Iran’s government naming Bitcoin (BTC) as a payment method for oil ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz highlights its role as a neutral, strategic asset, according to Sam Lyman, head of research at digital asset advocacy organization Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI). The government selected BTC as one of the payment methods for the tolls because of its censorship-resistant qualities, Lyman told Cointelegraph. He said: “This is one of the most significant situations where Bitcoin is very clearly a strategic asset. The reason why Iran wants to use Bitcoin for these…
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XRP Expansion Into Solana Sparks Fresh Demand: Ripple CEO
XRP holders can now trade, earn yield, and tap liquidity on Solana — without ever selling their tokens. Related Reading A Bridge Between Two Networks That capability became real this week when wrapped XRP, known as wXRP, went live on the Solana blockchain. The rollout connects XRP to one of the busiest decentralized finance platforms in crypto, giving holders access to apps like Jupiter, Titan, Phantom, Meteora, and Byreal. Custody firm Hex Trust and cross-chain protocol LayerZero made the integration possible. wXRP is backed one-to-one by XRP held in custody.…
ADA Deja Vu? Cardano Price Surged 200% Last Time It Was At This Support Level
The Cardano price has been a poor indicator of the positive momentum injected into the cryptocurrency market over the past week. Despite most large-cap altcoins surging on the back of easing macroeconomic pressure, the ADA token has barely been able to stage a sustained rally above the $0.26 level. However, a popular analyst on the social media platform X has identified a pattern that suggests that the Cardano price could be at a bottom, potentially seeing a rebound to a new high over the coming months. This optimistic outlook projects…
Here’s When To Buy And When To Sell
Crypto analyst Hanzo has predicted that Bitcoin will rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $170,000 in the next bull run. He also revealed what level investors should look to buy BTC in this bear market as they target this potential rally to $170,000. Bitcoin To Rally To $170,000 In Next Bull Run In an X post, Hanzo stated that Bitcoin is going to $170,000 and advised investors to buy BTC at $58,000 and sell it at $165,000. His statement suggests that the flagship crypto is likely to bottom…
Worldcoin Drops 10% Even As Sam Altman Doubles Down On Human ID Tech
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…
Poland Parliament Fails Again to Override Crypto Bill Veto
Poland’s parliament has once again failed to overturn a presidential veto blocking a key crypto regulation bill, extending the political standoff over how the country should oversee digital assets. In a vote held Friday, lawmakers fell short of the 263 votes required to override the veto issued by President Karol Nawrocki, local outlet TVP World reported. A total of 243 MPs voted against the veto, while 191 supported it, per the report. The bill, backed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, aims to align Poland with the European Union’s Markets in…
Stablecoins Behave Like FX Markets as Liquidity Splits: Eco CEO
Stablecoins behave like a fragmented foreign exchange market, where liquidity is spread across blockchains and pools, creating price differences and uneven access to dollar liquidity. Moving stablecoins looks simple on the surface. But under the hood, it’s often a multi-step transaction routed across chains and pools. “It’s a very special case of a foreign exchange market onchain, and that leads to bad user experience, with unexpected slippage, transaction reversion and unfamiliar information when moving your dollar from point A to point B,” Ryne Saxe, CEO at stablecoin infrastructure company Eco,…
Bitcoin Could See Short-Term Pullback Following Price Rebound — Analyst
Semilore Faleti is a cryptocurrency writer specialized in the field of journalism and content creation. While he started out writing on several subjects, Semilore soon found a knack for cracking down on the complexities and intricacies in the intriguing world of blockchains and cryptocurrency. Semilore is drawn to the efficiency of digital assets in terms of storing, and transferring value. He is a staunch advocate for the adoption of cryptocurrency as he believes it can improve the digitalization and transparency of the existing financial systems. In two years of active…
When Will The Ethereum Price Hit $5,000 And $10,000?
In the last bull run, when the Bitcoin price surged and crossed $100,000, the Ethereum price was expected to follow the same trajectory as it had in the past. But that was not the case, and the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap was barely able to cross its previous all-time high price, but by only around $100. This meant that the Ethereum price remained below $5,000, disappointing investors. Given its poor performance so far, is it still possible that the Ethereum price will eventually cross $5,000? It Could Take Years…
Ethereum Flips Major Resistance – Bulls Eye Return To $2,900
Ethereum (ETH), the world’s largest altcoin, is up by over 3% in the past day, reflecting the current bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market following the major relief over the US-Iran conflict. Notably, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened to commercial ships for the remainder of the 10-day ceasefire between the warring states. This positive development soon triggered a drop in oil prices, improving macroeconomic conditions and driving significant inflows into global financial markets, including risk assets such as Ethereum. According to…