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Ethereum’s derivatives market on Binance is flashing a setup that could leave short sellers exposed if the recent move higher continues. According to analysis shared on X by CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost, positioning has become increasingly one-sided even as ETH has rebounded sharply from its February low, creating the conditions for further short squeezes. Ethereum Bears Crowd In On Binance The core of the argument is a mismatch between price action and trader conviction. Darkfost said that since February, around 350,000 ETH has been added to open interest on Binance, which now represents roughly 37% of total market share. At current prices, that amounts to more than $1 billion flowing into Binance’s ETH derivatives complex. Related Reading: A Historic Ethereum S...

AI's transformative impact on finance is unlocking new value and revolutionizing investment strategies with real-time insights.
The post Jan Szilagyi: AI is revolutionizing investment strategies, unlocking value from financial data, and enhancing real-time decision-making | Forward Guidance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pakistan's regulatory shift could foster innovation and transparency in the virtual asset sector, potentially boosting economic growth and financial inclusion.
The post Pakistan’s central bank overrides ban on accounts for crypto service providers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

East Asia's nuclear power revival could reshape energy markets amid rising electric vehicle demand and geopolitical tensions.
The post Alex Turnbull: The Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global oil supply, Asia’s reliance on Middle Eastern crude creates vulnerabilities, and negative refining margins challenge operational viability | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Portland's strong defense and strategic plays position them as formidable playoff contenders.
The post Kirk Goldsberry: Key games define player careers, Portland’s defense is playoff-ready, and Dylan Brooks elevates team success | Bill Simmons appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

During the last bull market, in what is popularly known as the Solana meme coin season, a number of new cryptocurrencies made their way to the forefront. These digital assets had gone from market caps in the tens of millions to cross the billion-dollar market cap, sometimes in only a matter of months. Due to their rapid growth rate, these meme coins have quickly garnered a wide holder base. However, as the bear market has rolled around, these billion-dollar meme coins have crashed by a large margin, completely eliminating the majority of their gains. POPCAT Meme Coin Goes From $2 Billion To Below $50 Million POPCAT is one of the most recognizable names to come out of the Solana meme coin season, but its growth trajectory is even more interesting. When the meme coin’s...

Joe Mazzulla's Celtics championship win highlights the importance of resilience and mental toughness in sports.
The post Joe Mazzulla: Height matters in quarterback evaluation, resilience builds through jujitsu, and character drives team success | Pardon My Take appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

On-chain data shows the Ethereum versions of USDT and USDC, the two largest stablecoins, have seen their active addresses fall to the lowest level of 2026. USDC & USDT Active Addresses Have Fallen On The Ethereum Network In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Santiment has talked about the latest trend in the Daily Active Addresses for the Ethereum versions of USDT and USDC. This indicator measures the daily total number of addresses participating in some kind of transaction activity on the network. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Ramp Up Accumulation: Holdings Hit 2-Month High When the value of this metric goes up, it means more addresses are coming online on the blockchain every day. Such a trend implies user interest in the cryptocurrency is rising. On the ot...

Non-profit group Presidio Bitcoin has released a technical report examining the growing quantum computing risk to the Bitcoin network.  The document looks at where quantum capabilities stand today, how much of BTC’s value could be exposed, what mitigations are already feasible, and how the wider ecosystem might coordinate a software update and migration.  Why Upgrades Are Harder In A Decentralized System Presidio Bitcoin begins from a simple point: Bitcoin is software, and that is both its power and its weakness. Because it is built as a system of code, Bitcoin is relatively easy to move, verify, and hold.  At the same time, it inherits digital risks that come with relying on cryptography. One of the most important of those risks has been discussed since Bitcoin’s ea...