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Rakbank Islamic enables access to Bitcoin trading through its Islamic banking platform

News Desk 24/08/2026

Rakbank today announced that Rakbank Islamic customers can buy, sell and hold Bitcoin through Bitpanda’s regulated virtual asset trading platform directly from the Rakbank mobile app. The new service combines the convenience of banking with the opportunities of virtual assets, allowing

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Bitcoin Nears $65,000 as Softer Inflation Boosts Market Sentiment

News Desk 15/07/2026

Bitcoin rebounded this week after softer-than-expected US inflation data lifted sentiment across financial markets, with investors now turning their attention to developments in Washington that could shape the future regulatory landscape for digital assets, according to Nagham Hassan, Market Analyst at eToro. “Bitcoin has recovered from Monday’s losses after

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Institutional Crypto Momentum Builds as Bitcoin Holds Firm and Global Finance Embraces Blockchain

News Desk 13/07/2026

Bitcoin continued to trade steadily around the US$63,000 mark as renewed institutional inflows and landmark developments from Circle and Swift underscored the accelerating integration of digital assets into the global financial system, according to Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro. Bitcoin remained relatively stable over the past week as markets absorbed the latest

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A Chip-Wreck: Souring AI sentiment pulls markets lower – Lunaro Weekly Report

News Desk 29/06/2026

Nick Spencer-Skeen, Senior Executive Officer, Lunaro Financial Markets The key theme that dominated markets last week was positioning pressure in AI and semiconductors, where weakness in SK Hynix and Samsung spilled quickly into US mega-cap tech. Rising concern around memory pricing and stretched valuations turned into a wider de-risking of the AI complex, spreading even

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Bitcoin Pulls Back Following Fed’s Hawkish Outlook as Franklin Templeton Proposes Dividend-to-Bitcoin ETFs

News Desk 22/06/2026

Bitcoin retreated last week following a more hawkish-than-expected outlook from the US Federal Reserve, while Franklin Templeton unveiled plans for two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that would automatically reinvest stock dividends into bitcoin exposure.   According to Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro, bitcoin fell to $62,180 after last Wednesday’s Federal Open

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Crypto Market Hit by $1.6 Billion Liquidation Event Amid $3.67 Billion Bitcoin ETF Outflows

News Desk 04/06/2026

The recent cryptocurrency market sell-off, which triggered approximately $1.6 billion in liquidations over the past 24 hours, represents the largest deleveraging event in the crypto market since February. However, underlying market data suggests the correction is being driven primarily by retail investors and leveraged traders rather than long-term holders, according to

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Bitcoin Continues Higher as 21Shares Launches First Canton Network ETF

News Desk 11/05/2026

Bitcoin continued its gradual climb last week, briefly trading above $82,800 before pulling back over the weekend, while several major altcoins outperformed the world’s largest cryptocurrency amid renewed investor appetite for broader crypto exposure. Bitcoin dominance — which measures bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market capitalisation — declined by 1% to 60.60%,

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Bitcoin Hits Two-Month High as Institutional Momentum Builds and Charles Schwab Enters Crypto Markets

News Desk 21/04/2026

Bitcoin climbed to $78,400 last week, reaching its highest level since early February, as improving global risk sentiment and strong institutional inflows boosted momentum across crypto markets. The price surge was supported by progress in geopolitical developments between the US and Iran, alongside significant inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs, which recorded $664 million in

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Bitcoin Rallies and Oil Pulls Back as Markets Show Signs of Stability

News Desk 15/04/2026

Global markets continue to navigate a period of heightened volatility, but recent trends suggest investors are becoming more resilient and adaptive in the face of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Investor sentiment appears to be stabilising, with markets increasingly absorbing negative headlines more efficiently than in previous weeks. Developments that once triggered

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Bitcoin rallies to three-week high as Morgan Stanley launches spot bitcoin ETF

News Desk 13/04/2026

Bitcoin climbed to a three-week high of $73,800 last week, before pulling back amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty, according to the latest market commentary from eToro. Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro, noted that markets were initially supported by news of a temporary two-week ceasefire. However, sentiment weakened following the failure of the US and Iran […]

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Training AI Beyond the Known: Milestone Expands Hafnia with Synthetic Data and Training-as-a-Service at NVIDIA GTC

News Desk 18/03/2026

Bitcoin has demonstrated notable resilience amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, holding up better than many market participants anticipated, according to Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro. Despite remaining approximately 45% below its October all-time highs, bitcoin has consolidated within a US$65,000 to US$76,000 range. This stability comes despite

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Bitcoin touches one-month high on CLARITY Act optimism; Kazakhstan central bank to invest in crypto

News Desk 10/03/2026

Bitcoin briefly touched a one-month high of $74,000 last week, supported by renewed optimism around potential US crypto market regulation, according to the latest market commentary from Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro. Despite the temporary rally, the leading cryptocurrency ended the week roughly where it started, while major altcoins including Ethereum, BNB and

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Bitcoin Records Five Consecutive Monthly Losses as Major Banks Move to Integrate Crypto into Traditional Finance

News Desk 02/03/2026

Bitcoin ended February down 15%, marking five consecutive months of losses and a 48% decline from its all-time high of $126,500 in October 2025. For the first time in its history, both January and February have closed in negative territory in the same year. Should March also finish lower, it would mark six consecutive monthly […]

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Bitcoin breaks key support, slips below $70,000

News Desk 06/02/2026

“After reaching an all-time high of $126,500 in October 2025, bitcoin has continued to slide as broader risk-off sentiment spills into the crypto market,” said Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro. “Heightened geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic uncertainty and disappointing earnings forecasts have led investors to reassess risk assets, including technology stocks and

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Bitcoin slips as CLARITY Act stalls

News Desk 19/01/2026

Bitcoin has retreated by approximately 6% after reaching highs of nearly USD 98,000 earlier last week, as uncertainty surrounding US crypto regulation and renewed trade tensions weighed on broader market sentiment. The pullback follows delays in the approval of the US crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, alongside resurfacing tariff concerns between […]

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Bitcoin climbs to two-month high as ETF inflows return

News Desk 18/01/2026

Bitcoin has surged above USD 97,000, reaching a two-month high after a sharp pullback from its all-time high in late 2025, as renewed exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows drive fresh momentum in the market. According to Sam North, Market Analyst at eToro, the key catalyst behind the move is a clear shift in ETF flows, pointing […]

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SUPPLY SQUEEZE IS RESHAPING BITCOIN MARKET, SAYS INDUSTRY EXPERT

News Desk 04/12/2025

The amount of Bitcoin available to be bought or sold today is far smaller than most people realise, and an industry expert says this is creating a historic supply squeeze that is fundamentally reshaping the market.   This shift is being driven by a combination of institutional adoption, long-term holding strategies, and a significant portion […]

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Bitcoin jumps from $80.5K lows to $86K after Fed comments boost rate-cut expectations

News Desk 24/11/2025

Bitcoin showed signs of recovery at the start of the week, following comments from New York Federal Reserve President John Williams, who suggested that interest rates could soon be lowered as labour market weakness becomes a growing concern. The cryptoasset, which had fallen to a low of $80,500 last week—its weakest level since April—has now […]

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Mining Grid Strengthens Regional Presence at Bitcoin MENA 2025

News Desk 11/11/2025

Mining Grid, a leading provider of transparent and sustainable Bitcoin mining infrastructure, will participate as the Moon Sponsor at Bitcoin MENA 2025, held December 8–9 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. The event convenes global and regional leaders shaping the future of Bitcoin, as the Middle East accelerates its role in mining innovation, energy integration, and digital […]

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Bitcoin approaches $100K amid market response to Fed signals

News Desk 05/11/2025

Bitcoin briefly traded below the $100,000 mark yesterday, reaching its lowest level since June, as the broader crypto market reacted to the outcome of the recent U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.   The move followed comments by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, who signalled that a December interest rate cut is “not a foregone conclusion”, tempering investor […]