US Clarity Act Will Not Move Needle On Bitcoin's Price: Analysts

US Clarity Act Will Not Move Needle On Bitcoin’s Price: Analysts

Veteran trader Peter Brandt said the potential passage of the US Clarity Act is unlikely to have a significant impact on Bitcoin’s price, after indications that it could pass Congress as soon as January. “Is it a world-shaking macro development? Nope. Needed for sure, but not something that should redefine value,” Brandt told Cointelegraph on…

Crypto's closest ally in Congress, Sen. Lummis, is retiring next year

Crypto’s closest ally in Congress, Sen. Lummis, is retiring next year

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, who has arguably been the closest friend to the crypto sector in Congress, won’t seek another term, she said in a statement on Friday. The first-term lawmaker will call it quits after her six-year term ends in January 2027, leaving a Republican seat open in extremely red Wyoming, but also removing…

Where Is Crypto Licensing Easier and More Business-Friendly?

Where Is Crypto Licensing Easier and More Business-Friendly?

Did you know that over $30 billion in crypto investments flowed through the UAE in 2024 alone, while the European Union boasts a potential market of half a billion users under one regulatory umbrella? As cryptocurrency continues to reshape global finance, entrepreneurs face a critical decision: where to base operations for smoother licensing and growth….

Japan’s Historic Rate Rise Fails to Shake Bitcoin – Is the BTC Calm Misleading?

Japan’s Historic Rate Rise Fails to Shake Bitcoin – Is the BTC Calm Misleading?

On Friday, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) hiked interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) to 0.75%, the highest level in almost three decades. Despite this shift in monetary policy, which analysts had considered detrimental to cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin has held steady, currently trading at $88,282 after rising 1.3% in the last 24 hours, according…

Blockchains Quietly Prepare for Quantum Threat as Bitcoin Debates Timeline

Blockchains Quietly Prepare for Quantum Threat as Bitcoin Debates Timeline

Quantum computers still cannot break Bitcoin, but several major blockchains are preparing for a future in which they might. In the past week, Aptos proposed post-quantum signature support as Solana tested quantum-resistant transactions. Meanwhile, parts of the Bitcoin community renewed calls to accelerate work on quantum-safe upgrades. These developments point to a growing anxiety across…

Index Jumps 4.6% as All Constituents Trade Higher

Index Jumps 4.6% as All Constituents Trade Higher

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 2715.35, up 4.6% (+120.05) since 4 p.m. ET on Thursday. All 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: SUI (+7.0%) and SOL (+6.9%). Laggards: CRO (+2.7%) and POL (+3.0%). The…

Ethereum Whales Accumulate as Exchange Supply Hits New Lows

Ethereum Whales Accumulate as Exchange Supply Hits New Lows

Etherem is experiencing a renewed whale accumulation even though the price is not performing reasonably below $3000.  Mega-investors are pulling tokens out of the exchanges and constructing long positions as the mood levels off. Ethernet is still performing under pressure, but chain statistics indicate that large holders have been buying consistently. A number of huge…