Next Crypto Bear Market Could Be Years Away

David Bailey, entrepreneur and Bitcoin adviser to US President Donald Trump, said there won’t be another Bitcoin bear market for several years amid growing institutional interest in the crypto market. But the four-year cycle says otherwise, and crypto analysts told Cointelegraph that there are more than a few headwinds that could tank the markets. It’s…

Banning Virtual Currency Kiosks Is No Solution To Fraud

Opinion by: Bill Repasky, attorney at Frost Brown Todd LLP With more than 55 million Americans now using cryptocurrency in their daily lives, cryptocurrencies have become an integral component of our nation’s financial system.  Just like traditional ATMs, tens of thousands of virtual currency kiosks — also known as Bitcoin ATMs — have popped up…

ETH Soars To New All-time High On Fed Rate Cut Signal

Key takeaways: Ethereum has rebounded by over 250% from its April lows. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish stance is fueling the ETH price rally. Bitcoin’s crypto market share has dropped below 60% for the first time since March. Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), reached a new record high on Friday, crossing above $4,867 on Coinbase…

French Government Ruined its Image of Freedom Around The World

Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging application Telegram, provided an update regarding his ongoing case in France, and said the criminal investigation against him is “struggling” to find any evidence of wrongdoing. Durov said his arrest by French authorities in August 2024 was “unprecedented” and added that holding a tech executive accountable for the actions…

Next BTC Buy Signal Could Come From Bond Markets

Key takeaways: Bond market stress has historically aligned with Bitcoin cycle bottoms and could signal new buy opportunities. US debt surpassing $37 trillion and elevated 10-year yields point to macroeconomic pressures that may favor Bitcoin in Q4.  A buying opportunity in Bitcoin (BTC) may emerge before a strong rally in Q4, and the bond markets…

As ETH Soars, Analyst Explains Why Supply Shock Seems ‘Inevitable’

Ether (ETH) pushed into uncharted territory Sunday, clearing $4,900 on Coinbase at 5:40 p.m. UTC and surpassing its prior record of $4,867 set on Nov. 8, 2021. The five-year ETH-USD price chart from TradingView shows a clean, multi-year breakout: ETH has finally vaulted the 2021 high after a long consolidation, leaving no historical overhead levels…

Ether’s Upswing In August May Reverse In September: Data

Ether’s price has climbed 25% since the beginning of August, but historical data suggests the cryptocurrency could lose steam in September. Only time will tell if Ether (ETH) plays out differently this year, with billions flowing into spot Ether ETFs and treasury companies. Crypto trader CryptoGoos said in an X post on Friday, “ETH seasonality…

Metaplanet added to the FTSE Russell Japan and All-World stock market indices

Metaplanet, a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company, has been upgraded from a small-cap to a mid-cap stock in index provider FTSE Russell’s September 2025 Semi-Annual Review, bumping it up for inclusion in the flagship FTSE Japan Index. The index provider updates and rebalances the indices quarterly, and following Metaplanet’s strong Q2 performance, added it to the…

US Treasury’s DeFi ID Plan Draws Privacy Backlash

The US Treasury is exploring whether identity checks should be built directly into decentralized finance (DeFi) smart contracts, a move critics warn could rewrite the very foundations of permissionless finance. Last week, the agency opened a consultation under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act), which was signed into law…

Bitcoin Whales Buy Ether After ETH Price Hits Record Highs

Key points: Bitcoin approaches the weekly close with $114,000 in focus as late-week gains fizzle. Ether remains the center of attention after its latest all-time highs, with whales swapping BTC for ETH. BTC price action enjoys a CME futures gap to the upside, providing a new short-term target. Bitcoin (BTC) circled a “key” price level…