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The Bitcoin editorial team is comprised of crypto veterans providing reporting on Bitcoin, DeFi, crypto, and blockchain protocols. We deliver analysis on crypto adoption, regulatory shifts, and strategies, prioritizing integrity and accuracy.

Pavel Durov Warns of Free Internet Decline, Privacy Coins May Fill the Gap

Pavel Durov Warns of Free Internet Decline, Privacy Coins May Fill the Gap

Telegram founder Pavel Durov marked his 41st birthday on October 9, 2025, with a poignant reflection on the fading free internet. In a post that resonated widely across social platforms, he described the open digital landscape created by previous generations as a gift now at risk of vanishing. Durov urged

Bitcoin Tumbles Over 14% on Trump China Tariff Announcement

Bitcoin Tumbles Over 14% on Trump China Tariff Announcement

The crypto market experienced a sharp downturn on Friday as President Donald Trump revealed plans for a 100% tariff on all imports from China. This move came swiftly after Beijing announced stricter controls on its rare earth elements exports, materials essential for electronics and renewable energy technologies. Bitcoin, the leading

Bitcoin Jesus, Roger Ver, Strikes Deal with DOJ to Resolve US Tax Fraud Charges

Bitcoin Jesus, Roger Ver, Strikes Deal with DOJ to Resolve US Tax Fraud Charges

Roger Ver, early Bitcoin and cryptocurrency advocate often called “Bitcoin Jesus” has entered a tentative agreement with the US Justice Department to address a criminal tax fraud case filed against him last year. Federal prosecutors accused Ver of evading taxes on his substantial digital asset holdings, leading to charges that

Treasury Secretary Bessent Discloses U.S. Government Has $17 Billion in Bitcoin Holdings

Treasury Secretary Bessent Discloses U.S. Government Has $17 Billion in Bitcoin Holdings

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared insights into the government's approach to Bitcoin during a private dinner on October 7 with executives from the Bitcoin mining industry. The gathering included CleanSpark Executive Chairman S. Matthew Schultz and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott. Discussions ranged from legislative

Gemini Crypto Exchange Launches Trading Platform in Australia

Gemini Crypto Exchange Launches Trading Platform in Australia

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has officially entered the Australian market with a fully localized trading platform. This expansion allows Australian users to buy, sell, and store digital assets using the Australian dollar for the first time. The launch coincides with rising interest in cryptocurrencies across

Polymarket Adds Bitcoin Deposits to Crypto Prediction Platform

Polymarket Adds Bitcoin Deposits to Crypto Prediction Platform

Polymarket has introduced support for direct Bitcoin deposits, a move that opens the platform to a broader range of cryptocurrency users. The leading prediction market, known for its decentralized betting on real-world events, previously relied mainly on stablecoins like USDC for funding. This update allows holders of Bitcoin to transfer

Square Launches Integrated Bitcoin Wallet and Payment System for Merchants

Square Launches Integrated Bitcoin Wallet and Payment System for Merchants

Square, the payments platform under Jack Dorsey and Block Inc., unveiled its new Bitcoin solution on Wednesday, marking a significant step toward mainstream cryptocurrency adoption for small businesses. The product, known as Square Bitcoin, equips merchants with tools to accept Bitcoin payments directly at the point of sale while managing

BNB Surges Up to Third Largest Cryptocurrency by Market Cap

BNB Surges Up to Third Largest Cryptocurrency by Market Cap

Binance Coin (BNB) has emerged as a standout performer among major cryptocurrencies during the latter part of this year. Its price has climbed 50% over the past month, drawing significant attention from investors and traders. This momentum recently propelled BNB ahead of XRP, securing its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency

EU Advances Centralized Regulation for Crypto Firms and Stock Exchanges

EU Advances Centralized Regulation for Crypto Firms and Stock Exchanges

The European Union is preparing to shift oversight of key financial players, including cryptocurrency companies and stock exchanges, to its central markets regulator. Verena Ross, chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority, shared details of these emerging plans in a recent interview with the Financial Times. This move aims

BitMine Strengthens Ethereum Treasury with Recent $813 Million ETH Purchase

BitMine Strengthens Ethereum Treasury with Recent $813 Million ETH Purchase

BitMine Immersion Technologies, a Nasdaq-listed company known for its focus on crypto mining and asset management, has added 179,251 ETH, with a market value of $813 million, to its balance sheet over the past week. This purchase aligns with the firm's ongoing efforts to capitalize on market

Bitcoin Hits New All Time High Above $125,000 as Demand Surges

Bitcoin Hits New All Time High Above $125,000 as Demand Surges

Bitcoin has reached a significant milestone by surpassing $125,000 for the first time in its 17-year history. The cryptocurrency touched $125,449.77 during early morning trading on Sunday, October 5, marking a fresh peak amid heightened market activity. This breakthrough comes after months of steady gains, reflecting growing

US Government Shutdown Pushes Bitcoin Toward New All-Time High

US Government Shutdown Pushes Bitcoin Toward New All-Time High

Bitcoin stands on the brink of surpassing its all-time high, with market analysts forecasting a breakthrough as early as next week. It’s currently trading at around $123,227, reflecting a 12% increase over the past seven days and positioning it just 3% shy of its previous peak. This momentum

Uptober Rally Drives Billion Dollar Inflows to Bitcoin ETFs as Price Surpasses $120,000

Uptober Rally Drives Billion Dollar Inflows to Bitcoin ETFs as Price Surpasses $120,000

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded a three-day net inflow streak that surpassed $1 billion on Thursday, aligning with the cryptocurrency's climb back above $120,000 for the first time since August. This surge reflects renewed investor confidence as the seasonal "Uptober" pattern takes hold in the market.

Coinbase and Lightspark Face Backlash Over Support for Vercel CEO Netanyahu Photo

Coinbase and Lightspark Face Backlash Over Support for Vercel CEO Netanyahu Photo

The tech world erupted in controversy this week when Guillermo Rauch, CEO of the AI cloud platform Vercel, shared a selfie with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The photo, posted on September 29 after a private meeting in New York focused on AI's role in Israel's

Robinhood CEO Envisions Tokenization Reshaping Global Finance

Robinhood CEO Envisions Tokenization Reshaping Global Finance

Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood, shared bold insights on the future of asset tokenization during a discussion at the Token2049 conference in Singapore. Speaking on Thursday, he predicted that most major markets could develop frameworks for tokenization within the next five years. Tenev described the trend as unstoppable, likening it

Bitcoin Surges Above $119,000 on Jobs Report Fueling Rate Cut Bets

Bitcoin Surges Above $119,000 on Jobs Report Fueling Rate Cut Bets

Bitcoin reached a fresh high above $119,000 as traders reacted to softer-than-anticipated private payroll figures from ADP. The cryptocurrency climbed sharply after the report revealed a surprising decline in U.S. private sector employment, heightening speculation around Federal Reserve policy easing. Over the past month, the Bitcoin price has

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Gains Bitcoin Tax Shelter Under Treasury’s Latest IRS Guidance

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Gains Bitcoin Tax Shelter Under Treasury’s Latest IRS Guidance

The US Treasury Department announced adjustments to proposed tax regulations on Tuesday that remove a significant burden from Strategy's extensive Bitcoin portfolio. This move addresses concerns over the corporate alternative minimum tax, or CAMT, which risked imposing billions in liabilities on unrealized gains from digital assets. Strategy, the

Bitcoin Pioneer Nick Szabo Joins Debate Over OP_RETURN Policy Expansion

Bitcoin Pioneer Nick Szabo Joins Debate Over OP_RETURN Policy Expansion

Bitcoin developers have released the testing candidate for Version 30 of the Bitcoin software, marking a significant step forward in the network's evolution. This release follows the v29.0 update and introduces a range of enhancements, including bug fixes, performance optimizations, and refined policy adjustments. While the full

Bitcoin Pioneer Ross Ulbricht Fires Back at Kamala Harris Over Fentanyl Claims

Bitcoin Pioneer Ross Ulbricht Fires Back at Kamala Harris Over Fentanyl Claims

Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road marketplace and a pioneering voice for Bitcoin, has directly addressed a recent portrayal of his case in former Vice President Kamala Harris's new memoir. In a pointed social media post, Ulbricht refuted Harris's description of him as "

Corporate Crypto Treasuries Surge with Fresh Bitcoin and Ethereum Buys

Corporate Crypto Treasuries Surge with Fresh Bitcoin and Ethereum Buys

Corporate adoption of digital assets continues to gain momentum as major treasury holders capitalize on recent market dips. Strategy, a prominent Bitcoin focused firm, added 196 BTC to its reserves last week, spending about $22.1 million at an average price of $113,048 per coin. This purchase, detailed in

Solana Traders “Basedd Boys” Arrested After Covering Hollywood Sign with Pump.Fun Logo

A group of crypto traders calling themselves the “Basedd Boys” executed a daring climb of the Hollywood Sign today, draping a large banner featuring the Pump.fun logo over the Hollywood sign’s letter “O.” This act aimed to promote their memecoin BASEDD, linked to the SUPERBASEDD streaming house on

US Regulators Scrutinize Trading Patterns Ahead of Crypto Treasury Announcements

US Regulators Scrutinize Trading Patterns Ahead of Crypto Treasury Announcements

Federal regulators in the United States have launched probes into unusual stock movements at numerous companies planning cryptocurrency purchases for their treasuries. The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority are focusing on sharp price gains and elevated trading volumes that preceded public disclosures about these strategies.

Lightning Network Eclair Node Exploit Enables Funds Theft Attack Prompting Urgent Upgrade

Lightning Network

Lightning Network Eclair Node Exploit Enables Funds Theft Attack Prompting Urgent Upgrade

Lightning Network users running Eclair software face a serious security risk after the recent disclosure of a vulnerability that could allow attackers to siphon funds from affected nodes. The issue affects versions 0.11.0 and earlier, where a flaw in blockchain monitoring during channel closures leaves nodes unable to

Crypto Miner TeraWulf Secures Google Support for $3 Billion AI Data Center Buildout

Crypto Miner TeraWulf Secures Google Support for $3 Billion AI Data Center Buildout

TeraWulf aims to secure around $3 billion in financing to expand its crypto mining data centers, drawing on Google's backing to fuel growth in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Patrick Fleury, the company's finance chief, shared details in an interview with Bloomberg News, highlighting the potential for a