Strike Debuts ‘Volatility-Proof’ Bitcoin Loans That Can Survive 80% BTC Price Drops
Strike’s loan removes forced liquidations but still requires on-time payments, at up to 14.2% APR. El Salvador’s $1B Volcano Bonds remain unissued four years ...
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PoW & Bitcoin mining headlines grouped by the Bitcoin block at each article’s publication time.
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This App Wants Bitcoin Payments to Feel Like Sending a Text
DataReportal’s 2026 mid-year report found 93.6% of online adults use chat apps or messenger platforms each month. WhatsApp users open the app more than 20 times per day on Android and spend an average of 59 minutes per day inside the app. Payments have followed the same mobile pattern. The World Bank’s Global Findex 2025 The post This App Wants Bitcoin Payments to Feel Like Sending a Text appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Bitcoin looks calm but a July 17 oil deadline looms as Iran shock sends crude up 5%
The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control revoked General License X on July 7, cutting off the authorization that had allowed Iranian crude oil, petrochemical, and petroleum-product transactions through Aug. 21. Its replacement, General License X1, permits only wind-down transactions through 12:01 a.m. ET on July 17. Brent crude settled at $74.16 and WTI […] The post Bitcoin looks calm but a July 17 oil deadline looms as Iran shock sends crude up 5% appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Trump Confirms Bitcoin And Crypto Surprise As Price Crash Fears Suddenly Return
U.S. president Donald Trump has called himself “a big crypto guy..."
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Moves Bitcoin, Selloff Coming amid SPCX Stock Fell 25%?
Elon Musk’s SpaceX-linked wallet address moved Bitcoin after 6 months, sparking speculation in crypto and stock markets. The transfer coincided with massive profit booking in SPCX stock that sent the stock below its IPO debut price. Ad Ad Elon Musk’s SpaceX Wallet Transfers Bitcoin According to Arkham Intelligence data on July 8, a wallet address The post Elon Musk’s SpaceX Moves Bitcoin, Selloff Coming amid SPCX Stock Fell 25%? appeared first on CoinGape .
Bitcoin Will Beat All-Time High Price By 2028, VanEck Head Says — If These 3 Things Happen
VanEck expects Bitcoin’s price to surpass its all-time high before 2028. Siegel advises investors to gradually build Bitcoin positions before October. Not everyone shares the ...
Japanese Firms Are Boosting BTC and XRP Holdings – SBI VC Trade Reveals Why
SBI VC Trade reported rising institutional demand for BTC and XRP as Japanese firms adjust treasury strategies amid continued yen weakness.
Bitcoin's inflation quagmire gets stickier as renewed MidEast conflict sends oil price soaring
Your day-ahead look for July 8, 2026
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XRP Is Set for a 16% Breakout, but Only if the Market Leader Behaves
The XRP price is trading near $1.09, and its chart is quietly turning bullish. A classic reversal pattern is taking shape just as selling volume fades and Bitcoin, the coin XRP still tracks, holds firm. That mix hints at a possible double-digit breakout. The catch is that XRP’s fate stays tied to the market leader. The post XRP Is Set for a 16% Breakout, but Only if the Market Leader Behaves appeared first on BeInCrypto .
SpaceX Sparks Bitcoin Speculation With $88 Test Transfer
SpaceX moved $88 in bitcoin after six months of silence, fueling speculation over its 18,712 BTC treasury. The post SpaceX Sparks Bitcoin Speculation With $88 Test Transfer appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Bitcoin miners have until 2027 to prove they deserve power on America’s overloaded grid
Bitcoin miners are facing a real-world test of their ability to improve the electricity grid. The US Energy Information Administration projects electricity consumption will climb from 4,195 billion kilowatt-hours in 2025 to 4,269 billion in 2026 and 4,399 billion in 2027. The agency ties the increase to AI data centers, cryptocurrency operations, and broader electrification, […] The post Bitcoin miners have until 2027 to prove they deserve power on America’s overloaded grid appeared first on CryptoSlate .
Crypto and stocks tumble after Trump declares ceasefire 'over' following Iran strikes
Bitcoin fell, altcoins slid after Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is "over" as U.S. and Iran traded airstrikes.
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Crypto Market Selloff: $450M Liquidations In Bitcoin, ETH, XRP As Trump Says Iran MoU Is “Over”
The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp selloff on Wednesday after tensions over geopolitical matters escalated. The uncertainty comes as U.S. President Donald Trump said that the memorandum of understanding with Iran is now “over.” With this, Bitcoin fell below the $62,000 mark, leading the crypto market downturn. This causing nearly $450 million worth of leveraged The post Crypto Market Selloff: $450M Liquidations In Bitcoin, ETH, XRP As Trump Says Iran MoU Is “Over” appeared first on CoinGape .
'Literally a Crime': Cardano Creator Reacts to Ethereum's Next Big Innovation
Charles Hoskinson slams Ethereum’s EIP-8141 for adopting Bitcoin-style UTXO mechanics long used in Cardano.
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Bitcoin Hit $81,000 When CLARITY Act Cleared Senate Committee: What Happens to BTC Price If It Passes?
Bitcoin traded near $81,000 when the Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act 15-9 in May. CLARITY Act missed its July 4 signing target ...
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SpaceX Bitcoin Wallet Wakes Up With a Tiny Transaction: What’s Next?
A tagged SpaceX Bitcoin address has moved funds for the first time in months, raising speculation about whether a larger transfer could follow.
Pi Network’s Pi Crumbles to New ATL, Bitcoin (BTC) Halted at $64K: Market Watch
M has surged by double digits, while LAB has plunged by over 80% in the past 24 hours.
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Bitcoin ETFs draw $500M but weak demand leaves rebound exposed
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds drew nearly $500 million across the last two trading sessions, giving traders their first clear fund-flow rebound in weeks even as several market gauges continued to show weak demand for the top digital asset. The US ETF products took in $221.72 million on July 2, ending a 10-session outflow streak […] The post Bitcoin ETFs draw $500M but weak demand leaves rebound exposed appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Donald Trump Declares the Iran MoU “Is Over”: Bitcoin Plunges and Oil Soars
Middle East de-escalation now looks severely threatened. US President Donald Trump declared the memorandum of understanding with Iran “is over,” sending Bitcoin below $62,000 and oil sharply higher within minutes. Here is what Trump said, how markets reacted, and why Bitcoin moved in the opposite direction to oil. What Trump’s Iran MoU Statement Actually Means The post Donald Trump Declares the Iran MoU “Is Over”: Bitcoin Plunges and Oil Soars appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Bollinger Bands Creator Spots Bitcoin’s Fractal ‘W’ Pattern: Is BTC Preparing for a Breakout?
John Bollinger identified a developing fractal “W” pattern on Bitcoin’s chart, suggesting a potential long-term trend reversal if the pattern confirms. The setup remains unconfirmed, ...