Bitcoin Emerges as Hedge in Iran’s Economic Crisis, Chainalysis Study Shows

A Chainalysis report reveals that cryptocurrency has become a critical tool for capital flight in Iran as geopolitical tensions and economic instability drive individuals and businesses to bypass stringent financial sanctions. Report Shows Economic Turmoil and Sanctions Push Iranians Toward Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency outflows from Iran surged to $4.18 billion in 2024, marking a 70% year-over-year … Read more

Cryptoquant CEO: Bear Market Only Possible if Bitcoin Falls Below $57,000

Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju remains confident that bitcoin will not enter a bear market in 2025, even if its price drops 30% from recent highs. He highlights historical cost-basis trends and institutional support as key factors sustaining bitcoin’s bull cycle. Bitcoin Bull Market Intact Despite Potential 30% Drop Bitcoin’s bull market is far from … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Experience $61 Million Outflow Amid Mixed Fund Movements

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $60.63 million, primarily due to significant withdrawals from Bitwise’s BITB and Fidelity’s FBTC. In contrast, Ether ETFs saw a modest net inflow of $4.60 million, solely attributed to Fidelity’s FETH. Ether ETFs See Modest $4.60 Million Inflow as Bitcoin ETFs Face Another Day of Withdrawals In a day … Read more

Vivek Ramaswamy: Post-’Easy Money’ Economy to Drive Corporate Bitcoin Adoption

As global markets grapple with tighter monetary policies, entrepreneur-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy predicts a structural shift in corporate finance strategies, with bitcoin poised to become a staple of institutional treasuries. Bitcoin—A ‘More Common Corporate Treasury Holding’ In a statement on X on Feb. 18, 2025, Vivek Ramaswamy—the former 2024 presidential candidate and former DOGE lead—declared that … Read more

JPMorgan: Trump’s Market Influence Diminishes, but Tariff Tweets Still Rattle Markets

A JPMorgan study reveals that Trump’s social media influence on financial markets has decreased, with only 10% of his economic-related posts triggering currency movements. However, tariff-related tweets continue to impact global markets, raising questions about potential spillover effects into crypto. Trump’s Tariff Tweets Still Move Currencies and Crypto Could Be Next Donald Trump’s social media … Read more

Google Is Reportedly Advancing Integration of Its Login With Bitcoin Wallets

A Google Web3 specialist for the Asia Pacific region recently disclosed that the tech titan has allied with pivotal Bitcoin network contributors to “lower entry barriers.” Among proposed innovations, the expert revealed plans to integrate existing Google authentication protocols with bitcoin wallets, potentially bridging mainstream digital identities with decentralized asset management. Google Specialist Says Tech … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $66.19 Million Inflow, Ether ETFs Attract $11.65 Million

Both bitcoin and ether ETFs started the week positively, with net inflows of $66.19 million and $11.65 million, respectively. Fidelity’s FBTC led bitcoin ETF inflows, while Fidelity’s FETH was the primary contributor to ether ETF inflows. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Kick Off Week With Positive Inflows After a challenging period of outflows, crypto exchange-traded funds … Read more

Anonymous Chinese Programmer Donates and Burns $7M in ETH, Warns of ‘Brain-Computer Weapons’

The mysterious donor, who describes himself as an “ordinary computer programmer and entrepreneur” encoded disturbing messages in his onchain transactions. Mystery Chinese Programmer Burns and Gifts $7M in ETH Before Leaving Bizarre Messages Over the past week, a mysterious individual who calls himself “Hu Lezhi” burnt and donated $7 million worth of ether (ETH) before … Read more