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Sociologist Vadim Volkov Discusses Anarchism's Influence on Blockchain, Crypto, and DAOs
In a podcast interview, sociologist Vadim Volkov explores the historical roots of anarchism and how classical anarchist ideas have shaped the development of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).
Grayscale Research Chief: US Block on Anthropic Highlights Need for Decentralized AI
Zach Pandl, head of research at Grayscale, says US authorities blocking Anthropic's AI models underscores the importance of decentralized AI like Bittensor, which he likens to 'Bitcoin for AI'.
BoJ Hikes to 1%, Bitcoin Unfazed as Playbook Changes
The Bank of Japan raised rates to 1.0%, yet Bitcoin remained near $66k, contrasting the sharp drop in August 2024. Four factors explain why the impact was muted this time.
Bitcoin Approaches $66K, Strategy Acquires 1,587 BTC, Ethereum Post-Quantum Proposal
Bitcoin price nears $66,000 as Strategy buys 1,587 BTC for $100 million. Ethereum proposes post-quantum account protection costing $0.07. ESMA orders non-MiCA crypto platforms to leave the EU.
Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Has 'Already Won' Despite Strategy Selling
In an interview at BTC Prague, Michael Saylor defended Strategy's Bitcoin sales, calling critics hypocrites and asserting that Bitcoin has 'already won.'
MicroStrategy Buys 1,587 BTC, Boosts Holdings to 846,842 BTC
MicroStrategy purchased 1,587 Bitcoin for $100 million, raising its corporate Bitcoin reserve to 846,842 BTC. The company also added $100 million in fiat, bringing its cash holdings to $1.1 billion.
Daily Crypto Roundup: Bitcoin Breaks $65K, Strategy Acquires More BTC
Bitcoin climbed above $65,000 on reports of a U.S.-Iran peace deal. Strategy acquired another 1,587 BTC, Kraken launched US perpetual futures, and more.
Bitcoin’s four-year halving cycle influences market psychology
Analysts observe recurring Bitcoin price patterns tied to halvings, forming a so-called four-year cycle that shapes trading strategies and investor behavior.
Ray Kurzweil Doubts Quantum Computing Will Crack Crypto
Futurist and ex-Google engineer Ray Kurzweil expressed skepticism about quantum computing's potential to break modern cryptography, pointing to a decade of unfulfilled promises and persistent high error rates.
European Regulator Orders Unlicensed Platforms to Cease EU Operations After Transition Periods
The European regulator demanded that unlicensed platforms stop operating in EU countries once national transition periods expire. It also urged market participants to obtain licenses promptly and warned of risks to investors.
Ethereum Foundation Unveils SPHINCS- Quantum-Resistant Account Protection
Ethereum Foundation project lead Nicolas Consigny has introduced SPHINCS-, a quantum-computer attack protection concept for wallets that requires no hard fork and costs about $0.07 per implementation.
Crypto Market Slips: Bitcoin Below $64K, Altcoins Dip
Bitcoin trades at $64,083, down 0.27%, while Ethereum falls 0.78% to $1,663. Major altcoins including Cardano, BCH, and Avalanche post losses of over 2.5%.
Bitcoin Recovers to $64K; SpaceX IPO, MetaMask AI Wallet, Zcash Ironwood
A weekly digest highlights Bitcoin's recovery to $64,000, SpaceX's record IPO, Anthropic disabling two models, MetaMask's AI-agent wallet announcement, and Zcash's Ironwood upgrade agreement.
Bitcoin Edges Up While Altcoins Trade Mixed
Bitcoin rose 0.52% to $64,600, while most major altcoins declined, with Ethereum down 0.17% and Cardano dropping 1.05%.
Humanity Protocol Hacked, Token H Plunges 83%
On June 9, unknown attackers compromised wallets linked to Humanity Protocol, causing an estimated $31 million in damages. The platform's native token H crashed 83% in a day, from $0.70 to $0.12.
Institutional Finance Embraces Ethereum for Real Business Use
Etherealize founder Vivek Raman says traditional financial institutions are now treating blockchain as a mature technology and actively deploying Ethereum-based solutions in real-world operations.
Cryptocurrency Market Snapshot: Mixed Movements Across Major Coins
Bitcoin edged up 0.21% to $64,426, while most altcoins saw slight declines, led by Bitcoin Cash down 2.05% and Polkadot down 1.34%.
Crypto Prices Edge Higher: Bitcoin at $64,184, Altcoins Follow
Major cryptocurrencies posted modest gains with Bitcoin rising 1.13% to $64,184. Most altcoins also traded in the green, led by Polkadot up 2.31% and Solana up 2.13%.
Standard Chartered Analyst: Bitcoin Has Formed Cycle Bottom at $59,000
Geoffrey Kendrick of Standard Chartered says Bitcoin already bottomed at $59,000, declaring the end of the bear market. Analysts at crypto platform BIT hold a contrasting view.
Spot Bitcoin ETF Outflows Slow, Friday Brings $85.8M Inflow
Outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs slowed sharply in the fifth consecutive week, with only $315.8M withdrawn compared to $1.72B the previous week. Friday saw the largest daily inflow since May 14 at $85.8M. Ethereum ETFs lost ~$15M, while XRP ETFs attracted $10.7M, extending their winning streak to six weeks.
Crypto Markets Rally: Bitcoin Up 1.19%, Ethereum 0.96%
Major cryptocurrencies posted gains in the latest session, with Bitcoin rising 1.19% to $64,229 and Ethereum up 0.96% to $1,679.30.
Standard Chartered Analyst Says Bitcoin Bottom at $59k, BIT Analysts Disagree
Geoffrey Kendrick of Standard Chartered claims Bitcoin's cycle bottom is $59k, while BIT analysts say the bottom may come in 1-3 months.
Crypto Prices Edge Higher: Bitcoin at $63,786, Ether at $1,673
Major cryptocurrencies posted modest gains, with Bitcoin rising 0.52% to $63,786 and Ether up 0.55% to $1,673. Smaller altcoins saw stronger increases, led by Polkadot at +3%.
Deconstruction Show Summarizes Weekly News: SpaceX IPO, Strategy Bitcoin Sale, Zcash Update
The Deconstruction podcast covers major events including SpaceX's historic IPO, new EU sanctions, strict prediction market checks, Anthropic's closed AI, critical Zcash wallet update, and Strategy's Bitcoin sale.