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.

Blockchain

Google Cloud Introduces Its Own Blockchain for Payments Called Universal Ledger (GCUL)

Google Cloud has introduced it's own blockchain called Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a platform tailored specifically for financial institutions. Announced today by Rich Widmann, Google Cloud’s Head of Web3 Strategy, GCUL aims to provide a robust, compliance-focused blockchain infrastructure to streamline payment automation and digital

Hayden Davis

LIBRA Mastermind Hayden Davis Allegedly Sniped Kanye West YZY Token for $12 Million

A new report from blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps has raised concerns about the launch of Kanye West’s YZY token, alleging that Hayden Davis, orchestrated a sniping operation that netted $12 million in profits through 14 connected wallets. The findings point to suspicious trading patterns that coincided with the token’

Blockchain

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Says US to Publish GDP Stats on Blockchain

During a recent cabinet meeting at the White House, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick outlined new plans for the Department of Commerce to integrate blockchain into its data publication processes. Addressing President Donald Trump directly, Lutnick highlighted the initiative as a step forward in recognizing the president’s support for

Exchange

Crypto.com Faces Allegations of Undisclosed Security Incident Amid Trump Media Partnership

Crypto.com, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is under scrutiny following claims by onchain investigator ZachXBT that the platform concealed a significant past incident that could have been a security breach or hack, which at this time is currently unclear. The allegations surfaced today, shortly after Crypto.com announced an expanded

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Price Drops to $109K Amid Whale Sell-Off and Market Pressures

Bitcoin experienced a notable decline today, dropping from a high of $113,000 to a low of $109,000 before rebounding slightly to $110,000. This movement marked a 5% loss over the past week, catching many traders off guard in an otherwise upward trending market. A significant factor in

Ethereum

Tom Lee’s BitMine Grows Treasury to $8.8 Billion, Holding Ethereum, Bitcoin and Cash

BitMine Immersion Technologies, led by CEO Thomas “Tom” Lee, announced on Monday that its balance sheet reached $8.8 billion as of August 24, 2025, solidifying its position as the world’s largest corporate holder of Ethereum. The company’s treasury includes 1.7 million Ethereum, 192 Bitcoin, and over

Bitcoin

Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin’s 30% Annual Growth and Hints at Strategy’s Next Purchase

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy, has once again captured the attention of the crypto market with a bold prediction and a suggestive social media post. Speaking live on CNBC, Saylor forecasted that Bitcoin could achieve a remarkable 30% annual growth rate over the next two decades,

Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Declining Fees Threaten Long-Term Security Model: Galaxy Digital

Bitcoin’s fee market has entered a troubling phase, with transaction fees dropping and raising concerns about the network’s long-term economic security. A sharp decline in onchain activity, particularly following the fade of non-monetary use cases like Ordinals and Runes in late 2024, has left Bitcoin’s

Bitcoin Cash

Noel Lovisa Appeals Bitcoin Cash City Trademark Decision in Ongoing Dispute

The dispute over intellectual property linked to the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) cryptocurrency originating from events in Townsville, Australia, where early conferences and local adoption led to the area being dubbed “Bitcoin Cash City” has entered a new phase. The prolonged legal conflict centers on the “Bitcoin Cash City” trademark and

Bitcoin

Eric Trump Calls Himself a Bitcoin Maxi at Wyoming Crypto Conference

The University of Wyoming’s Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation hosted an exclusive digital and crypto finance conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, drawing top investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss the future of digital assets. This invitation-only event aimed to foster progressive regulation, promote a decentralized global financial

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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