Ray Dalio: 'There Is Only One Gold' — Bitcoin Falls Short as Safe Haven

Morgan Stanley says the U.S. equity rally should withstand rising Iran tensions so long as crude stays stable, a view that could matter for crypto if risk-on flows persist. A sharp, sustained oil spike remains the main threat to markets.

Marathon Digital (MARA) signaled in an SEC filing it may increase Bitcoin sales under a revised strategy, moving away from a pure accumulation stance. The change could influence market liquidity and short-term price dynamics.

Harvard's endowment cut Bitcoin exposure while adding Ether, a shift experts say reflects volatility and private equity cash needs rather than a bearish verdict on crypto. Analysts see the change as a constructive sign for ETH and broader institutional engagement.

Bitcoin fell more than 3.5% to under $67,000 on Tuesday as rising tensions in the Middle East triggered an oil shock and sent investors toward the U.S. dollar. The move reflected a broader risk-off shift that hit crypto alongside equities.

Steak ‘n Shake will pay hourly employees a 21¢-per-hour Bitcoin bonus and contribute $1,000 per child to savings, part of a broader push to embed crypto in compensation and treasury operations.