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Research Firm Cites Three Key Risks

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Bitcoin (BTC) is currently holding below the key $70,000 level. Still, a new report from data and research firm Ecoinometrics suggests that the market may not be building a base for recovery.  Instead, the firm argues that the cryptocurrency remains vulnerable to another downward move, driven by three overlapping forces: weakening equity momentum, structural changes in Bitcoin’s volatility profile, and a Federal Reserve (Fed) that is steady but not supportive. Structural Headwinds For Bitcoin According to the report, Bitcoin no longer trades in isolation. It has become increasingly linked to…

Bitcoin Freefall: $70,000 Support Shatters as Bears Take ‘Firm Control’

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Bitcoin plunged below $70,000 for the first time since November as the broad selloff dragged total crypto capitalization to $2.47 trillion. Some experts warn of deeper corrections toward $67,000, while others frame the drop as a healthy reset, predicting eventual new highs in 2026 amid volatility. Broad Market Retreat and Reduced Leverage Bitcoin’s ongoing freefall […] Original

South Korea Sentences Crypto Firm Executive to 3-Year Jail Just Before Corporate Regulations

Key Notes Authorities said Lee minted a total of $4.8 million through token manipulation, while undermining fair price formation for the ACE token. South Korea is enforcing strict penalties as it moves toward stronger regulation of corporate participation in digital asset markets. On the other hand, South Korea’s FSS announced AI-driven upgrades to its VISTA surveillance system. South Korean regulators are once again tightening their grip over the crypto market and the rising corporate involvement. A South Korean court has recently sentenced the CEO of a crypto asset management firm…

Crypto Could Bounce Soon As Fundamentals Firm Up: Tom Lee

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Tom Lee—long known for bullish takes—says crypto prices may be close to their floor. According to his comments on TV, he sees signs that buying pressure could return if the economic and on-chain backdrop holds. Related Reading During an interview on CNBC, Lee, Fundstrat’s head of research, said the current market setup could improve as fundamentals continue to firm up. That view sits alongside a big loss at his firm, which raises questions about how confident outside observers should be. Market Moves And Capital Flows Reports say capital moved sharply…

UAE-Backed Investor Took 49% Stake in Trump-Linked Crypto Firm for $500M

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A UAE-backed investment vehicle quietly agreed to buy nearly half of World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency startup linked to President Donald Trump, just days before he returned to the White House, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Aryam Investment 1, an Abu Dhabi entity backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, signed a deal in January 2025 to purchase a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for $500 million, the Journal said, citing documents and people familiar with the matter. Half of that amount was paid…

Gaming Firm Plaee Taps Crypto.com to Launch Prediction Markets in the US

Key Notes Plaee is leveraging Crypto.com’s compliance with CFTC to launch a prediction market platform. Crypto.com’s institutional liquidity and regulatory compliance will be integrated with Plaee’s CRM and retention engines. Crypto.com recently collaborated with Stripe and High Roller Inc in related deal. Plaee, a company offering technology platforms for iGaming operators, has inked a strategic partnership with Crypto.com. Together, these firms plan to establish a prediction market technology infrastructure that is compatible with the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) standard. Plaee and Crypto.com Eyes API-first Architecture As part…

Ethereum Treasury Firm BitMine Invests $200 Million in MrBeast’s Firm

Key Notes BitMine diversified its investment portfolio with $200 million in MrBeast and Beast Industries. The company’s Chairman Tom Lee claims that the corporate and personal values of both firms align. BitMine recently increased its ETH holdings to 4.17 million ETH. BitMine Technologies has signed $200 million in investments to MrBeast and Beast Industries, which were described as “the leading content creator of our generation.” The popular Ethereum (ETH) treasury company, through its chairman, Tom Lee, attested that its corporate and personal values are strongly aligned with those of Beast.…

Trump’s Crypto Firm Signs First Deal With Pakistan Government

Key Notes Pakistan and the WLF-linked firm signed an MoU. The agreement aims to use the USD1 stablecoin for cross-border transactions. SC Financial Technologies will work with the central bank under a regulated payment framework. . Pakistan recently signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Financial Technologies, a company linked to World Liberty Financial. The deal focuses on the use of USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments. According to a recent report by Reuters, the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority stated that the agreement opens formal technical coordination on digital payment…