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Bitcoin Could Hit $1.1 Million To $1.5M, Former PayPal President Says

David Marcus, former president of PayPal, has reiterated his bold prediction that Bitcoin could reach between $1.1 million and $1.5 million per coin by potentially surpassing gold as a store of value. He argues Bitcoin's advantages include its scarcity and ease of storage and transfer via a 12-word seed phrase, unlike physical gold. However, critics highlight the risks of losing the seed phrase and question the timeline and path to such massive adoption. They also note gold's enduring utility in industry and jewelry, which provides a different value anchor. While Marcus's influential viewpoint draws from his payments expertise, achieving this price target depends on broader adoption, clear regulation, and market stability. Current Bitcoin price action remains volatile and heavily influenced by headlines and trader sentiment.

bitcoinist01/30 09:46

Bitcoin Could Hit $1.1 Million To $1.5M, Former PayPal President Says

bitcoinist01/30 09:46

Experts Identify Ozak AI as a Candidate for 400×–800× Returns as AI-Focused Tokens Dominate Market Attention

Experts identify Ozak AI ($OZ) as a potential high-return investment candidate, with projections of 400x–800x gains, as AI-focused tokens dominate market interest. The project combines AI with decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), offering smart automation and tokenized growth. Its presale has raised over $6.05 million, with tokens priced under $0.02, delivering early investors over 400% returns. The token provides utility through staking, governance, and ecosystem access, encouraging long-term holding. Partnerships with entities like SINT, Hive Intel, Weblume, Pyth Network, and Dex3 support execution, analytics, and liquidity. Positioned at the intersection of AI and decentralized infrastructure, Ozak AI aims for scalable real-world adoption, though market risks remain.

TheNewsCrypto01/30 09:42

Experts Identify Ozak AI as a Candidate for 400×–800× Returns as AI-Focused Tokens Dominate Market Attention

TheNewsCrypto01/30 09:42

Inside the Helix Bust: US DOJ Takes Control of $400 Million Linked to Darknet Crypto Crimes

The U.S. Department of Justice has seized over $400 million in assets linked to Helix, a major Bitcoin mixing service used by darknet criminals. The assets include cryptocurrencies, real estate, and funds forfeited by Larry Dean Harmon, the Ohio-based founder of Helix, who pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy and was sentenced to 36 months in prison. Operating from 2014 to 2017, Helix processed over 354,000 Bitcoin (worth approximately $311 million at the time) to obscure transactions for darknet market vendors involved in narcotics, fraud, and other illegal activities. The case, finalized in January 2026, highlights advancements in blockchain tracing and international cooperation in combating crypto-enabled crime networks.

ccn.com01/30 09:36

Inside the Helix Bust: US DOJ Takes Control of $400 Million Linked to Darknet Crypto Crimes

ccn.com01/30 09:36

Left Hand to Right Hand? Unveiling the Financial Leverage Loop Behind the AI Boom and Wall Street's Ultimate Gamble

The AI boom is largely fueled by circular financial deals where capital flows between a handful of unprofitable tech giants, creating a high-risk interdependence that some fear could lead to a system-wide collapse if demand falters. For instance, Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, which is also a major buyer of Nvidia chips, while OpenAI relies on Oracle’s cloud services—which itself uses Nvidia hardware. This closed-loop funding cycle supports massive infrastructure expansion, with an estimated $3 trillion expected to be spent on AI data centers. However, key players like OpenAI and Anthropic are still losing money with each ChatGPT query, and profitability is not anticipated until 2029–2030. Drawing parallels to the dot-com bubble—which wiped out $5 trillion in value—analysts warn that an AI downturn could have even broader economic repercussions, given its role in GDP growth and widespread exposure through retirement funds. Despite these risks, optimists compare current data center overbuilds to the unused fiber optics of the 1990s, which later became critical infrastructure. The AI investment surge is described as Wall Street’s "ultimate bet": a high-stakes gamble on transformative technology that already has real-world applications but remains financially precarious.

marsbit01/30 09:28

Left Hand to Right Hand? Unveiling the Financial Leverage Loop Behind the AI Boom and Wall Street's Ultimate Gamble

marsbit01/30 09:28

Circle Pushes USDC as Core Enterprise Crypto Infrastructure

Circle is strategically repositioning USDC as core digital dollar infrastructure for global payments, settlements, and treasury operations, moving beyond its role as a trading stablecoin. This shift aligns with growing enterprise adoption of stablecoins for blockchain-based payments, payroll, and cross-border transactions due to their stability, transparency, and regulatory compliance. Circle is developing infrastructure to bridge traditional finance with blockchain, enabling seamless integration via APIs and custody solutions. The tokenization of real-world assets further drives demand for a stable settlement unit like USDC. Actively engaging with regulators, Circle advocates for clear frameworks to ensure USDC is a trusted financial instrument. This enterprise-focused approach aims to establish stablecoins as essential financial middleware in the evolving digital economy.

TheNewsCrypto01/30 09:22

Circle Pushes USDC as Core Enterprise Crypto Infrastructure

TheNewsCrypto01/30 09:22

Kevin Warsh: Inflation is a 'Choice', I View Bitcoin as an Important Asset

Kevin Warsh, former Federal Reserve Governor during the 2008 financial crisis, argues that inflation is a deliberate "choice" made by policymakers, not an unavoidable phenomenon. In a discussion with Peter Robinson, Warsh criticizes the Fed for failing its core mandate of ensuring price stability, blaming recent high inflation on the central bank's actions rather than external factors like supply chains or geopolitical events. He emphasizes that the Fed possesses the tools to control inflation but has instead enabled excessive government spending and expanded its role beyond its original purpose. Reflecting on his time at the Fed, Warsh supported the aggressive liquidity measures during the 2008 crisis as necessary to restore market function but opposed later rounds of quantitative easing (QE), which he believed created a "free lunch" mentality and blurred the lines between monetary and fiscal policy. He expresses concern over the Fed’s bloated balance sheet, now around $7 trillion, and argues that reducing it would help lower inflation and interest rates. Warsh also discusses Bitcoin, which he views not as a threat to the dollar but as an important asset that holds policymakers accountable. He believes the U.S. can overcome its fiscal challenges through higher economic growth and productivity, particularly driven by AI, and calls for a return to the Fed’s original mission: to act sparingly and only in genuine emergencies.

marsbit01/30 09:17

Kevin Warsh: Inflation is a 'Choice', I View Bitcoin as an Important Asset

marsbit01/30 09:17

Binance Addresses Community Amid Crypto Market Meltdown

Amid a severe crypto market downturn, Binance has issued an open letter to the community. The exchange highlighted key recent actions, including assisting with 36,648 incorrect deposits worth ~$48 million, protecting 5.4 million users with risk controls, and collaborating with law enforcement to seize $131 million in illicit funds. It also confirmed Proof of Reserves for 45 assets, totaling ~$162.8 billion. Looking ahead, Binance announced it will convert its $1 billion SAFU fund (stablecoin reserves) into Bitcoin over the next 30 days, expressing strong long-term confidence in BTC as a foundational asset. This comes as the market experiences significant declines, with BTC and ETH dropping over 6% and 7%, respectively.

TheNewsCrypto01/30 09:11

Binance Addresses Community Amid Crypto Market Meltdown

TheNewsCrypto01/30 09:11

Crypto hit with $1.8B in liquidations – October repeat or healthy reset?

Crypto markets experienced a sharp $200 billion downturn in late January, triggering $1.8 billion in liquidations—mostly long positions. This sell-off was part of a broader $5 trillion wipeout across U.S. markets, including equities and metals, suggesting a macro-driven risk reset rather than crypto-specific weakness. Despite a bullish backdrop including regulatory progress and political developments, the coordinated decline appears engineered to flush out weak positions and force liquidations, resembling a strategic market shakeout rather than a fundamental shift.

ambcrypto01/30 09:03

Crypto hit with $1.8B in liquidations – October repeat or healthy reset?

ambcrypto01/30 09:03

Ledger Expands Tezos Support With Etherlink Integration and Native Staking

Ledger has expanded its support for the Tezos ecosystem by integrating Etherlink, Tezos' EVM-compatible smart rollup, into its Ledger signers and Ledger Wallet. This update provides users with full support for Etherlink and the tez (XTZ) token, including secure self-custody, Clear Signing for transactions, and the ability to send, receive, and manage assets directly through Ledger’s desktop and mobile apps. The integration also enables access to Etherlink’s DeFi ecosystem, including protocols like Curve and Uniswap, and introduces upcoming native staking capabilities to further engage users in securing the Tezos network while earning yield. Ledger’s CTO emphasized the hardware-enforced security for all transactions, making it a priority for Tezos and Etherlink users seeking safe DeFi interaction. This move aligns with Etherlink’s growth as a low-cost, fast alternative to Ethereum, appealing to both individual and institutional users. Ledger, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, is a global leader in digital asset protection, securing over 20% of the world’s crypto assets.

TheNewsCrypto01/30 08:50

Ledger Expands Tezos Support With Etherlink Integration and Native Staking

TheNewsCrypto01/30 08:50

Binance Converts SAFU Fund to Bitcoin After Oct. 10 Backlash—Will it Restore Trust or Add Risk?

Binance is converting its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) from stablecoins to Bitcoin over the next 30-day period. The emergency fund, designed to protect users in cases of hacks or incidents, will now be held entirely in BTC. Binance stated it will monitor the fund's value and top it up with more Bitcoin if its value falls below $800 million due to market volatility. This strategic shift is presented as a long-term bet on Bitcoin, which the exchange calls the "foundational asset" and "premier long-term store of value." The move comes at a time when Binance is facing significant criticism, particularly over its token listing practices through the Binance Alpha program, which have been accused of causing pump-and-dump scenarios. While converting SAFU to Bitcoin may appeal to Bitcoin proponents, it introduces new risks. The fund is now exposed to Bitcoin's price volatility, which could reduce its value precisely when needed for user reimbursements. It also creates a single-asset concentration risk, moving away from the stability of dollar-pegged stablecoins. Critics may view the announcement as a publicity move to restore trust rather than address underlying issues. Binance's commitment to maintaining the fund's value will be closely watched amid ongoing scrutiny.

ccn.com01/30 08:45

Binance Converts SAFU Fund to Bitcoin After Oct. 10 Backlash—Will it Restore Trust or Add Risk?

ccn.com01/30 08:45

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