Category: Cryptocurrency news

U.S. targets Iran-linked Bitcoin scheme tied to Strait of Hormuz shipping

The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on two Iranian companies on Wednesday, July 29, as they were accused of operating a maritime insurance scheme that accepted Bitcoin (BTC).  According to the official statement, the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the Persian Gulf Marine Insurance Company and the HormuzSafe Marine Services Authority, also known […]

Outstanding Bitcoin (BTC) Prediction from an Analysis Company: A New Bull Season Could Begin After This Date!

Bitcoin continues to trade sideways near $64,000 amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding US monetary policy and geopolitical risks in the Middle East. While BTC struggles to find direction, one analyst predicts that the next uptrend in Bitcoin could come after the US midterm elections. Joao Wedson, founder and CEO of cryptocurrency analytics company Alphractal, has once […]

U.S.-Listed Companies Now Hold 1.24M Bitcoin, Representing 92.7% of Global Public Firm Reserves

U.S.-listed companies now collectively hold 1.24 million Bitcoin, accounting for 92.7% of all Bitcoin held by publicly traded firms worldwide, according to data from Unfolded. The figure marks a significant concentration of corporate Bitcoin ownership within the United States and reflects a sharp acceleration in institutional adoption over the past year. Record Corporate Accumulation Outpaces […]

Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Could Rally After 2026 US Midterm Elections

Bitcoin has historically entered bearish phases approximately one year prior to each US legislative election. A Binance Research report notes that the asset dropped an average of 56% during completed midterm cycles since 2014. Previous presidential elections showed a different behavior, with sharp rallies following candidates’ victories. Joao Wedson recently published an analysis asserting that […]

Bitcoin nears a bottom before U.S. midterms: What history and on-chain data suggest

The link between activity in the U.S. and the broader crypto market has strengthened in recent months, particularly as domestic economic factors such as interest rates and inflation, along with U.S.-linked crypto assets, have grown increasingly influential. One of the clearest links right now is the correlation between Bitcoin [BTC] and the upcoming U.S. midterm […]