Bitcoin, Stocks, and Dow Jones Show Surprising Correlation Over Long Term

Bitcoin A recent chart shared by Cointelegraph highlights a compelling long-term correlation between Bitcoin’s price, U.S. stock market capitalization, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), revealing how closely crypto markets have started mirroring traditional financial indicators. The chart, sourced from MacroMicro, compares the performance of: Bitcoin (teal line) Total U.S. stock market capitalization (yellow … Read more

Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Rewards Card to Drive Subscriber Growth

On Thursday, Coinbase unveiled its first-ever branded credit card that rewards its holders in Bitcoin—a perk that could draw more customers to the crypto exchange’s subscription service, Coinbase One.  The Coinbase One Card will offer up to 4% Bitcoin back on cardholders’ purchases. Launching this fall in partnership with American Express, the credit card will … Read more

Middle East Conflict Heats up and Bitcoin Drops, but Not by Much

Israel launched a pre-emptive attack on neighboring Iran late Thursday, triggering a retaliation on Friday. Markets tanked, but bitcoin’s dip wasn’t particularly dramatic, all things considered. Bitcoin Shows Resilience Despite Middle East Turmoil Israel sent 200 fighter jets to bomb various nuclear facilities in Iran on Thursday evening in an unprecedented pre-emptive attack that killed … Read more

Crypto IPO Season Started After Circle’s NYSE Success

Key takeaways: Circle’s IPO was a success, with CRCL soaring almost 290% and sparking renewed investor interest. New IPO filings from Gemini and Bullish signal growing momentum, and more crypto-native firms may prepare to enter public markets. While not every listing will deliver explosive returns, crypto’s growing presence in equity markets marks a major milestone … Read more

A Step Toward Orange-Pilling A Nation?

Pakistan’s relationship with Bitcoin has been marked by inconsistency and confusion over the past few years. Initially, the country outright banned bitcoin trading in 2018, citing concerns over fraud, money laundering and lack of regulation. However, over time, their stance softened and regulators began exploring the technology behind Bitcoin with courts even questioning the legality … Read more

Stablecoins Surge, Meta’s AI Ambitions Grow

Sixteen years after the launch of Bitcoin, stablecoins have emerged as one of the most compelling applications of blockchain technology. Banks are reportedly “panicking” over stablecoins encroaching on their territory, while Fortune 500 companies are beginning to grasp their transformative potential. Shifting from blockchain to AI, Meta Platforms is quietly assembling a “superintelligence” unit, led … Read more