ESMA Centralization and MiCA Enforcement Debate

Europe’s crypto regulatory framework is entering a new phase of scrutiny as policymakers weigh whether enforcement of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation should remain with national authorities or be centralized under the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). MiCA, which came largely into force at the beginning of 2025, was designed to create a…

These Three Metrics Show BTC Found Strong Support Near $80,000

Bitcoin BTC$90,314.81 has so far bounced above $90,000, 15% higher from its Nov. 21 low of around $80,000, with price finding confluence support across three important cost basis metrics: the 2024 yearly volume weighted cost basis, the True Market Mean, and the average U.S. spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) cost basis. These metrics help to identify…

Bitcoin OGs Selling Covered Calls is the Source of Sideways Market: Analyst

Long-term Bitcoin (BTC) whales selling covered calls, a strategy of selling call options that give the buyer the right but not an obligation to purchase an asset in the future at a predetermined price in exchange for the seller collecting a premium, is suppressing spot BTC prices, according to market analyst Jeff Park. Large, long-term…

Key BTC Levels to Watch Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Speech

Bitcoin’s (BTC) price failed in another attempt to break above resistance at $94,000 on Tuesday as volatility hit the market ahead of the Fed rate cut decision on Wednesday. Key takeaways: The odds of a 25 bps cut on Wednesday now stand at 96%, according to Polymarket.  BTC price may drop as low as $84,000…

SEC Publishes Crypto Custody and Wallet Primer for Investing Public

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a crypto wallet and custody guide investor bulletin on Friday, outlining best practices and common risks of different forms of crypto storage for the investing public. The SEC’s bulletin lists the benefits and risks of different methods of crypto custody, including self-custody versus allowing a third-party…

SEC Publishes Crypto Custody and Wallet Primer for Investing Public

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a crypto wallet and custody guide investor bulletin on Friday, outlining best practices and common risks of different forms of crypto storage for the investing public. The SEC’s bulletin lists the benefits and risks of different methods of crypto custody, including self-custody versus allowing a third-party…

SEC Publishes Crypto Custody and Wallet Primer for Investing Public

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a crypto wallet and custody guide investor bulletin on Friday, outlining best practices and common risks of different forms of crypto storage for the investing public. The SEC’s bulletin lists the benefits and risks of different methods of crypto custody, including self-custody versus allowing a third-party…

Crypto Spot Volumes Down 66% From Peak as Next Cycle Leg Nears

Bitfinex says crypto spot trading activity has fallen sharply this quarter, with volumes down 66% from January’s peak as traders step back amid softer ETF inflows and an uncertain macro backdrop. In a Sunday post on X, the exchange noted that the slowdown mirrors periods seen in earlier market cycles, where extended lulls often “precede…

Ether Rallied 100% the Last Time ETH Price Reclaimed the 50-week Trendline

Ether (ETH) climbed 7% in the past day, reclaiming its 50-week moving average (MA) near $3,300, an occurrence that has historically preceded strong price rallies. Key takeaways: Ethereum may have found a floor around $2,800, signaling a local bottom. Ether price previously rose 100% after reclaiming the 50-week moving average. Ethereum whales accumulated nearly 1…

Tether’s Bid to Buy Italian Soccer Club Juventus Rejected by Majority Shareholder Exor

Stablecoin issuer Tether’s dreams of a full takeover of Italian soccer club Juventus appear to have been dashed. Majority shareholder Exor’s board of directors has unanimously rejected Tether’s binding, all-cash bid to purchase the firm’s 65.4% stake in Juventus, stating in a Saturday press release that it has “no intention of selling any of its…