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.

Crime

Ben ‘BitBoy Crypto’ Armstrong Arrested for Harassing Phone Calls

Ben Armstrong, widely recognized in the crypto community as “BitBoy Crypto,” was arrested in Cherokee County, Georgia, on June 27, 2025, facing six counts of harassing phone calls. This latest incident marks another chapter in the ongoing legal challenges for the controversial crypto influencer, whose prominence in the digital asset

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Surges to New Record High Above $112,152 Amid Tariff Clarity and Institutional Demand

Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency by total market value, briefly touched a new all-time high of $112,152 on Wednesday, surpassing its previous peak of $112,000 set in May. The milestone came as part of a steady upward trend fueled by easing concerns over trade tariffs and

Bitcoin

MicroStrategy Leads Corporate Bitcoin Holdings with $65 Billion Treasury

MicroStrategy, rebranded as Strategy, has solidified its position as the world’s leading corporate holder of Bitcoin, with a treasury valued at approximately $65 billion. The company holds 576,230 Bitcoins, representing 2.844% of the total Bitcoin supply, outpacing other major players in the growing trend of corporate cryptocurrency

Crypto

Trump Media Proposes Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF to Track Major Cryptocurrencies

Trump Media and Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, has taken a bold step into the crypto market by filing for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) with federal regulators. The proposed Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF aims to track the prices of five major cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Adoption Gains Speed Compared to Internet Growth and Major Technologies

The ascent of Bitcoin as a global financial innovation has sparked comparisons to the Internet’s rapid expansion in the 1990s, with data indicating that Bitcoin’s adoption is accelerating faster during certain stages. Unlike the Internet, which required extensive physical infrastructure, Bitcoin has capitalized on existing digital networks to

Pump.fun

Pump.fun Gears Up for PUMP Token Sale July 12 with $4B Valuation

The Solana based memecoin platform Pump.fun is gearing up for a significant milestone with its PUMP token sale, set to launch across multiple crypto exchanges on July 12, 2025, as indicated by a countdown on the Gate crypto exchange website. This coordinated sale will offer 150 billion PUMP tokens

Tornado Cash

US Government Drops Tornado Cash Appeal, Signals Shift in Crypto Policy

The United States government and Coin Center Inc., a prominent cryptocurrency advocacy group, have jointly agreed to dismiss an appeal concerning economic sanctions previously imposed on Tornado Cash, a decentralized cryptocurrency mixing service. This decision, finalized by the Eleventh Circuit Court on July 7, 2025, marks a significant development in

Bitcoin

Elon Musk Says Newly Formed America Party Will Support Bitcoin

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has announced that his newly formed America Party will support Bitcoin, signaling a bold stance on cryptocurrency as part of his political vision. The announcement came on Sunday via Musk’s social media platform X, where he responded to a user’

Donald Trump

Trump Net Worth Soars Past $10 Billion Driven by Crypto Investments

President Donald Trump’s financial empire has long been a subject of fascination, with estimates of his wealth often clouded by the private nature of his family’s business and the complexities of real estate valuations. While journalists and officials have questioned the extent of his billionaire status, recent developments

Crime

U.S. Secret Service Launches Global Operation to Tackle Crypto Scams

The United States Secret Service is intensifying its fight against digital financial crimes, with its Global Investigative Operations Center (GIOC) at the forefront of tracking cryptocurrency related fraud. Led by lawyer Kali Smith, who directs the agency’s cryptocurrency strategy, the GIOC team relies on software, subpoenas, and spreadsheets to

Bitcoin

Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Urges Bitcoin Investment Amid Fiat Currency Collapse Warning

Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas has issued a stark warning about the fragility of the global fiat money system, urging individuals to sell their homes, invest in Bitcoin and gold, and prepare for what he describes as an inevitable collapse of traditional currencies. Speaking on Robert Breedlove’s “What is Money?

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Prices on Independence Day Show Remarkable Growth Over the Years

Bitcoin’s price on July 4, 2025, soared to $109,433, marking a significant milestone for the world’s leading cryptocurrency. This figure reflects a substantial increase from previous years, underscoring Bitcoin’s growing prominence in the global financial landscape. As investors and enthusiasts celebrate Independence Day, the data reveals

Roger Ver

Roger Ver Allegedly Linked to $8.62 Billion Bitcoin Transaction on Independence Day

A massive movement of 80,000 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $8.62 billion, has sent shockwaves through the crypto space, with onchain analyst Sani, founder of Time Chain Index, attributing the transactions to early Bitcoin investor Roger Ver. The transfers, which occurred on July 4, 2025, coinciding with Independence Day

Markets

Bitcoin Nears All-Time High as Crypto Market Holds Steady Amid US Economic Strength

The crypto market maintained a calm yet exciting atmosphere on Thursday, with major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum showing minimal price shifts but brimming with anticipation. Bitcoin, the market leader, is edging closer to its all-time high not seen since May 22, 2025 when it hit $112,000, fueling

Regulations

Senator Lummis Proposes Tax Reform Bill for Bitcoin and Crypto

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Wyoming Republican, introduced new legislation on Thursday to overhaul the tax treatment of digital assets, aiming to eliminate policies she views as barriers to innovation. The bill, which closely mirrors provisions she recently attempted to include in a broader legislative package, seeks to modernize the U.

Stablecoin

Ripple Applies for National Banking License to Strengthen Stablecoin Framework

San Francisco based blockchain payments company Ripple has taken a significant step toward integrating with the traditional financial system by applying for a national banking license from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The application, filed on July 2, 2025, as reported by the Wall

Regulations

SEC Signals Shift Toward Crypto Tokenization and Regulatory Clarity

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is charting a new course for cryptocurrency regulation, emphasizing innovation, tokenization, and market efficiency while moving away from outdated enforcement driven tactics. In a significant policy shift, SEC Chair Paul Atkins outlined the agency’s commitment to fostering a transparent and supportive environment

Bitcoin

American Bitcoin Secures $220 Million to Fuel Crypto Mining Expansion and Public Listing

Bitcoin venture with ties to the Trump family has taken a significant step toward scaling its operations, raising $220 million from private investors. American Bitcoin, backed by Eric Trump, plans to use the funds to purchase Bitcoin and bolster its mining infrastructure, according to a recent regulatory filing. The company,

Stablecoin

Stable Blockchain Launched as Layer 1 Powered by Tether’s USDT

Tether’s USDT, the leading stablecoin by market value, is now the backbone of a new Layer 1 blockchain named Stable, unveiled on July 1, 2025. Branded as a “stablechain,” this blockchain leverages USDT as its native token for gas and settlement fees, aiming to streamline digital transactions. The project,

Circle

Circle Applies to Become a Bank with USDC Trust Charter Application

In a significant move for the USDC stablecoin issuer Circle, they announced on Monday its application for a national trust bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This step comes just weeks after the company’s high-profile initial public offering, signaling its ambition to

Coinbase

Supreme Court Rejects Coinbase's Request to Block IRS Access to Crypto Records

The United States Supreme Court has opted not to review a case involving a Coinbase user’s attempt to shield his cryptocurrency transaction records from an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) summons. This decision, announced in an order on Monday, upholds lower court rulings that permit the IRS to access specific

Libra

LIBRA Memecoin Lawsuit Intensifies as Hayden Davis Testifies to Deny Fraud Claims

In a new development in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the LIBRA memecoin, Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures and the so-called mastermind behind the LIBRA scandal, has submitted a voluntary statement to a federal court in New York, addressing a class action lawsuit filed by U.S. investors.

Privacy

Vitalik Buterin Warns Digital Identity Systems Like Worldcoin Threaten Privacy

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced significant concerns about digital identity systems that rely on zero-knowledge proofs, warning that projects like Sam Altman’s World (formerly Worldcoin) could undermine online pseudonymity and introduce new vulnerabilities. In a detailed blog post published on June 28, 2025, Buterin outlined the

Bitcoin

Trump Champions Bitcoin Industry Growth at White House Press Briefing

President Donald Trump voiced strong support for the U.S. cryptocurrency industry during a White House press briefing on Friday, emphasizing its importance to the nation’s economy and global standing. He argued that Bitcoin and other digital assets are not only fostering job creation but also alleviating pressure on

Bitcoin

New York City Aims to Become Global Crypto Capital Under Mayor Adams

New York City is positioning itself as a frontrunner in the global cryptocurrency race, driven by Mayor Eric Adams’ ambitious plans to overhaul restrictive regulations and integrate Bitcoin and crypto across the city. Speaking at the Tokenization and Programmable Real World Assets Injective Summit on June 26, 2025, Adams outlined