Hey crypto addicts,

For years, Bitcoin was expected to react to every geopolitical shock. War breaks out? Buy Bitcoin. Global uncertainty rises? Bitcoin rallies.

This time was different.

Despite escalating conflict in the Middle East, Bitcoin barely flinched. While gold and oil responded as traditional safe-haven assets, BTC remained surprisingly resilient, refusing to follow the narrative many expected.

The real move only came later, when technology stocks weakened and broader risk markets rolled over. That shift reinforced a growing trend: Bitcoin is becoming increasingly influenced by global liquidity and investor risk appetite rather than geopolitical headlines alone.

It's another reminder that the crypto market is maturing. Headlines may grab attention, but capital flows, macro conditions and institutional positioning are proving to be far more important drivers of Bitcoin's price than fear itself. ☕

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BitMine isn't slowing down its Ethereum strategy. The company has added another 7,430 ETH to its treasury, pushing its total holdings to nearly 5.78 million ETH, or roughly 4.8% of Ethereum's total circulating supply. Its long-term objective remains unchanged: accumulate 5% of the entire network.

What's even more interesting is what happens after the buying. Around 85% of BitMine's ETH is now staked, allowing the company to generate yield while continuing to grow its position. Rather than treating Ethereum as a passive reserve asset, BitMine is turning its treasury into a productive source of recurring revenue.

Although this week's purchase was smaller than previous acquisitions, the slower pace reflects capital being redirected toward share buybacks rather than a change in conviction. The company continues to buy Ethereum every week, reinforcing its commitment to one of the largest corporate ETH accumulation strategies in the market today.

As more institutions look beyond simply holding crypto, Ethereum's staking model is becoming an increasingly attractive way to combine long-term exposure with consistent yield generation.☕

Russia is edging closer to introducing one of its most comprehensive crypto regulatory frameworks yet. Lawmakers are preparing the final readings of a bill that would formally recognize digital assets under Russian law while establishing clear rules for how cryptocurrencies can be bought, sold and used in cross-border trade.

Rather than opening the floodgates, the proposal takes a cautious approach. Retail investors would face annual purchase limits, while the central bank would oversee licensed market participants and determine which digital assets qualify under the new regime. The goal is to encourage innovation while maintaining tight regulatory control.

The legislation also reflects Russia's broader strategy of using digital assets to facilitate international commerce as access to traditional financial infrastructure becomes more restricted. Domestic crypto payments would remain prohibited, but regulated cross-border settlements are expected to play a much larger role.

If approved, the bill would mark another major step in the global race to establish clear crypto regulations, highlighting how governments are increasingly shifting from debating digital assets to defining how they will operate within the financial system.☕

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When financial markets begin to seize up, the U.S. Federal Reserve has one emergency option it rarely uses: Section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act. This special lending authority allows the Fed to provide liquidity during extraordinary circumstances when traditional funding markets stop functioning, helping prevent financial stress from spiraling into a broader economic crisis.

The rule has been used during major events such as the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 market panic, giving the central bank the flexibility to support key parts of the financial system when private credit dries up. Rather than bailing out individual companies, the goal is to stabilize markets and restore confidence before wider damage occurs.

For crypto investors, the importance of Section 13(3) lies in what it signals. Emergency lending often injects liquidity back into financial markets, and periods of expanding liquidity have historically supported risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

While the tool is designed for economic emergencies rather than digital assets, understanding how central banks respond during times of crisis can provide valuable insight into the broader macro forces that often influence Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market.

Peter Brandt believes Bitcoin's correction may not be over just yet. While many investors are searching for signs that the bottom is already in, the veteran trader argues the market still hasn't experienced the kind of widespread capitulation typically seen at the end of major bear cycles. Based on Bitcoin's historical four-year cycle, he believes a final low could form around September or October.

IREN shares surged 16% after the company lifted its AI cloud revenue target to more than $4 billion, highlighting how rapidly Bitcoin mining firms are evolving beyond crypto. Backed by $2.8 billion in new multi-year contracts with major AI companies including Microsoft, Nvidia and Perplexity, the company now has around 85% of its revenue target already secured.

Hyperliquid is taking another step beyond perpetual futures with plans to introduce permissionless prediction markets through its HIP-4 upgrade. Once the feature goes live, developers will be able to launch their own prediction markets by staking 500,000 HYPE tokens, creating a financial commitment designed to discourage low-quality markets while aligning incentives with the network.

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