Bhutan Pledges $1 Billion in Bitcoin to Build ‘Mindfulness City’ Without Selling Reserves

Bhutan announced a Bitcoin Development Pledge committing up to 10,000 BTC valued at approximately $1 billion toward Gelephu Mindfulness City construction, using collateralized lending and yield strategies to finance infrastructure while preserving its position as the world’s fifth-largest government Bitcoin holder.
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Bitcoin Price Prediction: Saylor Says Quantum Computing Will ‘Harden’ Bitcoin — Is the 2026 Bull Run Locked In?

MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor contends quantum computing will strengthen Bitcoin through network upgrades that migrate active coins while freezing lost supply, as monthly technical analysis shows consolidation below $108,000 resistance mirroring the 2022 bottoming pattern that preceded the previous bull cycle expansion.
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XRP Price Prediction: XRP Hits Weekly Low as Market Tanks – Is the Bear Market Officially Starting?

XRP has dropped 4.3% in the last 24 hours, once again slipping below the crucial $2 support level as market-wide pressure intensifies.This breakdown could point to a bearish XRP price prediction, suggesting bulls may be on the verge of capitulation.Adding to the sell-off, long liquidations surged to $584 million, showing just how many traders were […]
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Bitwise Chief: Bitcoin to Hit Fresh Records in 2026 and Break Four-Year Cycle

Major asset managers Bitwise and Grayscale project Bitcoin will exceed previous peaks in 2026 despite conventional cycle theory predicting a pullback year, citing accelerating institutional adoption through platforms like Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo, regulatory clarity including the GENIUS Act, and declining volatility as steady institutional buying replaces retail-driven momentum.
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