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Bitcoin's Sharpe Ratio Hits Lowest Point Since 2022
Bitcoin's Sharpe Ratio has dropped to its lowest level since 2022, indicating poor risk-adjusted returns and suggesting investors would be better off with risk-free assets.
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New UK Election Funding Regulations May Impact Reform UK's Crypto Donors
The UK government has introduced new election funding rules that may impact Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, particularly its funding from crypto billionaires.
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FOMC Minutes and SpaceX's Nasdaq 100 Inclusion: Upcoming Crypto Highlights
Key events in the cryptocurrency space and macroeconomic indicators to watch for the week starting July 6, including SpaceX's Nasdaq 100 inclusion.
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Bitcoin Hits $63,900 Before Pulling Back as New Week Starts
Bitcoin surged to $63,900 before declining as the week commenced, influenced by a weaker U.S. jobs report.
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Ether Drives Crypto Stability as Bitcoin Holds Above $63,000
Ether's 12% increase leads major cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin stabilizes above $63,000, despite a cautious market backdrop.
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Status of the Clarity Act Amid Congressional Recess
The Clarity Act's future remains uncertain as Congress enters summer recess, with key players still hopeful for its passage before the midterms.
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New Password-Stealing Malware Disguised as Mac Clipboard App
Jamf Threat Labs has identified a fake Maccy clipboard manager app that installs a password-stealing malware called PamStealer, targeting macOS users.
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The Role of Collateral in the Future of Stablecoins
Artem Tolkachev argues that collateral acceptance will be the true determinant of which stablecoins thrive, rather than yield rates, as the market approaches $50 billion.
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Portnoy Commits to Holding Bitcoin Despite Market Timing Challenges
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, announced he will hold his bitcoin investment until it potentially hits zero, having bought it near $100,000.
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Bitcoin Surges Past $63,000, Recovering June Losses
Bitcoin has surpassed $63,000, marking a recovery from losses at the end of June, while XRP leads the day with a significant gain.
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Bitcoin's Disconnection from Record-High Stocks is Temporary
Analysts from Schwab and Hashdex believe Bitcoin's current disconnection from record-high stocks is temporary, driven by AI's influence on capital allocation.
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Impact of MiCA on Russians and Strategy's Cash Crisis
This article explores the impact of MiCA regulations on Russian crypto users, Strategy's financial struggles, and recent developments in the crypto industry.
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