A new analysis comparing purchasing power across EU nations shows the Netherlands in a stronger position than income figures alone suggest. After accounting for the cost of living, the country climbs the rankings, placing it among Europe’s top-tier economies.
Firas Isa and his company Crypto Dispensers have been charged with laundering at least €9 million through cryptocurrency ATMs, highlighting regulatory concerns over crypto infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Economist Peter Schiff warns that Bitcoin is transitioning from strong hands to weak hands as early adopters cash out, potentially leading to larger future sell-offs.
Dogecoin climbs 3% as Grayscale’s ETF launch approaches, while Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is quietly shut down in Washington.
Bitcoin faces resistance at key levels while Dogecoin launches its first ETF. Ethereum and XRP show gains, and we highlight the top gainers and losers in the top 100.
Crypto investment funds saw a massive outflow of $1.9 billion last week, marking one of the worst periods for capital flight since 2018. The exodus, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum funds, coincides with a sharp decline in Bitcoin’s price, which has fallen nearly 30% from its all-time high.
China has quietly become the third-largest bitcoin mining nation, driven by cheap energy, new data centers, and a softer government stance, despite a downturn in mining profitability.
The EU plans to impose a surcharge on packages from outside the EU under €150 starting in 2026, which could increase prices by up to 17% and curb the flood of cheap Chinese goods.
Bitcoin’s price has recovered towards $87,000, but a sharp drop in open interest and fragile market structure suggest underlying weakness. Analysts warn of potential further volatility.