Decrypt·Aug 20
What's Next for Bitcoin After Historic Rally? Experts Weigh In
Bitcoin's surge above $72,000 wiped out billions in bearish bets, but analysts say fresh buying will be needed to keep the rally going.
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Decrypt·Aug 20
Bitcoin Is Pumping But Prediction Market Traders Aren't Convinced
Bitcoin's sharpest rally in five months flipped prediction-market odds from bearish to a coin flip—but the longer-term bets still price in a crash.
Decrypt·Aug 20
CFTC Chair Readies Crypto Rules If Congress Fails to Pass Clarity Act
The CFTC chair said staff is already exploring a crypto market structure framework and could move quickly to propose rules if Congress fails to act.
Decrypt·Aug 20
Alibaba's Revenue Jumps 9% as AI Cloud Growth Hits 45%—But a Profit Plunge Sends Shares Lower
Cloud and AI product revenue accelerated in the June quarter, but a 75% drop in net income extended Alibaba's run of profit misses to a fifth straight quarter.
Decrypt·Aug 20
Iranian Hackers Tied to $6 Million Bitcoin Extortion Charged in Massive Cyber Campaign
Seventeen alleged members of Iran-based Mabna Institute were charged over hacks targeting hundreds of universities, companies, and government agencies.
Decrypt·Aug 20
Nearly 2,000 Hacked WordPress Sites Turned Into Criminal Infrastructure
The StopAndProtect operation used compromised WordPress websites to spread malware, steal crypto wallet files, and deploy ransomware.
Decrypt·Aug 20
Bitcoin Hits Highest Price Since June as $3 Billion in Shorts Liquidated
Bitcoin punched above $72,000 Thursday, extending a two-day squeeze that's wiped out the most short positions on record and mounted the first real challenge to a bearish chart that's held since November.