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Beyond Telegram: A Look at Alternative Private Messaging Apps

The arrest and indictment of Telegram founder Pavel Durov by French authorities has led to renewed discussion about which messaging app provides the most privacy and protection for users. Despite its massive popularity, many critics say Telegram security is lacking. Government interest in privacy-preserving technology is intense, as criminals have been known to use encrypted applications to conceal their crimes. However, such tools are also vital to journalists, dissidents, and survivors of abus...

This Week in Coins: Bitcoin Leads Parade of Red, Toncoin Down Bad

Illustration by Mitchell Preffer for Decrypt. It was a waterfall of red, spilling down from the top of the cryptocurrency charts this week. The price of Bitcoin rolled into the weekend at $59,297, according to CoinGecko data, after seeing a sudden drop on Friday. The dip comes after the massively successful spot Bitcoin ETFs also saw more investor cash leave than come in—the first outflows in nearly four months. Analysts tell Decrypt there are solid reasons to expect BTC to face sustained downwa...

Excess Supply of Bitcoin Could Keep Pushing BTC Down, Experts Say

The cryptocurrency market may have to brace for potential turbulence in the coming months as several major Bitcoin (BTC) holders—including defunct exchanges and government entities—could liquidate substantial portions of their holdings.  This raises concerns about continued downward pressure on the world's leading digital asset and its market liquidity. According to a new report by crypto data provider Kaiko, the crypto market is currently grappling with a significant supply overhang. It's been...

Bitcoin Chop Continues Until...

Despite recent Crypto pullback, key Bitcoin signals highlight an impending bull run. By analyzing global liquidity, correlations with traditional markets, and institutional adoption, investors are positioning for a very bullish future ahead. Watch this date range for Bitcoin's next major move.