BTC's largest short "Air Force Commander" position was liquidated, suffering a $120 million setback, marking the largest liquidation address across the entire network in the past 24 hours.

Pakistani crypto regulation official: Cryptocurrency is a ladder for the masses, not a luxury item

Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, Bilal Bin Saqib, stated that cryptocurrencies are a ladder for the masses, and Pakistan is the third-largest retail crypto market globally. Approximately 40 million citizens engage in unregulated digital asset trading, with 70% of the population under 30 years old. The plan is to incorporate the country's digital assets into formal custody and assess the economic impact of Bitcoin mining and AI computing.

Arkham Explains Bitcoin Crash Triggers and Market Fallout

High leverage and forced liquidations can turn small Bitcoin dips into rapid cascade-driven crashes. Macro stress, rate hikes, and regulatory shocks have historically amplified crypto downturns. Bitcoin drops often spread to altcoins and memecoins as correlations tighten during risk-off m

Rising Stablecoin On- and Off-Ramp Volumes Highlight Growing Demand for Real-Time Liquidity Infrastructure - BTC Hunts

MoonExe reports a significant rise in stablecoin on- and off-ramp volumes, indicating their growing use for real-world payments rather than just speculative trading. This shift highlights the increasing importance of stablecoins in facilitating various economic activities and the need for robust liquidity infrastructure to support these transactions.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Lowest Level Since China Ban - U.Today

Bitcoin faces significant challenges, with mining difficulty dropping 11.16%, indicating easier block mining but reduced network security. This adjustment suggests a bear market, though past metrics hint at potential recovery. Price remains down 46% from its peak, yet some indicators point to a bullish reset ahead.