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JUST IN: The decline of the leading cryptocurrency comes in a seemingly favorable context, forcing a re-examination of the structural forces currently impacting the market.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell by nearly 50% from its peak of US$126,199, reaching US$60,000 on February 5th.
The magnitude of this drop, in itself, wouldn't be particularly striking if analyzed in isolation from its broader context, given the sharp fluctuations BTC has experienced throughout its history.

JUST IN: Lido Launches Stablecoin Yield Product to Expand Beyond Ether.
The goal is to make it easier for users to earn returns on cryptocurrencies without having to choose or manage strategies themselves.
Lido has launched a new stablecoin yield product, EarnUSD, which allows users to deposit USDC and USDT into a pooled vault that automatically allocates funds to different DeFi strategies to generate returns.

JUST IN: Has Bitcoin's price hit its lowest point? Bitcoin's price put on another interesting performance last week, as global uncertainty continued in the broader financial markets.
However, the $74,000 resistance level proved inflexible once again, as the leading cryptocurrency made another attempt to reach it as the weekend approached.
Investor sentiment in the Bitcoin market appears to be worsening over time, while bullish momentum seems to be waning after the latest rejection. In fact, recent on-chain data shows sentiment at a low not seen in almost four years.

JUST IN: Iran The Strait of Hormuz is open to all countries… except the US and Israel.
The world holds its breath.

JUST IN: Bitcoin and Ethereum Capture Most Institutional Demand During a recent presentation, Robert Mitchnick, head of cryptocurrencies at BlackRock, offered a clear analysis of institutional demand for crypto ETFs.
According to him, investor interest is focused almost exclusively on the two largest cryptocurrencies in the market.
He explained that client interest is largely concentrated on Bitcoin and Ethereum, while other assets only generate much more limited pockets of interest.

BREAKING: Students account hacked to promote cryptocurrency.
The official X account of Estudiantes de La Plata was hacked this Saturday to promote a cryptocurrency.
The club alerted its fans about the issue on its other social media platforms.

JUST IN: Bitcoin's prolonged decline from its all-time high has left traders uncertain, and many investors are unsure whether the worst of the drop is over.
An analyst known as Jelle at X suggests that the conversation may be overlooking an uncomfortable truth that Bitcoin bear markets often become far more painful than most participants anticipate.

JUST IN: The story of Rosie, a rescued dog with terminal cancer, became an unexpected case study on the potential of artificial intelligence in personalized medicine.
Her owner, a Sydney tech entrepreneur, used ChatGPT, data analytics, and academic support to develop an experimental mRNA vaccine that shrank one of her tumors.

The stock market isn't far behind crypto either. Both "Extreme Fear".

JUST IN: The Crypto Fear and Greed Index gauges sentiment for Bitcoin and the wider crypto market.

JUST IN:The potential expansion of the IOF tax to stablecoin transactions has sparked a major clash between the crypto sector and authorities in Brazil.
Associations representing more than 850 companies argue that the measure would be illegal, stifle innovation, and jeopardize one of Latin America's largest digital asset markets.

JUST IN:Blockchain Summit Latam “On Tour 2026” will make its first stop in Lima, Peru.
The event will take place at the Universidad del Pacífico from May 13 to 15 and will feature participation from the Central Bank, as well as representatives from the local and regional financial system.

JUST IN:The black market for gold is moving with USDT, a report claims.
An investigation reveals how gold smuggling networks are allegedly relying on Tether's stablecoin.

JUST IN:Something went wrong with the Bitcoin price, says Galaxy Digital founder and CEO Mike Novogratz, as the search for the bottom grows more frantic, while another Michael the Burry kind sees a “death spiral” ahead for the BTC price.
Of course, Novogratz has skin in the game, so when he told Bloomberg TV yesterday that the bottom would form in the $70,000 to $100,000 range, it is understandable that some might want to view his reasoning with scepticism.

JUST IN:Projects like Mantle and (FET) are rising (FET up 8%) due to the Agentic AI narrative.
The idea of autonomous robots making payments to each other without human intervention is replacing dog memes as the favorite trend among retail investors this week.

JUST IN:Projects like Mantle and (FET) are rising (FET up 8%) due to the "Agentic AI" narrative. The idea of autonomous robots making payments to each other without human intervention is replacing dog memes as the favorite trend among retail investors this week.

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JUST IN: VanEck Says Bitcoin Miners Are ‘Sitting on a Gold Mine’ as AI Demand Surges
Bitcoin miners are sitting on an asset most people have not fully priced in yet. Power infrastructure.
Miners with existing power infrastructure are at the crossroads of two of the most capital-intensive buildouts underway right now.
Bitcoin hash rate expansion and AI data center demand.

BREAKING: A new clash between politics and cryptocurrencies has shaken the public debate after Boris Johnson labeled Bitcoin a giant Ponzi scheme.
Michael Saylor, president of Strategy and one of the digital asset’s most prominent advocates, responded with a direct rebuttal, reigniting the discussion about the value, trustworthiness, and real risks of the crypto ecosystem.

JUST IN: Buenos Aires government regulates tax on cryptocurrency trading AGIP determined that the Gross Income Tax is calculated on the difference between the price of cryptocurrency trading.