethereum could scale to handle 1,000 times its current transaction capacity. The plan includes near-term upgrades like the 'Glamsterdam' protocol upgrade and longer-term implementation of zero-knowledge EVMs, while maintaining decentralization by not requiring more powerful hardware for node operators.
According to the person behind Meta's abandoned Diem token, the competitive advantage in stablecoins has shifted from technology to distribution networks held by incumbent players. This represents a fundamental change in how stablecoin success is determined in the evolving crypto payments landscape.
A judge has ruled against Binance's attempt to move class action lawsuits regarding token sales into arbitration. The lawsuits originated from a wave of legal action filed in April 2020 targeting major cryptocurrency exchanges and token issuers.
Bitcoin's price dropped to approximately $63,000 following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, but has since recovered most of its losses. The cryptocurrency market showed typical volatility in response to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
US Senator Chris Murphy announced plans to introduce legislation banning prediction markets, calling them 'corrupt and destabilizing.' The move specifically targets platforms like Polymarket amid concerns about war betting and insider trading risks.
Vitalik Buterin has announced Ethereum's roadmap for quantum resistance, proposing to replace the current consensus-layer BLS signatures with hash-based cryptographic schemes like Winternitz variants. This represents a significant step in preparing Ethereum's infrastructure against future quantum computing threats.
Bitcoin's price declined following news of US military action against Iran, while tokenized gold products like Tether's XAUT experienced significant price increases. This market movement reflects traditional safe-haven asset behavior during geopolitical tensions.
South Korea's National Tax Service accidentally leaked a full cryptocurrency wallet seed phrase in an official press release, resulting in the theft of seized crypto assets. The security breach occurred when the sensitive information was photographed and distributed publicly without detection.