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In 2011, $2.7 billion of inflows sent Bitcoin up more than 55,000%. This cycle, $697 billion produced 689%. A leading analyst says the math has changed so much that the next parabolic run needs a trillion dollars. Here is the…

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Usie Otukpa Osang with eight counts of fraud for his alleged role in a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency scam. EFCC Charges Suspect Over Crypto Fraud Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has charged a man accused of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar crypto investment scam that defrauded an Australian investor, officials announced. The […]

The tariffs' impact highlights the volatility of global markets and cryptocurrencies, emphasizing the need for strategic risk management. The post Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs torch $2.5 trillion in global markets, send Bitcoin tumbling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BTIG's revised target reflects volatility in Bitcoin's value, impacting Strategy's financial strategy and investor confidence. The post BTIG lowers price target on Strategy to $250, maintains buy rating appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's ambitious GDP targets could pressure the Fed, potentially impacting bond yields, market stability, and Bitcoin's hedge appeal. The post Donald Trump advocates for 12% to 13% GDP growth targets, dwarfing historical norms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Metaplanet purchased 2,823 bitcoin during Q2 2026 for $225 million at an average price of $78,872 per bitcoin. This grew its total treasury to 43,000 BTC, with an aggregate lifetime cost basis of $4.09 billion. Treasury Growth and Portfolio Value Japanese listed bitcoin treasury, Metaplanet Inc., announced on July 1 that it purchased 2,823 bitcoins […]

Bitcoin's resilience amid AI chip stock volatility highlights its potential as a stable asset, contrasting with sector-specific market risks. The post Bitcoin surpasses Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix by market cap as AI chip stocks crater appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin's rise amid geopolitical turmoil highlights its role as a crisis hedge, but reliance on a single asset poses diversification challenges. The post Iran’s Khamenei assassination rattled geopolitics, but Bitcoin had a different reaction appeared first on Crypto Briefing.