Bitcoin Core, the broadly used software implementation of the Bitcoin 
protocol, has undergone its first-ever public third-party security audit. The 
assessment found no high-impact vulnerabilities and introduced new testing 
tools that strengthen the network’s long-term resilience. Independent Audit 
Strengthens Bitcoin Core’s Security Bitcoin Core, the widely used software 
running the world’s largest blockchain, has completed […]

Bitcoin Core Completes First Public Security Audit

Texas becomes first US state to buy Bitcoin for treasury reserve, investing 
$10M via BlackRocks ETF ahead of planned self-custody.
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Texas becomes first US state to buy $10 million in Bitcoin for strategic reserve

A recent claim that the Bitcoin price could surge to $220,000 in just 45 days 
has drawn sharp criticism from a financial strategist. The analyst frames such 
ambitious forecasts as unrealistic and highly speculative. Considering the 
recent decline in the BTC market, if the projection is taken at face value 
without supporting data, it overlooks ongoing market trends, macroeconomic 
conditions, and potential investor risks. Strategist Labels $220,000 Bitcoin 
Price Forecast “Nonsense” South Korean scientist YoungHoon Kim, who holds the 
world’s highest reported IQ of 276, recently predicted that Bitcoin could more 
than double its current price and reach $220,000 within 45 days. Based on this 
forecast, the BTC price is expected to surge by over 151% from current levels 
below $87,500, potentially reaching a new all-time high by mid-January 2026. 
Related Reading: Analyst Who Predicted Bitcoin Price Action With Chinese 
Astrology Shares When Prices Will Surge With Bitcoin down more than 31% from 
its ATH above $126,000, the bold forecast came as a surprise to many crypto 
members. The founder of Black Swan Capitalist, Versan Aljarrah, in particular, 
criticized the projection, calling it “nonsense.” He described it as an 
example of the speculative behavior that has long characterized the crypto 
space. Aljarrah argued that predictions like Kim’s, which lack the visible 
support of a technical analysis, are what transform the crypto space into a 
“circus.” He highlighted that Bitcoin maxis will often go to extreme lengths 
to sustain the hype, promoting narratives that keep the speculative bubble 
alive even when market fundamentals raise caution. The Black Swan Capitalist 
founder also disclosed that Bitcoin has historically functioned more as a tool 
for predators and bad actors. His statements suggest that Kim’s forecast 
oversimplifies the complexities of the crypto market and distracts investors 
and traders from the fundamental structural factors driving Bitcoin&#8217;s price. 
Bitcoin Price Continues To Falter Amidst Bullish Forecasts The Bitcoin market 
remains at a crossroads, with analysts forecasting sharp upward moves despite 
choppy price action. Despite predictions of a potential rally, BTC’s recent 
performance paints a more cautious picture, as its price has fallen by more 
than 20% over the past month, according to CoinMarketCap. Related Reading: Why 
Bitwise Thinks Bitcoin Still Hits $200,000 In 2026 Crypto analyst Pepesso 
recently issued a bullish forecast, suggesting that Bitcoin may have hit its 
bottom and could potentially start a recovery toward levels between $126,000 
and $160,000. However, broader market indicators, such as the Fear and Greed 
Index, point to extreme fear, suggesting investors remain highly uncertain 
about BTC’s near-term outlook. Other analysts, like Gen Detector, have 
presented a more conservative outlook, predicting that Bitcoin could first 
stabilize around the $100,000 psychological level before its next bear wave 
begins. However, he has not ruled out the likelihood of further price 
corrections, highlighting the potential for BTC to revisit the $70,000 to 
$50,000 range before the next major bull run. Featured image from Pngtree, 
chart from Tradingview.com

Financial Strategist Debunks Prediction That Bitcoin Price Will Reach $220,000 In 45 Days

New SEC rules could reshape the crypto ETF landscape by speeding up approvals, 
reducing the shutdown backlog and giving issuers a clearer and faster path to 
market.

Why the SEC’s new guidelines could speed up the approval process for new crypto ETFs

Anchorage is developing a GENIUS Actcompliant model to enable reward 
structures on Ethena tokens without violating interest restrictions.
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Cryptocurrency price in ARS