Durov announces disabling personal geolocation from Telegram

Telegrams People Nearby feature has been suspected of being a way for state authorities to locate and track dissidents.

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Bitcoin price falls as global recession and AI bubble fears send investors scrambling

Bitcoin's price correction is driven by a weakening global economy, conflict in the Middle East, and concerns over an AI bubble.

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Analysts remain divided on Q4 outlook despite Bitcoin rally following rate cuts

Bitcoin (BTC) is up 5.4% over the past seven days, fueled by the US Federal Reserve’s 50 basis point interest rate cut. However, industry analysts are still divided on the direction Bitcoin will take in the coming weeks of the fourth quarter. MV Global partner Tom Dunleavy believes the current macroeconomic landscape is a “perfect […]

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Bitcoin poised for potential rally as FTX payout looms and Fed shifts

The latest 10x Research report examines macroeconomic factors and seasonal patterns hinting at a Bitcoin rally while cautioning investors on potential risks.

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Analysts predict Bitcoin volatility spike as market aligns like a coiled spring

Bitcoin’s (BTC) spot volume hit $16 billion on Sept. 18 following the US Federal Reserve confirming a 50 basis point interest rate cut. According to FalconX head of research David Lawant, the high volume paired with the liquidity setup shown in the past six months could be a sign of impending high volatility. ‘Coiled spring’ […]

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Bitcoin holds above $60k amid heavy volatility after FOMC confirms 50bp rate cut

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced heavy volatility on Sept. 19 following the Fed’s FOMC meeting but maintained its position above the $60,000 threshold. Fed chair Jerome Powell confirmed weeks of speculation by announcing a 50 basis point rate cut after four years of restrictive monetary policy. According to the press release: “The Committee has gained greater confidence […]

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Potential for Bitcoin volatility caused by rate cuts is quite high Bitfinex

Bitcoin (BTC) faces potential price volatility this week as the Federal Reserve (Fed) is likely to cut the US interest rate by at least 25 basis points (bps), according to the latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report. However, the movement depends on whether the Fed will cut 25 bps or 50 bps, as a smaller cut could […]

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Election jitters and ETF outflows weigh on crypto market Nansen

Crypto markets are facing pressure from multiple fronts as the US elections, ambiguous macroeconomic data, and downbeat sentiment related to crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) outflows are weighing on prices, according to a recent report by Nansen. Broad capitulation sentiment US-traded spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs have experienced negative flows for the second consecutive […]

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Analysts believe Bitcoin could benefit from growing recession fears

The odds of an economic recession are increasing, and this might lead Bitcoin (BTC) to different outcomes, according to industry experts. Aurelie Barthere, Principal Research Analyst at Nansen, believes the chances of a recession in the second half are higher than the historical average. She told CryptoSlate: “I believe there is a 40% probability for […]

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Breaking: French President Macron denies inviting Pavel Durov to France

Macron has faced widespread and international backlash for the arrest of the Telegram founder

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TON Society issues open letter to France urging Pavel Durovs release

French President Emmanuel Macron has been widely criticized by tech executives such as Elon Musk and Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski.

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Frances Macron denies Pavel Durov arrest was political

The Telegram founder was arrested at Le Bourget airport north of Paris on Aug. 24. 

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Bitcoin climbs to $61.7k as Fed minutes hint at rate cut in September

Bitcoin (BTC) is back above $61,000 after leaping 3.5% in the past 24 hours, fueled by the release of bullish Fed minutes related to the July meeting on Aug. 21. Ethereum (ETH) followed with 1.5% growth in the same period, while Solana (SOL) remained in the red for the day down 0.6% as of […]

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MicroStrategy faces scrutiny over cash flow and Bitcoin holdings ahead of Q2 earning

MicroStrategy, a prominent Bitcoin holder, faces scrutiny regarding its cash flows ahead of its earnings report. On July 31, Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, announced that the company would release its earnings on Aug. 1 after market close and host a live webinar to discuss the results. Cash flow concerns Bloomberg reported that MicroStrategy’s […]

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Bitcoin holds steady as Fed chair Powell hints at rate cuts in September, says no plans for CBDC

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested on Wednesday that the central bank might reduce interest rates at its upcoming September meeting if the current trend of easing inflation continues. This announcement comes as recent data indicates a decline in inflation closer to the Fed’s 2% target, while unemployment has risen slightly above 4%. Powell said: […]

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El Salvador proposes crypto trade with Russia amid sanctions pushback

El Salvador has reportedly suggested using digital assets like Bitcoin for trade with Russia to circumvent the extensive economic sanctions imposed on Moscow. Alexander Ilyukhin, Russia’s first secretary at the Nicaraguan embassy and head of its El Salvador office, revealed this in an interview with Russian state media outlet Izvestia. Bitcoin transactions The proposed use of […]

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Bitcoin (BTC) Shows Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Uncertainties

Bitcoin remains resilient despite macroeconomic challenges and high leverage in the market. (Read More)

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Cathie Wood predicts AI and Bitcoin to drive new phase of US economic growth

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood said the US economy is transitioning out of a prolonged “rolling recession” and entering a new era of productivity-led growth, powered by advances in AI, digital assets, and automation. After nearly three years of sector-specific slowdowns triggered by tighter monetary policy, Wood now sees signs of economic stabilization and renewed […]

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Bitcoin hits $101k to reclaim six-figures as Trump confirms US, UK trade deal

Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $100,000 mark for the first time in over two months, driven by bullish market sentiment, rising institutional adoption, and renewed macroeconomic confidence after President Donald Trump announced a major trade deal with the UK on May 8. Bitcoin hit an intraday high of $101,493, extending a broader rally that has gained […]

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BlackRocks Bitcoin Trust surpasses gold-backed ETF inflows despite the precious metals historic rally

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has attracted more capital this year than the largest gold-backed ETF. On May 6, Bloomberg Senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas reported that IBIT ranked as the US’ sixth-highest fund by year-to-date inflows. According to the data, IBIT has pulled in over $6.9 billion since January, outperforming the SPDR Gold Shares […]

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