Ray Dalio Questions Bitcoin’s Safe-Haven Role, Reaffirms Preference for Gold
Investor Ray Dalio said gold remains the dominant reserve asset and questioned Bitcoin’s role as a long-term safe haven, citing privacy and structural concerns.
Investor Ray Dalio said gold remains the dominant reserve asset and questioned Bitcoin’s role as a long-term safe haven, citing privacy and structural concerns.
A Bitcoin Policy Institute study of 36 AI models found Bitcoin was the most preferred monetary instrument overall, while stablecoins led in payment-focused scenarios.
Core Scientific reported fourth-quarter revenue below analyst expectations, as lower Bitcoin prices and rising costs weighed on mining performance.
SpaceX’s Bitcoin holdings have declined to about $545 million as the company reportedly prepares for a potential IPO, highlighting balance sheet exposure to crypto volatility.
Magic Eden will wind down its Ethereum and Bitcoin NFT operations as it reallocates resources to its on-chain casino platform, Dicey. The move reflects shifting revenue dynamics in the NFT market.
MARA Holdings announced a partnership to convert select US Bitcoin mining sites into AI-focused data centers, sending shares up nearly 16% in after-hours trading.
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed a multi-week outflow streak, drawing over $1 billion in net inflows across three trading sessions this week.
South Korean authorities arrested two individuals after 22 seized Bitcoin, now worth about $1.4 million, were lost due to storage in a third-party wallet. The case highlights custody and governance risks in digital asset handling.
Bitcoin’s recurring 10 AM sell-offs in New York ceased following a lawsuit against Jane Street over alleged Terra-era insider trading, coinciding with a $200 billion market surge.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $506.5 million in net inflows, marking the strongest single-day demand in three weeks and signaling stabilizing institutional sentiment.
Bitcoin Depot will require identification for every transaction at its crypto ATMs, tightening compliance amid rising regulatory scrutiny over fraud and money laundering.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $258 million in inflows, even as institutional investors sold roughly 25,000 BTC in late 2025 and sentiment remained cautious.
Canaan acquired a 49% stake in three operational Texas mining facilities for nearly $40 million, deepening its shift from hardware manufacturing to infrastructure ownership.
Prediction market data shows rising bearish sentiment on Bitcoin as its market cap declines and liquidity signals weaken across the broader crypto market.
NYDIG research indicates capital in crypto is concentrating around financial use cases, with fewer applications attracting durable investor interest. The shift may clarify long-term winners while reducing speculative breadth.