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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.

Knots Maintainer Luke Dashjr Plans to Hardfork Bitcoin to Fight Spam

Knots Maintainer Luke Dashjr Plans to Hardfork Bitcoin to Fight Spam

Leaked text messages obtained by The Rage reveal that Luke Dashjr, the lead maintainer of Bitcoin client software called Knots, is planning a hardfork to establish a multisig committee with the power to retroactively modify the Bitcoin blockchain. This committee would target transactions containing illicit material, such as child sexually

South Park Spotlights Crypto Prediction Markets in Trump Satan Baby Satire Episode

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South Park Spotlights Crypto Prediction Markets in Trump Satan Baby Satire Episode

The long-running animated cartoon South Park continues to push boundaries with its sharp commentary on current events. In the latest installment of season 27, episode 5 titled "Conflict of Interest," creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone weave a wild narrative around former President Donald Trump and Satan. The

US Senate Schedules Tax Hearing to Discuss Bitcoin and Crypto Tax Rules

US Senate Schedules Tax Hearing to Discuss Bitcoin and Crypto Tax Rules

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee has set a date for a significant discussion on how digital assets will face taxation. This gathering, named Examining the Taxation of Digital Assets, takes place on October 1 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time in the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The US

Helius Launches Solana Treasury Plan with $175 Million SOL Purchase

Helius Launches Solana Treasury Plan with $175 Million SOL Purchase

Helius Medical Technologies, a Nasdaq-listed neurotechnology firm, has entered the cryptocurrency space with a significant investment in Solana. The company announced the acquisition of 760,190 SOL tokens as the opening move in its new digital asset treasury strategy. This purchase, completed at an average price of $231 per token,

Morgan Stanley to Launch Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Trading on ETrade in 2026

Morgan Stanley to Launch Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Trading on ETrade in 2026

Morgan Stanley plans to introduce cryptocurrency trading on its ETrade platform starting in the first half of 2026, partnering with digital asset infrastructure provider Zerohash to support the service. Clients will gain access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana at launch, allowing direct ownership of these assets through the brokerage. A

Defunct Crypto Exchange ShapeShift Settles OFAC Sanctions Violations with $750K Payment

Defunct Crypto Exchange ShapeShift Settles OFAC Sanctions Violations with $750K Payment

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced, that ShapeShift has agreed to pay $750,000 to resolve potential civil liabilities tied to sanctions violations. The Swiss-incorporated digital asset exchange, which operated from Denver, Colorado, processed transactions with users in Cuba, Iran,

US and UK Taskforce Signals Stronger Ties in Crypto and Capital Markets

US and UK Taskforce Signals Stronger Ties in Crypto and Capital Markets

The United States and United Kingdom have taken a significant step toward closer financial integration with the launch of the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future. UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the initiative on Monday, highlighting a shared commitment to advancing capital

Bitcoin Core Version 30 Set to Launch in October Amid OP_RETURN Controversy

Bitcoin Core Version 30 Set to Launch in October Amid OP_RETURN Controversy

The Bitcoin community is readying for the release of Bitcoin Core Version 30, expected around late October 2025, though the exact date remains fluid due to ongoing testing and heated debates among developers and node operators. This major update, detailed through merged pull requests and discussions on the Bitcoin Core

Bitcoin Leads Sharp Crypto Market Decline Erasing Billions in Value

Bitcoin Leads Sharp Crypto Market Decline Erasing Billions in Value

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies experienced a steep fall during early morning trading on Monday, erasing nearly 4% of the total market cap in just one session. The downturn placed the overall crypto market under pressure after a period of consistent upward momentum. Traders watched as the rapid shift unfolded

Max Keiser Claims OP_RETURN Driven by Woke Activists to “Charlie Kirk Bitcoin”

Max Keiser Claims OP_RETURN Driven by Woke Activists to “Charlie Kirk Bitcoin”

The Bitcoin blockchain has long served as a foundation for secure financial transactions, but a recent exchange on social media has pulled the network into unfamiliar territory. Prominent advocate Max Keiser shared a pointed view on the OP_RETURN function, a technical element that permits limited data storage in transactions.

Vitalik Buterin Pushes Low Risk DeFi to Anchor Ethereum Growth

Vitalik Buterin Pushes Low Risk DeFi to Anchor Ethereum Growth

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has urged the network’s developers and users to prioritize low-risk decentralized finance protocols as a stable foundation for the ecosystem. In a blog post published Sunday, Buterin explains that these protocols, which include payments, savings, and fully collateralized lending, can generate consistent revenue to support

Crypto.com Undisclosed Hack and Data Breach Confirmed, Prompting Backlash

Crypto.com Undisclosed Hack and Data Breach Confirmed, Prompting Backlash

Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed a previously undisclosed data breach that exposed user personal information, raising serious questions about their transparency and communications with users. The hack, orchestrated by the notorious Scattered Spider hacking group, was brought to light by a Bloomberg investigation, amplifying concerns about the

Golden Trump Bitcoin Statue Sparks Debate in Washington DC

Golden Trump Bitcoin Statue Sparks Debate in Washington DC

A striking 12-foot golden statue of President Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin appeared outside the U.S. Capitol on September 17, 2025, captivating onlookers and igniting a firestorm of reactions. The shimmering monument, unveiled just hours before the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point interest rate cut, transformed a routine monetary

KuCoin Faces Allegations of Ties to Southeast Asian Money Laundering Ring

KuCoin Faces Allegations of Ties to Southeast Asian Money Laundering Ring

An investigative report has uncovered claims that cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin is connected to a sprawling criminal network in Southeast Asia, shielded by influential figures including a close ally of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The network reportedly facilitates the movement of hundreds of millions in illicit funds from scam

Canada Seizes $40 Million in Crypto from TradeOgre Exchange in Historic Bust

Canada Seizes $40 Million in Crypto from TradeOgre Exchange in Historic Bust

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced a major crackdown on crypto related crime, seizing 56 million Canadian dollars, equivalent to approximately $40 million USD, in digital assets from the non-KYC crypto exchange TradeOgre. This operation marks the largest cryptocurrency seizure in Canadian history, underscoring the country’s intensified efforts

Stablecoin Market Surpasses $290 Billion Milestone with Strong Growth

Stablecoin Market Surpasses $290 Billion Milestone with Strong Growth

The stablecoin market has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $290 billion in total market cap for the first time. This surge, driven by an influx of over $4 billion in fresh capital over the past week, shows the growing prominence of stablecoins in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Leading tokens like Tether

Binance Founder CZ Sparks Return Speculation Amid DOJ Settlement Talks

Binance Founder CZ Sparks Return Speculation Amid DOJ Settlement Talks

Changpeng Zhao, widely known as just CZ, has ignited fresh discussions in the crypto community by updating his X profile. The change he made, although it may seem minor, isn't when you think about it; the change removes the "ex-Binance" descriptor (archived July 2025) that he

Google Launches AI Payments Protocol with Stablecoin Support in Partnership with Coinbase

Google Launches AI Payments Protocol with Stablecoin Support in Partnership with Coinbase

Google has introduced a new payments protocol designed to streamline financial transactions for artificial intelligence applications, marking a significant step in integrating traditional and emerging financial systems. Announced on Tuesday, the open-source protocol facilitates seamless money transfers for AI agents, supporting conventional payment methods like credit and debit cards while

Nakamoto Stock Crashes 96% Amid Bitcoin Treasury Selloff

Nakamoto Stock Crashes 96% Amid Bitcoin Treasury Selloff

Nakamoto's (NAKA) shares fell 60% over the weekend, reaching an all-time low of $1.16. This drop marked a 96% decline from the peak of $34.77 achieved on May 22. The stock's volatility has tested the resolve of both retail and institutional holders in the

PayPal Launches Shareable Crypto Links and Peer-to-Peer Payments

PayPal Launches Shareable Crypto Links and Peer-to-Peer Payments

PayPal announced a new update introducing personalized payment links to streamline peer-to-peer transactions. This new feature, called PayPal Links, allows users to create one-time, shareable links for sending and receiving money across any conversation platform, such as text, email, or direct messages. The initiative marks a significant step in PayPal’

MetaMask Enters Stablecoin Market with mUSD Launch

MetaMask Enters Stablecoin Market with mUSD Launch

MetaMask has officially launched its USD-pegged stablecoin mUSD, stepping into a competitive market dominated by established players. The move represents a significant expansion for the popular crypto wallet, which is owned by Consensys and boasts millions of users worldwide. This development aims to integrate stablecoin functionality directly into the wallet

Exploring Jack Dorsey’s Proto Rig and Its Impact on Bitcoin Mining

Exploring Jack Dorsey’s Proto Rig and Its Impact on Bitcoin Mining

Block Inc has introduced the Proto Rig, a modular Bitcoin mining system designed to address longstanding challenges in the industry. Unveiled last month at a facility in Dalton, Georgia, the product comes from the company led by Jack Dorsey, which holds around 8,700 BTC in its treasury as of

Dogecoin Surges on ETF Anticipation and Market Momentum

Dogecoin Surges on ETF Anticipation and Market Momentum

Dogecoin has climbed 5.54% over the past 24 hours, standing out against a broader crypto market that saw a slight decline over the past day. This uptick brings Dogecoin’s price to around $0.27, after it briefly touched $0.30, reflecting renewed investor interest in the longstanding memecoin.

Tether Announces USAT Stablecoin Launch to Strengthen US Market Position

Tether Announces USAT Stablecoin Launch to Strengthen US Market Position

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has revealed plans for a new U.S.-focused stablecoin named USAT. Company CEO Paolo Ardoino shared the details during a press conference in New York on Friday. This initiative marks a significant step for the El Salvador-based firm as

Onchain Data Raises Doubts Over El Salvador’s Bitcoin Acquisition Claims

Onchain Data Raises Doubts Over El Salvador’s Bitcoin Acquisition Claims

El Salvador remains at the forefront of Bitcoin adoption as the first nation to declare the cryptocurrency legal tender in 2021. The country’s leaders have consistently highlighted their commitment to building a substantial Bitcoin reserve, with President Nayib Bukele often sharing updates on social media about ongoing acquisitions. This