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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.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Allow Crypto in 401(k) Retirement Plans

Trump Signs Executive Order to Allow Crypto in 401(k) Retirement Plans

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at expanding investment options in 401(k) retirement plans to include cryptocurrency, private equity, and other alternative assets. This move seeks to unlock a portion of the approximately $12.5 trillion held in these accounts by directing key federal agencies

Dogecoin Surges Amid Whale Activity and Market Optimism

Dogecoin Surges Amid Whale Activity and Market Optimism

Dogecoin has shown strong performance in the past day, climbing 6.33% to hover just above the $0.21 dollar mark. This gain outpaced major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which rose 2.5% to reach $116,000, and Ethereum, up 4.97% during the same period. A combination of factors are

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Launches Points Program for Staking and Trading USD1 Stablecoin

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Launches Points Program for Staking and Trading USD1 Stablecoin

World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (DeFi) project backed by President Donald Trump and his sons, has announced the launch of a loyalty points program for its USD1 stablecoin, aiming to incentivize user engagement and drive adoption. The initiative, revealed on August 7, 2025, draws inspiration from traditional loyalty programs

Greenidge Generation Sells Mississippi Bitcoin Mining Facility Amid Trump Tariffs

Greenidge Generation Sells Mississippi Bitcoin Mining Facility Amid Trump Tariffs

Greenidge Generation, a Bitcoin mining company headquartered in Connecticut, has announced the sale of its Columbus, Mississippi facility just one year after it began operations. The decision comes as the company grapples with financial difficulties and navigates a tough landscape for U.S. Bitcoin miners. According to a recent filing

Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm Convicted on Unlicensed Money Transmitter Charge

Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm Convicted on Unlicensed Money Transmitter Charge

A Manhattan jury has delivered a mixed verdict in the high-profile case of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, finding him guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmitter after nearly four weeks of proceedings. The jury, however, could not reach a consensus on charges related to money laundering and

Stablecoin Market Booms Post-GENIUS Act with Mixed Outcomes for Key Players

Stablecoin Market Booms Post-GENIUS Act with Mixed Outcomes for Key Players

The stablecoin market has experienced significant growth since President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, 2025, establishing a regulatory framework for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies. According to data from DefiLlama, the total market value of stablecoins has reached $268.585 billion, encompassing over 250 distinct stablecoins

China Explores Stablecoins to Boost Renminbi While Balancing Control

China Explores Stablecoins to Boost Renminbi While Balancing Control

China is taking cautious steps toward launching its first stablecoins, aiming to elevate the renminbi’s global presence and challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar. The move reflects Beijing’s ambition to leverage blockchain-based digital currencies to internationalize its currency, but concerns about capital flight and financial

Litecoin’s Early Days Under Charlie Lee and Wash Trading Allegations

Litecoin’s Early Days Under Charlie Lee and Wash Trading Allegations

Litecoin (LTC), launched on October 7, 2011, by former Google engineer Charlie Lee, emerged as a prominent altcoin designed to complement Bitcoin. Forked from Bitcoin’s codebase, Litecoin aimed to address slower transaction times and mining centralization by introducing a 2.5-minute block time, an 84 million coin supply

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Champions Financial Privacy and Crypto Self-Custody

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Champions Financial Privacy and Crypto Self-Custody

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce, delivered a compelling defense of financial privacy and cryptocurrency self-custody during a speech at the Science of Blockchain Conference on Monday. Addressing an audience of technologists and industry leaders, the Republican commissioner urged the government to prioritize individual privacy rights and

White House Targets Banks with Executive Order on Alleged Crypto Discrimination

White House Targets Banks with Executive Order on Alleged Crypto Discrimination

The White House is poised to intensify scrutiny of major banks over claims of discriminatory practices against conservative groups and cryptocurrency companies. A draft executive order, reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, outlines a directive for bank regulators to probe potential violations of key financial laws, including the Equal Credit

Bullish Crypto Exchange Backed By Peter Thiel Files for $629 Million IPO

Bullish Crypto Exchange Backed By Peter Thiel Files for $629 Million IPO

Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange platform backed by prominent investors including billionaire Peter Thiel, has announced plans to raise up to $629 million through an initial public offering (IPO), according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 4, 2025. The company intends to sell 20.

Bitcoin Mining in Texas: Balancing Economic Benefits and Community Challenges

Bitcoin Mining in Texas: Balancing Economic Benefits and Community Challenges

In the quiet town of Granbury, Texas, the hum of Bitcoin mining facilities has disrupted the lives of local residents, casting a spotlight on the darker side of the cryptocurrency boom. A recent video by More Perfect Union, a nonprofit newsroom, delves into the challenges faced by communities living near

Understanding Hated Rallies in Bitcoin, Crypto, and Stock Markets

Understanding Hated Rallies in Bitcoin, Crypto, and Stock Markets

Tom Lee, co-founder and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, recently shared insights with CoinDesk on the phenomenon of "hated rallies" across Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and stock markets. These rallies, characterized by significant market recoveries met with widespread skepticism, have become a recurring theme in recent years.

Crypto Market Thrives in July 2025 with Bitcoin Leading and Altcoins Surging

Crypto Market Thrives in July 2025 with Bitcoin Leading and Altcoins Surging

The crypto market in July 2025 showcased significant growth, driven by strong institutional interest and evolving regulatory landscapes. Bitcoin maintained its position as the market leader, navigating consolidation phases with resilience, while altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP experienced notable sector-specific gains. Key events throughout the month shaped market

Strategy Eyes 7% of Bitcoin’s Total Supply as Corporate Treasury Trend Grows

Strategy Eyes 7% of Bitcoin’s Total Supply as Corporate Treasury Trend Grows

Strategy, the Nasdaq-listed company led by Michael Saylor, announced on Friday its ambition to potentially hold up to 7% of the Bitcoin fixed 21 million coin supply, a move that would solidify its position as the world’s leading corporate Bitcoin holder. In an interview with CNBC, Saylor, who

Bitcoin Price Falls to $113,000 Amid Tariff Fears and Jobs Data

Bitcoin Price Falls to $113,000 Amid Tariff Fears and Jobs Data

The price of Bitcoin fell approximately 4.2% over a two-day period, sliding from the $118,000 range on July 31, 2025, to around $113,000 by August 2, 2025, as broader crypto market turbulence took hold. The total crypto market cap dropped from roughly $4 trillion to $3.

Tyler Winklevoss Slams Brian Quintenz CFTC Nomination Over Conflict of Interest Concerns

Tyler Winklevoss Slams Brian Quintenz CFTC Nomination Over Conflict of Interest Concerns

The nomination of Brian Quintenz as the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has hit a significant roadblock, as newly surfaced emails have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest tied to his role with crypto prediction market platform Kalshi. Sources cited by the New York Post indicate

Global Crypto Exchange Volume Soars to Record Highs in July 2025 Amid Market Rally

Global Crypto Exchange Volume Soars to Record Highs in July 2025 Amid Market Rally

The crypto market reached a fever pitch in July 2025, with global crypto exchange trading volume hitting its highest level since February. Over the past 24 hours, the top 50 exchanges recorded a staggering $114.84 billion in trading volume, underscoring the intense activity gripping the market. The top 10

Bitcoin Price Drops Down to $114K as Market Pressures Mount

Bitcoin Price Drops Down to $114K as Market Pressures Mount

Bitcoin faced a notable downturn on July 31, 2025, with its price sliding from an opening near $118,000 to a low of $114,000, as it slightly recovered to above $115K at the time of this writing. This decline represented a loss over 3%, reflecting wider economic shifts and

IMF Proposes Including Bitcoin and Crypto in National GDP Metrics

IMF Proposes Including Bitcoin and Crypto in National GDP Metrics

The International Monetary Fund, a key financial institution based in Washington, D.C., has released recommendations to modernize how countries measure their economies by incorporating the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies into national accounting frameworks. The proposed update to the System of National Accounts, a global standard for evaluating

Bolivia Partners with El Salvador to Expand Crypto Adoption

Bolivia Partners with El Salvador to Expand Crypto Adoption

Bolivia is rapidly emerging as a hub for cryptocurrency adoption, bolstered by a new international partnership with El Salvador. On Wednesday, the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) signed a memorandum of understanding with El Salvador’s Comisión Nacional de Activos Digitales (CNAD) to foster the growth of digital assets in

Confidential Layer Launches Decentralized Cross-Chain Bridge for Enhanced Crypto Privacy

Confidential Layer Launches Decentralized Cross-Chain Bridge for Enhanced Crypto Privacy

Confidential Layer, an interoperability startup built on the Bridgeless L1 blockchain, has unveiled its non-custodial cross-chain bridge, marking a significant step toward integrating privacy features into mainstream cryptocurrencies. The platform, which went live today, allows users to transform assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, and others into “confidential assets”

White House Releases Crypto Policy Report, Excludes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Prioritizes Innovation

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

White House Releases Crypto Policy Report, Excludes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Prioritizes Innovation

On July 30, 2025, the White House's President's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets unveiled a 168-page crypto policy report, fulfilling the 180-day mandate outlined in Executive Order 14178 issued in January. This landmark document presents a pro-innovation regulatory framework designed to cement

Kraken Targets IPO with $15 Billion Valuation and $500 Million Funding Round

Kraken Targets IPO with $15 Billion Valuation and $500 Million Funding Round

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is positioning itself for a significant move, aiming to raise $500 million in a funding round that would value the company at $15 billion, according to sources cited by The Information. This move comes as the 14-year-old exchange platform seeks to solidify its standing in

Samourai Wallet Devs Plea Guilty in High Stakes Crypto Case

Samourai Wallet Devs Plea Guilty in High Stakes Crypto Case

A significant development has emerged in the legal saga surrounding Samourai Wallet, as co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill have reportedly changed their pleas to guilty. This shift, revealed by crypto news outlet The Rage on July 29, 2025, marks a potential turning point in a case that