Author: Redazione

The Japanese company Metaplanet announced a new purchase of 68 BTC, increasing its total holdings to 2,100 BTC. The company is positioning itself as a true MicroStrategy of Japan, banking on the store of value offered by Bitcoin. Bitcoin as a strategic asset Metaplanet, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has adopted a policy of accumulating Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and the devaluation of the Japanese yen. The recent purchase, which took place against a backdrop of growing institutional adoption of BTC, highlights the company’s long-term strategy. In an economic environment where fiat currencies continue to lose purchasing…

In recent days, Argentine President Javier Milei has been involved in a controversy concerning the promotion of the cryptocurrency $LIBRA. The episode has raised questions about the responsibility of political leaders in influencing financial markets and the need for stricter regulations in the cryptocurrency sector. How it started It all started when Milei shared information on his social profiles about $LIBRA, a new cryptocurrency based on Solana’s blockchain. In his message, he described $LIBRA as a project designed to stimulate the growth of Argentina’s economy by funding small businesses and local start-ups. This statement generated immediate interest among investors, leading…

Social media has been flooded with misleading content regarding net short positions on Ethereum futures (ETH) on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in recent times. Some accounts with numerous followers have misinterpreted this data, suggesting extremely bearish investor sentiment and hinting at possible short squeezes. Although the data shows an increase in short positions, it is crucial to put this in context. Many institutional investors adopt ‘delta-neutral’ trading strategies, such as ‘basis trading’ or arbitrage. In these operations, one buys the asset in the spot market or via ETFs and, at the same time, opens a short position on futures.…

Over the past few days, crypto markets have suffered a heavy drop, Bitcoin and Ethereum bleeding the least in comparison to the rest of the altcoins, and among the hardest hit sectors is AI Agents. The total market cap of these assets fell below $7 billion, marking a new all-time low. Despite a timid rebound in recent hours, the future remains uncertain: will a sustainable recovery be possible or will the downtrend continue? Although the concept of AI Agents retains a certain appeal in the crypto world, scepticism about the tokens currently in circulation is growing. The key question is…

Over the weekend, cryptocurrency markets took a hit following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs. Bitcoin fell more than 10%, while Ethereum lost 36%. Even more dramatic was the collapse of the major memecoins, which saw a drop of over 40%. This sharp sell-off reflects a wave of risk aversion among investors, worried about the economic consequences of US trade policies. Market outlook: short-term volatility, long-term upside Bernstein analysts believe that trade tensions may weigh on the sector in the short term, but see signs of recovery in the long term. According to their study, growing interest from institutional…

Artificial intelligence is experiencing a new era, and at the centre of this revolution is DeepSeek, the Chinese start-up that has presented a disruptive language model. DeepSeek’s impact on the financial markets has been immediate and significant. The shares of the major AI-related technology companies fell sharply, with Nvidia bearing the brunt of this innovation. The reason? DeepSeek proved that it is possible to achieve results comparable to those of the industry giants, but at significantly lower costs. This breakthrough challenged the huge investment in infrastructure that many companies were making to develop their AI models. If DeepSeek paved the…

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company, recently made a bold statement: I can see a world where Bitcoin could reach $700,000. This announcement comes at a crucial time for the cryptocurrency market, which continues to gain traction among institutional and private investors. According to Fink, the key to this forecast lies in the growing demand for Bitcoin as a ‘digital store of value’. With inflation worrying many global economies and a growing distrust of fiat currencies, Bitcoin is emerging as a viable alternative. Digital scarcity is what makes Bitcoin so valuable Furthermore, Fink emphasised the…

The universe of cryptocurrencies has been enriched by a new and unexpected protagonist: the’Trump Memecoin’, whose market capitalisation has reached $9 billion. This incredible surge in value has been fuelled by the charismatic and polarising presence of Donald Trump, who recently posted on social media, generating a wave of global interest in this currency. Although initially conceived as a digital provocation, memecoin has captured the attention of investors and cryptocurrency enthusiasts alike, turning into a financial and cultural phenomenon. My NEW Official Trump Meme is HERE! It’s time to celebrate everything we stand for: WINNING! Join my very special Trump…

Bitcoin has been suffering along with the rest of the crypto sector as of late, macroeconomic headwinds have weighed on the market since mid-December, causing analysts to question their previous expectations of Donald Trump’s inauguration as a ‘sell the news’ event. Analysts at K33, a digital asset-focused brokerage founded in 2018, had previously favoured selling Bitcoin at the 20 January inauguration, as expectations of Trump’s pro-Trump campaign promises met the US political machine rather slowly. But in reality, it seems that the ‘wind’ is changing. In fact, the ‘sell the news’ has become less interesting as the inauguration has approached,…

The bear market has begun! That is the phrase many are hearing these days. In reality Bitcoin is down about 8%, dropping below $95,000, after briefly returning above the $100,000 level on Monday, amid growing macroeconomic fears. During the same period, Ethereum suffered an even bigger drop, slipping 12% to under $3,300, while several other major cryptocurrencies also posted double-digit declines. Earlier this week, the top two cryptocurrencies by capitalisation surged, in the wake of growing market optimism about the new pro-crypto administration. But what is really going on? Presto Research analyst Min Jung told ‘TheBlock’ that broader markets, including…