Social unrest among Gen Z to drive BTC adoption: Analyst

Younger generations disillusioned by the current financial system and calling for a socialist system financed through increased public spending will force the price of Bitcoin (BTC) higher in the long term, according to market analyst Jordi Visser. In a Sunday episode of entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano’s podcast, Visser said younger generations, those 25 and lower, are…

Bitcoin Treasury Corp Boosts Holdings to 771 BTC, Plans Lending After Fresh $51M Buy

Bitcoin Treasury Corporation, a Canadian firm focused on bitcoin-related services, has wrapped up the first leg of its bitcoin buying campaign, adding 478.57 bitcoin for CAD $70 million ($51 million) and boosting its total holdings to 771.37 BTC. The accumulation works out to roughly 0.0000634 BTC per fully diluted share, the company said in a…

Decoy messaging provides air cover and anonymity for whistleblowers

Mass decoy messaging between news agencies and readers can help protect the identity of whistleblowers, according to Dr. Manny Ahmed, the founder of CoverDrop, a whistleblower protection tool, and OpenOrigins, a blockchain firm that provides data provenance for images and videos to ensure authenticity. Both tools work in symbiosis to ensure trusted communications. In an…

Kenya’s VASP Bill Sparks Fears of Binance-Backed Monopoly

Some crypto startups are raising concerns over Kenya’s proposed virtual asset service providers (VASP) Bill, warning it could hand outsized influence to a Binance-linked lobby group, potentially undermining fair competition in the country’s digital asset industry. According to disclosures seen by The Kenyan Wall Street, a private think tank called the Virtual Asset Chamber of…

Bitcoin Exchange Flows Drop to 10-year Lows as Traders Eye $165K BTC Price

Key takeaways: Bitcoin is up 10% to $108,200 from $98,400 local lows, reclaiming key support. Bitcoin’s bull pennant on the daily chart targets 54% gains to $165,000. Exchange flows are at a 10-year low, signaling investors continue to hold long-term. Bitcoin (BTC) price registered a weekly high of $108,200 on June 25 after a 10%…

Solana Gains DEX Marketshare But SOL Price Fails To Follow

Key takeaways: Solana’s DEX volume surpassed Ethereum’s, but overall activity remains far below the levels seen in January. Hyperliquid’s dominance in perpetual futures trading weakens investors’ confidence in Solana’s long-term lead. Solana’s native token SOL (SOL) has declined 15% since failing to reclaim the $168 level on June 12. This bearish movement followed a period…

Bitcoin Price Volatility Makes A Record Weekly, Monthly Close Possible

Key points: Bitcoin sees some weekend volatility as Hyperliquid’s notorious James Wynn flip-flops between short and long BTC. Short timeframes show bulls staying “in control” of BTC price action. The weekly and monthly candle closes have a chance to become Bitcoin’s highest ever. Bitcoin (BTC) passed $108,500 into the June 29 weekly close as familiar…

Stablecoins Outpace Visa, Mastercard in Onchain Payments: Alchemy

Stablecoins have become the backbone of internet payments, with adoption now outpacing major traditional card networks in onchain volume, according to Noam Hurwitz, head of engineering at Alchemy. Hurwitz told Cointelegraph that stablecoins have seen “explosive” adoption, adding that they are “becoming the default settlement layer for the internet.” Companies like PayPal and Stripe are…

Kenya’s VASP Bill Sparks Fears of Binance-Backed Monopoly

Some crypto startups are raising concerns over Kenya’s proposed virtual asset service providers (VASP) Bill, warning it could hand outsized influence to a Binance-linked lobby group, potentially undermining fair competition in the country’s digital asset industry. According to disclosures seen by The Kenyan Wall Street, a private think tank called the Virtual Asset Chamber of…

Bitcoin Inflows Drop as Data Hints At Rally To $120K

Key takeaways:  Bitcoin inflows on Binance have dropped to 5,147 BTC, less than half of previous bear market levels, despite BTC trading above $105,000, signaling a possible decline in short-term selling pressure. Bitcoin has reclaimed its 50-day EMA, historically a signal for breakout rallies. Technical indicators, including rising spot CVD, point to strong spot demand…