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Ray Dalio has never been a huge fan of Bitcoin, but now he came out with a stark warning: Bitcoin could be ‘cracked and controlled’…unlike his favorite asset.

JPMorgan is going heavy into cryptocurrencies and reportedly plans to offer a crypto trading desk to institutional investors.

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Ray Dalio Warns Bitcoin Could Be 'Cracked And Controlled'—But Another Asset Can't

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio just threw cold water on the crypto narrative, warning that governments can "crack and control" Bitcoin in ways they can't touch gold.

With BTC price action compressing into a dangerous descending triangle near $84,000, the macro legend's warning comes at a pivotal technical moment.

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Galaxy Research predicts 2026 to be ‘boring’ for crypto — but 2027 could bring fireworks.

Arthur Hayes is back with another daring call: he says altseason is here but investors are too scared to participate. What makes him think that?

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is impressed by prediction markets: he says they are ‘healthier’ than traditional markets.

FINTECH FOCUS

JPMorgan Weighs Crypto Trading Desk For Institutions: Report

Jamie Dimon’s "pet rock" era is officially dead.

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly exploring a dedicated crypto trading desk, looking to offer spot and derivatives access to institutional heavyweights.

As the regulatory tide turns, the largest U.S. bank is finally preparing to compete directly with Galaxy Digital and BlackRock for blockchain dominance.

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