Hong Kong — Bitcoin layer-2 builders made the case on Thursday that the next phase of crypto’s evolution won’t be about replacing bitcoin as “digital gold,” but making it productive. Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, leaders from Citrea, Rootstock Labs and investment firm BlockSpaceForce argued that Bitcoin’s scaling layers are less about raw throughput
Bitcoin is hovering above $67,000. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $67,487, up 0.04% on the day, after dropping as low as $65,702 in the past day. Long-term indicators are signaling a rebound following months of profit-taking that have left Bitcoin about 40% below its October all-time high. According to AliCharts, Bitcoin
Valentine’s Day could deliver more than chocolates for Bitcoin ($BTC) investors, as ChatGPT’s latest $BTC projection is raising the stakes for short-term traders. Specifically, when prompted by Finbold to set an average $BTC price for Valentine’s Day, February 14, OpenAI’s leading machine learning algorithm predicted some scenarios would see ‘digital gold’ trading above $120,000. ChatGPT
The World Uncertainty Index, a GDP-weighted measure constructed from the frequency with which “uncertainty” appears in Economist Intelligence Unit country reports, reached 106,862.2 in the third quarter of 2025 and remained elevated at 94,947.1 in the fourth quarter. The index isn’t a volatility gauge. It’s a text-based barometer of policy, geopolitical, and economic ambiguity that
Bitcoin stabilizes near key support while elevated liquidations and volatility highlight fragile momentum and ongoing uncertainty in market direction. Bitcoin ($BTC) is holding firm above the $67,000 level, but beneath the surface, price action shows a market still searching for a clear direction after weeks of sustained volatility. $BTC is currently trading at $67,242.84, marking
Bitcoin trades at $67,671.57 as of writing, up 1.27% over the past 24 hours. Despite the daily gain, $BTC remains down 5.36% over the past 7 days while also holding a 26.52% drop over the last 30 days. Price action now centers on key liquidity zones that could determine the next major move. Technical Structure
Jeffrey Schmid has sought a tighter monetary policy. A rate cut is less likely in March 2026. Cryptocurrencies are below the expected price levels. Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid has come out in support of keeping the lending rate unchanged, at least in the next March meeting. He has based his statement on
Bitcoin’s price is $67,925 this morning at 8 a.m. EST, giving the asset a market capitalization of $1.35 trillion, with $51.15 billion in 24-hour trading volume and an intraday range between $65,932 and $68,371. The leading crypto asset is consolidating beneath a heavy resistance band as a relief rally collides with a structurally bearish higher-timeframe
The World Uncertainty Index spiked to all-time highs in an extremely short timespan. As all assets seek direction, the index is now far above the 2020 pandemic levels. While many assets held onto their gains from 2025, the Global Uncertainty Index has risen close to all-time highs. The index for the USA, Europe, and the
LinkLayerAI, an AI-driven Web3 infrastructure platform, has partnered with BlockSec Arena, an AI-powered Web3 security infrastructure firm. The partnership is set to onboard high-level security talent, enable swift responses to diverse vulnerabilities, and decrease risk for robust blockchain projects. As LinkLayerAI pointed out in its official social media announcement, the development combines AI-led trading transparency