Kraken Fed Access, MARA Bitcoin Strategy, NYSE Tokenization Push

The digital asset sector took another step toward integration with traditional finance this week when Kraken secured direct access to the US Federal Reserve’s payment rails — a milestone that could reshape how crypto companies move dollars. Direct access to the Fed’s payment infrastructure could give the crypto exchange greater control over dollar flows while reducing reliance on banking partners, a longstanding challenge for the industry. It also signals that crypto infrastructure is continuing to mature and integrate with the traditional banking system despite broader industry headwinds and a months-long…

IRAN STRIKES DUMP BITCOIN: Why the “Smart Money” is Buying Now 📈

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Geopolitical fear is gripping the markets. News of military strikes in Iran sent crypto plunging overnight—but while retail investors panicked and sold the bottom, the “Smart Money” was aggressively buying the dip. In today’s urgent market update, Chief Market Strategist Gareth Soloway explains why he used the overnight fear dump to load up on Bitcoin and major altcoins. Gareth breaks down the crucial difference between a “Gambler’s Mindset” and a “Verified Trader’s Mindset.” He reveals why global instability actually reinforces Bitcoin’s status…

Bitcoin options show market panic is fading as BTC pulls back from highs

Implied volatility cools, skew normalizes, and options flows turn more balanced even as majors trade lower across the board. Summary Implied volatility has dropped sharply from early February highs, signaling reduced tail-risk pricing in BTC options. Skew has compressed from 20% to around 10%, reflecting fading demand for panic hedges and more two-sided positioning. Roughly 54.4% of flows are now bullish versus just 21.3% shorting the move, suggesting a shift from fear to calculated risk-taking. After Bitcoin’s (BTC) brief push to around $74,000, the market has given back ground, with…

Bitcoin Liquidation Map Predicts The Next Targets To Watch Out For

Bitcoin’s derivatives market is showing where the next major price reactions could occur. A liquidation map tracking leverage positions on the Binance BTC/USDT perpetual market highlights clusters of highly leveraged trades positioned above the current market price. This arrangement provides clues about how the next Bitcoin price move could unfold, how much short traders can be liquidated in the next sweep, and what could probably happen after. Massive Short Liquidation Wall Sits Around $71,800 Bitcoin has spent the past 24 to 48 hours trading above $70,000, offering an early glimpse…

US Jobs Miss Fails to Stop Bitcoin Erasing Its $74,000 Breakout Attempt

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped under $70,000 around Friday’s Wall Street open as weak US employment data failed to boost risk assets. Key points: Bitcoin and stocks slump in reaction to a surprise downturn in US nonfarm payrolls. Fed interest-rate odds stay hawkish, with markets seeing just one cut this year. BTC price action “round trips” its latest breakout attempt, continuing a 2026 trend. Bitcoin ignores “clearly weakening” labor market Data from TradingView showed daily BTC price downside passing 3% to hit $68,176 on Bitstamp. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView US nonfarm…

BEST Way To Mine Bitcoin AND DOGECOIN From Home

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Want to mine Bitcoin or Dogecoin at home for a lottery-style shot at a huge payout? In this video I break down solo mining vs pool mining, how crypto mining works, and why “lottery miners” like the BitAxe Gamma 601 (SHA-256 Bitcoin miner) and the Hammer Miner DC02 (Scrypt Dogecoin/Litecoin miner) have become a popular way to learn mining while taking a daily swing at finding a block. I explain block rewards (Bitcoin 3.125 BTC, Dogecoin 10,000 DOGE), real-world odds, power usage…

The debate over Bitcoin’s four-year cycle is over: Benjamin Cowen

The debate over whether Bitcoin’s four-year cycle is dead dragged on through most of 2025, but according to Into The Cryptoverse founder Benjamin Cowen, it was a pointless argument. “I honestly don’t know why people keep saying it’s not the thing. I mean, Bitcoin tops when it always tops, like every cycle, it tops in the fourth quarter,” Cowen tells Magazine. “I think that makes a lot of sense in terms of just playing out like it always does, and everyone’s going through like these mental gymnastics to figure out…

Crypto Turnaround at Fed With Kraken Decision and Possible New Chair

Recent events at the US Federal Reserve signal acceptance of digital assets at the highest levels of the country’s monetary system.  Kraken recently became the first crypto exchange to receive a master account at the Federal Reserve. The Fed could also see a new crypto-friendly chair. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday submitted a pro-Bitcoin candidate for the Senate’s consideration. These developments represent a significant shift in how the Fed could treat the crypto industry. But there are also detractors. Why are Fed master accounts so important to the crypto…