Investors’ appetite for risk seems to weaken as Bitcoin (BTC) signals weakness and altcoin traders capitulate. According to the latest edition of the Bitfinex Alpha report, BTC slipped below its three-week range floor near $115,800 late last week. On August 5, BTC tagged $112,722.10 in early trading hours, while also flipping former support into potential
The Smarter Web Company has launched a new Bitcoin-denominated bond called Smarter Convert. This interest-free capital-raising initiative raised $21 million through a full subscription by TOBAM, a respected French asset management firm. TOBAM subscribed via three of its managed funds, marking a pioneering step in UK capital markets. The firm has maintained exposure to Bitcoin
Occams Advisory, a global consulting firm focused on middle-market growth, has officially added Bitcoin to its treasury strategy. The firm acquired 10 BTC for approximately $1.03 million, with an average price of $102,995 per coin. Occams completed the purchase via 21 Million Inc., a Canadian entity focused on Bitcoin accumulation and strategic investment. The company
Key Takeaways OpenAI is considering a secondary stock sale at a valuation of about $500 billion, a two-thirds increase from its last valuation. Microsoft remains the primary investor holdout as OpenAI discusses its future as a for-profit entity and talent retention challenges. OpenAI is exploring a multi-billion-dollar secondary stock sale that could increase its valuation
A popular crypto analyst thinks that Bitcoin (BTC) and stocks may skyrocket if one event occurs. In a new YouTube video, Jason Pizzino tells his 353,000 subscribers that if the S&P 500 (SPX) breaks out past a key resistance level, it may trigger FOMO (fear of missing out), driving Bitcoin and stocks even higher as
Bitcoin price is struggling to recover above the $116,200 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might decline further below the $112,500 zone. Bitcoin started a fresh decline from the $115,500 zone. The price is trading below $114,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $114,400
A recent study by Cryptoninjas shows that Generation Z leads in stablecoin usage, with 46% transacting monthly, compared to 30% of Millennials and 29% of Generation X. Current Adoption and Generational Divide Based on a new study by Cryptoninjas, about 53% of survey participants said they have already used stablecoins, while 39% were aware of
In the Gulf Cooperation Council region, there is a significant gap in the availability of regulated digital asset exchange-traded products. According to Andrew Forson, this leads to capital being exported to other jurisdictions—a situation that not only results in financial losses but also hampers the development of local infrastructure and liquidity. GCC Lags Behind Europe
The FED has been pausing the interest rate cuts it started in September 2024 since January 2025. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the majority of members are keeping interest rates steady, citing ongoing uncertainty from tariffs. As interest rate cut hopes continue to intensify in September, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan released his forecast.