Bitcoin eyes $104K CME gap as analysis says ‘World War 3’ off the table

Bitcoin shows resilience amid Middle East tensions, with analysts predicting a short-lived conflict. BTC price eyes $104K CME gap, while oil and gold lose safe-haven appeal.
Bitcoin Wobbles? Metaplanet Buys Big, Breaks $1 Billion Mark
Metaplanet increases Bitcoin holdings to 11,111 BTC worth $1.07B, purchasing 1,111 BTC at $106,408 each. Despite a 5% weekly drop in Bitcoin’s price, the firm aims for 210,000 BTC by 2027.
Crypto.com Advances RegFi Utility as Cronos Targets Layer 1 Interoperability News ETHNews

Crypto.com expands licensing and infrastructure in Asia, MENA, and EU to enhance Cronos Chain’s institutional onboarding. Cronos Labs partners with Particle Network for Web3 authentication. CRO price consolidates amid market weakness.
Crypto fund veterans to raise $100M to build BNB strategic reserve

Crypto veterans plan to raise $100M for a public company to hold BNB as a core treasury asset, following Bitcoin’s strategic reserve model amid growing institutional crypto adoption.
Forgotten Playland Adds NFTs and Blockchain Features

Forgotten Playland integrates blockchain and NFTs, adding tradeable cosmetic items and limited-edition bundles. The game, built on Beam blockchain, introduces a battle pass and seasonal content.
ECD Automotive Design Secures $500M Facility To Acquire Bitcoin

ECD Automotive Design secures a $500M facility to acquire Bitcoin as a reserve asset, offering incentives for crypto payments on luxury vehicles.
Pompliano Bitcoin Treasury ProCap Unveils $1 Billion SPAC Merger – Decrypt

Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap announces a $1 billion SPAC merger to create a Bitcoin-native financial firm, aiming to generate revenue from Bitcoin holdings amid growing corporate treasury trends.
Scam Alert: Trezor Wallet Issues Major Security Update – Coinspeaker

Trezor Wallet issued a security alert after a phishing attack via its support form. No data was breached. The company introduced Trezor Expert and Safe 5 to enhance security and simplify self-custody.
Why is crypto down today? – Iran’s threats shake BTC, inflation fears & more

Bitcoin dipped below $100K due to Iran’s oil blockade threats and inflation fears, but analysts predict a rebound as tensions ease. Market sentiment remains uncertain with mixed signals.
Strategy Scales Back Bitcoin Buys as BTC Dips – Decrypt

Strategy purchased 245 Bitcoin worth $24.8 million, its second-smallest buy this year, amid geopolitical tensions. The firm now holds 592,345 BTC worth $60 billion as Bitcoin’s price dips.