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Crypto
Mt Gox, China regulation and FTX: moments that fueled \'Bitcoin is dead\' calls
A long-cycle analysis says Bitcoin has repeatedly been declared finished after major shocks such as the Mt Gox hack, China’s trading restrictions and the Terra and FTX collapses, but has rebounded each time to set new highs. The review divides the 2009-2026 period into seven cycles and charts sharp sell-offs followed by recoveries. It also notes episodes of heavy liquidations and a recent geopolitical shock in early 2026.
Crypto
Bitcoin outperforms gold, S&P 500, strengthens status despite Middle East risk
Bitcoin has delivered stronger returns than traditional safe-haven assets such as gold and the S&P 500 despite geopolitical turmoil, The Crypto Basic reported, citing River Financial data. Since Feb. 28, bitcoin rose 12 percent, while gold fell 16 percent and the S&P 500 dropped 4 percent as Middle East tensions weighed on markets. River Financial data also showed bitcoin outperformed during other bouts of market stress, including U.S.-Iran tensions, the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
AI & Enterprise
Palantir CEO says AI gives West decisive edge in Middle East war
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says artificial intelligence is giving the West a decisive edge in the Middle East war. Speaking at Palantir AIPCon 9 in Maryland, he says AI is boosting the warfighting capabilities of the United States and its allies. Palantir provides technology that integrates combat data for coordinated operations. Its Project Maven uses satellite imagery for battlefield analysis. Palantir has also reported rapid growth in its U.S. commercial business.
