Disney, Universal, DreamWorks Sue Midjourney, Call It a ‘Bottomless Pit of Plagiarism’ – Decrypt

Disney, Universal, and other studios sue Midjourney, alleging its AI tool creates unauthorized copies of copyrighted characters like Yoda and Shrek, calling it a ‘bottomless pit of plagiarism.’
No one will sell their Bitcoin once it taps $130K: Bitwise CEO

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley predicts Bitcoin sell pressure will vanish once it surpasses $130K, as long-term holders resist selling and seek alternative liquidity methods, tightening supply.
Bitcoin Reserves Signal Progress – But Not a Solution – The Daily Hodl

The article discusses the volatile crypto market in 2025, highlighting Bitcoin and Ethereum’s recovery. It explores the concept of crypto reserves, their potential benefits, and examples like Bhutan and the US adopting them.
Why is Bitcoin down today? US-China trade deal fails to impress, Israel-Iran conflict threat rises

Bitcoin’s price decline is attributed to disappointing US-China trade deal outcomes and rising Israel-Iran tensions. Despite a brief rally, concerns over tariffs and Fed rate cuts persist.
De-Dollarization Surges in Asia, Challenging Dollar Dominance in Global Trade – Economics Bitcoin News

Asia’s de-dollarization trend is accelerating as BRICS and ASEAN promote local-currency trade, reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar and increasing currency hedging to record levels.
Circle gains 10% on deals with Brazil’s Matera, Altman’s World

Circle’s shares rose 10.7% after partnering with Brazil’s Matera for multicurrency bank payments and launching USDC on Sam Altman’s World Chain, enhancing cross-border transactions and interoperability.
Historic Stablecoin Bill Advances in Senate, Setting Stage for America’s Crypto Framework – Brave New Coin

The US Senate advanced the GENIUS Act, a landmark stablecoin bill, despite opposition from Senator Elizabeth Warren. The legislation aims to establish a crypto framework, with bipartisan support overcoming political tensions.
ONDO’s TVL hit new ATH with Ripple partnership – Will prices follow?

Ondo Finance partners with Ripple’s XRP Ledger to offer tokenized US Treasuries, hitting a new TVL high of $1.368B. ONDO’s price trends near $0.88, with potential for growth or pullback depending on market support.
XRP Could Hit $73, Says Research Firm In Bullish Outlook
Sistine Research predicts XRP could reach $73 based on a seven-year flag pattern and breakout, with key resistance at $3.00-$3.30. Analyst Forrest highlights XRP’s strong performance post-US election.
Binance Proof Of Reserves Shows Exchange Holds No Ethereum Or Solana, So What Do They Hold? | Bitcoinist.com

Binance’s Proof of Reserves audit reveals no excess ETH or SOL holdings, only matching customer deposits. The exchange maintains surplus reserves in stablecoins, BTC, and other altcoins like LTC and DOGE.