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.

Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin on Ethereum’s Legacy and Path to Becoming the World Ledger

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently sat down with the Bankless podcast to discuss the blockchain platform’s remarkable journey over the past ten years and his vision for its future. From its humble beginnings as a side project to its current status as a cornerstone of decentralized finance,

Stablecoin

Stablecoin Market Poised for $1.2 Trillion Cap by 2028, Coinbase Report Predicts

A recent report from Coinbase, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, projects that the stablecoin market could reach a staggering $1.2 trillion total market value by the end of 2028. This forecast, derived from thousands of Monte Carlo-style simulations using autoregressive modeling, highlights the growing influence of stablecoins in the

Regulations

DOJ Clarifies Open Source Smart Contract Developer Liability in New Guidance

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued its most definitive guidance to date on the criminal liability of cryptocurrency developers, offering significant clarity for those building smart contracts and contributing to open-source projects. Speaking at the American Innovation Project Summit on August 21, 2025, Matthew Galeotti, head of

Bitcoin

Peter Todd’s Solana Memecoin Scam Highlights Pattern of Suspicious Paid Actions

Peter Todd, a veteran Bitcoin developer, has once again found himself at the center of controversy within the crypto community, this time for promoting a Solana based memecoin in a move that many have labeled a pump-and-dump scam. On August 17, 2025, Peter Todd disclosed that he was paid $5,

Markets

Federal Reserve Signals Potential Interest Rate Cut Boosting Crypto Market Optimism

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled a potential interest rate cut during his speech at the annual Jackson Hole economic symposium in Wyoming on August 22, 2025, citing significant shifts in tax, trade, and immigration policies that are reshaping the economic landscape. Powell noted that the balance of risks between

Stablecoin

EU Pushes Forward Digital Euro Stablecoin Plans on Ethereum or Solana Blockchains

European Union officials are intensifying efforts to develop a digital euro, spurred by concerns that a new U.S. stablecoin law could undermine the competitiveness of a European digital currency. U.S. Congress passed the Genius Act last month, a landmark regulation overseeing the $288 billion stablecoin market, which is

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