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Bitcoin ‘extreme low volatility’ to end amid new $50K BTC price target <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjFjNjctZTg2Yy03MjM0LWFlMWEtY2FkNGJhZTllMGEzLmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin traders braced for a major move “around the corner” after days of BTC price action sticking to a tight range around $90,000.

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Bitcoin Bear Flag in Focus With Price to Decide on Fate of $90,000

Bitcoin bear market calls come amid expectations of BTC price action making a major move next.

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Today in Crypto: CLARITY Act by April, Riot AI Pivot, ECB Euro Pilot

Today in crypto: A US Senator is optimistic the CLARITY Act will pass soon, Riot Platforms was urged to move faster into AI/HPC operations, while t...

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How HashKey plans to become Hong Kong’s first crypto IPO <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjFjMzUtNDVjYi03MWFhLWFjNmEtZTc2MDg3NTUwZjU3LmpwZw==.jpg">HashKey’s IPO bid puts Hong Kong’s virtual asset regime on display, testing whether compliance-first crypto platforms can win investors.

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How HashKey Plans to Become Hong Kong’s First Crypto IPO

HashKey is targeting Hong Kong’s first crypto-native IPO by bundling exchange, custody, staking and tokenization into one regulated platform.

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Bitcoin’s four-year cycle is intact, but driven by politics and liquidity: Analyst <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDkvMDE5OTk1MDgtNGQxZS03YzYxLTk1OGEtMWU0ZmQ1YWIwMDMx.jpg">10x Research’s Markus Thielen says Bitcoin’s four-year cycle still exists but is now driven by politics, liquidity and elections rather than the halving.

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Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Now Driven by Politics, Not Halving: Analyst

Bitcoin’s four-year cycle is intact but no longer halving-driven, says 10x Research’s Markus Thielen, pointing to politics, liquidity and elect...

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Bitcoin will ‘dump below $70K’ thanks to hawkish Japan: Macro analysts <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWY0ODMtZjJiMC03ZWFhLTliZTUtYTQ1NTVkY2YxNTMy.jpg">The Bank of Japan is expected to increase its benchmark interest rates on Friday, a historically bearish signal for riskier assets like Bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Price Risks Falling to $70K Due to a Hawkish BoJ: Macro Analysts

The Bank of Japan is expected to increase its benchmark interest rates on Friday, a historically bearish signal for riskier assets like Bitcoin.

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Twenty One’s first-day slide highlights investor caution toward BTC-backed stocks <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDgvMDE5ODc3ZDAtM2VjMi03N2IwLWI1MDAtM2EwYjY3OTAzOTQ1.jpg">Twenty One Capital’s NYSE listing showed how tightly markets now price Bitcoin-heavy firms, with investors refusing to pay much beyond the underlying BTC value.

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Why Twenty One’s First-Day Slide Shows Waning Appetite for BTC Firms

Analysis of Twenty One Capital’s NYSE debut, its Bitcoin-backed valuation, first-day drop and what the market reaction signals about investor con...

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Why Michael Saylor wants nations to build Bitcoin banks <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjA1ODQtNjI0OS03MmJjLWI4NWYtY2JhMDg0Y2JmN2Ew.jpg" alt="Why Michael Saylor wants nations to build Bitcoin banks">Michael Saylor explains why governments should consider Bitcoin-backed digital banks. It is time to examine the potential benefits and risks of Bitcoin banks.

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Why Michael Saylor Says Countries Should Launch Bitcoin-Backed Banks

Why Michael Saylor wants nations to build Bitcoin banks. Explore his vision for regulated digital banking backed by Bitcoin reserves and tokenized ...

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Standard Chartered, Coinbase deepen alliance to build institutional crypto infrastructure <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjFiOTgtNDEzMC03ZGY5LTgwOGEtOWU2YjhkNjMyMGQ1LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Standard Chartered, Coinbase deepen alliance to build institutional crypto infrastructure">Standard Chartered and Coinbase are expanding their partnership to develop trading, custody and financing services aimed at institutional crypto clients.

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Standard Chartered, Coinbase Expand Institutional Crypto Deal

Standard Chartered and Coinbase are teaming up to build institutional crypto infrastructure spanning trading, custody, staking and lending services.

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Stablecoin usage in Venezuela likely to keep expanding amid economic instability <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjFhNzYtNzE5Yi03OWU0LTgyZmUtNjZmMjg3MTk5MmRjLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Stablecoin usage in Venezuela likely to keep expanding amid economic instability">The crypto ecosystem in Venezuela is a product of nearly a decade of economic collapse and international sanctions pressure, according to the TRM Labs team.

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Crypto Use in Venezuela Likely to Rise as Economic Pressures Intensify

Venezuelans are increasingly relying on stablecoins as inflation, sanctions, and banking failures persist, but TRM Labs predicts demand will contin...

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Today in Crypto: CLARITY Act by April, Riot AI Pivot, ECB Euro Pilot

Today in crypto: A US Senator is optimistic the CLARITY Act will pass soon, Riot Platforms was urged to move faster into AI/HPC operations, while t...

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The Securities and Exchange Commission publishes crypto custody guide <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjE5MzktMWZjMC03YzQ5LWI2NWQtYmFjZGFmY2IxNzU2LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="The Securities and Exchange Commission publishes crypto custody guide">The guide was a good-faith primer on crypto custody basics and best practices, including different forms of wallet storage and common risks.

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SEC Publishes Crypto Custody and Wallet Primer for Investing Public

The SEC published a guide to safely holding cryptocurrencies, alongside tips for choosing an asset custodian and private key storage methods.

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Today in Crypto: CLARITY Act by April, Riot AI Pivot, ECB Euro Pilot

Today in crypto: A US Senator is optimistic the CLARITY Act will pass soon, Riot Platforms was urged to move faster into AI/HPC operations, while t...

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Strategy survives first Nasdaq 100 shakeup since entering the index <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWVkZDAtZDIzYS03NzA1LWFjNzMtOTNkNzY3OTY5N2Yw.jpg" alt="Strategy survives first Nasdaq 100 shakeup since entering the index">Strategy remains in the Nasdaq 100 as MSCI considers excluding firms whose crypto holdings exceed 50% of total assets.

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Strategy Keeps Nasdaq 100 Spot Despite Concerns Over Its Bitcoin Holdings

Strategy remains in the Nasdaq 100 after its first index review, adding to its massive Bitcoin holdings even as shares slide more than 15% over the...

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Spot volumes drop 66% in ‘lulls’ that often precede next cycle leg: Bitfinex <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWZhNzktMzg0OS03YzVmLWIzZDAtMDRhOTE1M2NkNjNk.jpg">Bitfinex said the recent 66% slide in spot trading volumes echoes lulls seen before next leg in the cycle.

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Bitfinex: Crypto Spot Volumes Down 66% From Peak as Next Cycle Leg Nears

Crypto spot volumes have fallen 66% from January highs, Bitfinex says. CoinMarketCap data shows 30-day volume dropping from $500 billion to $250 bi...

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Crypto groups slam Citadel for urging tighter DeFi tokenization rules <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjE1ODgtYjA4NC03YTcyLTgzYjgtNjM3MjY1MzRmNmNhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Crypto groups slam Citadel for urging tighter DeFi tokenization rules">The DeFi Education Fund has led a rebuttal to Citadel Securities’ call for the SEC to bring DeFi platforms under securities laws if dealing in tokenized stocks.

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Crypto Groups Slam Citadel’s Call for Tighter DeFi Rules

The crypto industry’s tensions with Citadel Securities escalated as advocacy groups claimed the market maker made “misleading statements” in ...

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Tokenization benefits ‘light at first,’ but will expand if democratized: NYDIG <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjE0OWMtMTkxYS03MjA2LWI1ODEtZWE3YjcyZjYxYTgyLmpwZw==.jpg">Regulations must evolve for tokenized real-world assets to be better integrated with DeFi, so their immediate benefit won’t be significant, says NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro.

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Tokenization Benefits will be ‘light at first,’ says NYDIG

Tokenized real-world assets won’t be an immediate benefit to crypto, as rules and infrastructure must evolve so they’re better integrated with ...

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Today in Crypto: CLARITY Act by April, Riot AI Pivot, ECB Euro Pilot

Today in crypto: A US Senator is optimistic the CLARITY Act will pass soon, Riot Platforms was urged to move faster into AI/HPC operations, while t...

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Bitnomial gains CFTC approval to launch prediction markets in the US <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjE0MjUtNzA4ZC03MGEwLWI2ZDYtZTFhYmRlYWRhYjY4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitnomial gains CFTC approval to launch prediction markets in the US">The US regulator's green light lets Bitnomial’s clearinghouse support prediction markets linked to crypto and economic events, expanding its regulated product and clearing offerings.

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Bitnomial Wins CFTC Approval to Launch Regulated Prediction Markets

Bitnomial Clearinghouse has received CFTC approval to clear fully collateralized swaps, paving the way for regulated prediction markets and expande...

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Bitcoin miners turn to renewable energy amid profit margin squeeze <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5MzhlMzUtZGJhOC03YjRhLWIyYWMtOWQyNGJiZWRlZTJh.jpg" alt="Bitcoin miners turn to renewable energy amid profit margin squeeze">Bitcoin mining hash price, a critical metric for determining profit margins in the industry, is hovering near record lows.

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Bitcoin Miners Turn to Renewables As Hash Price Hovers Near Record Lows

Bitcoin miners are turning to renewable sources of energy to power their mining operations and reduce costs as the industry faces several economic ...

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Hate Ticketmaster? Onchain RWA tickets may succeed where regulators haven’t <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjEzZGQtYzJmMS03MTA0LTliYmItNjJkYzI0YmZjZjhkLmpwZw==.jpg">TIX is developing a DeFi-based settlement layer for live events, using onchain tickets to unlock venue financing and simplify payouts.

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TIX Emerges From Stealth to Bring DeFi Lending to Live Event Ticketing

TIX, the onchain settlement layer behind KYD Labs, applies DeFi lending and real-world asset tokenization to live event ticketing, enabling upfront...