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Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Faces a Possible Wall Street-Style Shift
Analyst Willy Woo suggests Bitcoin could be moving from its traditional four-year cycle toward a six-to-eight-year macro rhythm. Recent research, however, indicates that the established pattern may still be present.
BitMEX Co-Founder Accounted for 75% of Reform UK Donations in Q2
A BitMEX co-founder supplied 75% of Reform UK’s donations in Q2 2026, Cointelegraph reported. Contributions from crypto-linked figures to the party and Nigel Farage have prompted questions about possible influence on future policy.
Bitcoin Climbs Above $81,000 as Crypto-Linked Stocks Rise
Bitcoin rose above $81,000 on Thursday, while crypto-linked stocks also advanced, Bitcoin Magazine reported. The move marks another rally for bitcoin and a broader positive reaction across related equities.
Bitcoin Rallies as Fed Official Signals Support for Holding Rates Steady
Bitcoin and stocks rose after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he could support holding rates steady. The rally triggered roughly $415 million in short liquidations across the crypto market, according to Decrypt.
Sony Rejects $508 Million Tariff Refund Claim From PS5 Buyers
Sony has rejected a $508 million tariff refund claim from PS5 buyers as “illogical,” Decrypt reports. The dispute follows a second PlayStation price increase in March, five weeks after the tariffs were struck down.
Kraken Parent Payward Partners With SoFi on Stablecoin and 24/7 Settlement
Payward, Kraken’s parent, will bring SoFiUSD to Kraken and connect to SoFi’s 24/7 dollar settlement network. SoFi will receive access to digital-asset liquidity through Kraken Prime under the partnership.
Standard Chartered Adds Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading to Dubai FX Platform
Standard Chartered has added institutional spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum to its Dubai FX platform. CoinDesk reports that the cryptocurrencies are available through the bank’s existing eFX infrastructure used for dollar and euro trading.
Standard Chartered Debuts Bitcoin Trading in the United Arab Emirates
Standard Chartered has launched bitcoin trading in the United Arab Emirates, Bitcoin Magazine reports. The UAE joins other markets where the bank has introduced spot bitcoin trading in recent years.
Why Crypto Earnings Reports May Mislead Investors
CoinDesk’s latest “Crypto for Advisors” briefing explores why crypto companies’ earnings reports can be misleading, highlighting the need for care when interpreting reported results and assessing digital-asset businesses.
Bitget discusses Asian distribution with Wall Street firms including BlackRock
Bitget is discussing Asian distribution with major Wall Street firms, including BlackRock, as asset managers seek to expand the regional reach of their tokenized ETFs, CoinDesk reported.
Crypto Recovery Experts Unlock Billion-Dollar Wallet, Find Only $10
Crypto recovery specialists reportedly accessed a wallet thought to be worth $1 billion, but found only $10. The case shows that restoring wallet access does not guarantee the recovery of valuable crypto assets.
Dubai’s VARA and Securitize Sign MoU on Tokenization Innovation
VARA and Securitize signed an MoU to promote tokenization innovation in Dubai and explore potential regulatory approaches for tokenized financial innovation across the region, Cointelegraph reported.
Bitcoin’s next $80,000 breakout has $47 billion more profitable supply to absorb
Glassnode data shows 68% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply is profitable near $77,381, up from 65% in May. The increase represents roughly 600,000 BTC, valued at about $47 billion, that could be sold at a gain.