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Bitcoin has set a new all-time high above $121,000, and the options market on Deribit is showing clear signs of hedging pressure and gamma-driven pinning around this level. Traders are in a market structured heavily in favor of upside exposure, with positioning and Greek profiles aligning at a delicate inflection point. Current open interest and […] The post Options gamma pin at $123k holds Bitcoin in a tight range after new ATH appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitfinex analysts say this level of accumulation “supports the broader bullish narrative that new buyers entering the Bitcoin market are price-agnostic buyers.” New buyers entering the Bitcoin market are seen as price-agnostic and are scooping up the cryptocurrency faster than miners can supply, a likely boon for the price of Bitcoin.  “Currently, the combined balance of these cohorts is expanding at a rate of approximately 19.3K BTC per month,” Bitfinex analysts said in a markets report on Monday. The analysts pointed out that the Shrimp (<1 BTC), Crab (1–10 BTC), and Fish (10–100 BTC) Bitcoin (BTC) holder groups are growing their Bitcoin portfolio much faster than the current monthly issuance rate, which has been around 13,400 BTC since the April 2024 halving. Read more

The incident follows a previous issue with Grok last week, which began responding with hate-filled speech to users on X.

Pump.fun’s PUMP token opened at a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of roughly $5.6 billion on July 14 and fell 7.3% within the first three hours of trading, according to DEX Screener data.  The Solana-based coin changed hands at approximately $0.005128 at 20:30 UTC, implying a current FDV of nearly $5.12 billion, liquidity of $19.3 million, […] The post PUMP debuts at $5.6B FDV, logs $34M volume within first 3 hours appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Retired DEA agent Bill Callahan tells Cointelegraph that bad actors can make plenty of mistakes and still “make a handsome profit.” Slow regulations, fear of missing out (FOMO) and growing adoption are powering a crypto crime “supercycle,” according to cybersecurity practitioners.  Crypto crime losses hit a new record in the first half of 2025, beating the previous record set in 2022 and nearly equal to the total losses from all of 2024. Speaking to Cointelegraph, Bill Callahan, a retired DEA agent and cryptocurrency investigator, said a lack of regulation combined with hype and FOMO has been playing into criminals’ hands, though he said he wouldn't necessarily call it a crime supercycle. Read more

Retail investors buying long-term drove Bitcoin (BTC) out of its four-month channel between $100,000 and $110,000 to a new all-time high of $123,120, a 65% rebound from April’s tariff-panic low. According to the latest Bitfinex Alpha report, the move to heavy bidding from wallets holding fewer than 100 BTC, while long-term holder selling slowed. Grassroots […] The post Retail accumulation absorbs fresh supply, propels Bitcoin to record highs appeared first on CryptoSlate.

A group of Spanish lawmakers wants the country’s financial top regulator to force crypto to carry “traffic light”-style risk warnings. The post Spanish Lawmakers Want Cryptoassets to Carry ‘Traffic Light’ Risk Warnings appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto price prediction today details a bullish mood after Bitcoin has crossed $122,838. Analysts have cited XRP’s 464% rally and legal clarity, PEPE’s wedge setup, Cardano’s road to $2, and presale demand for Solana-based trading bot token Snorter. The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 14 July – XRP, Pepe, Cardano appeared first on Cryptonews.

ChatGPT predicts Bitcoin’s record $122,838 milestone has brightened the outlook for altcoins. The model projects XRP to $20, Pi Network to $5 and Dogecoin to $1.50, while presale meme coin TOKEN6900 has secured solid early backing. The post ChatGPT Predicts the Price of XRP, Pi Coin, and Dogecoin by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

xAI's new Companions feature brings anime waifus to Grok subscribers, sparking everything from marriage proposals to existential dread about humanity's future.

Argus Research said in a new note that the expected passing of the GENIUS Act will likely act as an “impetus for growth” for Coinbase.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Reserve Board (Fed), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a joint statement explaining how existing banking rules apply when institutions custody crypto for customers.  The guidance describes “safekeeping” as the act of holding a digital asset on a client’s behalf and stresses […] The post OCC, Fed, FDIC publish joint guidance for banks offering crypto custody appeared first on CryptoSlate.

One risk facing banks that custody crypto is the potential for liability if crypto assets are lost, according to three US financial agencies. Three federal agencies of the United States government outlined the risks facing banks if they decide to custody crypto on behalf of their clients, according to a document published jointly by the agencies on Monday. While the announcement said that the document “does not create any new supervisory expectations,” it could provide a framework for banks that are considering entering the crypto space, as some reports have suggested they are. According to the document, titled “​​Crypto-Asset Safekeeping by Banking Organizations,” a bank’s risk assessment would include the ability to understand a complex and evolving asset class; the potential of liability if crypto assets were lost; and legal and compliance responsibilities associated with the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti Money Laundering regulations. Read more

SharpLink Gaming is now the largest public ETH holder after snapping up $180M in Ether and earning staking rewards of over 320 ETH.

Daily trading in Bitcoin Ordinals reached its most active level since December 6, 2024, with CryptoSlam data showing $11.5 million in sales on July 14.  The data also highlighted more than 8,000 unique buyers versus approximately 3,000 unique sellers, representing the widest buyer/seller gap in five months.  The surge places the sales volume curve above […] The post Daily Bitcoin Ordinals sales volume soar to strongest level since December appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded xAI a lucrative deal just days after the Grok chatbot spewed antisemitism, sparking concern.

Discussions in the House Committee on Rules opened with crypto bills, but quickly shifted to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. The US Congress kicked off what's been labeled as “crypto week” on Capitol Hill, with Republicans pushing digital asset legislation and Democrats framing the effort as a cover for crypto “corruption.” But instead of focusing on crypto, opening arguments quickly shifted to defense spending. In a Monday meeting of the US House Committee on Rules, Massachusetts Representative Jim McGovern used his opening statement to excoriate Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump for their attempts to push through three crypto bills: the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS), the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act. McGovern referred to the bills as the “GOP’s crypto giveaway,” criticizing the legislation for offering “weak and ineffective” regulatory solutions at the expense of investors.  Rea...

Bitcoin miner BitMine saw its stock price briefly surge Monday after acquiring more Ethereum for its treasury.

With the Solana price rising again today, are analysts correct to predict that the token could break out to new all-time highs this year? The post Solana Price Prediction: Analyst Calls for $2,700 SOL – But Only If This Crucial Level Holds appeared first on Cryptonews.

Consortium uses M&A to advance corporate Bitcoin adoption across Asia Simon Gerovich, CEO of Tokyo-based Metaplanet, is part of a consortium that is negotiating to acquire a controlling stake in SGA, a publicly traded software services company listed on South Korea’s KOSDAQ. The deal, if finalized, would position SGA to acquire Bitcoin as part of a broader digital asset strategy. While Gerovich is listed as an independent investor — not acting on behalf of Metaplanet — the move aligns with the company’s growing Bitcoin treasury strategy. According to a press release from Top Win International, (SORA on the Nasdaq stock exchange), “proceeds from the issuance will be used for strategic asset acquisitions and general corporate purposes.” Acquisitions such as this are part of a broader strategy to accelerate corporate Bitcoin adoption across Asia by transforming traditional companies into Bitcoin-aligned entities, using deals to position companies like DV8 and SGA as vehicles for Bitcoin exposure in regional capi...