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Gold tops $5,000 as bitcoin stalls near $87,000 in widening macro-crypto split: Asia Morning Briefing

Gold tops $5,000 as bitcoin stalls near $87,000 in widening macro-crypto split: Asia Morning Briefing

Bitcoin’s onchain data points to supply overhang and weak participation, while gold’s breakout is priced by markets as a durable macro regime shift.

The Funding: Is decentralized social ‘dead’ — or is a revival coming?

The Funding: Is decentralized social ‘dead’ — or is a revival coming?

Decentralized social protocols Farcaster and Lens have changed hands, and the debate over crypto social's future is back.

Crypto shaves $100B as geopolitical turmoil mounts

Crypto shaves $100B as geopolitical turmoil mounts

Senate Democrats have threatened to block a funding bill if it includes money for the Department of Homeland Security, making traders fearful of another possible US government shutdown.

Individual behind $40 million government wallet theft is son of seized-crypto contractor executive: ZachXBT

Individual behind $40 million government wallet theft is son of seized-crypto contractor executive: ZachXBT

A cybercriminal known as "Lick" may be the son of the president of a firm contracted by the government to dispose of stolen crypto assets.

Foundry USA hashrate down 60% since Friday amid deadly storm: Report

Foundry USA hashrate down 60% since Friday amid deadly storm: Report

Winter storm Fern is currently sweeping across the United States and has already left 1 million residents without electrical power.

How a 'perpetual’ stock trick could solve Michael Saylor’s $8 billion debt problem

How a 'perpetual’ stock trick could solve Michael Saylor’s $8 billion debt problem

The bitcoin treasury firm is using perpetual preferreds to retire convertibles, offering a potential framework for managing long-dated leverage.

'Opportunists' pushing protocol changes are BTC's biggest threat: Saylor

'Opportunists' pushing protocol changes are BTC's biggest threat: Saylor

Major changes to the Bitcoin protocol should be well-thought-out and rare, Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor previously said.

Solana’s new phase is ‘much more about finance,’ says Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante

Solana’s new phase is ‘much more about finance,’ says Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante

The Solana ecosystem has spent the past year doubling down on a financial infrastructure, Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante told CoinDesk.

Bitcoin sells off into weekly close as bulls face $86K BTC price reckoning

Bitcoin sells off into weekly close as bulls face $86K BTC price reckoning

Bitcoin began losing gains as US futures prepared to open as markets geared up to deal with a host of potential downside volatility catalysts.

XRP drops 4% as traders watch whether $1.88 support holds

XRP drops 4% as traders watch whether $1.88 support holds

Price stabilizes near recent lows after a volatile pullback from above $2.

Bitcoin slips below $88,000 amid government shutdown risk and ahead of Fed's first rate decision of the year

Bitcoin slips below $88,000 amid government shutdown risk and ahead of Fed's first rate decision of the year

Bitcoin and major tokens weakened Sunday as markets positioned ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision and a heavy slate of Magnificent Seven earnings.

Here's what Fed's highly anticipated rate decision this week means for bitcoin and the dollar

Here's what Fed's highly anticipated rate decision this week means for bitcoin and the dollar

Powell could signal a "dovish pause," but his comments on other issues may temper the bullish reaction in BTC and other risk assets.