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Bitcoin May Retrace to $50,000, Bloomberg Strategist Says
2049.news · 02.12.2025, 09:25:04

Bitcoin May Retrace to $50,000, Bloomberg Strategist Says According to Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone, Bitcoin appears overvalued versus gold, and a correction toward $50,000 is possible. Valuation gap versus gold McGlone highlights that the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has risen to about 20x , exceedin…

a16z: Only 40–70 Million Active Crypto Users Worldwide
2049.news · 02.12.2025, 08:25:03

a16z: Only 40–70 Million Active Crypto Users Worldwide a16z reports that, out of the total number of crypto owners, only a small portion perform regular on‑chain transactions. Reported figures According to a16z, about 716 million people own cryptocurrencies, while only 40–70 million of them make on‑…

Analysts Call Zcash Rally Most Successful Scam
2049.news · 02.12.2025, 07:20:01

Analysts Call Zcash Rally Most Successful Scam Crypto analysts criticised the recent surge in Zcash price and described the episode as a coordinated market event, not organic adoption. Allegations and price dynamics According to crypto analysts, Zcash reached a peak of $723 before the token lost mor…

Peter Schiff claims the collapse of Strategy may begin
2049.news · 02.12.2025, 06:03:14

Peter Schiff claims the collapse of Strategy may begin Investor Peter Schiff stated that the collapse of Strategy begins, arguing Michael Saylor sold shares to raise dollars for interest obligations rather than to buy more bitcoin. Schiff’s assertion on recent sales According to Schiff, the sale of …

MicroStrategy Shares Drop 12% After Schiff Comment
2049.news · 02.12.2025, 06:00:01

MicroStrategy Shares Drop 12% After Schiff Comment MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares fell by 12% in intraday trading after public comments by Peter Schiff that questioned the company's outlook. Market reaction Shares of MicroStrategy dropped sharply, erasing a portion of recent gains as investors adjusted…

Peter Brandt warns of possible Bitcoin pullback
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 18:05:03

Peter Brandt warns of possible Bitcoin pullback Trader Peter Brandt presented updated logarithmic curves for Bitcoin and suggested the current price reached the model’s upper boundary. Model indicates resistance and historical corrective behavior Brandt showed revised logarithmic modeling for BTC an…

AI trading agents remain below initial $10,000 capital
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 16:35:03

AI trading agents remain below initial $10,000 capital All AI models in the AI Trading Showdown started with a $10,000 deposit and remain below break-even on the leaderboard. Current standings The published leaderboard shows none of the participating systems have recovered their starting capital as …

Bitcoin Hits $85,000 Amid Market Movement
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 15:41:35

Bitcoin Hits $85,000 Amid Market Movement Bitcoin price reached $85 000 , according to current market quotes, reflecting a notable level in recent cryptocurrency pricing. Price update The cryptocurrency traded at $85 000 , marking a clear reference point for market participants and portfolio valuati…

Freeze functions in blockchains challenge decentralization ideal
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 14:35:02

Freeze functions in blockchains challenge decentralization ideal Some blockchains have built administrative freeze mechanisms into their protocols, raising questions about immutability versus protection from large-scale theft. Scope and adoption According to available reports, 16 blockchains already…

Ukraine selects Google Gemma 3 for national LLM
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 14:00:03

Ukraine selects Google Gemma 3 for national LLM Ukraine has selected Google Gemma 3 as the foundational model for its national large language model initiative, the Ministry and Kyivstar announced. Compute resources will be provided via Google Vertex AI to support model training and deployment within…

Key crypto and economic events to watch this week
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 13:35:02

Key crypto and economic events to watch this week This weekly calendar summarizes the most significant crypto and macroeconomic events scheduled for the coming days across major markets and networks. Purpose and scope The calendar aggregates known events and time windows without forecasting outcomes…

Brief update issued with no added details
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 13:30:02

Brief update issued with no added details A concise update titled 'updated' was issued with no substantive details, attribution, or timeline provided in the communication at all. Available information The public text leaves open basic questions about scope, affected systems, and the rationale for th…

Sony plans a dollar stablecoin launch in 2026
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 13:20:01

Sony plans a dollar stablecoin launch in 2026 Sony Financial Group's Sony Bank plans to launch a dollar-denominated stablecoin in 2026 to facilitate payments across its entertainment ecosystem. The token is intended primarily for purchases of games and anime, with the aim of lowering transaction fee…

Strategy, Distance and Psychology for Crypto Investors
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 12:55:01

Strategy, Distance and Psychology for Crypto Investors Three guiding principles for long-term crypto investors — strategy , distance and psychology — are presented to improve systematic performance. Strategy Attention must focus on leverage and position sizing, especially around futures with 50–100x…

Anonymity Token ZEC Falls 50% After One-Month Rally
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 12:50:03

Anonymity Token ZEC Falls 50% After One-Month Rally ZEC, the privacy-focused cryptocurrency commonly known as Zcash, rallied during a one-month hype cycle and then lost 50% of its value in two weeks. Price dynamics The token’s rapid ascent over a month attracted speculative interest and short-term t…

Spot Ethereum ETFs Recorded Largest Monthly Outflow Ever
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 12:35:04

Spot Ethereum ETFs Recorded Largest Monthly Outflow Ever Spot Ethereum ETFs registered their largest monthly outflow on record, while spot bitcoin ETFs experienced the second-largest monthly withdrawal since launch. Monthly flows In November investors withdrew $3.48 billion from spot bitcoin ETFs, m…

Adapt or Die: Arthur Hayes's New Essay Summarized
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 12:05:03

Adapt or Die: Arthur Hayes's New Essay Summarized Arthur Hayes, former head of BitMEX, published an essay arguing that perpetual futures and pooled loss-sharing changed retail trader behavior. He explains how these instruments provided deep liquidity and high leverage, and how they reshaped market p…

Michael Saylor’s 21 Rules for Bitcoin Investors
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 11:05:03

Michael Saylor’s 21 Rules for Bitcoin Investors Michael Saylor outlined 21 concise principles aimed at clarifying his view of Bitcoin and its role for holders and prospective buyers. Summary of principles Saylor frames Bitcoin as a distinct asset class and a lens for assessing money, behavior and in…

Durov launches decentralized AI network Cocoon on TON
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 10:10:03

Durov launches decentralized AI network Cocoon on TON Pavel Durov announced the launch of Cocoon , a decentralized artificial intelligence network operating on the TON blockchain. How Cocoon works Cocoon aggregates computing power worldwide, enabling GPU owners to lease resources to the network and …

Bitcoin Records Second-Worst Month in Three Years
2049.news · 01.12.2025, 09:30:02

Bitcoin Records Second-Worst Month in Three Years In November 2025 , Bitcoin posted its second-worst monthly performance over the past 3 years . The move marks a notable point in recent market volatility. Monthly performance The classification as the second-worst month compares November 2025 against…