Auteur/autrice : Alberto
Key takeaways:Bitcoin is now a macro asset, with behavior increasingly tied to traditional risk markets and vulnerable to the same systemic pressures as TradFi assets.Custodial concentration is reshaping Bitcoin’s market structure, increasing systemic risk and weakening self-custody norms.A cultural and structural split may emerge, with a “clean” institutional Bitcoin and a “wild” self-sovereign one, threatening the asset’s neutrality and mission.As institutional capital flows in, Bitcoin (BTC) is shedding its outsider status. This evolution brings new credibility and new capital, but also binds Bitcoin to the rhythms of global finance—macroeconomic factors, quarterly rotations, and regulatory compromise. Can the leading cryptoasset keep…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum is undergoing a bullish expansion, pushing above the $2,650 level and holding support above $2,600—a move that reinforces investor confidence across the broader crypto market. As ETH shows signs of sustained strength, institutional interest is ramping up. On Thursday, SharpLink Gaming (Nasdaq: SBET) made headlines by deepening its commitment to Ethereum. In a prospectus supplement filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company revealed it has raised the ceiling on the amount of common stock it can sell from $1 billion to $5…
Simon ‘twist’ Eliasson is in Kettering to attend EPIC.LAN… That is not a sentence that even he imagined would be true not so long ago, but at EPIC45, he is leading a young Alliance roster that has skyrocketed in the rankings of late, in the hopes of victory and VRS points at the Kettering Conference Centre. twist has had one of Counter-Strike’s most storied careers. In a thirteen-year professional career, the Swede has gone from Counter-Strike: Source to CS:GO to CS2, playing for Fnatic, NiP, GODSENT, and LGB, amongst others, in that period. Despite attending the biggest events in Counter-Strike,…
In the early days of large language models, there was a high barrier to entry: it used to be impossible to run anything useful on your own computer without investing in pricey GPUs. But researchers have had so much success in shrinking down and speeding up models that anyone with a laptop, or even a smartphone, can now get in on the action.For people who are concerned about privacy, want to break free from the control of the big LLM companies, or just enjoy tinkering, local models offer a compelling alternative to ChatGPT and its web-based peers. Here’s how to…
Crypto Analysis AI, in a recent update on X, highlighted that Avalanche (AVAX) is displaying mixed signals across multiple timeframes. While the short-term (1-hour) chart leans slightly bullish, the medium-term (4-hour) view suggests caution. Price action has recently tested resistance near $23.24 and is now consolidating between $22.80 and $23.00. Though the broader trend remains upward, a brief pullback or sideways movement could be on the horizon before any further upside. 1-Hour Timeframe And 4-Hour Timeframe Analysis Crypto Analysis AI recently highlighted that AVAX/USDT is flashing bullish signals on the 1-hour timeframe, with 30 buy signals against just 9 sell…
Key takeawaysGoogle Gemini can break down complex crypto news, like new US legislation, by pulling clear summaries from trusted sources.By scanning reactions on X, Gemini reveals how investors feel about the news, helping traders gauge short-term momentum.Gemini highlights who benefits first, like stablecoin issuers and compliant exchanges, and who faces risk, particularly DeFi projects that are labeled as decentralized but operate with clear centralized control.Using market data and sentiment, Gemini can help create structured Bitcoin trade ideas, complete with price targets, stop-losses and risk factors.If you are into crypto, you’ve probably seen a news headline lately such as “US House…
Ethereum has surged more than 70% since mid-June, marking one of its most impressive rallies of the year. The move has been driven by strong momentum, with bulls firmly in control as ETH recently reclaimed the critical $3,500 level. Notably, the uptrend has shown little to no retracement since the initial breakout, signaling sustained buying interest and confidence among investors. Related Reading One of the most striking developments supporting this move comes from CryptoQuant, which highlights the emergence of a significant premium on Ethereum traded through Coinbase. This is particularly noteworthy because Coinbase is a platform predominantly used by US…
Image credit: Dairy Max Dairy MAX, representing 700 dairy farmers, is launching a new Fortnite custom mode called Dine Tycoon through its digital gaming brand Level Unlocked. Made with Fortnite Creative to engage gamers with nutrition, the game mode allows players to build and run their own dairy diner, all to encourage teens to drink milk. Keep Reading Fortnite unveils Twitch drops for FNCS Major 3 IShowSpeed announces $100,000 Fortnite tournament Bruno Mars Fortnite Music Pass: What’s included and is it worth it? “Today’s generation is shaping food culture in real-time, and they’re doing it online,” said Jennie McDowell, Chief Strategy…
Optimistic regulatory expectations became the focal point for cryptocurrency investors this week, following an event dubbed by the US government as “Crypto Week,” during which lawmakers sought to pass three key regulatory bills for the Web3 industry.Fueled by the optimistic outlook, Bitcoin (BTC) flipped Amazon’s $2.3 trillion market capitalization and soared to become the world’s fifth-largest asset by total value.Regulators passed the three key bills amid Republican concerns with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).In a Thursday House session, lawmakers voted 294-134 to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, a bill aimed at establishing a market structure for cryptocurrencies,…
Xapo Bank recorded a 24% global increase in bitcoin-backed loan initiations during Q2 2025, with European members driving 72% of the total volume, according to its Digital Wealth Report released this week. Xapo Q2: Bitcoin Loans Up 24%, Millennials Boost Crypto Holdings 10% The Gibraltar-based bank Xapo noted members increasingly use bitcoin ( BTC) holdings […]