📌 Headline Summary According to Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research, Bitcoin has bounced back above $106,000 after briefly dipping under $99K earlier this week. Strong institutional inflows (estimated at $46 billion into ETFs) and easing geopolitical tensions following a Middle East ceasefire have rejuvenated bullish sentiment. Lee sees Bitcoin reaching $110K–$115K by Q3, and…
🔥 Lead Story At the NATO summit in The Hague on June 25, 2025, former President Donald Trump stirred controversy by likening the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He declared the strikes “completely obliterated” the sites and likened the impact to the decisive end of World War II, confidently…
🔍 Overview In mid‑June 2025, oil markets braced for a surge. Israel’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, followed by Iran’s symbolic missile attack on a U.S. base in Qatar, appeared primed to trigger a supply scare. But traders saw beyond the headlines—and instead sparked a historic sell‑off. Brent crude tumbled about 7% in a single…
Chainlink (LINK) surged 8.4%, topping the CoinDesk 20 index and helping drive a 4.0% gain in the broader index on Tuesday morning. NEAR Protocol (NEAR) followed closely with a jump of 8.2%, while overall positive sentiment lifted nearly all major crypto assets. 🚀 Why Chainlink Outperformed 📈 Market Dynamics & Catalysts 🌐 CoinDesk 20 Snapshot Asset…
Despite a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and global trade turbulence, emerging markets are delivering a robust performance — significantly outperforming developed counterparts in 2025. 🌍 Striking Market Resilience 🔎 Drivers Behind the Rally 🌎 Regional Highlights 🚦 Risks & Sentiment 📆 What to Monitor Next Event Potential Impact on EM Markets U.S. Trade Policy Any…
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a strong warning in its latest report: stablecoins—despite their rapid adoption—fail three fundamental criteria of sound money: singleness, elasticity, and integrity. According to the BIS, these digital currencies lack true backing by central banks, insufficient AML/KYC controls, and the ability to expand money supply through lending—raising concerns…
Nasdaq futures have just formed a golden cross—the 100‑day simple moving average (SMA) crossing above the 200‑day SMA—near a record-high price zone. This alignment creates a powerful, classic bullish momentum indicator. 🧭 Why This Matters A golden cross typically marks a major turning point. Historically, such a setup has caught traders’ attention—and Bitcoin may be…
Ethereum core contributor Barnabé Monnot has proposed slashing block or “slot” time from the current 12 seconds to just 6 seconds under EIP‑7782, aiming for inclusion in the Glamsterdam update, slated for late 2026. If adopted, this change would shape Ethereum’s future by significantly enhancing speed, lowering fees, and improving overall user experience. What’s Changing: The…
Congress is evaluating a significant tax cut—possibly exceeding $10 billion—for investors in private credit, by making Business Development Companies (BDCs) dividends tax-exempt. First approved by the House, the provision was removed from the Senate draft but may be reinstated amid ongoing budget negotiations. Why now? The backstory The numbers behind the headlines Pressing concerns Private credit’s…
🔍 Overview Former President Donald Trump continues to stir controversy in the crypto space—his personal financial stakes and industry involvement have sparked a new wave of Democratic backlash, even from lawmakers who typically support digital assets. 🏛️ Core Developments ⚖️ Ethical and Political Flashpoints 🌐 Legislative Context 🎙️ Key Voices 🔮 Implications Ahead 🗓️ What…
