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Risk assets have responded unevenly, but Bitcoin Cash appears to benefit from capital rotation into mid-cap majors.

Once a cautious believer in crypto, Semler Scientific is now racing to become the second-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.

“BTC continues to consolidate bullishly, and a move through recent highs could set up a run toward $145,000,” one trader opined.

The bill seeks to establish a state-managed digital asset fund using crypto seized through criminal forfeiture.

A data breach including over 16 billion passwords has sent a shockwave through the tech world as users scramble to protect themselves.

PLUS: Semler Scientific wants to hold over 100,000 BTC by 2027

Health tech firm Semler Scientific wants to boost its Bitcoin holdings from 3,800 BTC to 105,000 BTC by 2027 and has appointed a new director to lead the plan. Healthcare tech firm Semler Scientific Inc. says it plans to boost its Bitcoin stack by nearly 28 times in the next two-and-a-half years, growing its holdings from 3,808 Bitcoin to 105,000 Bitcoin. Semler is aiming to hold a total of 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC) by the end of this year, then 42,000 BTC by the end of 2026, before going for its final target of 105,000 BTC by 2027, the company said on Thursday. It plans to use equity, debt financing and operational cash flow to reach its target, and has appointed a new director to lead the plan. Read more

A Russian power firm has launched the nation’s first bitcoin mining-related closed-end mutual investment fund (CEF). The post Russian Power Firm Launches Bitcoin Mining Mutual Investment Fund appeared first on Cryptonews.

Analysts told Decrypt that the dip may represent a reaction to recent corporate treasury buy-ins and a decline in trading volume.

WeChat hackers use victims’ friends to steal crypto. South Korean exchange Korbit denies hack after 12-hour maintenance. Chinese social media influencers have been targeted in a wave of WeChat account hacks, with attackers suspected of exploiting the messaging platforms security feature meant to keep them out. Since April, multiple victims claim hackers gained access to their WeChat login credentials and then triggered the platforms friend verification system. This security feature, one of three login options on WeChat, allows a users contacts to receive verification requests on their behalf when logging into a new device. Its intended as a backup when SMS or QR code authentication is unavailable. Cos, co-founder of blockchain security firm SlowMist, broke down the method in a June 17 post on X. He noted that attackers appear to target contacts with whom victims had minimal interaction, increasing the chances those users might mindlessly approve the request and forward the code. Read more

The XRP price (XRP) has gone up by 0.5% in the past 24 hours as cryptos’ latest downtrend has taken a pause after yesterday’s interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve.As expected, the central bank did not make changes to its federal funds rate. However, Chairman Jerome Powell did assert that they still expect […] The post XRP Price Prediction: Analyst Says $8 Is Just the Beginning Now That SEC Risk Is Gone appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Shiba Inu price (SHIB) has declined in the past 24 hours, even though most meme coins have been experiencing a mild recovery.The token has accumulated a 7-day loss of 15% as rising tensions in the Middle East have contributed to depressing the crypto market as a whole.Other tokens like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Pepe (PEPE) […] The post Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Down 15% With Critical Support in Sight – Time to Panic or Accumulate? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The platform launched the betting market for the GENIUS Act after the US Senate passed it on Tuesday. Cryptocurrency users are betting on the odds that US legislation to regulate payment stablecoins will move forward, following a crucial vote in the Senate and a public push from President Donald Trump to “get it to [his] desk.”  As of Thursday, the online betting platform Polymarket shows an 89% chance of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins, or GENIUS Act, passing the US Senate and House of Representatives and being signed into law by the president before 2026. The Polymarket bet seemed to have been launched roughly 18 hours after the bill passed in the Senate in a 68-30 vote on Tuesday. It’s unclear whether the bill will have enough support to pass the House in its current form or whether lawmakers could add amendments to address concerns over Trump’s connections to the crypto industry, including World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin, USD1. A majority of senators voted against ...

Solana’s largest decentralized exchange aggregator, Jupiter, has decided to halt all community voting through next year and keep its governance Treasury sealed until 2027, citing community burnout and a need to prioritize building new products. The move temporarily disables one of the main utilities for Jupiter’s native token, JUP, which powers governance proposals and decisions […] The post Jupiter halts governance voting to tackle burnout and refocus on innovation appeared first on CryptoSlate.

ChatGPT's o3 Pro AI model has digested 42 live indicators to yield a focused Ethereum price forecast as ETH hovers near $2,512 amid short-term consolidation and longer-term bullish cues, with RSI near 48 and MACD showing bearish momentum while trading between immediate support around $2,485 and resistance near $2,557. The post ChatGPT’s 42-Signal AI ETH Price Forecast Suggests Consolidation with Breakout Potential appeared first on Cryptonews.

The partnership is part of a broader trend of banks integrating structured BTC yield products into wealth management services. XBTO, a crypto investment firm and liquidity provider, has partnered with Arab Bank Switzerland to provide a Bitcoin yield product to the bank’s wealth management clients, part of a growing appetite among institutions for BTC yield products. According to XBTO, the product will apply its “diamond-hands” strategy, a proprietary approach used on the company’s Bitcoin (BTC) yield fund. The fund’s rules strategy involves selling BTC options to earn premiums, while seeking accumulation during market dips. Regulated in Bermuda, the product has reported annualized returns of around 5% with relatively low volatility. “The maturation of institutional digital asset demand requires sophisticated solutions that go beyond simple exposure,” said Javier Rodriguez-Alarcon, chief investment officer and head of digital asset management at XBTO. Read more

Stablecoin payments have entered the mainstream in Africa after Visa has joined forces with Yellow Card to deliver USDC-based transfers across the continent. Circle’s pact with Onafriq and evolving regulations have underlined growing demand for cheaper, dollar-backed digital rails. The post Visa Taps Yellow Card for Stablecoin Payments Push Across 20 African Nations appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto-friendly app's boss was arrested in France last year and is under investigation.

Tether said the seizure aligns with its mission to promote transparency and safety, noting it has frozen over $2.7 billion in USDT tied to suspicious activity.

Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, is edging closer to a $50 billion valuation after a major rally in its stock price. Since debuting at $31, Circle’s shares (CRCL) have climbed over 540%, now trading around $200, according to Yahoo Finance. This surge has helped push Circle’s valuation to approximately $48.4 billion […] The post Circle approaches $50B valuation amid evolving regulatory landscape in the US appeared first on CryptoSlate.