Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is down 1.1% in the last hour
Analysis
Bitcoin slipped 1.1% over the past hour as broader risk sentiment turned cautious amid geopolitical and macro volatility, with equities reportedly dropping after Iran strikes even as oil surged above $100. While longer-term headlines were constructive—Block applying for a bank charter to custody Bitcoin (Decrypt) and Cantor Fitzgerald advising on funding for Bitcoin-backed products (Bitcoin Magazine)—they didn’t prevent a near-term pullback.
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Jack Dorsey's Block Applies for Bank Charter to Custody Bitcoin
Builders Bank would consolidate custody work Block now runs under more than 50 state money transmitter licenses.
Bitcoin climbs as oil tops $100, equities drop after Iran strikes
Bitcoin advanced to as high as $79,700 while Brent crude topped $100 and European shares fell, leaving crypto tracking gold rather than equities.
Cantor Fitzgerald Advising VerifiedX Foundation on $15 Million Round for Bitcoin-Backed Products
Bitcoin Magazine Cantor Fitzgerald Advising VerifiedX Foundation on $15 Million Round for Bitcoin-Backed Products Wall Street giant is helping VerifiedX get institutions on board with its wrapped bitc...
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