Category: Other Crypto News

Buying Bitcoin? Hold BTC for at Least Three Years to Avoid Losses

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Bitcoin (BTC) rewards investors the most who hold it for at least three years, according to data shared by André Dragosch, head of research at Bitwise Europe. Key takeaways: Holding BTC for at least three years has historically slashed losses to just 0.70%. Bitcoin price predictions for 2026–2027 cluster around $100,000–$150,000 in bullish scenarios. Long-term Bitcoin holders rarely lose A Bitwise analysis reviewed Bitcoin’s price history between July 17, 2010, and Feb. 11, 2026, concluding that the probability of being in the red drops to just 0.70% when BTC is…

11 US Senators Urge Probe Into Binance’s AML Controls

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A group of 11 US senators has asked federal authorities to investigate whether crypto exchange Binance is complying with US sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, citing recent reports. In a letter on Friday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pamela Bondi, the lawmakers urged a “prompt, comprehensive review” of the exchange’s compliance controls and its adherence to settlement agreements reached in 2023. The senators pointed to allegations that approximately $1.7 billion in digital assets flowed through Binance to Iranian entities linked to terrorism, including groups connected to…

Why Institutions Still Prefer Eth Despite Faster Blockchains

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Ethereum continues to host the largest concentration of stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) capital, even as successive waves of faster networks emerge. Newer blockchains have promised higher throughput and lower costs, raising questions about whether institutional capital could eventually migrate away from Ethereum. Kevin Lepsoe, founder of ETHGas and a former Morgan Stanley derivatives executive in Asia, said he expects Ethereum’s lead to endure, as institutions tend to prioritize capital depth over flashy performance. “[Transactions per second] is the metric that gets engineers excited, but is that what drives capital…

Bitcoin Price Could Bottom Out At $51,000 Based On These Pricing Bands

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Tether Freezes $4.2B in USDT Linked to Crime in 3 Years: Report

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Stablecoin issuer Tether has reportedly frozen roughly $4.2 billion worth of its USDt tokens connected to suspected criminal activity over the past three years. Most of the blocked funds were restricted since 2023, as regulators and law enforcement agencies intensified scrutiny of crypto-related fraud and sanctions evasion, the El Salvador-based firm reportedly told Reuters on Friday. Tether’s dollar-pegged USDt (USDT) token is the largest stablecoin in circulation, with more than $180 billion outstanding, up sharply from about $70 billion three years ago. Tether can freeze tokens directly on the blockchain…

How High Will The Dogecoin Price Be If Bitcoin Reaches $200,000?

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Crypto analyst Sean Park has provided insights into how high the Dogecoin price could rise if Bitcoin reaches $200,000. This comes as DOGE continues to suffer massive selling pressure with BTC struggling to break key resistance levels.  Dogecoin Price Could Reach $2.50 If Bitcoin Rallies To $200,000 In an X post, Park shared an insight about how the Dogecoin price could rally to between $2 and $2.50 if Bitcoin reaches around $200,000. Furthermore, DOGE could reach between $4 and $4.20 if there is an adoption catalyst, such as major franchises…

US, Israel Move on Iran Forces Bitcoin Toward $63,000

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Bitcoin faced geopolitical instability alone as a weekend move on Iran saw traditional markets closed, with key support still holding. Bitcoin (BTC) daily losses neared 4% on Saturday as the US and Israel announced a military operation in Iran. Key points: Bitcoin targets $63,000 as US President Donald Trump confirms a major bombing campaign inside Iran. Trump highlights nuclear infrastructure as a key target of the joint raids with Israel. Crypto markets react alone with TradFi trading suspended until futures return. Trump tells Iranians: “Take over your government” Data from…

Here’s Why Ethereum Slipped Below $2,000

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Ethereum has perhaps taken the largest hit of all the large-cap altcoins in February, with its value dropping by more than 36% over the past month. The second-largest cryptocurrency deepened its woes over the past week, struggling to keep its price above the $2,000 level. On Friday, February 27th, the price of Ethereum fell by more than 5%, falling to just above the $1,900 mark. Interestingly, a recent on-chain evaluation shows the potential reason behind the altcoin’s latest struggles below $2,000. ETH Taker Volume Sees Steady Rise On Friday In…

OpenAI Wins Defense Contract After US Halts Anthropic Use

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OpenAI has reached an agreement with the United States Department of Defense to deploy its artificial intelligence models on classified military networks, just hours after the White House ordered federal agencies to stop using technology from rival firm Anthropic. In a late Friday post on X, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the deal, saying the company would provide its models inside the Pentagon’s “classified network.” He wrote that the department showed “deep respect for safety” and a willingness to work within the company’s operating limits. The announcement came amid a…

Solana’s Next Major Support Levels Sit At $50, $22, And $10: Analyst

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An analyst has pointed out where Solana support levels could lie based on a Parallel Channel forming in the asset’s weekly price chart. Solana Parallel Channel Could Indicate Support At These Levels In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed how support is looking for Solana from the perspective of a Parallel Channel that may be emerging in its 7-day price. The “Parallel Channel” is a pattern from technical analysis (TA) that forms whenever an asset trades between two parallel trendlines. There are a few different ways…