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Strategy—formerly known as MicroStrategy—could meaningfully accelerate its Bitcoin-buying pace this year, according to analysts at JPMorgan.  The firm, led by well-known Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor, is already one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury companies, and JPMorgan believes its next move may be a larger, faster round of acquisitions. Strategy Could Outpace Past Bitcoin Buying Strategy currently holds more than 818,000 Bitcoin, according to BitcoinTreasuries.net. Purchases have been active throughout 2026: the company reportedly added over 145,000 BTC in just five months, which is estimated at roughly $11 billion.  JPMorgan analysts, however, said that amount could rise substantially. Under their view, Strategy’s Bitcoin purchases this year could r...

Coinbase shares fell about 5% after hours as Q1 revenue dropped to $1.4 billion and the exchange posted a $394 million loss.
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XRP has entered a new chapter in Japan’s payments market after Rakuten Wallet connected the token to Rakuten Pay and Rakuten Cash, giving millions of everyday users a route to interact with the cryptocurrency through an ecosystem they already use. The development is one of the most talked-about XRP adoption stories of the year, among many others. Crypto commentator Dr. Kamilah Stevenson relayed a message for investors fixated on XRP’s price chart: they are watching the wrong screen, while the XRP ecosystem is quietly being opened to 44 million new users. The Market Is Missing The Real XRP Story Stevenson’s comments are based on one idea: XRP adoption may be moving forward beneath the surface even when price action looks quiet. According to the crypto commentator, man...

Rising institutional interest at Bitcoin conferences marks a pivotal shift in the crypto market's maturity.
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US moves to tokenize capital markets, signaling a major shift in financial regulation and accessibility.
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Perplexity's ARR surge highlights the gap between AI advancements and consumer adaptation in tech growth.
The post Dmitry Shevelenko: Consumer AI usage has plateaued, revenue is a more reliable metric than user numbers, and the gap between AI capabilities and consumer behavior hinders growth | Big Technology appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Binance faces renewed Treasury scrutiny over potential Iran linked sanctions violations as its US monitorship remains in focus.
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Geopolitical tensions and strategic stockpiling are reshaping global oil markets and economic stability.
The post Louis-Vincent Gave: Oil prices are high but not yet a crisis for equity markets, geopolitical tensions could push prices to $200, and countries must stockpile resources for economic independence | Macro Voices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Privacy concerns tied to artificial intelligence may be one of the strongest cases yet for owning certain altcoins or cryptocurrencies. That was one argument Arthur Hayes made at Consensus 2026, where the BitMEX co-founder laid out a broad defense of the altcoin market and named the specific tokens he’s betting on. Related Reading: Bitcoin Eyes $90K As Bears Get Burned Again Amid $30B Open Interest Surge Hayes Sees AI Surveillance Driving Demand For Privacy Coins Hayes said governments, major tech companies, and AI systems are becoming increasingly effective at tracking blockchain activity. As those tools grow more powerful, he argued, more people will want financial tools that shield their transactions from outside eyes. Zcash, a cryptocurrency built around transact...