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Bitcoin Drops Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

Bitcoin dropped over 2% to trade at $77,363 as escalating military conflicts between the United States and Iran prompted a risk-off investor stance and rising oil prices.

Bitcoin Defies Seasonal Slump With Third-Best August on Record

Bitcoin defied traditional summer slumps by recording its third-best August in history, generating 25% in returns driven by shifting U.S. Treasury policies, ETF inflows, and regulatory developments.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Surpasses Top S&P 500 Fund

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust has surpassed Vanguard's S&P 500 fund in total returns since launching in January 2024, climbing 71 percent despite experiencing significant market volatility.

South Korea’s Bitcoin Kimchi Premium makes a comeback

South Korea's Bitcoin Kimchi Premium has returned, featuring higher prices on local exchanges like Upbit due to strong retail demand and strict capital controls amidst broader cryptocurrency market gains.

BlackRock Evaluates Bitcoin, Finding the Portfolio Math Valid

BlackRock's research evaluates Bitcoin's impact on a diversified 60/40 portfolio, showing that a 1% to 2% allocation improves risk-adjusted returns and Sharpe ratios even after significant price drawdowns.

Strategy Opposes MSCI Proposal, Claiming Repeat Target on Bitcoin Firms

Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy has strongly criticized MSCI's proposed index exclusion plan, labeling the initiative targeting digital asset operations as flawed, misguided, and discriminatory against the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin Ignores Trump’s Threats Against Iran

Bitcoin remained steady and completely unfazed by U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of severe retaliation against Iran amid escalating Middle East tensions, holding flat at $79,076.

Strive Enters Top Five Bitcoin Holders as Shares Rally on Purchase

Strive shares rallied after the firm acquired 1,800 bitcoins for $143 million, bringing its total treasury to 23,156 coins and making it the fifth-largest publicly traded corporate bitcoin holder.

Sberbank Projects $46.4B Crypto Volume in First Year

Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, projects $46.43 billion in crypto trading volume during its first year of operation, with plans to launch a digital asset custody service and crypto wallet by December.

Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Purchases Following Ten-Week Pause

Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy ended its ten-week acquisition pause by purchasing 4,603 bitcoins for approximately $370 million, bringing its total holdings to 845,050 bitcoins valued at $65.8 billion.
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Bitcoin Drops Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

Bitcoin dropped over 2% to trade at $77,363 as escalating military conflicts between the United States and Iran prompted a risk-off investor stance and rising oil prices.

Bitcoin Defies Seasonal Slump With Third-Best August on Record

Bitcoin defied traditional summer slumps by recording its third-best August in history, generating 25% in returns driven by shifting U.S. Treasury policies, ETF inflows, and regulatory developments.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Surpasses Top S&P 500 Fund

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust has surpassed Vanguard's S&P 500 fund in total returns since launching in January 2024, climbing 71 percent despite experiencing significant market volatility.

South Korea’s Bitcoin Kimchi Premium makes a comeback

South Korea's Bitcoin Kimchi Premium has returned, featuring higher prices on local exchanges like Upbit due to strong retail demand and strict capital controls amidst broader cryptocurrency market gains.

BlackRock Evaluates Bitcoin, Finding the Portfolio Math Valid

BlackRock's research evaluates Bitcoin's impact on a diversified 60/40 portfolio, showing that a 1% to 2% allocation improves risk-adjusted returns and Sharpe ratios even after significant price drawdowns.