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Yen Rises Against Bitcoin, Dollar as Scott Bessent Predicts Bank of Japan Rate Hike

The yen is no longer the most attractive funding currency, and the currency's strength may not necessarily lead to broad-based risk aversion, one expert said.

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Who Is Cashing Out of Bitcoin at Record Highs Above $120K?

BTC hit record highs above $124,000 early today, but the momentum has quickly faded consistent with the pattern seen since mid-July.

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Bitcoin Tops $124K, Now Larger Than Google by Market Cap

The milestone reflects a year-long build in bullish sentiment, fueled by a friendlier regulatory backdrop under President Donald Trump and the rapid adoption of corporate treasury strategies centered on Bitcoin accumulation.

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Ether Just 3% From ATH as Bitcoin Rallies on ‘Supportive Momentum’

The current macro backdrop has rarely been more favorable for risk assets, and the market hasn't fully priced in what's coming, a report said.

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Metaplanet to Launch Preferred Shares, Bitcoin-Backed Yield Curve Plan

Japan’s largest public bitcoin holder aims to expand its treasury operations and integrate BTC into the country’s fixed income markets.

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Memecoin Launchpad Odin.fun Suffers $7M Liquidity Exploit

Attackers exploited Odin’s liquidity pool by depositing a worthless token like SATOSHI alongside BTC, setting an inflated price ratio in the thin market.

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Bitcoin Dominance Falls Below 60% as Crypto, U.S. Stocks Hit New Highs

Ether leads the rally while markets price in near-certain September Fed rate cut.

Bitcoin's market dominance falls below 60%. (CoinDesk archives)

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Bitcoin Holds Near $120K, Ether Rallies Towards $4.7K on Trump's Comment, Fed Rate Cut Bets

“BTC implied volatility remains near all-time lows while ETH’s short-dated vol has jumped materially — that’s a sign traders see more upside and near-term action in ETH,” one trader said.

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Bitcoin Profit Taking Appears Modest Even Near All-Time High

Glassnode data shows long-term holders driving realized profits, while overall selling remains subdued, signaling potential for further gains.

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U.S. July CPI Rose Softer Than Forecast 2.7%, but Core Rate of 3.1% Disappoints

The data was mixed, but nevertheless isn't likely to lessen the case for a September Fed rate cut.

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