Over $1.1B liquidated amid Middle East conflict with Bitcoin, Ethereum hit hardest

Over $1.14B in crypto positions were liquidated amid Middle East tensions, with Bitcoin and Ethereum hardest hit. Bitcoin dropped 5% as geopolitical risks triggered market volatility.
My Big Coin execs to pay nearly $26M in fines to CTFC

My Big Coin executives fined $26M by CFTC for defrauding investors with false claims about the cryptocurrency’s value and gold backing. The court barred them from market activities.
DeFi Development Corp. Secures $5 Billion Equity to Boost Solana-Focused Strategy – Crypto News Bitcoin News

DeFi Development Corp. secured a $5 billion equity line to enhance its Solana-focused strategy, aiming to accelerate SOL per share growth and support the Solana ecosystem.
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Chainalysis reports no significant decrease in transactions linked to crypto-crime associated Huione, despite enforcement efforts.
Ripple, SEC Seek Ruling to Dissolve Injunction, Release $125M

Ripple and the SEC seek court approval to dissolve an injunction and release $125 million in escrow, potentially ending their five-year legal battle and freeing Ripple’s operations.
Bitcoin slides to $103K as Israel launches airstrikes on Iran

Bitcoin dropped to $103K following Israeli airstrikes on Iran, causing $427M in long liquidations. Analysts compare it to October’s trend where BTC later outperformed gold and oil.
Bitcoin Could Jump 20% For Every 1% Liquidity Boost: Expert
Bitcoin’s price could rise 20% for every 1% increase in global liquidity, according to analyst Jamie Coutts. His Global Liquidity Index shows a strong correlation with Bitcoin’s performance.
Bitcoin Still Below Historical Top Signal – MVRV Z-Score Supports Upside Potential | Bitcoinist.com

Bitcoin remains below its all-time high, with the MVRV Z-Score indicating potential upside. Analysts suggest the market isn’t overvalued yet, signaling room for growth amid current volatility.
Maple Finance Partners with Lido to Offer Stablecoin Loans Against stETH – “The Defiant”

Maple Finance partners with Lido to offer stablecoin loans backed by stETH, allowing institutions to access liquidity without selling their staked ETH and maintain yield earnings.
Bitcoin Liquidations Surge to $1.16 Billion; Economist Claims BTC Is 15% Lower vs. Gold – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Economist Peter Schiff criticizes Bitcoin’s ‘digital gold’ status as BTC drops post-Israel-Iran tensions, while gold surges. Bitcoin liquidations hit $1.16 billion amid market volatility.