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Toncoin surges as Pavel Durov leaves France after months
The price of Toncoin (TON) jumped over 6% following the release of Telegram founder Pavel Durov from France, where he had been compelled to remain since his arrest in August 2024.According to CoinMarketCap, the price of TON has rallied by roughly 18% in the last 24 hours and over 13% in the last seven days.Following the news of the Telegram founder's arrest in France on Aug. 24, 2024, the price of TON plummeted by over 35%, from roughly $6.88 to $4.44 by September 2024.The digital asset reached
Bitcoin’s role as an inflation hedge depends on where one lives — Analyst
For years, inflation was primarily a concern for emerging markets, where volatile currencies and economic instability made rising prices a persistent challenge. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation became a global issue. Once-stable economies with historically low inflation were suddenly grappling with soaring costs, prompting investors to rethink how to preserve their wealth.While gold and real estate have long been hailed as safe-haven assets, Bitcoin’s supporters arg
Bitcoin’s role as an inflation hedge depends on where one lives — Analyst
For years, inflation was primarily a concern for emerging markets, where volatile currencies and economic instability made rising prices a persistent challenge. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation became a global issue. Once-stable economies with historically low inflation were suddenly grappling with soaring costs, prompting investors to rethink how to preserve their wealth.While gold and real estate have long been hailed as safe-haven assets, Bitcoin’s supporters arg
Bitcoin’s role as an inflation hedge depends on where one lives — Analyst
For years, inflation was primarily a concern for emerging markets, where volatile currencies and economic instability made rising prices a persistent challenge. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation became a global issue. Once-stable economies with historically low inflation were suddenly grappling with soaring costs, prompting investors to rethink how to preserve their wealth.While gold and real estate have long been hailed as safe-haven assets, Bitcoin’s supporters arg
Decentralized science meets AI — legacy institutions aren’t ready
Opinion by: Sasha Shilina, PhD, founder of Episteme and researcher at Paradigm Research InstituteScience has always been about pushing boundaries, yet today, many of those boundaries are artificial — walled-off journals, slow-moving institutions and research funding locked behind bureaucratic doors. The system is designed for gatekeepers, not explorers. But what if we could tear down those walls? What if science could be set free?Over the past few years, we’ve watched decentralized s
Bitcoin poised to reclaim $90,000, according to derivatives metrics
Bitcoin (BTC) failed to sustain levels above $85,000 on March 14, despite a 1.9% gain in the S&P 500 index. More importantly, it has been over a week since Bitcoin last traded at $90,000, prompting traders to question whether the bull market is truly over and how long selling pressure will persist. Bitcoin basis rate rebounds from bearish levelsFrom a derivatives perspective, Bitcoin metrics have shown resilience despite a 30% drop from its all-time high of $109,354 on Jan. 20. The Bitcoin b
Bitcoin poised to reclaim $90,000, according to derivatives metrics
Bitcoin (BTC) failed to sustain levels above $85,000 on March 14, despite a 1.9% gain in the S&P 500 index. More importantly, it has been over a week since Bitcoin last traded at $90,000, prompting traders to question whether the bull market is truly over and how long selling pressure will persist. Bitcoin basis rate rebounds from bearish levelsFrom a derivatives perspective, Bitcoin metrics have shown resilience despite a 30% drop from its all-time high of $109,354 on Jan. 20. The Bitcoin b
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Today in crypto, Telegram founder Pavel Durov left France and relocated to Dubai following approval from a French court. David Sacks and his venture capital firm sold over $200 million in crypto and crypto-related stocks before working for the White House. Meanwhile, Argentina has introduced new rules for crypto firms. Telegram founder Pavel Durov given permission to leave FrancePavel Durov, founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has left France and relocated to Dubai following appr
Telegram founder Pavel Durov given permission to leave France
Pavel Durov, founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has left France and relocated to Dubai following approval from a French court. On March 13, Durov reportedly received permission from the French court to depart the country, allowing him to travel to Dubai — a city known for its business-friendly environment and lack of extradition agreements with many nations — according to a Barron’s report citing unknown sources.The exact terms of the court’s decision remain u
Telegram founder Pavel Durov given permission to leave France
Pavel Durov, founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has left France and relocated to Dubai following approval from a French court. On March 13, Durov reportedly received permission from the French court to depart the country, allowing him to travel to Dubai — a city known for its business-friendly environment and lack of extradition agreements with many nations — according to a Barron’s report citing unknown sources.The exact terms of the court’s decision remain u
Rising $219B stablecoin supply signals mid-bull cycle, not market top
The current crypto market correction is merely the middle of the bull cycle, not the top, based on the steadily growing stablecoin supply, which may signal more incoming investment according to analysts.The cumulative stablecoin supply has surpassed $219 billion, suggesting that the current cycle is still far from its top.Source: IntoTheBlockHistorically, stablecoin supply peaks have aligned with crypto cycle tops, according to a March 14 X post by crypto intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, whic
Rising $219B stablecoin supply signals mid-bull cycle, not market top
The current crypto market correction is merely the middle of the bull cycle, not the top, based on the steadily growing stablecoin supply, which may signal more incoming investment according to analysts.The cumulative stablecoin supply has surpassed $219 billion, suggesting that the current cycle is still far from its top.Source: IntoTheBlockHistorically, stablecoin supply peaks have aligned with crypto cycle tops, according to a March 14 X post by crypto intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, whic
Rising $219B stablecoin supply signals mid-bull cycle, not market top
The current crypto market correction is merely the middle of the bull cycle, not the top, based on the steadily growing stablecoin supply, which may signal more incoming investment according to analysts.The cumulative stablecoin supply has surpassed $219 billion, suggesting that the current cycle is still far from its top.Source: IntoTheBlockHistorically, stablecoin supply peaks have aligned with crypto cycle tops, according to a March 14 X post by crypto intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, whic
Ether may fall below $1.9K ‘robust’ demand zone, analysts eye capitulation
Ether risks another decline below $1,900, which may open up a significant amount of investor demand, which may catalyze Ether’s recovery from its three-month downtrendEther (ETH) price fell over 52% during its three-month downtrend after it peaked above $4,100 on Dec. 16, 2024, TradingView data shows.While another correction below $1,900 is on the horizon, this may unleash significant buying pressure, according to Juan Pellicer, senior research analyst at IntoTheBlock.ETH/USD, 1-day chart.
Ether may fall below $1.9K ‘robust’ demand zone, analysts eye capitulation
Ether risks another decline below $1,900, which may open up a significant amount of investor demand, which may catalyze Ether’s recovery from its three-month downtrendEther (ETH) price fell over 52% during its three-month downtrend after it peaked above $4,100 on Dec. 16, 2024, TradingView data shows.While another correction below $1,900 is on the horizon, this may unleash significant buying pressure, according to Juan Pellicer, senior research analyst at IntoTheBlock.ETH/USD, 1-day chart.
Trade war puts Bitcoin’s status as safe-haven asset in doubt
Several years back, many in the crypto community described Bitcoin as a “safe-haven” asset. Fewer are calling it that today.A safe-haven asset maintains or increases in value in times of economic stress. It can be a government bond, a currency like the US dollar, a commodity like gold, or even a blue-chip stock. A spreading global tariff war set off by the United States, as well as troubling economic reports, have sent equity markets tumbling, and Bitcoin too — which wasn&
Bitcoin’s megaphone pattern, explained: How to trade it
Key takeawaysThe Bitcoin megaphone pattern features at least two higher highs and two lower lows, forming an expanding structure.Connecting these highs and lows with trendlines creates a megaphone-like appearance, reflecting market instability.The formation signals heightened volatility, with price swings becoming more pronounced over time.Depending on the trend direction, the pattern can indicate potential breakouts either upward (bullish) or downward (bearish).The megaphone pattern, also known
Bitcoin needs weekly close above $81K to avoid downside ahead of FOMC
Bitcoin needs to close above the key $81,000 weekly level to avoid more downside volatility ahead of next week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which will offer investors more cues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy for 2025.Bitcoin (BTC) price fell over 3% during the past week, to trade above $83,748 as of 9:33 a.m. in UTC, Cointelegraph Markets Pro data shows.Bitcoin price continues to risk significant downside volatility due to growing macroeconomic uncertaint
Bitcoin needs weekly close above $81K to avoid downside ahead of FOMC
Bitcoin needs to close above the key $81,000 weekly level to avoid more downside volatility ahead of next week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which will offer investors more cues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy for 2025.Bitcoin (BTC) price fell over 3% during the past week, to trade above $83,748 as of 9:33 a.m. in UTC, Cointelegraph Markets Pro data shows.Bitcoin price continues to risk significant downside volatility due to growing macroeconomic uncertaint
Bitcoin needs weekly close above $81K to avoid downside ahead of FOMC
Bitcoin needs to close above the key $81,000 weekly level to avoid more downside volatility ahead of next week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which will offer investors more cues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy for 2025.Bitcoin (BTC) price fell over 3% during the past week, to trade above $83,748 as of 9:33 a.m. in UTC, Cointelegraph Markets Pro data shows.Bitcoin price continues to risk significant downside volatility due to growing macroeconomic uncertaint