Crypto lender Ledn has issued $188 million in asset-backed bonds secured by bitcoin-collateralized loans, marking a first for the structured credit market. The deal includes an investment-grade tranche and relies heavily on automated bitcoin liquidations to manage risk. First Bitcoin-Backed Loan Hits Market Crypto lender Ledn has entered the structured finance arena with a $188 […] Original
Bitcoin is treading water near $66,604, caught between recovery attempts and structural hesitation. The market is stabilizing, not surging, and the charts across every major timeframe are signaling patience over bravado. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin remains confined beneath the prior peak near $97,900 and continues to trade within a descending formation. […] Original
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence says the United Arab Emirates has amassed approximately $700 million worth of Bitcoin through state-linked mining operations. Summary Arkham Intelligence says UAE government-linked wallets contain roughly 6,300 BTC worth about $700 million. The holdings stem from industrial-scale mining via Citadel Mining, not seizures or open-market purchases. With an estimated 9,300 BTC mined in total, the UAE ranks near sixth globally among publicly identified government Bitcoin holders. UAE amasses $700M BTC war chest via state-linked miner According to Arkham’s on-chain research, wallets identified as controlled by…
Bitcoin traded near $67,000 on Thursday, steadying after a session that coincided with sharp swings in prediction market odds for the CLARITY Act. Summary Bitcoin traded near $67,000 as Polymarket odds for the CLARITY Act swung from 90% to 55%, highlighting regulatory uncertainty. The CLARITY Act aims to define oversight between the SEC and CFTC, potentially reducing ambiguity and boosting institutional confidence in crypto markets. Technically, BTC is consolidating between $65,000 and $70,000, with weakening bearish momentum but key resistance overhead at $70,000–$75,000. On Polymarket, approval odds for the CLARITY…
In a letter sent on February 18 activist investor Starboard Value LP called on Riot Platforms to urgently execute its transition from bitcoin mining to a premier artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (AI/HPC) data center provider. Summary Starboard Value released a high-stakes letter urging Riot Platforms to capitalize on a massive $21 billion opportunity in artificial intelligence. The recent AMD deal is seen only as a “proof of concept”; the activist demands larger, investment-grade tenants to bridge the valuation gap with peers. The shareholder warned that if Riot cannot execute…
Bitcoin price corrected gains and tested the $66,000 support. BTC is now consolidating losses and might decline further below the $65,500 zone. Bitcoin is struggling to recover losses and moving lower below $67,200. The price is trading below $67,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance at $68,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might dip again if it trades below the $66,000 and $65,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price failed to…
Bitcoin hovers near a pivotal $60,000 level as Arthur Hayes outlines two stark paths: a completed correction before renewed upside, or a deeper slide if equities unravel and liquidity tightens further. Arthur Hayes Maps 2 Bitcoin Paths: Sub-$60K Breakdown or Fed-Fueled Surge Past $126K Market volatility is reshaping bitcoin forecasts as macroeconomic risks evolve. Bitmex […] Original
Abu Dhabi-backed funds held over $1 billion in Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) at year-end 2025, increasing positions in Q4. However, bitcoin’s decline has reduced the current value of those holdings to roughly $803 million. Sovereign Wealth Doubles Down on Spot Bitcoin ETF Abu Dhabi’s sovereign capital is leaning further into bitcoin exposure. New […] Original
Bitcoin traded flat near $66,000 on Feb. 18, showing little momentum despite sharp intraday swings. The day’s debate centered on comments from Cryptoquant’s CEO, Ki Young Ju, who questioned whether dormant coins — including Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1.1 million bitcoins — should ever be frozen at the protocol level. Bitcoin Stagnates in Narrow Range Bitcoin exhibited […] Original
Eric Trump says bitcoin will reach $1 million per coin, telling CNBC on Feb. 18 that he has “never been more bullish” on the leading cryptocurrency despite the recent market pullback. Eric Trump Touts Stablecoins, Reaffirms Bitcoin Price Outlook Appearing alongside Donald Trump Jr. in an interview with CNBC anchor Sara Eisen during coverage of […] Original