Asia Morning Briefing: Analysts Say Bitcoin’s Long-Term Focus Is Easing War Jitters

Bitcoin recovers to $106K amid Middle East tensions, driven by institutional demand and ETF inflows. Analysts note BTC’s growing correlation with traditional markets and long-term capital focus.
US FHFA to Study Use of Crypto Holdings in Mortgage Qualification Criteria

The FHFA is studying whether crypto assets like Bitcoin can be included in mortgage qualification criteria, potentially transforming lending practices and increasing accessibility to crypto-backed loans.
Trump Media: $400M buyback won’t derail $2.3B Bitcoin Treasury plan

Trump Media approves a $400M stock buyback and commits $2.5B to Bitcoin acquisitions, despite political scrutiny and financial struggles, while pushing for crypto ETFs and a national Bitcoin reserve.
Bunker Buster: Ethereum Titans Stake $100 Million Amid US-Iran Hostilities
Ethereum whales stake $100 million amid US-Iran tensions, with one whale making a $101 million leveraged bet. High fees and market volatility highlight risks as ETH price fluctuates.
Short-Term Confidence Weakens: Bitcoin STH MVRV Dives Down With Market Swings | Bitcoinist.com

Bitcoin’s short-term holder MVRV ratio has declined sharply, reflecting growing unease among recent investors due to market volatility and weakening conviction sentiment.
Majority Whip Tom Emmer says House will vote on GENIUS stablecoin bill if paired with CLARITY Act

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer states the GENIUS stablecoin bill will only advance if paired with the CLARITY Act, which defines digital asset regulations, amid political opposition.
Ethereum’s next big leap? Dev proposes halving block times for faster DeFi

Ethereum developers propose halving block times from 12 to 6 seconds in EIP-7782 to speed up DeFi transactions and improve user experience without increasing gas limits.
Crypto Analyst Benjamin Cowen Predicts Multi-Month Correction for Bitcoin, Says Time To Rip Band-Aid Off for Altcoins – The Daily Hodl

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen predicts Bitcoin will drop to mid-$90,000, triggering a severe altcoin correction. He bases this on historical Q3 weakness patterns observed in previous years.
Bitcoin UTXO Model Signals A Shift – Buyers Return As Selling Pressure Fades | Bitcoinist.com

Bitcoin’s UTXO model shows reduced selling pressure as buyers return, signaling potential stability above $100K. Geopolitical tensions and profit-taking influenced recent volatility, but metrics now indicate accumulation.
Bunker Buster Blitz: US Claims Iranian Nuclear Sites Obliterated, Intel Reports Say Otherwise – Bitcoin News

US missile strike ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’ reportedly failed to destroy key Iranian nuclear sites, with damage only delaying progress by months, contrary to US claims.