BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes said that potential steps by the US and Japan to support the yen could increase global dollar liquidity, potentially leading to a strong rally in Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market. Hayes, in his assessment via X, pointed out three different scenarios that could be implemented to support the Japanese yen. The
The world’s commercial ships (the vessels themselves, not the cargo they carry) are worth an estimated $2 trillion in total. Yet the market financing their purchase and construction remains closed and relationship-driven, dominated by a small circle of shipowners, banks and specialist lenders. That structure shuts smaller operators and alternative investors out of a significant
Renowned cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen, in his latest analysis video, evaluated recent developments and historical cycles in the Bitcoin market. Noting that Bitcoin is trading between $64,000 and $65,000, Cowen argued that market dynamics and investor interest show similarities to past cycles, suggesting that the upcoming period marks a critical turning point. Cowen pointed out
Key takeaways – Kalshi’s valuation went from $11 billion in December 2025 to $22 billion in March 2026, and it is reportedly now in talks for a $40 billion round that could close this quarter. – Polymarket was valued near $8 billion when Intercontinental Exchange committed $2 billion to it last October. It is now
A signal that has appeared only three times in 15 years and landed on a major Bitcoin bottom each time is completing on August 31, according to a prominent analyst. What is This Bitcoin Bottom Signal? When that chart rises, Bitcoin is losing ground to stocks. When it falls, Bitcoin is winning. The pattern that
Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream has announced a new feature allowing users to make trustless swaps. Dubbed Blockstream Swaps, the idea is that Bitcoiners will be able to quickly move between the main chain and Lightning network. It comes after non-custodial Bitcoin swap provider Boltz suspended its service after it said attackers were finding vulnerabilities faster
A breakaway bitcoin chain is now so short of miners that its own mechanism for fixing that is six years away. The chain that broke away from bitcoin on Saturday has not moved since. It is still sitting on block 961,633, its second. Bitcoin has since climbed to block 961,959, leaving the fork 326 blocks
Fireplace, the prediction markets trading terminal that raised $1.5 million in February, told users on August 10 that it is shutting down and gave them until September 30 at 23:59 UTC to close positions, withdraw funds, and export their accounts. “We’re shutting down Fireplace,” the company posted. “To everyone who traded with us and supported
The United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July is set to be released on Wednesday, August 12. Economists expect the yearly inflation figure to ease slightly to 3.4%, down from the 3.5% recorded in June. Following a weak July jobs report, markets have dialed down expectations for another Fed rate hike, giving risk
Empery Digital is lowering its Bitcoin [$BTC] stack at a rapid pace. The business sold 1,635 Bitcoin for roughly $102.2 million between 1st July and 6th August. And yet, despite those sales, Empery still had 1,279 $BTC as of 6th August. Worth noting, however, that there is one loophole of 954 $BTC pledged as collateral