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$120K Was Too Low—Standard Chartered Apologizes for Undervaluing Bitcoin

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Bitcoin’s parabolic rise past $100K has Standard Chartered backpedaling fast, admitting its $120K forecast underestimated the explosive power of institutional momentum. Standard Chartered Apologizes for $120K Bitcoin Target Being Too Low Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets, Geoffrey Kendrick, issued a notable revision to his bitcoin outlook on Thursday, acknowledging that the cryptocurrency’s recent surge … Read more

Bitcoin vs. Social Security: Former Maryland Governor’s Ponzi Scheme Remark Sparks Fury

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Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley recently compared bitcoin to a Ponzi scheme while defending the U.S. Social Security Administration. The comparison drew criticism from bitcoin supporters, who countered by asserting that Social Security itself resembles a Ponzi scheme. O’Malley: Trump Administration After Social Security’s $2.6 Trillion Surplus In a recent speech defending the U.S. Social … Read more

BIS Study Shows Low-Value Bitcoin Transfers Reshape Remittances Amid High Traditional Costs

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A new study by the Bank for International Settlements reveals cross-border crypto asset flows surged to $2.6 trillion in 2021, with stablecoins and emerging markets reshaping global financial networks. High Inflation Spurs Bitcoin and Stablecoin Adoption in Emerging Markets, BIS Research Reveals The latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) working paper #1265 reveals cross-border crypto … Read more

Zipline to the Moon!

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As trade war headlines faded into the background last week, markets exhaled—and bitcoin broke above $97,000. Meanwhile, Token2049 Dubai offered both spectacle and substance. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Bitcoin and Token2049 Dubai Bitcoin … Read more

‘A Lot of Room to Go’: Bill Miller IV Sees Bitcoin Still Early in Its Ascent

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Bill Miller IV, chief investment officer at Miller Value Partners, told CNBC that cryptocurrency governance is rapidly evolving. He added that bitcoin has once again crossed the six-figure threshold and, in his view, still “has a lot of room to go.” Miller Calls Bitcoin a Check on Fiat Abuse, Hints at $20T Potential During the … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Range-Bound Action Signals Pause Before Breakout

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Bitcoin traded within a narrow band on May 10, 2025, reflecting a momentary equilibrium between bullish momentum and short-term hesitation. With a market cap of $2.057 trillion and $26.69 billion in trading volume, bitcoin fluctuated between $102,526 and $103,938 before settling at $103,559, underscoring a technically significant range-bound day amid broader upward trends. Bitcoin From … Read more

Steak ’n Shake Goes Full Crypto — 100M Can Pay With Bitcoin Next Week

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Steak ‘n Shake is unleashing bitcoin payments across all locations, unlocking crypto access for over 100 million customers and revolutionizing fast-food transactions forever. Steak ‘n Shake’s Massive Bitcoin Integration Starts Next Week Steak ‘n Shake announced on May 8 on social media platform X that it will begin accepting bitcoin as a form of payment … Read more

Bitcoin Bull Cycle Isn’t Over—Top Analyst Sees Institutional Tsunami

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Explosive institutional demand and surging ETF inflows have shattered legacy market models, triggering a dramatic reversal from a top analyst and setting the stage for bitcoin’s next breakout. Massive Institutional Demand Forces Top Analyst to Flip on Bitcoin Bull Cycle Bitcoin’s resilience in recent weeks has prompted a sharp change in outlook from one of … Read more