Zcash (ZEC) Technical Setup Continues Strengthening Above Key Macro Resistance

The ZEC technical structure continues to strengthen after breaking above a key macro resistance level that had capped price action for an extended period. Following a successful breakout above a long-standing descending trendline, the asset has continued to hold above key levels that previously served as strong resistance throughout the broader downtrend. The move signals a potential shift in momentum as bullish pressure gradually returns to the chart. How Zcash Momentum Continues Building After Technical Breakout Zcash is showing signs of renewed technical strength after completing a significant compound breakout…

Bitcoin Price Fails to Retake $78,000 as Markets Eye Nvidia Earnings

Bitcoin (BTC) halted its latest recovery at Wednesday’s Wall Street open as US traders sold off. Key points: Bitcoin nears $78,000 before the US open spoils momentum, continuing a trend from earlier in the week. US stock markets await Nvidia earnings amid a tense macro atmosphere. Bitcoin’s Coinbase Premium sees multi-month lows in a sign of “soft” US demand. BTC price stops short of $78,000 ahead of Nvidia numbers Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD reaching $77,678 on Bitstamp before the US trading session sparked fresh losses. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source:…

Nearly 10% of Bitcoin Supply is ‘Structurally Unsafe’ from Quantum Computing: Glassnode

Nearly 10% of the total Bitcoin supply is considered “structurally unsafe” due to a quantum computing breakthrough, as their output type reveals the public key by design, regardless of address management practices, according to data analytics platform Glassnode. Totaling about 1.92 million Bitcoin (BTC), the group includes BTC from early Satoshi-era Pay-to-Public-Key (P2PK) outputs, legacy multi-sig structures such as Pay-to-Multisig (P2MS) and modern Pay-to-Taproot (P2TR) outputs, which reveal the public key or public key-equivalent by design, wrote Glassnode in a Wednesday X post. Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto’s coins represent about…

XRP Analyst Reveals The Real Catalysts; ‘The Price Discovery Will Be Biblical’

A widely circulated analysis has claimed that structural changes inside the global financial system could trigger a dramatic market repricing for XRP. According to crypto analyst Pumpius, a pattern of institutional alignment involving Ripple technology, central banks, and emerging digital infrastructure could set the stage for what he describes as a historic price discovery phase. XRP Catalysts Emerging From Global Financial Infrastructure The analyst’s thesis begins with developments inside the Bank for International Settlements. On May 12, several influential BIS leadership roles were assigned to central bank governors from Italy,…

Ethereum Price Risks Falling to $1K Next, Analysts Warn

Market analysts say Ether’s (ETH) price may drop to $1,000 if a breakdown from a bearish chart pattern is confirmed. Key takeaways: Ether’s bear flag targets 50% ETH price drop to $1,075.  Ether risks over $1.70 billion in long liquidations if the price breaks below $2,000. Whale accumulation weakens as major ETH holders reduce exposure. Ether’s bear flag targets $1,000 ETH price Ether’s downtrend could accelerate if the price breaks below the lower trend line of a bear flag at $2,000 on the daily chart, where a similar breakdown in…

5 tech predictions the mainstream media got horribly wrong

The mainstream media is full of confident-sounding predictions about the future of technology that turn out to be completely and utterly wrong.  For every correct prediction — like that 3D TVs will fail to catch on — there’s a million others suggesting everything from personal computers, to the internet, mobile phones and tablets are just a fad.  Pundits predicting the end of crypto as some type of tulip bubble mania crawl out of the woodwork every time the price dips, and Bitcoin has been declared dead, dying, or useless more…

Fireblocks Unveils Infrastructure For AI Agents

Digital assets platform Fireblocks has deepened its push into AI agent infrastructure by launching Agentic Payments Suite, a framework purpose-built to support the x402 protocol, as it also joined the x402 Foundation. Fireblocks said Wednesday that its full-stack solution would cover “the full lifecycle” of AI agent payments, including wallet infrastructure for agents to send funds and an acceptance layer for merchants to receive them. Agentic Payments Suite also includes several compliance and settlement features for regulated financial institutions. A key area of focus for Fireblocks with Agentic Payments Suite…

What’s The Latest With The US-Iran War And How Does It Affect Bitcoin?

The US-Iran war continues to linger with the two countries yet to reach a deal, and US President Donald Trump is threatening new strikes against Iran. Amid this, Iran has moved to launch a Bitcoin-backed service as it looks to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.  U.S.-Iran War In Focus Amid Trump’s Threat and New Bitcoin Service According to a Reuters report, US President Donald Trump has threatened that a new US attack on Iran could happen in the coming days if both sides fail to reach a deal.…

Bitcoin Momentum Weakens as BTC Price Support at $75K Becomes Key

Market analysts say Bitcoin (BTC) is showing “momentum exhaustion” after its 8% drop from multi-month highs above $82,000, with bulls expected to defend key crucial support levels.  Key takeaways: Bitcoin momentum weakens after rejection above the $82,000 level. Analysts warn BTC could fall to $65,000 if support at $74,000-$76,000 fails. Bitcoin’s price momentum is “weakening” Private wealth manager Swissblock stated that Bitcoin’s momentum is fading following failure to “sustain expansion” above $82,000.  Swissblock said that Bitcoin’s positive momentum has been losing “force with every bounce,” contributing to the latest drop…

South Carolina Governor Signs Bill Protecting Bitcoin Miners and Banning CBDC Payments

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 163 into law on Tuesday, advancing one of the most crypto-friendly state-level frameworks in the country. The bill, which previously passed the Senate 38-1 and the House 110-1, bans state agencies from accepting central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), protects the rights of crypto users and miners, and clears regulatory hurdles for businesses operating in the space. On CBDCs, the law bars any state agency or political subdivision from accepting, requiring payment in, or participating in Federal Reserve-led digital currency trials, including any…