Defendants Plead Not Guilty In NYC Crypto Kidnapping And Torture Case

Two of the men charged with the kidnapping and torture of a cryptocurrency holder visiting New York City have reportedly pleaded not guilty to all counts. In a Wednesday hearing in the New York Supreme Criminal Court, John Woeltz and William Duplessie pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and false imprisonment of Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan,…

Big Bitcoin Price Move Likely as Liquidity and Supply Shrink

Key takeaways: Bitcoin onchain data shows a steady depletion of exchange and OTC balances, pointing to long-term accumulation and tightening supply. With BTC open interest near record highs and liquidity drying up, the market is tightly coiled, raising the probability of a sharp move. Bitcoin (BTC) price has consistently risen, even as trading volumes dropped…

ETH And HYPE Prove Altseason Is Here, BTC Chases New Highs

Key points: Bitcoin’s chance of hitting new highs increases as bulls show clear intent to defend the $109,000 level. ETH and HYPE are leading the altcoin charge. Bitcoin (BTC) has been holding near the $110,000 level, just short of the all-time high of $111,980. That suggests the bulls are holding on to their positions as…

TFTC Launches BTC Pricing Tool To Encourage Low Time Preference

Truth for the Commoner (TFTC), a media company that advocates for Bitcoin and sound money principles via a newsletter and podcast, launched the “Opportunity Cost” browser extension on Wednesday, allowing users to view online prices in Bitcoin (BTC) or sats to weigh purchasing decisions. TFTC founder and contributor Marty Bent outlined three main goals of…

How to Set Up and Use AI-Powered Crypto Trading Bots (Step-by-Step)

Key takeaways AI-powered crypto trading bots use machine learning to make smarter, faster trading decisions — without emotions. Setting up a bot involves choosing a platform, connecting your exchange, configuring strategies and running backtests. Bots can run 24/7, react to data instantly and are ideal for passive income seekers and active traders. While powerful, they’re…

Crypto Prices Set To Move Higher After US Progress on Trade

Key takeaway: The cryptocurrency market responded positively to Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and reduced prospects of an escalating trade war between the US and China. Demand for alternative hedge instruments typically weakens in such scenarios, yet Bitcoin (BTC) neared $109,000, while Ether (ETH) posted a 3% gain, trading above $2,800. S&P 500 futures…

US Senators Question Meta’s Stablecoin Plans Before GENIUS Act Vote

With the US Senate expected to vote on legislation to regulate payment stablecoins soon, two senators called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to answer questions about the company’s potential plans to introduce another stablecoin. In a Wednesday letter to Zuckerberg, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal said it was “more critical than ever that Congress…

Crypto Prices Set To Move Higher After US Progress on Trade

Key takeaway: The cryptocurrency market responded positively to today’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and reduced prospects of an escalating trade war between the US and China. Demand for alternative hedge instruments typically weakens in such scenarios, yet Bitcoin (BTC) neared $109,000, while Ether (ETH) posted a 3% gain, trading above $2,800. S&P 500 futures…

Connecticut’s Ban Throws Water on 2025 Trend of States Setting Up Crypto Investments

Going against the recent trend of state governments in the U.S. pursuing cryptocurrency investments, the Connecticut General Assembly has thrown down a ban against that New England state following suit, even as others pursue digital assets reserves in their fiscal strategies. According to unanimous decisions in both its House and Senate, Connecticut passed a bill…

Solana Price Eyes 103% Rally to $300: Here is Why

Key takeaways: SOL futures open interest is up 12%, signaling strong institutional interest. Spot Solana ETF approval odds jump to 91% on Polymarket. A SOL price bull flag is in play on the weekly chart, targeting $335. Solana (SOL) price is up 4.3% over the last 24 hours to trade at $165 on Wednesday. This…