Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Long-Term Sentiment Turns Neutral as Options Traders Eye Inflation Risk

ByEdmilson Dias

Bitcoin’s long-term bullishness has evaporated, according to recent options-market analysis. This is the headline grabbing attention across crypto publications—and for good reason: it signals a pending shift in how institutional and retail players view Bitcoin’s risk-reward dynamics. CoinDesk reports that market indicators now show a neutral outlook for Bitcoin rather than the sustained optimism seen…

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U.S. CFTC Authorizes Spot Crypto Trading on Registered Futures Exchanges

ByEdmilson Dias

The crypto world just shifted under the U.S. administration—and it might change how Americans trade crypto for good. As of August 4, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced it will permit spot crypto asset trading on exchanges currently registered under its authority—like CME or CBOE—which previously handled only derivatives. This ruling represents a…

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Sec Appoints Payments Veteran to Drive UK Crypto Push

ByEdmilson Dias

While many crypto stories unfold offshore, this week’s biggest regulatory shift is happening in London. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) just announced the appointment of Anurag Bajaj—a veteran of Standard Chartered’s global payments and fintech team—as a senior adviser tasked with accelerating crypto adoption in the UK’s regulatory framework. That move wasn’t subtle. It hints…

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Syz Capital Reopens $200M Bitcoin Fund as Institutions Rush Into Crypto

ByEdmilson Dias

A major wave of institutional interest just refocused on Bitcoin. Syz Capital, the alternative investment arm of the Syz Group managing $2 billion in assets, announced the reopening of its BTC Alpha fund on October 1, 2025, seeking to raise more than 2,000 Bitcoin—roughly $200 million. This revival is no ordinary capital raise. It marks one…

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Stealth Crypto Malware JSCEAL Targets Millions via Fake Ads — What You Need to Know

ByEdmilson Dias

A stealthy and dangerous threat called JSCEAL is hitting crypto users right now—and it spreads through fake online ads. First spotted by security researchers, JSCEAL has already deployed hundreds of fake crypto wallet and exchange apps to unsuspecting users, using clever ads in browsers to lure downloads. Once installed, JSCEAL uses a Node.js payload to…

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El Salvador Sets Bitcoin as Legal Tender for Digital Goods Tax Payments

ByEdmilson Dias

El Salvador has taken another bold step with Bitcoin. As of August 5, 2025, residents and businesses can now pay taxes on digital goods using Bitcoin, making El Salvador the first nation to let crypto settle tax obligations. Digital goods include anything sold online—apps, e‑books, virtual services, NFTs. This change follows the original Bitcoin legal‑tender…

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Google Wallet Now Supports Tokenized Stocks and Crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tesla & More in One App

ByEdmilson Dias

For many, Google Wallet was just for peer-to-peer payment and digital cards. Now, it’s quietly taking its biggest turn yet: as of today, U.S. users can trade and hold tokenized stocks—including Amazon, Tesla, and Meta—right beside Bitcoin and Ethereum, all within the same familiar app. It’s not just a novelty feature. It marks a shift…

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Microsoft Launches Crypto Custody Service Aimed at Institutional Investors

ByEdmilson Dias

Microsoft quietly made a big move today in crypto. The company announced a new custodial service designed for institutional investors, offering a secure way to hold large amounts of digital assets. This isn’t just another wallet provider—it’s Microsoft positioning itself squarely in the world of serious crypto infrastructure. And it comes at a time when…

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Visa to Settle Payments in USDC for Major Retailers — A Milestone for Everyday Crypto Use

ByEdmilson Dias

When you think about buying your morning coffee, you rarely picture a digital token doing the settling behind the scenes. Yet starting this month, Visa is quietly rolling out a program that lets five well-known retailers settle their transactions in USD Coin (USDC), one of the most trusted stablecoins on the market. It may not…

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Fintech in Hong Kong Raises $1.5 Billion to Fund Crypto, Stablecoin & Blockchain Adoption

ByEdmilson Dias

Today marks a bold turning point for crypto innovation in Asia. In July 2025, fintech firms based in Hong Kong collectively raised more than $1.5 billion in equity offerings with the explicit goal of funding digital asset ventures. These include crypto trading platforms, stablecoin issuers, and blockchain-powered payment services. Firms like OSL Group, Dmall Inc,…