We’ll have to wait and see, based on the pilot program, whether decision makers in Australia find enough reasons to justify a wider rollout.

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Dubai now enables crypto property deals under clear VARA rules, with major 
developers like Damac and Emaar accepting BTC, ETH and stablecoins.

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ARB is showing signs of a potential double bottom formation, but recent price 
action has lost key support levels. A retest of critical zones may determine 
whether the structure remains valid or gets delayed further. After rallying 
from range lows,…

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Interactive Brokers Group Inc. is considering launching its own stablecoin for 
customers and enabling instant, 24/7 stablecoin funding for brokerage 
accounts, founder Thomas Peterffy told Reuters. Interactive Brokers Explores 
In-House or Third-Party Stablecoins The prominent discount brokerage 
Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), valued at nearly $110 billion, is 
exploring options to potentially issue a stablecoin but […]

Peterffy: Interactive Brokers Working on Potential Stablecoin

An estimated 61 million Americans are crypto-curious today, even though half 
fear they may have already missed their chance. Crypto interest is high, 
confidence is low Crypto has never been more visible in American culture, yet 
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A crypto analyst has issued a bold new forecast on the future trajectory of 
Bitcoin (BTC), claiming that the era of parabolic bull runs and painful bear 
markets is over. In its place, he envisions a slower, more institutionally 
driven path toward long-term growth. Looking ahead, the analyst believes that 
Bitcoin could reach $1,000,000 in the next decade. Bitcoin Road To $1,000,000 
Will Be Slow In an X social media post, Mitchell Askew, a crypto market expert 
and the Head of Research at Blockware, shared his long-term bullish outlook 
for Bitcoin, predicting that the flagship cryptocurrency is set to hit 
$1,000,000 within the next 10 years. However, he noted that this massive price 
surge won’t come from explosive bull runs previously seen in 2013 or 2017. 
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Sideways According to the analyst, Bitcoin has moved past the age of parabolic 
price surges followed by crushing drawdowns. Rather than repeating past cycles 
of 10,000% gains in a year trailed by a 75% crash, the flagship cryptocurrency 
is now exhibiting a much more controlled and less dramatic growth pattern. He 
believes that the cryptocurrency’s rise to $1,000,000 could unfold through a 
cycle of pumps followed by prolonged consolidations, making it a slow climb. 
This gradual growth style will likely discourage short-term speculators and 
casual investors, allowing only those with long-term conviction to benefit. 
Askew’s bold BTC forecast and speculations about a slower growth trajectory 
are rooted in his belief that the cryptocurrency’s price action has 
fundamentally changed following the launch of Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded 
Funds (ETFs). The introduction of this investment product in early 2024 marked 
a turning point for BTC, transforming it into a more stable and 
institutionalized asset class. Notably, since the approval of the Bitcoin ETF, 
the analyst asserts that the most significant drawdown the cryptocurrency has 
faced is about 30%—a stark contrast to the extreme volatility of the past. 
While Bitcoin remains volatile by traditional standards, the nature of its 
price swings has considerably shifted, pointing to broader stabilization in 
the market. In this environment, private miners, particularly those affiliated 
with BlockwareTeam, are expected to benefit the most. By continuously mining 
at a lower cost and taking advantage of tax incentives like a 100% bonus 
depreciation on hardware, they stand to profit steadily as Bitcoin climbs 
higher. Askew believes that this evolution is not overly optimistic or 
bearish, but rather a logical progression as BTC matures into a mainstream 
financial asset with increasing institutional involvement. Analyst Warns 
Against Unrealistic Short-Term Gains In his analysis, Askew noted that the 
expectation that Bitcoin could surge to $500,000 in just five months, or that 
identifying a precise cycle top will lead to easy profits, is now considered 
unrealistic. The analyst warned investors against overly bullish sentiment in 
the short term or relying on outdated cycle theories. Related Reading: Hold On 
For Dear Life: This Bullish Bitcoin Metric Just Touched A 15-Year High He 
suggests that trying to time market tops based on past halving cycles may 
leave investors sidelined while Bitcoin continues its slow and steady climb 
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