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UAE Investors Buy AI Dip as Gulf Conflict Tests Hub Ambitions

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United Arab Emirates investors are leaning into the artificial intelligence sell-off rather than running from it, despite the regional conflict testing the Gulf’s ambitions to become a global hub for AI and digital assets.  New eToro data shared with Cointelegraph on Wednesday show users in the UAE boosted holdings of software and AI infrastructure names whose share prices fell sharply in the first quarter, suggesting they used the downturn to “buy the dip” rather than broadly de-risk. The pattern suggests UAE investors are staying exposed to long-term AI and digital-infrastructure…

Bitcoin liquidation cluster builds around $70.7k and $78k as leverage creeps back

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Coinglass flags $1.64b in BTC longs at risk below $70,721 and $1.25b in shorts above $78,068 as Bitcoin grinds in a tightly leveraged $70k–$78k range. Summary Coinglass data shows $1.64b in BTC longs at risk if price dips below $70,721. Another $1.25b in BTC shorts could be wiped out if Bitcoin breaks above $78,068. Traders face a narrow band between major liquidation pockets as BTC hovers in the mid-$70,000s. According to Coinglass, if Bitcoin (BTC) falls below $70,721, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges (CEXs) climbs to…

Will the CLARITY Act be good — or bad — for DeFi?

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The US Senate returned from a two-week recess on Monday, bringing the CLARITY Act back into the spotlight. Stablecoin yield has dominated the debate, but the treatment of decentralized finance (DeFi) remains a big issue, particularly for non-custodial platforms and developers operating without control over user funds. Over the years, many DeFi platforms have restricted or geoblocked US users due to regulatory uncertainty and enforcement risk. Or at least have done so in the past. The US has been treated as a restricted jurisdiction by several DeFi interfaces. (Hyperliquid) Magazine…

China Yuan Stablecoin Could Arrive in 3 to 5 Years, Circle CEO Says – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicted China could launch a yuan-backed stablecoin within 3 to 5 years. USDC grew 72% year-on-year to $75.3 billion by end-2025, boosted by U.S.-Iran war demand for portable dollars. Hong Kong has already issued stablecoin licenses to HSBC and others, positioning it as a likely launchpad for CNY tokens. Allaire: ‘There’s a Tremendous Opportunity for a Yuan Stablecoin’ Speaking with Reuters in Hong Kong, Allaire said stablecoins have become a mechanism for countries to extend their currencies into global trade and payments. He placed…

Ukraine Detains Suspect In $100M Cybercrime Ring, $11M in Assets Seized

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Ukrainian authorities have arrested a member of an international cybercrime network wanted by the FBI over allegations of fraud and money laundering tied to losses exceeding $100 million across the United States and Europe. The suspect was arrested in the Transcarpathia region during a joint operation involving the National Police of Ukraine and other internal security units, Ukraine police said on Thursday. Officials said the man had been wanted internationally for some time and was eventually found in Uzhhorod, where he was living under a fake identity using forged documents.…

Bitcoin Tests $75,000 as Whales Accumulate 270,000 BTC – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin tests $75,000 with $200 million to $450 million daily ETF inflows, but rising sell pressure attempts to cap gains. Whales added 270,000 BTC in 30 days, yet 11,000 BTC/hour exchange inflows signal distribution. Resistance at $76,800 may trigger a pullback unless institutional demand absorbs supply. Selling Pressure Builds as Bitcoin Rally Faces Resistance Bitcoin’s advance toward the mid-$70,000 range is encountering mounting resistance, as steady institutional demand runs into a wave of supply from large holders. The cryptocurrency has climbed from around $71,000 to the mid-$70,000s in…

Here’s The Next Key Bitcoin Price Resistance To Worry About

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The Bitcoin price is approaching a critical resistance zone as a crypto analyst warns of a potential volatility spike ahead. Apparently, an important liquidity cluster is stuck to this key level, with market participants watching closely for a breakout or rejection. How price reacts at this resistance zone could determine whether Bitcoin extends its recent rally from above $74,000 toward $79,000 or faces renewed selling pressure in the near term.  Bitcoin Price Nears Next Critical Resistance Level On April 14, Ardi, a crypto market analyst on X, presented a new…

Europe Bitcoin Treasury Model Won’t Mirror Strategy: PBW 2026

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European companies exploring Bitcoin treasury strategies are unlikely to replicate the playbook pioneered by Michael Saylor’s Strategy, according to industry executives, who pointed to structural differences between US and European capital markets. Speaking at Paris Blockchain Week 2026, Thomas Vogel, a partner in the Paris and Frankfurt offices of Latham & Watkins, said the constraints on issuing financial instruments in Europe differ significantly from those in the US, making a direct replication of the model difficult. “If you issue convertibles in the US, the constraints are not the same as…

Bitcoin Bulls Eye $78,000, But Glassnode Urges Caution

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Bitcoin has climbed back toward a key on-chain resistance zone, but Glassnode says the move still looks more like a fragile rebound than the start of a fully convincing trend shift. In its latest The Week On-chain report, the analytics firm said Bitcoin was trading near $74,000, roughly 5.2% below the True Market Mean at $78,100, a level it framed as the market’s most important near-term test. Glassnode’s central argument is that the market has improved enough to keep the rally alive, but not enough to remove the structural risks…

French Minister Seeks Measures Against Crypto Wrench Attacks, Kidnappings

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Jean-Didier Berger, minister delegate to the interior minister of France, said authorities are taking measures to protect cryptocurrency investors from the growing threat of crypto kidnappings and wrench attacks in the country. Speaking at Paris Blockchain Week, Berger said his office has taken “preventative measures” against crypto wrench attacks, including launching a prevention platform that has drawn thousands of sign-ups. He added that he was working with Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez on what he described as a more serious plan in the coming weeks. His comments come days after another…