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Cardano's founder thinks Ripple will be a better custodian than Coinbase.

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You can read Bitcoin candlestick charts with zero experience — here’s how to understand patterns, spot trends, and start making smarter crypto moves. Bitcoin candlesticks are a popular tool among Bitcoin traders because they’re simple to use and offer an intuitive way to understand market sentiment and trends. Bitcoin candlesticks are a rather old tool. Rice trader Honma Munehisa invented them in Japan as far back as the 18th century. They were introduced to Western financial markets in the late 1980s. They help you understand bullish and bearish patterns in technical analysis. This knowledge will get you started with Bitcoin trading. Read more

Kiyosaki claims that even as little as 0.1 BTC will be priceless in two years and would likely make any investor very rich.

Caladan has announced a NYC office as Trump-era crypto reforms continue to draw back firms while signaling a shift in U.S. policy.

Pakistan will allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. According to a Bloomberg report, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) overseeing the project confirmed that three underutilized coal-powered plants, currently operating at just 15% capacity, will be repurposed to support this initiative. This development is part of the government’s […] The post Pakistan to allocate 2,000 MW for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Though the U.S. stablecoin bill is widely expected to clear its biggest hurdle soon, Trump's crypto interests will be targeted with an attempted amendment.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib as special assistant on blockchain and crypto. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib as his special assistant on blockchain and crypto. Saqib’s appointment takes effect immediately under Rule 4(6) of the Rules of Business, 1973. He has been granted the status of minister of state and will serve without salary or official benefits, according to a May 26 report in the English-language local news outlet, Pakistan Observer. The move follows a series of government initiatives aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s presence in the digital asset space. Just one day prior, Pakistan allocated 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity exclusively for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence centers. Read more

Solana price is 86% higher than its $95 lows reached on April 7, as onchain data and a classic pattern suggest that SOL may continue climbing to new all-time highs. Key takeaways: Solana's $9.4 billion TVL is a 54% increase since April 7. Solana’s memecoin daily trading volume has more than doubled since early April.  Read more

Strategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, has funded its latest acquisition through three different at-the-market progrtams.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns about the risks of centralized digital payment systems, pointing to Sweden’s shift away from its cashless agenda. The post Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Can Be a Financial Lifeline Amid Cashless Concerns appeared first on Cryptonews.

Altcoins have started to soar as Hyperliquid breaks its all-time high, amid a $1 billion leveraged Bitcoin bet.

The country plans on utilizing surplus energy from coal-fired power plants that are currently operating at 15% capacity to mine bitcoin.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy continued stacking Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency broke an all-time high above $110,000 last week. Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin investor, bagged a fresh stash of BTC as the price briefly surged above $110,000 last week. Strategy acquired 4,020 Bitcoin (BTC) for $427.1 million between May 19 and 23, the company announced on May 26. The latest purchases were made at an average price of $106,237 per coin, with Bitcoin smashing past $110,000 on May 22. Read more

The Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025 will bring together over 10,000 people across more than 20 cities with $1 million in prizes to support blockchain ideas in Africa. The Hashgraph Association and the Exponential Science Foundation have launched the Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025, a global event designed to accelerate Web3 and artificial intelligence adoption across the African continent. With a prize pool of $1 million, the hackathon will run from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30 and aims to attract over 10,000 participants across 15 African countries, according to a news release shared with Cointelegraph. Organized by two nonprofit organizations — the Switzerland-based Hashgraph Association and the tech research-focused Exponential Science Foundation — the event is open to developers, students and entrepreneurs worldwide. Read more

Vitalik Buterin said there are ways Ethereum can function as a financial fallback in times of instability through hardware solutions. As Sweden reconsiders its push toward a cashless society, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin highlighted the fragility of centralized digital payments and the opportunity presented by decentralized payment alternatives.  In recent years, Sweden has led the charge toward a cashless future, with digital payment platforms becoming widespread. However, as concerns over cyber-threats, civil defense and instability have emerged, Swedish authorities are now actively encouraging citizens to keep some cash.  Buterin noted the reversal illustrates that while centralized solutions may be efficient, they may not be reliable during times of crisis.  Read more

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has selected XRP Ledger (XRPL) to power its landmark real estate tokenization initiative. The announcement, made on May 25, introduces several new partners to the project, including the Dubai Future Foundation, real estate investment platform Prypco, and blockchain infrastructure firm Ctrl Alt. Ctrl Alt will oversee the tokenization framework, ensuring […] The post Dubai chooses XRP Ledger to power new real estate tokenization initative appeared first on CryptoSlate.

26 projects raised a total of $267M last week, led by World Foundation’s $135M public token sale and Catena Labs’ $18M seed round, while DePIN Pulse, Alchemy, and Apex Group drove M&A activity. Theta Capital launched a $175M fund-of-funds to back crypto-native VCs. James Ho positions Pendle as the leading stablecoin yield bet, Emma Cui charts crypto VC’s reset toward long-term fundamentals, and Mads Mathiesen unpacks the scalability and decentralization trade-offs of Multiple Concurrent Proposers.

Bitcoin rebounded above $109,000, eyeing new all-time highs in reaction to President Donald Trump’s decision to extend EU tariffs to July 9. Key points: US President Donald Trump has extended the deadline of a proposed 50% tariff on EU goods to July 9. A temporary easing in trade tensions could help fuel Bitcoin’s rally to new all-time highs. Read more

Bitcoin could surpass $1.5 million by 2030 as macro fears, fiat inflation and institutional demand drive bullish long-term forecasts. Some prominent financial commentators and investment analysts are predicting a long-term Bitcoin rally that may send the asset’s price above $1 million before the end of the decade, driven by rising inflation and mounting global debt. ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $1.5 million by 2030 in her firm’s “Bull Case” forecast. In a Feb. 11 video, Wood said the price would require BTC to grow at a compound annual rate of 58% over the next five years, largely fueled by increased institutional adoption. Related: Bitcoin hits new all-time high of $109K as trade war tensions ease Read more