Bitcoin Team

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.

Binance

BNB Surges to All-Time High Driven by Institutional Treasury Adoption

Binance Coin (BNB), the native token powering the Binance ecosystem, achieved a historic milestone today, reaching an all-time high of $881. This surge underscores BNB’s robust momentum throughout 2025, even as it competes with the spotlight cast by Bitcoin and Ethereum and their significant gains. BNB’s climb has

Memecoins

Kanye West Launches YZY Token on Solana Sparking Market Frenzy

Kanye West has entered the crypto market with the launch of his YZY token on the Solana blockchain, a move that has generated significant buzz and skepticism. Announced today through a self-filmed video on X, Ye introduced the YZY token as part of a broader financial ecosystem called YZY Money,

Artificial Intelligence

Erik Voorhees’ Venice AI Launches DIEM Tradeable Token on Base Network

Venice, a privacy-focused artificial intelligence platform launched in May 2024 by Bitcoin pioneer Erik Voorhees, has introduced DIEM, a new token designed to transform AI compute into a tradeable and perpetual asset. This development aims to redefine how developers and users access AI resources by offering a unique model that

Markets

Bitcoin Cools Off After Record High As Questions Swirl About Altcoin Season

Bitcoin has entered a cooling phase following its surge to an all-time high of $124,000 last week. The leading cryptocurrency now trades lower around the $114,000 mark reflecting a natural pullback after the intense rally that captivated investors. Ethereum follows a similar pattern, consolidating around its prior cycle

Blockchain

Beacon Network by TRM Labs Enlists Coinbase, Binance to Stop Crypto Fraud

A new initiative from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs is set to transform the fight against cryptocurrency crime. It's called the Beacon Network, which is a real-time crypto crime response system, and was launched to block illicit funds before they can be laundered into fiat currency. Developed in

Exchange

Bullish Crypto Exchange Completed U.S. IPO Settled Entirely in Stablecoins

Bullish, a global crypto exchange backed by Peter Thiel, has completed a $1.15 billion initial public offering entirely settled fully in stablecoins, marking a historic first in U.S. IPO history. The transaction, finalized on the Solana blockchain, underscores the growing adoption of crypto assets in traditional financial markets.

DeFi

U.S. Treasury Explores Digital ID Checks into DeFi Smart Contracts

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is taking a significant step toward regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) by exploring the integration of digital identity verification into smart contracts, as outlined in a recent Request for Comment under the GENIUS Act. This initiative, driven by the Treasury’s need to enhance

Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Lost Path: How Greed and Control Derailed Satoshi Nakamoto’s Vision

In 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto unveiled Bitcoin as a revolutionary peer-to-peer electronic cash system, designed to empower users with a decentralized, scalable, and low-cost transaction network. His vision, detailed in the Bitcoin white paper and early communications, emphasized onchain scaling to handle millions of daily transactions with minimal fees. Yet, over

Zano

Zano Price Surge Marks Breakout Moment in Privacy Coin Sector

Zano, a hybrid Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain focused on confidential transactions, has solidified its position as a top performing altcoin in the crypto market over the past week. As of August 16, 2025, Zano is trading at $13.73, up 31% over the past week and up 50%

Solana

DeFi Development Corp. Boosts Solana Holdings with $22 Million Acquisition

DeFi Development Corp (DFDV) has made a significant move by allocating $22 million to acquire 110,000 SOL tokens, bringing its total Solana reserves to 1.42 million tokens. Announced on August 15, 2025, this acquisition shows the company’s strategic focus on accumulating Solana as a core component of

Monero

Qubic’s Control of Monero Hashrate Sparks Security Concerns and Network Disruptions

Qubic, a blockchain project led by IOTA co-founder Sergey Ivancheglo, has reportedly seized over 52% of Monero’s hashrate, raising alarms about the privacy coin’s decentralization and security. This unprecedented control enabled Qubic to mine 80% of Monero’s blocks in a two-hour period, triggering block reorganizations and prompting

Gemini

Gemini Crypto Exchange Announces IPO Filing on Nasdaq Under Ticker GEMI

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange established by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has officially filed for an initial public offering in the United States. The filing, made public recently, confirms Gemini’s intent to list on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol GEMI, aligning with a growing trend of crypto firms seeking public

Roger Ver

Trump Family Crypto Advocacy Meets Irony in Roger Ver Case

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have emerged as vocal supporters of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, channeling their enthusiasm into business ventures that capitalize on the growing digital asset space. Their involvement in World Liberty Financial, co-founded in 2024, has already generated significant revenue for the family, with reports indicating earnings

Crypto

Crypto CEO’s Urge Trump to Block Bank Fees Threatening Digital Innovation

A coalition of over 80 chief executives from the cryptocurrency and financial technology sectors has issued a urgent call to President Donald Trump, pressing for immediate action to halt major U.S. banks from imposing consumer data access fees. These fees, set to take effect in September 2025, are described

Bitcoin

Jack Dorsey’s Vision for Bitcoin Sparks Debate Over Its Future

Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Block Inc., ignited a firestorm of discussion in the crypto community with a bold statement this morning, when he declared his vision for Bitcoin to evolve into a peer-to-peer (P2P) electronic cash system, echoing the original intent outlined in Satoshi Nakamoto’s

Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Announces It Is Ending Crypto Supervision Program

The Federal Reserve announced on Friday that it is terminating a specialized supervisory program launched in 2023 to monitor U.S. banks engaged in cryptocurrency activities. This decision marks a significant shift in how the central bank will oversee banks involved in these innovative financial sectors. The program, initially designed

Bitcoin Mining

Google’s $3.7 Billion Investment in TeraWulf Signals Major Shift in Bitcoin Mining

Google has taken a significant step into the crypto sector by acquiring an 8% ownership stake in TeraWulf, a leading Bitcoin mining company, as part of a $3.7 billion deal. This move positions the tech giant alongside other major players looking to bolster the infrastructure supporting Bitcoin and the

Justin Sun

Justin Sun Files Lawsuit Against Bloomberg Over Crypto Holdings Disclosure

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun has taken legal action against Bloomberg, accusing the media company of planning to reveal sensitive details about his personal finances. The lawsuit, filed in a Delaware federal court on August 11, stems from Sun’s participation in Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, a ranking of the world’

Gemini

Gemini Launches Self-Custody Wallet and Onchain Trading Portal to Expand Crypto Access

Gemini, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has unveiled a self-custody wallet and an onchain trading portal, marking a significant step toward broadening its decentralized finance (DeFi) offerings. This launch aligns with the company’s strategic push to diversify its services following a confidential filing for

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Details Future Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Plans

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on Fox Business Thursday morning to discuss the administration's approach to Bitcoin and gold reserves. In the interview with host Maria Bartiromo, Bessent emphasized that the government has no intention of purchasing additional Bitcoin for the national strategic reserve proposed by

Wallet

Google Play Store Clarifies Crypto Wallet Requirements Following Backlash

Google has updated its policy for Bitcoin and crypto wallet applications on the Play Store, sparking initial concerns among developers and users in the crypto community. The change, first reported on August 13, 2025, requires developers to obtain specific licenses in 15 jurisdictions, including the United States and the European

Ethereum

Ethereum Reaches New All Time High Amid Broad Crypto Surge

Ethereum has achieved a new all-time high price of $4,792 within the past 24 hours, eclipsing its previous record from November 2021 when it traded at $4,666. This breakthrough reflects a strong upward trend, with the cryptocurrency gaining 22% over the last 7 days. Over the past 30

Bitcoin

Is Bitcoin’s Four Year Cycle Over? New Dynamics Challenge Old Patterns

The crypto community is increasingly divided over whether Bitcoin’s longstanding four-year price cycle, historically tied to halving events, remains relevant in today’s landscape. Proponents of the view that the cycle has ended point to a surge in institutional participation and new financial products that provide consistent demand. This

Monero

Monero Network Suffers 51% Attack Led by Qubic Mining Pool

The Monero blockchain, known for its strong privacy features since launching in 2014, is facing a significant security challenge as the Qubic mining pool has executed a successful 51% attack. This development allows the attackers to control the majority of the network’s hashrate, giving them the power to reorganize

Bitcoin

David Bailey and Nakamoto Holdings Plan $1 Billion Bitcoin Purchase

David Bailey, the CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and founder of Nakamoto Holdings, has announced a monumental $1 billion Bitcoin purchase set for August 12, 2025, marking one of the largest single-day acquisitions of BTC by a private company. Bailey, a prominent figure in the crypto space, shared his excitement on