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Gemini 3.7 Flash Review: Google's Cheap Model Isn’t Dumb Anymore

Three weeks after a Flash release that couldn't produce a working file, Google's budget tier zero-shots a playable game. It still can't reason, and a free 27B model still writes better.

Gemini 3.7 Flash Review: Google's Cheap Model Isn’t Dumb Anymore
Verified·CoinDesk·

Crypto investors are looking past market-cap rankings and back to fundamentals

Investors are starting to judge crypto tokens on usage, economics and value capture rather than market-cap rank, industry executives said.

Crypto investors are looking past market-cap rankings and back to fundamentals
Single source·Forexlive·

Bitcoin analysis shows what bulls need to do next to end this bearish 2026

Bitcoin stabilizes near $63,000, but reclaiming $64,000 is the real test Bitcoin is stabilizing near $63,100 after buyers defended the lower part of its recent range. That is constructive, but it is not yet a confirmed recovery. BTC must first overcome resistance near $63,175-$63,270, while reclaiming and holding $64,000-$64,095 remains the more important test. Key takeaways for Bitcoin traders and investors Current position: BTC is holding above the previous month’s lower value boundary near $62,380. Immediate resistance: Buyers need to clear $63,130-$63,175, followed by $63,247-$63,270. Main recovery test: A sustained reclaim of $64,000-$64,095 would carry much more weight than a temporary bounce near $63,000. Major support: The broader $62,380-$62,535 region remains the most important defended zone. Bullish confirmation: Repeated closes, consolidation or a successful retest above $64,095 would show that Bitcoin is beginning to establish higher accepted value. Data note: The latest daily, four-hour and one-hour candles were incomplete when this analysis was prepared. Exchange-specific Bitcoin prices may also differ slightly. I'm also closely monitoring the digital asset space after , putting immediate pressure on lower order-flow shelves as bulls fight to defend structural trendlines. Regulatory headwinds also resurfaced as the , injecting fresh institutional hesitation into active trading books. Meanwhile, broader risk sentiment showed divergence across asset classes as , underscoring rotational breadth away from mega-cap tech into small-cap momentum. Macro headwinds and geopolitical posturing remain front and center following headline chatter that , all while monetary policy uncertainty lingers after amidst baseline model variances. Why Bitcoin’s stabilization is constructive but incomplete Bitcoin recently fell to approximately $62,535, where the decline attracted meaningful buying. Price subsequently recovered toward $63,100, strengthening the case that buyers are willing to defend the lower part of the previous month’s trading range. What stands out to me, however, is how little upward progress followed that buying. Several periods showed positive buying pressure, but BTC remained concentrated around $63,050 and repeatedly struggled to extend beyond $63,150-$63,175. In simple terms, buyers have shown that they can slow the decline, but they have not yet shown that they can move Bitcoin into a clearly higher trading range. This is the difference between stabilization and recovery: Stabilization means sellers are no longer pushing price lower with the same ease. Recovery means buyers are lifting price, holding above resistance and shifting the market’s most active trading area higher. Bitcoin has shown the first condition. The second still needs confirmation. Why $62,380 and $64,095 matter The previous month’s value area provides a useful map of where most Bitcoin trading took place: Value Area Low near $62,380: The lower boundary of the previous month’s heavily traded range. Point of Control near $64,095: The price that attracted the most trading activity during the month. Value Area High near $65,050: The upper boundary of the previous month’s accepted range. BTC is currently about $720 above the monthly Value Area Low, but almost $1,000 below the monthly Point of Control. Holding above $62,380 tells us that demand inside the previous month’s range has not completely failed. Remaining below $64,095 tells us that buyers have not regained control of the broader value structure. This is also why $64,095 may be more important than $64,000 itself. The round number attracts attention, but $64,095 represents the previous month’s busiest price area. A brief move above $64,000 could still become another failed breakout. Holding above $64,095 would provide stronger evidence that the market is accepting higher prices again. As discussed in our previous analysis, Bitcoin’s created technical repair work for buyers. That repair is not complete simply because BTC has bounced from $62,535. Bitcoin support and resistance levels to watch What would strengthen the bullish Bitcoin scenario? Swing traders should have 3 key price levels: The Value Area Low (VAL), Point of Control (POC) and Value Area High (VAH) of the previous month. Together, these levels map the previous month’s main area of accepted trading: the VAL marks its lower boundary, the VAH its upper boundary, and the POC the price where the most volume traded. Traders watch them because holding inside the area suggests continued acceptance, while a sustained break outside it may signal that the market is searching for a new value zone. The first constructive step would be sustained trade above $63,175. Buyers would then need to clear and hold above $63,247-$63,270. That would improve the probability of a move toward $63,350 and, eventually, the much larger $64,000-$64,095 test. A more convincing recovery would include: Bitcoin reclaiming $64,000. Price moving above the monthly point of control near $64,095. A pullback successfully defending the reclaimed area. Trading activity beginning to concentrate above $64,095 rather than immediately slipping back below it. If that sequence develops, approximately $65,050 becomes the next major value-area objective. What this means: Acceptance is more than touching a level. It means price spends time above it, survives pullbacks and begins treating the higher area as support. What would weaken the stabilization attempt? Failure to hold $62,920-$62,800 would weaken the current short-term base and increase the probability of another test of $62,535. The more serious bearish development would be sustained trade below $62,380. That would place BTC outside the previous month’s accepted value area and suggest that the market may need to search for demand at lower prices. Traders should still distinguish between a brief move below $62,380 and genuine acceptance beneath it. Crypto markets can produce fast stop-runs through visible support before reversing. Repeated closes or continued trading below the level would carry more bearish significance than a momentary sweep. What Bitcoin traders may consider watching Different traders may use these levels in different ways, at their own discretion: Short-term breakout confirmation: Watch whether BTC can break above $63,175 and successfully retest it, with $63,247-$63,270 providing the next validation area. Support-zone reaction: If BTC returns to $62,380-$62,535, watch whether buyers defend it again or whether selling begins to hold below the zone. Broader recovery confirmation: Treat $64,000-$64,095 as the decisive recovery test instead of assuming that every bounce from $63,000 marks a durable bottom. Because Bitcoin trades continuously, weekend conditions can sometimes involve thinner liquidity and less reliable breakouts. Confirmation through time, repeated closes or a successful retest may therefore be more useful than reacting to the first price spike. What should Bitcoin traders watch next? Bitcoin has defended the lower part of the previous month’s value area, but the rebound still needs to prove itself. The immediate challenge is to move beyond $63,175 and $63,270. The much larger test remains $64,000-$64,095. A successful reclaim would indicate that Bitcoin is returning toward the center of the previous month’s accepted value rather than merely bouncing from support. Until that happens, Bitcoin may be stabilizing, but it is not yet showing a fully confirmed bullish recovery. This analysis presents conditional market scenarios and opinions (not promises) at investingLive.com, not a guarantee of future performance. Traders should consider volatility, position size and their own risk limits before acting. This article was written by Itai Levitan at investinglive.com.

Bitcoin analysis shows what bulls need to do next to end this bearish 2026
Verified·CoinDesk·

Crypto wallet SafePal reveals a data breach exposing nearly 40,000 customers' order info

While the data breach exposed the personal order details of thousands of customers, all private keys, seed phrases, and crypto assets remain completely safe.

Crypto wallet SafePal reveals a data breach exposing nearly 40,000 customers' order info
Verified·Decrypt·

People Are Turning to AI for Mental Health, California Wants It Banned

A California bill is awaiting an Assembly vote to "place guardrails" around AI chatbots and prevent them from acting as therapists.

People Are Turning to AI for Mental Health, California Wants It Banned
Verified·CoinDesk·

MiCA's cleanup is creating a new scam wave across the European Union

Fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto exchanges to steal funds from users forced to migrate their accounts after the EU's MiCA deadline are on the rise.

MiCA's cleanup is creating a new scam wave across the European Union
Verified·CoinDesk·

The stablecoin yield clash that won't go away has banks, crypto battling over tradition

The bankers want people kept in lower-yield deposits for the good of the financial system as it's existed for generations, and their argument is gaining ground.

The stablecoin yield clash that won't go away has banks, crypto battling over tradition
Verified·CoinDesk·

The 'long bitcoin, short the bankers' era is officially over as TradFi giants embrace digital assets

Financial firms are partnering with specialists to build infrastructure, blurring lines between traditional and decentralized finance into a unified sector.

The 'long bitcoin, short the bankers' era is officially over as TradFi giants embrace digital assets
Verified·Cointelegraph·

Ethereum devs to narrow 66 proposals tied to Hegotá upgrade

The Hegotá upgrade aims to introduce more native privacy for Ethereum applications.

Ethereum devs to narrow 66 proposals tied to Hegotá upgrade
Single source·Cryptocurrency News·

Hyperscale Data Completes Acquisition of 48.5 Acres to Expand Michigan AI Data Center Campus

Acquisition Will Provide Natural Buffer and Increases the Company’s Total Michigan Campus to Approximately 83 Acres LAS VEGAS, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), an artificial intelligence (“AI“) data center company anchored by Bitcoin (“Hyperscale Data” or the “Company“), today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of 48.5 … Continue reading "Hyperscale Data Completes Acquisition of 48.5 Acres to Expand Michigan AI Data Center Campus"

Hyperscale Data Completes Acquisition of 48.5 Acres to Expand Michigan AI Data Center Campus
Verified·Cointelegraph·

Tokenized stock holders more than double as monthly volume surges

Tokenized equities reached 1.31 million holders over the past month, as monthly transfer volume surged 179% to $23.13 billion and distributed value rose 5.9% to $2.38 billion.

Tokenized stock holders more than double as monthly volume surges
Verified·Decrypt·

Apple Turns to Alibaba to Help Build AI Model for China

Apple is pairing its in-house model with Alibaba’s Qwen as it prepares to bring Apple Intelligence to Chinese iPhones.

Apple Turns to Alibaba to Help Build AI Model for China
Verified·CoinDesk·

Robot maker Unitree is going public. Hyperliquid traders see 4x upside from IPO price

Hyperliquid traders value Unitree at nearly $38 billion versus $9 billion at its IPO, leaving leveraged bets vulnerable when trading begins, Allium analysts said.

Robot maker Unitree is going public. Hyperliquid traders see 4x upside from IPO price
Verified·CoinDesk·

Swiss mega-bank UBS ramps up its Bitcoin exposure with a massive 24-fold surge in ETF call options

Direct holdings of IBIT also rose 12% to 407,890 shares, while put option exposure dropped roughly 53% to 143,300 underlying shares during the quarter.

Swiss mega-bank UBS ramps up its Bitcoin exposure with a massive 24-fold surge in ETF call options
Verified·CoinDesk·

Why the world’s second-largest Bitcoin mining power is shutting down rigs in its capital city

The Energy Ministry enacted the year-round restriction to mitigate power capacity shortages, as energy-intensive mining facilities continue to strain regional grids.

Why the world’s second-largest Bitcoin mining power is shutting down rigs in its capital city
Verified·CoinDesk·

Paul Tudor Jones’ investment firm increases stake in BlackRock's bitcoin ETF after year of selling

Calls fell 85.2% to 148,000 underlying shares, while puts slipped 1.4% to 715,000.

Paul Tudor Jones’ investment firm increases stake in BlackRock's bitcoin ETF after year of selling
Verified·Decrypt·

Meta Patents Cameras That Recognize Faces and Log Your Actions

The filing would turn raw footage into labeled clips of who did what, without anyone opting in.

Meta Patents Cameras That Recognize Faces and Log Your Actions
Verified·CoinDesk·

The $11.2 billion in 2026 funding that killed crypto’s permissionless era

Dubai-based crypto lawyer Irina Heaver and her team parsed every crypto deal in the first half of 2026. BlackRock, Goldman, and Persian Gulf sovereigns all wrote checks to regulated firms.

The $11.2 billion in 2026 funding that killed crypto’s permissionless era
Verified·Cointelegraph·

Bitcoin to $1M by 2030 is ‘mathematically impossible’ says Markus Thielen

The trillions required to boost Bitcoin to a price of $1 million per coin is not going to happen by 2030... or perhaps ever, says party pooper Markus Thielen.

Bitcoin to $1M by 2030 is ‘mathematically impossible’ says Markus Thielen
Verified·Decrypt·

Trump-Linked World Liberty Gets Conditional Bank Charter for USD1 Stablecoin

The proposed World Liberty Trust Company would take over issuance of the USD1 stablecoin from BitGo.

Trump-Linked World Liberty Gets Conditional Bank Charter for USD1 Stablecoin
Verified·CoinDesk·

Clarity survives (barely), Strategy sells and the untold story of Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal: Crypto's week in 5 stories

Washington kept crypto’s biggest legislative hope alive, Wall Street pushed deeper into digital assets, and a security scare sent billions of dollars of bitcoin moving between wallets.

Clarity survives (barely), Strategy sells and the untold story of Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal: Crypto's week in 5 stories
Verified·Cointelegraph·

Bitcoin could bottom in October, altcoins are ‘basically dead,’ Swan CEO says

Klippsten said Bitcoin could bottom about a year after its previous peak and argued that crypto’s best outcome is to become part of TradFi.

Bitcoin could bottom in October, altcoins are ‘basically dead,’ Swan CEO says
Verified·CoinDesk·

Wall Street's private blockchain obsession is a 'race to the bottom,' Ethereum advocate Raman warns

Centrally controlled, permission-only networks have a role to play in finance, but need a transparent, open base to reap the benefits blockchain technology offers.

Wall Street's private blockchain obsession is a 'race to the bottom,' Ethereum advocate Raman warns
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