Why Traders Should Watch the Bitcoin to Gold Ratio
Bitcoin climbs back near $115K as trade war fears ease, but ETF flows still lag gold—can crypto catch up before Trump meets Xi?
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Crypto Stocks Climb Alongside Bitcoin and Nasdaq on Chinese Trade Talk Optimism
Robinhood was leading among the exchanges and Trump-affiliated American Bitcoin was higher by 10% after adding to its bitcoin stack.
PEPE Drops Nearly 2% as Memecoins Struggle, Late-Session Bounce Hints at Buyer Support
Despite the drop, trading volume was only 7.55% above the weekly average, suggesting routine profit-taking rather than a significant shift in sentiment.
The PS5 bundle that includes two years of PS Plus Premium is $170 off
Between increased tariffs and price hikes, it’s not a great time to buy a PlayStation 5 console. That is, unless you head over to GameStop, which is selling the 825GB PS5 with a disc drive in its original (thicker) design along with 24 months of PS Plus Premium included for just $579.99 (previously $749.99). Given … Read more
Bitcoin Lender Ledn Hits $1B in Loan Origination This Year as BTC Credit Market Picks Up
The crypto lender also crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue, the firm reported.
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Ant Group files ‘Antcoin’ trademark as China tightens crypto crackdown
Ant Group has filed to trademark “Antcoin” in Hong Kong through a Cayman Islands subsidiary while Beijing intensifies its crypto crackdown.
If you can’t afford a vacation, an AI app will sell you pictures of one
Faking wealth has always been big business, from buying designer dupes to renting private jet “sets” for photoshoots. But these days, people are using AI to make it a little more personal: creating photos of themselves living in leisure and luxury not to chase clout, but as a form of personal escapism or an attempt … Read more
How October Was the Most Destructive Month in Recent Memory for at Least Some Crypto Traders
What began as a triumphant October for bitcoin quickly devolved into chaos as a $19 billion derivatives wipeout and a 17% price plunge left traders reeling.
Uptober? Strategy logs slowest monthly Bitcoin buys of the year at 778 BTC
Strategy posted one of its slowest months for buying BTC, with a total of 778 BTC purchased in October, down 78% from 3,526 BTC in September.
BlockDAG Breaks Records as Pepeto, Bitcoin Hyper, Snorter, and Maxi Doge Rise
The 2025 presale race is heating up. BlockDAG dominates with $430M raised and a 3,233% projected ROI, while Pepeto steals attention with 220% staking, a live demo exchange, and a viral meme narrative. Bitcoin Hyper, Snorter, and Maxi Doge trail with niche appeal, but Pepeto’s blend of affordability, culture, and tech makes it a standout … Read more
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Day 1
Today is the first day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025! 10,000 founders, investors, and builders are flooding Moscone West for a nonstop run of ideas, demos, and deals. The energy is electric, the conversations are everywhere, and the breakthroughs are only just beginning. Don’t miss out. Register here or head straight to Moscone West to join.
‘Clinical-grade AI’: a new buzzy AI word that means absolutely nothing
Earlier this month, Lyra Health announced a “clinical-grade” AI chatbot to help users with “challenges” like burnout, sleep disruptions, and stress. There are eighteen mentions of “clinical” in its press release, including “clinically designed,” “clinically rigorous,” and “clinical training.” For most people, myself included, “clinical” suggests “medical.” The problem is, it doesn’t mean medical. In … Read more
Sequoia unveils $950M in new early-stage funds as it strives to be ‘only as good as our next investment’
The legendary firm launched a $750 million early-stage fund targeting Series A startups and a $200 million seed fund.
Trump-linked American Bitcoin adds $163M in BTC, lifting treasury above $445M
Trump-linked Bitcoin miner and treasury firm American Bitcoin added 1,414 BTC to its holdings, bringing its total stash to 3,865 BTC.
Tom Lee’s BitMine Immersion Added Another $320M in Ether, Bringing Overall Holdings Above $14B
The crypto investment firm now holds over 3.31 million ETH, moving closer to its goal of owning 5% of the token’s supply.
IBM Unveils Digital Asset Platform as Demand for Tokenization, Stablecoins Grows
The IBM Digital Asset Haven, developed with Dfns, aims to offer banks, governments and enterprises a full-stack platform for token custody, governance and compliance.
IBM’s ‘Digital Asset Haven’ aims to turn crypto into corporate infrastructure
A growing demand for stablecoin payments and tokenized real-world assets is creating more institutional interest in blockchain-based services, according to IBM.
Morning Minute: Crypto Rips On US China Trade Deal Hopes
$150 billion was added to the market cap of all cryptocurrencies over the weekend—and it looks like the rally isn’t slowing down.
Retail must partner with fintechs or prepare to fail
Corporate scale has become an innovation liability as bureaucracy stalls retail payment evolution. Fintech partnerships offer the only escape from irrelevance.
David Beckham-Backed Prenetics Raises $46.8M to Advance Bitcoin Treasury
The health tech firm’s raise, backed by Kraken and Exodus, could bring proceeds to $212 million as it targets $1 billion in annual revenue and BTC holdings.
OnePlus 15 arrives in China, global launch ‘coming soon’
The OnePlus 15 has a redesigned camera with a rounded square module. After a steady stream of spec teases, OnePlus has launched its new OnePlus 15 flagship in China today. Release plans elsewhere are still unconfirmed, but the company promises that the phone’s global launching will be “soon.” We’ve known what the 15 would look … Read more
TZERO Plans Public Listing as Tokenization Push Gains Steam
The move positions the company to scale its regulated platform across securities, real estate and digital assets as tokenization gains mainstream momentum.
Bitcoin Treasury Company Strive Surges Additional 30%, Nearly Doubling in Two Sessions
A “cheap” valuation coupled with a tweet from a well-followed investor and a firming in the price of bitcoin set off the fireworks in the stock.
How an all-time-high gold sell-off could push Bitcoin to $200K
As investors exit gold for digital assets, Bitcoin could be the next big winner — possibly crossing the $200,000 barrier.
Israeli intelligence vets raise $20M to track developer buying signals
Onfire, a vertical AI platform for IT revenue teams, is coming out of stealth with $20 million in funding, including a $14 million Series A co-led by Grove Ventures and TLV Partners.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Jumps 4.5% as All Constituents Climb Higher
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) surged 12.7% and Aptos (APT) gained 6.5%, leading the index higher over the weekend.