A potential attendee of the May 22 event told us his purchase of TRUMP’s memecoin was “not political.” On May 22, US President Donald Trump is expected to host up to 220 people who had purchased the most significant quantities of his memecoin at a private event in Washington, DC. Though the exact number of…
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Bitwise chief investment officer Matthew Hougan said that a Bitcoin supply shock is coming, driven by heightened demand from institutions. Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, predicts Bitcoin will reach $200,000 by the end of 2025 due to a supply shock from heightened institutional demand. In an interview with Cointelegraph at Consensus 2025 in Toronto,…
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Pi Network has launched a $100 million fund, Pi Network Ventures, to invest in startups and businesses that drive the adoption and utility of its blockchain ecosystem. Mobile-first blockchain Pi Network has launched a $100 million fund to invest in initiatives built on its infrastructure. According to a May 14 announcement, the Pi Foundation is launching…
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The leader of an NFT project and Bitcoin mining venture has been sued by his former business partners for allegedly failing to pay them their promised equity returns. Several investors in a non-fungible token (NFT) project, Hashling NFT, have accused its founder of misappropriating millions of dollars in profits from the project and a closely…
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Crypto industry observers in Canada are concerned that their industry is being left behind without a clear framework for stablecoins. The slow adoption of stablecoins in Canada has some local crypto industry observers concerned that the country is falling behind. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) classified stablecoins as “securities and/or derivatives” in December 2022 after…
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Legendary collector Pranksy bought $600 ETH to buy CryptoKitties in 2017 — and has been so successful trading he’s never had to buy ETH again. OG collector Pranksy is one of the most prolific figures in the NFT space, yet remains one of crypto’s greatest mysteries, with his true identity still unknown. Starting with just $600 worth…
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Bitcoin’s “power curve” is churning out giant six-figure BTC price targets this year — can BTC/USD really reach $220,000 or more? Key points: New Bitcoin price targets leverage interplay with gold to deliver $200,000 and higher this year. Bitcoin price cycles remain in focus as part of the BTC price “power curve” model. Eating gold’s…
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Michael Saylor says those “less committed” to Bitcoin took the opportunity to exit the market after Bitcoin’s price surged. Strategy founder Michael Saylor says Bitcoin hasn’t reached $150,000 yet because holders without a long-term outlook have been selling off while a new cohort of investors are beginning to enter the market. “I think we’re going…
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Gold’s potential march toward $5,000 raises the stakes for Bitcoin, with historical trends hinting at a surge to $155,000 or beyond if conditions align. Key takeaways: Bitcoin has historically outperformed gold, more recently by sixfold. Gold’s climb toward $5,000 could set the stage for significant Bitcoin gains. Weakening US dollar and rising global liquidity remain…
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As crypto market manipulation evolves, highly organized networks coordinate sophisticated schemes across exchanges, threatening market integrity. Collective vigilance and data sharing can protect the ecosystem. Opinion by: Tracy Jin, Chief Operating Officer, MEXC Market manipulation is everywhere and yet nowhere to be seen. It is an invisible threat affecting crypto and traditional markets, leaving ordinary…
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