Bernstein Calls Bitcoin Sell-Off Weakest Bear Case on Record
Bernstein analysts maintained a $150,000 Bitcoin target for 2026, arguing the recent sell-off reflects a confidence shock rather than structural market stress.
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Bitcoin is the first and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, created as a decentralized digital alternative to traditional money. It operates on a public blockchain that records all transactions transparently and immutably, without relying on banks or central authorities. Bitcoin introduced the concept of peer-to-peer digital value transfer, secured by cryptography and a global network of miners. Its fixed supply of 21 million coins is designed to make it scarce, often leading to comparisons with digital gold. Over time, Bitcoin has evolved from a niche experiment into a globally traded asset, widely used as a store of value, investment vehicle, and benchmark for the entire crypto market.
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Telegram Introduces Mira AI Assistant with Blockchain and Payments Roadmap
Telegram has launched Mira, a blockchain-based AI assistant integrated into chats, as the platform expands into AI services alongside crypto payments and commerce infrastructure.
Saylor’s Strategy Buys $90M in Bitcoin Below Market Cost Basis
Michael Saylor’s Strategy added $90 million in Bitcoin as prices traded below the company’s average acquisition cost, reinforcing its long-term accumulation approach amid market volatility.
Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape Valuation Drops 99% amid Structural NFT Market Rebalancing
A Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT purchased by Justin Bieber for $1.3 million in 2022 is currently valued at approximately $12,000.
Tether USDT Posts Record User Growth in Q4 Despite Market Shock
Tether reported record USDT user growth and higher reserves in the fourth quarter of 2025, even as crypto markets suffered a sharp liquidation-driven downturn.
Bhutan Makes Second Bitcoin Transfer in One Week as Reserves Decline
Bhutan transferred another $22 million in Bitcoin to a market maker as declining prices and rising mining costs pressure its state-backed crypto strategy.
Coinbase Premium Falls to Yearly Low as Institutional Selling Pressure Builds
The Coinbase Premium has dropped to its lowest level since late 2024, signaling weakening institutional demand for Bitcoin amid broader market stress and ETF outflows.
Kraken Parent Payward Posts 33% Revenue Growth on Trading Surge
Kraken parent Payward reported a sharp rise in 2025 revenues as higher trading volumes and acquisitions helped diversify income streams ahead of a potential IPO.
Canada Tightens Crypto Custody Rules to Reduce Investor Losses
Canada’s investment regulator has introduced stricter, tiered custody standards for crypto assets, aiming to reduce losses from fraud, hacks, and weak governance.
GameStop Signals Shift Away from Bitcoin as M&A Takes Priority
GameStop moved its entire Bitcoin position to an institutional exchange as CEO Ryan Cohen signaled that acquisitions now outweigh crypto on the company’s balance sheet.