A crypto analyst disagreed with the statement, saying, “Everyone dies. At some point, investment returns become irrelevant.”

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Confusing NFTs with memecoins could have serious consequences for the national 
and cross-border tax implications of such digital asset investments.

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Scott Melker, host of The Wolf of All Streets podcast and cryptocurrency 
analyst, has weighed in on the possibility of bitcoin being co-opted from its 
original purpose with the recent sales of giant whales. Melker’s opinion 
sparked a debate on the meaning of this on social media. Has Bitcoin Been Co- 
Opted, or Is This an […]

Has Bitcoin Been Co-Opted? Ancient Whale’s Sale Examined

According to Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, what used to be 
a near‑perfect four‑year Bitcoin pattern now looks less reliable. Supply cuts, 
rate moves and crash risks once drove big swings. Now, fresh forces are taking 
over. Related Reading: Wall Street’s Bold Bet: Bitcoin Could Hit $200K By 
December, Banking Giant Says Halving’s Impact Shrinks Every Cycle Hougan 
points out that each Bitcoin halving still cuts new coins by 50% but matters 
less over time. In early cycles, that shock fueled parabolic runs. Today, with 
a market cap in the hundreds of billions, the same supply cut is half as 
important every four years. Back in 2016 and 2020, prices jumped more than 
150% around halving events. Now, moves hover under 50% in similar windows. 
Based on analysis from the Bitwise CIO, interest rates have been friendlier 
this time around. In 2018 and 2022, tightening by the US Federal Reserve 
coincided with brutal crypto drops that sent Bitcoin down 72% and 69% from 
peak to trough. Now, rates are easing or on pause, so crypto often trades up 
rather than down. Why is the four-year cycle dead? 1) The forces that have 
created prior four-year cycles are weaker: i) The halving is half as important 
every four years; ii) The interest rate cycle is positive for crypto, not 
negative (as it was in 2018 and 2022); iii) Blow-up risk is… 
https://t.co/F9ybjHEeB5 — Matt Hougan (@Matt_Hougan) July 25, 2025 
Institutional Trends Outrun Old Rhythms Hougan highlights that ETFs are the 
new growth engine—and they run on a 5–10 year timeline. Spot Bitcoin ETFs 
launched in January 2024 and have since taken in over $10 billion in net 
inflows. That steady stream can’t be pinned to a single four‑year blip. 
Pensions and endowments are getting ready too. Many big investors only started 
talking crypto last year, and it takes quarters or years for them to clear 
internal hurdles. When they finally jump in, their billions could reshape 
markets far beyond retail waves. 🚨DID I HEAR SUPER CYCLE??? The four-year 
cycle is dead and adoption killed it.@Matt_Hougan says we&#8217;re going higher in 
2026. Early profit takers will be left behind!!! Full break down with @JSeyff 
and @Matt_Hougan in comments👇 pic.twitter.com/Ffn9penapN — Kyle Chassé / DD🐸 
(@kyle_chasse) July 25, 2025 Regulation Gains Traction This Year According to 
Hougan, regulatory clarity began in January 2025 with new custody rules, tax 
guidelines and licensing regimes. Those steps cut systemic risk and pave the 
way for banks and asset managers to roll out crypto services on their 
platforms. Based on his analysis, the recent Genius Act—passed this 
month—opened doors on prime‑broker platforms. That means trading desks, 
clearing houses and research teams can invest billions in weeks and months. 
This kind of build‑out takes time, but it lasts. Related Reading: Crypto’s 
Golden Rule Just Got Broken, According To Analyst Treasury Firms Emerge As A 
Wild Card One fresh cyclical‑style risk Hougan flags is the rise of Treasury 
companies offering short‑term lending and yield products. If they grow too 
fast without proper checks, a blow‑up could still trigger a market sell‑off. 
It’s a new kind of hazard that didn’t exist in past cycles. Featured image 
from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin’s New Clock: How Wall Street Killed The Old Cycle, According To Expert

Bitgo, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency custody provider, recently announced the 
establishment of a local office in Brazil, where it will aim to acquire 
customers from the banking sector entering the crypto business. The company 
will also offer insurance options for clients using their own solutions. Bitgo 
Establishes a Foothold in Brazil to Serve Banks Entering the […]

Bitgo Lands in Brazil, Targeting Banks Entering the Crypto Business

Divine Research has issued 30,000 unbacked USDC loans using Sam Altman’s World 
ID to verify borrowers, targeting underserved users.