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Ledn Adds Tether Gold as Collateral, Extending Its BTC Lending Model

Bitcoin-focused lending platform Ledn is adding support for Tether Gold (XAUt), giving clients a way to pledge tokenized gold as collateral instead of selling their holdings for cash. The move extends Ledn’s collateral-based borrowing model to an asset that more closely tracks the real-world bullion market. According to Ledn’s announcement on Thursday, clients can use XAUt to secure loans under the firm’s existing structure, where posted collateral is held one-to-one and is not rehypothecated, lent out, or used to generate yield. That design contrasts with lending arrangements where collateral may be reused elsewhere. Key takeaways Ledn is enabling XAUt (tokenized gold) as collateral for loans, expanding beyond its current approach that centers on Bitcoin collateral. Collateral is held one-to-one and is not rehypothecated or deployed for yield within Ledn’s model. Loans are issued and repaid using Tether stablecoins—USDT or USAt—and borrowers can repay at any time. The service ...
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BlackRock Expands Bitcoin ETF Market With New Income-Focused Fund

Key Insights BlackRock’s BITA brings covered-call income strategies to Bitcoin markets. BITA targets monthly payouts while preserving much of Bitcoin’s upside. Bitcoin ETFs are evolving beyond access toward specialized portfolio tools. BlackRock has launched the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA), adding a new layer to the growing Bitcoin ETF market. Bitcoin traded near $66,100 during the fund’s launch period, while BITA debuted on Nasdaq with a net asset value above $53. The new product combines Bitcoin exposure with monthly income generation through an options strategy. The launch marks another step in the expansion of institutional Bitcoin products. Unlike traditional spot Bitcoin ETFs, BITA focuses on generating income alongside market exposure. As a result, the fund targets investors seeking regular distributions instead of pure price appreciation. BlackRock structured the ETF around direct Bitcoin exposure and holdings in IBIT. The firm then writes covered call options aga...
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Skeptical Take on 4chan’s Bitcoin $145K-in-October Forecast

A viral social media screenshot is once again drawing attention to an alleged Bitcoin price “prediction” that purportedly called multiple BTC price levels from 2019 through 2024, with a final target of $145,000 by October 2026. The post is being shared as proof that one anonymous author “never misses”—but the underlying claims don’t hold up under basic verification. According to the account that resurfaced the meme, the screenshot traces back to Dec. 20, 2018 and appears to follow a 4chan-style anonymous format. While some of the listed levels coincide with real market moments, multiple inconsistencies—especially around provenance and supply-control math—make it impossible to treat the screenshot as credible evidence. Key takeaways The viral image is not backed by a verifiable 4chan archive link, tripcode, or identity marker, so it cannot be proven that the same person posted the targets before the market moved. Earlier versions of the meme reportedly used the same “~90% of total s...
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How ChatGPT Access Could Reshape Crypto Entry for New Users

Crypto’s onboarding has long been a hurdle disguised as innovation: new users are expected to navigate exchanges, wallets, seed phrases, and gas fees before they can safely take their first steps. Recent integrations, however, point to a different path—one where a chat interface helps people learn and even complete crypto actions without jumping between multiple apps. MoonPay’s availability inside ChatGPT-style purchasing flows and Coinbase’s Base ecosystem work on tools to connect AI assistants with wallets and blockchain applications are signaling where the industry’s user experience may be heading. If these efforts mature, “talk to an assistant” could become the default on-ramp rather than a convenience layer after an exchange signup. Key takeaways Crypto onboarding complexity—wallets, addresses, seed phrases, and fees—has historically created friction and mistakes for newcomers. Integrations are moving AI from explaining crypto to initiating actions like buying or transferring ...
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Capital B Shareholders Greenlight Up to $120B Bitcoin Financing Capacity

France-listed Bitcoin treasury firm Capital B said shareholders have approved a large authorization package to fund additional Bitcoin purchases, with the company targeting a balance-sheet expansion of up to 105 billion euros. The approvals—passed during a general meeting held on Wednesday—give Capital B flexibility to issue both new equity and credit instruments tied to its longer-term accumulation plan. According to Capital B, more than 95% of shareholders backed measures that could include up to 5 billion euros in capital increases (potentially up to 125 billion new shares at the company’s current nominal value) and the issuance of up to 100 billion euros in credit instruments. In its announcement, the company said the goal of the financing is to “accelerate its Bitcoin accumulation strategy,” specifically by increasing the number of Bitcoin per fully diluted share over time. Key takeaways Capital B received shareholder approval for up to 105 billion euros in combined funding capa...
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G7 Seeks Coordinated Action Against North Korea Crypto Theft, Cybercrime

Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) have renewed their push for coordinated action against North Korean cryptocurrency thefts and related cybercrime. The renewed appeal was included in a statement adopted at this week’s G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, as governments continue to connect DPRK-linked cyber activity with funding for the country’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The G7 statement expresses “deep concern” about North Korea’s weapons ambitions and reiterates that institutions such as the United Nations and security researchers have linked crypto theft to those national security priorities. However, the leaders stopped short of specifying enforcement steps, leaving unclear how members should translate the call into concrete measures for exchanges, investigators, or service providers. Key takeaways The G7 adopted a renewed call for joint action targeting North Korean cryptocurrency thefts tied to weapons financing. While the statement references UN and researc...
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Bitcoin Market Cap Rebound Could Restore Lost Rank in 5–10 Years

Bitcoin has slipped further in the global rankings of the largest assets by market capitalization, falling to 15th place and losing roughly half of its value versus its all-time high reached in October last year. The move highlights how prolonged risk-off conditions in crypto can quickly change BTC’s relative position even when the asset remains among the biggest in the world. At the time of the latest ranking, CompaniesMarketCap lists Bitcoin as the 15th largest macro asset, while TradingView data puts BTC’s market capitalization at about $1.287 trillion—around 25% below where it stood a year earlier. Compared with its October all-time high, Bitcoin’s market cap is down by approximately 50%. Key takeaways Bitcoin ranks 15th globally by market cap, down 10 places over roughly a year. BTC’s market cap is about $1.287 trillion, around 25% lower than a year ago, per TradingView. From its October all-time high, Bitcoin’s market cap is down about 50%. One market view suggests the cu...
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