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Crypto Traders Eye $6.8B Bitcoin and Ether Options Expiry

Dealers are stuffed with record negative gamma in BTC. With only a little move in the spot price, "we could witness fireworks," one observer said.

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Are Cryptocurrencies an Inflation Hedge? Theoretically Yes, Factually No Says S&P

Some argue that crypto assets could be in demand in a high-interest rates/high inflation environment because they could serve as a store of value, however crypto's track record is too short to prove this, S&P said.

Cryptocurrencies could in theory offer protection against inflation. (stevepb/Pixabay)

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Crypto Philanthropy 101: What Donors and Organizations Need to Know

Giving crypto as a charitable donation or setting up a nonprofit to receive crypto isn’t hard, but there are some unique considerations to think about.

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Fed Preview: Crypto Observers Believe Bitcoin Rally May Stall if Powell Does Not Signal End of Tightening

"We expect that Chair Powell may shy away from being definitive when it comes to a pause, which may disappoint the market," one crypto trader said.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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AXS Nurses Losses as Axie Infinity's $156M Token Unlock Looms

Token unlocks are widely seen as bearish catalysts. However, the latest price drop probably stems from a wider market swoon.

Axie's price chart (CoinDesk, Highcharts.com)

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Radix's XRD Token Beats Wider Crypto Market With 176% Surge in a Month

The XRD price reached a 12-month high of $0.15 on Tuesday.

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The Biggest Crypto Bull Cycle Is Upon Us: Bernstein

Macro catalysts are lining up for bitcoin, a new report from the brokerage firm said.

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XRP's 4-Week Rally Was Led by Retail Investors: Kaiko

A closer look at the market orders for XRP suggests large investors, or whales, sold into the rally.

El desequilibrio del lado vendedor en el par XRP/KRW indica que los grandes inversores vendieron durante el repunte de XRP. (Kaiko)

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April Seasonality Favors Bitcoin and Stocks

The first month of the second quarter is usually bullish for risk assets.

Abril ha sido alcista para bitcoin y las acciones. (Matrixport)

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Why Stablecoin USDC’s Unstable Weekend Matters

The second-largest stablecoin in crypto has restored its dollar peg after a tumultuous weekend, but it shows how important the token is in the ecosystem.

Circle's logo on a building (Sandali Handagama/ CoinDesk)