📊 Bitcoin's annual realized volatility has fallen to near historic lows, making the market far calmer than in previous cycles
The sharp swings that once defined Bitcoin have become much less frequent, reflecting a more mature market with growing institutional participation and stronger liquidity.
While lower volatility may seem less exciting for short-term traders, it is often viewed as a positive sign for long-term adoption, making Bitcoin a more attractive asset for both investors and large financial institutions. 🏦
The sharp swings that once defined Bitcoin have become much less frequent, reflecting a more mature market with growing institutional participation and stronger liquidity.
While lower volatility may seem less exciting for short-term traders, it is often viewed as a positive sign for long-term adoption, making Bitcoin a more attractive asset for both investors and large financial institutions. 🏦
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Michael Saylor has sparked fresh speculation after hinting that Strategy’s famous Bitcoin tracker may not get any new orange dots this time 🧐 Since the orange dots traditionally represent BTC purchases, many investors are wondering whether the company could…
📝💵 Strategy continues strengthening its balance sheet
The company has announced a $25 million buyback of its STRC shares, while increasing its cash reserves by $525 million, bringing total cash holdings to $3.75 billion—enough to cover approximately two years of dividend payments.
As for Bitcoin, there were no purchases or sales last week. Strategy still holds 843,775 BTC, valued at roughly $55 billion, maintaining its position as the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
For now, Michael Saylor appears to be sitting tight and keeping plenty of cash ready for future opportunities. 👀
The company has announced a $25 million buyback of its STRC shares, while increasing its cash reserves by $525 million, bringing total cash holdings to $3.75 billion—enough to cover approximately two years of dividend payments.
As for Bitcoin, there were no purchases or sales last week. Strategy still holds 843,775 BTC, valued at roughly $55 billion, maintaining its position as the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
For now, Michael Saylor appears to be sitting tight and keeping plenty of cash ready for future opportunities. 👀
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Michael Saylor says Strategy may continue selling Bitcoin to support STRC! 🙀
According to Saylor, the company is prepared to sell portions of its BTC reserves and MSTR shares to buy back its preferred stock and keep STRC trading near $100.
The announcement immediately rattled the market, with Bitcoin falling about 3% overnight to around $63,000 as investors reacted to the prospect of additional selling pressure. 📉
According to Saylor, the company is prepared to sell portions of its BTC reserves and MSTR shares to buy back its preferred stock and keep STRC trading near $100.
The announcement immediately rattled the market, with Bitcoin falling about 3% overnight to around $63,000 as investors reacted to the prospect of additional selling pressure. 📉
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💵 According to Forbes, stablecoin market capitalization fell by $10 billion in June, marking the biggest contraction since the Terra UST/LUNA collapse in 2022 🧐
🤷 The main driver was the GENIUS Act, which prohibits issuers from paying yield on payment stablecoins. As a result, capital has been flowing into tokenized U.S. Treasury funds, whose assets have grown from $11B in March to nearly $16B.
Despite the decline in market cap, stablecoin usage remains strong: adjusted transaction volume hit a record $1.79 trillion in June, up 63% month over month, suggesting demand for on-chain payments and settlements is still accelerating.
🤷 The main driver was the GENIUS Act, which prohibits issuers from paying yield on payment stablecoins. As a result, capital has been flowing into tokenized U.S. Treasury funds, whose assets have grown from $11B in March to nearly $16B.
Despite the decline in market cap, stablecoin usage remains strong: adjusted transaction volume hit a record $1.79 trillion in June, up 63% month over month, suggesting demand for on-chain payments and settlements is still accelerating.
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📉 Short-term Bitcoin holders are showing signs of panic
According to CryptoQuant, 15,100 BTC (around $1 billion) were transferred to exchanges by short-term holders over the past 24 hours while sitting at an unrealized loss. 🧐
The metric tracks BTC moved to exchanges—not actual sales—but such transfers often indicate that investors are preparing to sell. This suggests that some of the coins have likely already been sold, while others may still be waiting to hit the market.
Historically, large waves of panic selling from short-term holders often coincide with periods of heightened market fear and volatility. 🎢
According to CryptoQuant, 15,100 BTC (around $1 billion) were transferred to exchanges by short-term holders over the past 24 hours while sitting at an unrealized loss. 🧐
The metric tracks BTC moved to exchanges—not actual sales—but such transfers often indicate that investors are preparing to sell. This suggests that some of the coins have likely already been sold, while others may still be waiting to hit the market.
Historically, large waves of panic selling from short-term holders often coincide with periods of heightened market fear and volatility. 🎢
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🇲🇲☠️ Myanmar has introduced some of the world's toughest penalties for crypto-related scams
⚖️ The country's parliament passed a new anti-fraud law imposing life imprisonment for operating scam centers and carrying out cryptocurrency fraud. Those convicted of kidnapping, unlawful detention, torture, or other violent acts to force people into working at scam compounds can face the death penalty.
Myanmar has become a major hub for organized online fraud in recent years, with criminal networks allegedly trafficking victims into scam compounds targeting people worldwide, including through fake crypto investment schemes.
The new law reflects growing international efforts to crack down on the global cybercrime industry, which has caused billions of dollars in losses.
⚖️ The country's parliament passed a new anti-fraud law imposing life imprisonment for operating scam centers and carrying out cryptocurrency fraud. Those convicted of kidnapping, unlawful detention, torture, or other violent acts to force people into working at scam compounds can face the death penalty.
Myanmar has become a major hub for organized online fraud in recent years, with criminal networks allegedly trafficking victims into scam compounds targeting people worldwide, including through fake crypto investment schemes.
The new law reflects growing international efforts to crack down on the global cybercrime industry, which has caused billions of dollars in losses.
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📉 Bitcoin is approaching a potential Death Cross 💀
The Death Cross, where the 50-day moving average falls below the 200-day moving average, is traditionally viewed as a bearish signal. In previous Bitcoin cycles, it has often been followed by declines of around 30%.
However, there's an interesting pattern: in past cycles, the Death Cross has frequently marked the final major drop before a new bullish trend began.
If history repeats itself, some analysts believe $50K could become the ultimate bottom of this correction. As always, past performance doesn't guarantee future results—but it's a pattern worth watching. 📈
The Death Cross, where the 50-day moving average falls below the 200-day moving average, is traditionally viewed as a bearish signal. In previous Bitcoin cycles, it has often been followed by declines of around 30%.
However, there's an interesting pattern: in past cycles, the Death Cross has frequently marked the final major drop before a new bullish trend began.
If history repeats itself, some analysts believe $50K could become the ultimate bottom of this correction. As always, past performance doesn't guarantee future results—but it's a pattern worth watching. 📈
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🚨 Russia has placed Telegram founder Pavel Durov on its international wanted list!
Russia's FSB has accused Durov of facilitating terrorism, claiming Telegram failed to remove channels, chats, and bots that authorities allege were used to coordinate sabotage and terrorist activities inside Russia.
If convicted under Russian law, he could face 8 to 15 years in prison or even life imprisonment! 🙀
Russian media also report that authorities may seek his extradition through an in-absentia arrest. 🚓
The case adds to the growing legal pressure on Telegram, which has repeatedly faced scrutiny from governments over content moderation and platform responsibility.
Russia's FSB has accused Durov of facilitating terrorism, claiming Telegram failed to remove channels, chats, and bots that authorities allege were used to coordinate sabotage and terrorist activities inside Russia.
If convicted under Russian law, he could face 8 to 15 years in prison or even life imprisonment! 🙀
Russian media also report that authorities may seek his extradition through an in-absentia arrest. 🚓
The case adds to the growing legal pressure on Telegram, which has repeatedly faced scrutiny from governments over content moderation and platform responsibility.
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👀 All eyes are on the Federal Reserve today
Markets are expecting the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged, but the possibility of a surprise move means volatility is almost guaranteed. 🎢
A positive sign for risk assets is the recent decline in oil prices alongside softer CPI inflation data, reducing expectations of a more aggressive Fed stance. Bitcoin has already responded by recovering above $64,300. 📈
However, today's biggest catalyst may not be the rate decision itself—it will be how markets interpret the Fed's outlook.
⏰ Key events:
• Fed interest rate decision: 18:00 UTC
• Fed Chair's press conference: 18:30 UTC
The press conference has often been the real market mover, setting the tone for stocks and crypto alike.
Markets are expecting the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged, but the possibility of a surprise move means volatility is almost guaranteed. 🎢
A positive sign for risk assets is the recent decline in oil prices alongside softer CPI inflation data, reducing expectations of a more aggressive Fed stance. Bitcoin has already responded by recovering above $64,300. 📈
However, today's biggest catalyst may not be the rate decision itself—it will be how markets interpret the Fed's outlook.
⏰ Key events:
• Fed interest rate decision: 18:00 UTC
• Fed Chair's press conference: 18:30 UTC
The press conference has often been the real market mover, setting the tone for stocks and crypto alike.
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🐻 The crypto bear market continues to claim more victims
Since the beginning of 2026, more than 100 crypto projects have announced their closure, highlighting the ongoing pressure across the industry. 🤷
The wave has affected nearly every sector—from long-established exchanges to DeFi protocols—as lower trading activity, tighter funding conditions, and declining user engagement continue to take their toll.
Bear markets don't just push prices lower—they also expose which projects have sustainable business models and which were surviving on hype alone.
Since the beginning of 2026, more than 100 crypto projects have announced their closure, highlighting the ongoing pressure across the industry. 🤷
The wave has affected nearly every sector—from long-established exchanges to DeFi protocols—as lower trading activity, tighter funding conditions, and declining user engagement continue to take their toll.
Bear markets don't just push prices lower—they also expose which projects have sustainable business models and which were surviving on hype alone.
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🚨 Russia has placed Telegram founder Pavel Durov on its international wanted list! Russia's FSB has accused Durov of facilitating terrorism, claiming Telegram failed to remove channels, chats, and bots that authorities allege were used to coordinate sabotage…
The official Telegram account's response on X to reports that Pavel Durov has been placed on an international wanted list at the request of Russia's FSB 😁
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📊 Gen Z is leading the way in TradFi investing on Binance
🔎 According to Binance Research, younger investors are entering the market earlier and with stronger financial knowledge than previous generations.
Key findings:
▪️ 30% of Gen Z started investing while studying or shortly after graduation, compared to 15% of Millennials.
▪️ 77% have received formal financial education.
▪️ Gen Z now accounts for around 48% of all Binance TradFi users.
Interestingly, only 5.9% of Gen Z's trading volume comes from leveraged ETFs—the lowest share among all generations—suggesting a more cautious approach to risk than many might expect. 👀
The report highlights how Binance is becoming a gateway to traditional financial markets for the next generation of investors.
🔎 According to Binance Research, younger investors are entering the market earlier and with stronger financial knowledge than previous generations.
Key findings:
▪️ 30% of Gen Z started investing while studying or shortly after graduation, compared to 15% of Millennials.
▪️ 77% have received formal financial education.
▪️ Gen Z now accounts for around 48% of all Binance TradFi users.
Interestingly, only 5.9% of Gen Z's trading volume comes from leveraged ETFs—the lowest share among all generations—suggesting a more cautious approach to risk than many might expect. 👀
The report highlights how Binance is becoming a gateway to traditional financial markets for the next generation of investors.
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👀 All eyes are on the Federal Reserve today Markets are expecting the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged, but the possibility of a surprise move means volatility is almost guaranteed. 🎢 A positive sign for risk assets is the recent decline in oil prices…
🇺🇸 The Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
The Fed left its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%, exactly in line with market expectations.
📊 Rate decision:
• Previous: 3.75%
• Expected: 3.75%
• Actual: 3.75%
The initial market reaction was mixed, with both stocks and crypto experiencing brief volatility. Bitcoin is currently trading just below $64,000 as investors continue to analyze the Fed's comments for clues about future monetary policy.
For now, the decision brought no major surprises, leaving markets focused on upcoming economic data and the Fed's next moves. 👀
The Fed left its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%, exactly in line with market expectations.
📊 Rate decision:
• Previous: 3.75%
• Expected: 3.75%
• Actual: 3.75%
The initial market reaction was mixed, with both stocks and crypto experiencing brief volatility. Bitcoin is currently trading just below $64,000 as investors continue to analyze the Fed's comments for clues about future monetary policy.
For now, the decision brought no major surprises, leaving markets focused on upcoming economic data and the Fed's next moves. 👀
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⚖️🇦🇺 Telegram faces another legal challenge—this time in Australia
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has launched legal action against Telegram, accusing the platform of failing to promptly remove terrorist content reported by users in late 2025.
👀 According to the regulator, 10 out of 12 reported posts—including ISIS execution videos and footage from the Christchurch and Buffalo attacks—were not removed quickly enough, while related accounts allegedly remained active.
Telegram could face a fine of up to A$54.6 million (around US$38 million). At this stage, Australian authorities are not seeking to block the platform, with the case focused on content moderation compliance.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has launched legal action against Telegram, accusing the platform of failing to promptly remove terrorist content reported by users in late 2025.
👀 According to the regulator, 10 out of 12 reported posts—including ISIS execution videos and footage from the Christchurch and Buffalo attacks—were not removed quickly enough, while related accounts allegedly remained active.
Telegram could face a fine of up to A$54.6 million (around US$38 million). At this stage, Australian authorities are not seeking to block the platform, with the case focused on content moderation compliance.
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📉 History suggests the best BTC buying opportunities often come before U.S. midterm elections
Looking at previous market cycles, Bitcoin's final bear market capitulation has repeatedly occurred in the months leading up to the U.S. Congressional midterm elections. 🏦
This year, the elections are scheduled for November 3, leading some analysts to believe the market could be approaching its last major shakeout before a new uptrend begins. 🧐
Looking at previous market cycles, Bitcoin's final bear market capitulation has repeatedly occurred in the months leading up to the U.S. Congressional midterm elections. 🏦
This year, the elections are scheduled for November 3, leading some analysts to believe the market could be approaching its last major shakeout before a new uptrend begins. 🧐
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🎆 Coinbase celebrates one of Satoshi Nakamoto's most iconic quotes
To mark the 16th anniversary of the legendary Bitcoin message, Coinbase unveiled a giant banner featuring Satoshi's famous words:
Sixteen years later, the quote remains just as relevant. While Bitcoin has gone from an obscure experiment to a global financial asset, Satoshi's message still captures the spirit of the ecosystem: build, educate, and let the results speak for themselves.
To mark the 16th anniversary of the legendary Bitcoin message, Coinbase unveiled a giant banner featuring Satoshi's famous words:
«If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry»
Sixteen years later, the quote remains just as relevant. While Bitcoin has gone from an obscure experiment to a global financial asset, Satoshi's message still captures the spirit of the ecosystem: build, educate, and let the results speak for themselves.
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