Entropy, a decentralized custody startup led by a16z, has announced its closure and will return remaining funds to investors. Entropy founder and CEO Tux Pacific stated on the X platform that the decision was made after four years of product development, multiple business adjustments, and two rounds of layoffs. Entropy positioned itself as an alternative to centralized crypto custody institutions, utilizing technologies such as multi-party computation, threshold cryptography, and trusted execution environments to provide users with cross-chain asset management and automated signature services. The company completed a $25 million seed round in 2022 led by a16z, with participation from investors including Dragonfly, Variant, and Coinbase Ventures, bringing its total funding to approximately $27 million. Pacific stated that recent research revealed the business model was unsustainable for venture capital-level growth, leading to the decision to cease operations and return capital. This event also reflects the increasingly challenging environment for crypto startups since 2025. (TheBlock)

Peter Schiff has voiced criticism of Bitcoin, arguing that the push for cryptocurrency regulation is more about gaining government legitimacy than exercising self-restraint. According to NS3.AI, Schiff contends that Bitcoin lacks intrinsic value, is highly volatile, and is not a suitable reserve asset when compared to gold. He also predicted that institutional interest in Bitcoin would decrease over time. Additionally, Schiff pointed out that Bitcoin's price has declined relative to gold over the past four years.

The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all experienced gains at the close of trading, with increases of 0.50%, 0.43%, and 0.64% respectively. According to NS3.AI, this positive performance indicates a broad-based uptick in the U.S. equity market, highlighting investor confidence across major stock indices.

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HYPE holds firm as exchange exits and buyer absorption quietly reshape market structure. source: https://ambcrypto.com/10-32mln-in-hype-exchange-exits-could-hyperliquid-target-28-next/

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A crypto analyst has identified a recurring chart pattern centered on a 173-day cycle that previously preceded a major price expansion for XRP. Based on this pattern, the expert suggests that XRP may be approaching a similar price rally if the trend plays out as expected. XRP Historical Pattern Signals Powerful Upside Move A crypto analyst who goes by ‘Bird’ on X has drawn attention to a recurring pattern on XRP’s daily chart. His analysis compares XRP’s current price formation with the pattern that preceded the 2025 breakout, highlighting a nearly identical time cycle and chart structure source: https://www.newsbtc.com/analysis/xrp/xrps-173-day-theory/

일본의 엔화 개입은 비트코인(BTC) 가격을 하락시킨 후 급격한 반등을 초래할 수 있다. 계속 읽어보세요: 비트코인(BTC), 일본의 시장 개입에 대비! “급락 후 큰 폭의 상승세!” source: https://kr.bitcoinsistemi.com/bitcoin-btc-prepares-for-japanese-intervention-first-a-sharp-drop-then-a-big-rally/

Japan's intervention in the Yen could cause Bitcoin (BTC) to fall before making a sharp recovery. Continue Reading: Bitcoin (BTC) Prepares for Japanese Intervention! “First a Sharp Drop, Then a Big Rally!” source: https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/bitcoin-btc-prepares-for-japanese-intervention-first-a-sharp-drop-then-a-big-rally/

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