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Tensions between the US and Iran raise concerns over potential oil price spikes, with current prices at $102.83 for WTI and $102.83 for Brent. Experts warn of volatility, especially if the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted, potentially driving prices to $150 or beyond.

While the company had announced that it would be sunsetting the Horizon World experience, the in-house digital world for VR headsets, it has now backpedaled. Nonetheless, the experience is now being tailored to mobile platforms, where it has enjoyed more popularity. Meta’s Is Saving Its

Bitcoin is grappling with a shift in momentum after failing to sustain a rally above $76,000, slipping back under $70,000 as crude oil prices rise and inflation concerns roil risk markets. The move underscores how macro forces—oil, policy expectations, and stock weakness—continue to shape the

Dogecoin (DOGE) once again came into the spotlight after Elon Musk revived the "DogeFather" image on the X platform. The post describes him in the style of a classic film character, replacing the familiar cat with an image of a Shiba Inu dog – the symbol of DOGE. The image was created by Grok Imagine

Arkham reported that stolen funds were moved for the first time since March 6, 2026, with nearly $1 million DAI transferred. The theft stemmed from a violent attack on Ethereum NFT whale Sillytuna, resulting in $23.6 million stolen. Over $7 million remains traceable, illustrating a rise in real-world crypto thefts.

The macro risk of Bitcoin is rooted in the nearly depleted liquidity buffer within the financial system rather than oil price fluctuations. With the Fed's reverse repo mechanism losing effectiveness, Bitcoin's reliance on macro liquidity increases, raising concerns about potential market shocks and their impact.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin’s brief rally above $75,000 this week led to bullish optimism in some corners of the crypto market, but technical analysis shows the trend might still be bearish. A close look at BTC’s

Coinbase Asset Management has moved to tokenize its Bitcoin Yield Fund on the Base blockchain, unveiling a tokenized share class for the fund in partnership with Apex Group. The move is framed as a way to enable institutional access to a yield-bearing Bitcoin exposure while preserving regulatory

The Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET) has seen a significant recovery, maintaining above $0.230, supported by on-chain data and positive signals from the derivatives market. Whale accumulation and increased open interest highlight a bullish trend, with market sentiment favoring price growth.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The altcoin market continues to struggle under sustained selling pressure, with weakness persisting for several months as broader conditions remain unfavorable for risk assets. Despite

The integration of artificial intelligence with Web3 is now a tangible development, reshaping the nature of digital interaction. MetYa has entered into a partnership with HolmesAI to advance SocialFi through the combination of dating-focused social finance and next generation intelligent agents.

Grayscale has moved to bring a spot Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund to market, filing for a product that would track the Hyperliquid (HYPE) token and potentially trade on Nasdaq under the ticker GHYP if approved. The filing positions Grayscale alongside Bitwise and 21Shares in pursuing a

Altcoin is gradually becoming the focal point as the market enters the end of the week — a period typically marked by significant volatility due to declining liquidity. Against the backdrop of the trend, the market is expected to experience increased fluctuations, prompting traders to stay cautious and monitor developments closely.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure With the cryptocurrency market turning extremely bearish again, Bitcoin (BTC) saw a sharp pullback that brought its price below the $70,000 mark, a zone that had previously acted as a strong

The Bank of England faces rising opposition to a proposal limiting GBP stablecoin holdings to £20,000 for individuals and £10 million for businesses. Introduced to protect financial stability, critics argue it could disrupt lending and hinder growth in the crypto sector.

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped under $69,000 on Thursday, sliding back into its six-week range after briefly touching highs above $76,000. The retreat comes as futures selling accelerates and demand from U.S.-based investors shows signs of stalling, though analysts argue the market could still mount a

The risk from quantum computing to Bitcoin investors is real, but not every wallet is vulnerable — and those with the capacity to address this issue are taking proactive steps, according to Galaxy Digital analyst Will Owens. Owens believes that in theory, quantum computers could potentially break the cryptographic security that underpins Bitcoin.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The level of activity in the meme coin segment during December again shows that the market can quickly shift from consolidation to a sharp move. The seemingly unremarkable dog token DOGI jumped this week by 1

Digital asset adoption has become an immediate priority, with 72% of global finance leaders warning that action is needed now to stay competitive as stablecoins, custody, and tokenization rapidly move into core financial operations. Digital Asset Adoption Surges Across Global Finance