Bitcoin holds above $70,000, but future direction hinges on Iran-U.S. 'talks'

Stripe protocol could mark turning point for micropayments, Forrester says

Forrester says Stripe’s Machine Payments Protocol reflects a shift toward automated transactions, as AI agents remove behavioral barriers that hindered micropayments.

Polymarket, Kalshi Make Moves to Counter Insider Trading as Scrutiny Grows

Leading prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are taking new steps to try and counter insider trading.

Matt Goodwin: The British public demands urgent political reform, demographic shifts threaten electoral integrity, and the rise of the Greens reflects a rejection of the establishment | The Peter McCormack Show

Rapid demographic shifts in Britain could reshape the political landscape and challenge electoral integrity. The post Matt Goodwin: The British public demands urgent political reform, demographic shifts threaten electoral integrity, and the rise of the Greens reflects a rejection of the establishmen

Michael Intrator: GPU technology’s adaptability beyond crypto, the monetization of AI through inference, and why GPU lifespan misconceptions are misleading | All-In Podcast

CoreWeave's AI cloud platform expansion challenges misconceptions about GPU depreciation and market value. The post Michael Intrator: GPU technology’s adaptability beyond crypto, the monetization of AI through inference, and why GPU lifespan misconceptions are misleading | All-In Podcast appeared fi

Bitcoin Price Recovery Paints Familiar Pattern—And That’s the Problem: Analysis

Bitcoin bulls are feeling it right now. But the BTC price chart is quietly drawing the same pattern it drew before two major crashes in a row.

Glider, Ondo launch platform for custom tokenized stock portfolios

The platform lets investors create and rebalance onchain equity portfolios while directly holding the underlying assets.

Why Other Bitcoin Treasury Firms Are Betting on Strategy's 'iPhone Moment'

Strategy's Michael Saylor said STRC could be interesting for “a whole class of people.” The preferred share is showing up on peers’ balance sheets.

Keone Hon: Monad’s successful blockchain launch, the importance of decentralization for user trust, and why outdated token gating strategies hinder growth | Empire

Monad's groundbreaking token sale on Coinbase draws 85,000 participants, spotlighting its innovative market strategy. The post Keone Hon: Monad’s successful blockchain launch, the importance of decentralization for user trust, and why outdated token gating strategies hinder growth | Empire appeared

David Bailey: The Fed’s interest rates remain stable, rising commodity prices act as a tax on consumers, and Bitcoin shows signs of potential growth amidst geopolitical risks | Galaxy Brains

Bitcoin emerges as a safe haven amid geopolitical tensions and rising commodity prices. The post David Bailey: The Fed’s interest rates remain stable, rising commodity prices act as a tax on consumers, and Bitcoin shows signs of potential growth amidst geopolitical risks | Galaxy Brains appeared fir

Simon White: Inflation is peaking at 3.5% before dropping to 2.8%, complacency mirrors the 1970s, and geopolitical risks threaten market stability | Macro Voices

Rising inflation and geopolitical instability could lead to significant stock market sell-offs and economic challenges. The post Simon White: Inflation is peaking at 3.5% before dropping to 2.8%, complacency mirrors the 1970s, and geopolitical risks threaten market stability | Macro Voices appeared

Jensen Huang: Nvidia’s evolution into an AI factory, the complexity of AI data centers, and the transformative potential of Physical AI | All-In Podcast

Nvidia's transformation into an AI powerhouse reshapes industries from healthcare to telecommunications with groundbreaking innovations. The post Jensen Huang: Nvidia’s evolution into an AI factory, the complexity of AI data centers, and the transformative potential of Physical AI | All-In Podcast a

Solana Foundation targets institutions with new privacy framework

Ed Chin: Hedge funds can exploit crypto market inefficiencies, the need for a multi-strategy approach, and unique opportunities in private credit | Raoul Pal

Hedge funds exploit crypto market inefficiencies, achieving a 341% net return with strategic investment approaches. The post Ed Chin: Hedge funds can exploit crypto market inefficiencies, the need for a multi-strategy approach, and unique opportunities in private credit | Raoul Pal appeared first on

Ryan Yi: Token rights impact investor returns, DAOs face operational challenges, and the strategic benefits of token consolidation | Unchained

Token rights and DAO governance face challenges, pushing crypto projects towards traditional legal structures for stability. The post Ryan Yi: Token rights impact investor returns, DAOs face operational challenges, and the strategic benefits of token consolidation | Unchained appeared first on Crypt

Jane Khodarkovsky: $1.7 billion in crypto linked to Iran raises compliance concerns, the role of intermediaries in sanctions evasion, and the challenges of prosecuting violations | Unchained

$1.7 billion in crypto transactions linked to Iran expose Binance's potential sanctions violations and compliance challenges. The post Jane Khodarkovsky: $1.7 billion in crypto linked to Iran raises compliance concerns, the role of intermediaries in sanctions evasion, and the challenges of prosecuti

Stanford Steve: Greg Gard deserves to stay at Wisconsin, Hubert Davis’s mismanagement calls for dismissal, and betting on Houston is a must | Pardon My Take

Betting strategies hinge on historical performance and seeding, with Houston emerging as a reliable first-round pick. The post Stanford Steve: Greg Gard deserves to stay at Wisconsin, Hubert Davis’s mismanagement calls for dismissal, and betting on Houston is a must | Pardon My Take appeared first o

Gregory Brew: The Middle East conflict threatens Iran’s regime survival, rising oil prices could provide economic leverage, and misjudgments about conflict duration reveal deeper geopolitical complexities | Odd Lots

Middle East conflict threatens energy infrastructure, with Iran poised to exploit rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions. The post Gregory Brew: The Middle East conflict threatens Iran’s regime survival, rising oil prices could provide economic leverage, and misjudgments about conflict duratio

OpenAI eyes Helion power deal as AI race drives fusion energy push

OpenAI is reportedly in talks to buy Helion fusion power, adding to Big Techs push to lock in future energy for AI growth. The post OpenAI eyes Helion power deal as AI race drives fusion energy push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.