Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor stated in a Coin Stories interview that Bitcoin's current pullback of approximately 45% mirrors the "valley of despair" experienced by Apple's stock in 2013, asserting that any successful technology investment must endure a significant correction phase. Saylor noted that the current Bitcoin correction has lasted about 137 days and could extend for several years, but emphasized that this does not alter the long-term investment thesis. He also posited that the migration of derivatives trading to regulated U.S. markets has compressed volatility, leading to shallower drawdowns compared to historical extreme cycles. Furthermore, Saylor downplayed risks associated with quantum computing and controversies surrounding certain developers, characterizing them as a new wave of FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) that poses no immediate threat. (CoinDesk) #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Big crypto shake-up! Altcoins bleeding ~$40B in open interest as risk appetite dries up. Bull cycles shrinking fast (median ~20 days in 2025 vs. 40-60). Investors fleeing to BTC & ETH for safety. #crypto #altcoins #Bitcoin #Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin donated 256 ETH (128 each) to privacy apps Session & SimpleX, supporting encrypted communication & metadata privacy. A long-term bet on decentralized, de-identified messaging! 🛡️ #crypto #blockchain #news

EU’s MiCA crypto rules begin in 2024! 🇪🇺 Stablecoins face toughest rules, other crypto-assets need disclosure. CASPs get an EU-wide license (until 2026). Tax reporting via DAC8 (2026) will boost transparency. #MiCA #crypto #regulation

Gate Network launched Gate Perp DEX, a decentralized perpetuals platform on its Layer-2, Gate Layer! 🚀 Supports Solana, Ethereum, BSC, & Base via LayerZero. Trade 447 markets with up to 125x leverage on BTC & ETH. #DeFi #DEX #GatePerpDEX #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

🚨 $91.4M (783 BTC) stolen in a sophisticated crypto scam, reports ZachXBT. Attackers impersonated exchange/wallet support to access funds, then used Wasabi wallets to hide transactions. Highlights growing risk – always verify support channels! #crypto #scam #bitcoin #blockchain #news #BTC

DOJ won't prosecute truly decentralized crypto mixers! ⛓️ They'll spare 3rd parties under 18 U.S.C. §1960(b)(1)(C) if systems are fully automated, peer-to-peer & lack centralized control of funds – even with criminal use. A win for legitimate innovation! - Matt Galeotti, DOJ #crypto #blockchain #news

Injective & Republic partner to bring on-chain tokenization of private equity! 🚀 This integrates Injective’s blockchain with Republic Wallet, boosting interoperability & launching a dedicated platform for Injective projects. (TheBlock) #Injective #Republic #DeFi #crypto #blockchain #news

Nasdaq-listed Verb Tech (soon Ton Strategy Co.) now holds >$780M in assets: $713M in TON tokens & $67M in cash! 🚀 They raised $558M to build a significant TON reserve, aiming for >5% of circulating supply via staking & operations. #TON #crypto #blockchain #news

ChainOpera AI just launched a full-stack AI ecosystem with 2M+ users & 50K+ developers! 🚀 They're integrating AI with crypto – DeFi, RWA, PayFi, & e-commerce – via their Super AI App & Agent Developer Platform. Build & deploy AI agents on-chain! (TheBlock) #AI #crypto #blockchain #news

Starknet approved SNIP-31, bringing Bitcoin staking to the network in weeks! 🚀 BTC will have a 25% weighting in consensus, alongside STRK (75%). WBTC, LBTC, tBTC & SolvBTC are approved for staking, with a framework for adding more BTC-backed tokens. #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Asian family offices are boosting crypto investments! 📈 Bullish sentiment, wider adoption & clearer rules in the US & Hong Kong are driving the trend. Some Chinese family offices eye ~5% crypto allocations, shifting from cautious dips to seeing it as a core portfolio piece. - Reuters/UBS #crypto #blockchain #news

⚠️ North Wales Police report £2.1M ($2.8M USD) in Bitcoin stolen in a sophisticated fraud. Scammers impersonated law enforcement with “advanced techniques.” 🚨 Remember: Legitimate police will *never* ask for your seed phrase or direct crypto asset manipulation. #Bitcoin #fraud #scam #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC

Toyota’s exploring blockchain! 🚗💨 Their new MON framework, built on Avalanche, will tokenize vehicles using NFTs. This aims to unlock new financing & management for EV fleets, autonomous taxis & logistics, plus improve regulatory compliance. More: link to Beincrypto report #crypto #blockchain #news

Odin Fun aims to resume trading within 48 hours, but full restoration may take days. $1.7M in Bitcoin purchased to replenish funds, deposits coming soon. Audit report & review expected within 12 hours. Illicit activity isolated & will be rolled back to protect user assets. #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Beijing court sentenced someone to 3.5 years in prison & a 40k yuan fine for laundering money via crypto (USDT). They knowingly exchanged USDT for cash, aware it came from a scam. Warning: transferring crypto of unclear origin carries severe penalties. #crypto #fraud #China #blockchain #news

Jito Solana is upgrading! 🚀 JIP-25 doubles validators to 400 & improves ranking. JIP-XX gives JitoSOL stakers DeFi validator choice. Expect more liquidity & ecosystem growth! ✨ #Solana #DeFi #crypto #blockchain #news

DBS Bank launched tokenized structured notes on Ethereum, available to qualified investors via ADDX, DigiFT & HydraX. Notes track crypto assets with cash settlement & downside protection. Unit size lowered to $1,000 for increased accessibility! (CoinDesk) #crypto #blockchain #news

BitDeer (BTDR) will start manufacturing Bitcoin mining equipment in the US this year to bypass Trump-era tariffs & serve American customers. CFO Jeff LaBerge remains optimistic about the crypto & energy landscape. (Decrypt) #Bitcoin #mining #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC

BNB hit a record high of $881.02 today, now at $875.68 (+5.13% in 24h). Market liquidations reached $31.13M in the last 4hrs, mostly shorts ($26.30M). #BNB #crypto #blockchain #news