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.

Stablecoin

Amazon, Walmart, Expedia, Explore Stablecoins to Slash Payment Costs

Major American retailers and travel companies, including Amazon, Walmart, and Expedia, are considering launching their own stablecoins to reduce the hefty fees associated with traditional card payments, according to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal. This potential shift could save merchants billions annually by bypassing the costly interchange

Markets

Israeli Airstrikes on Iran Spark Tension and Crypto Market Turmoil

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, a dramatic escalation in the long-simmering conflict between Israel and Iran unfolded as Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, with explosions reported across Tehran. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the operation as a preemptive strike which they

Coinbase

Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card to Compete with Gemini

Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, announced the launch of a new American Express credit card offering Bitcoin cashback rewards at its 2025 State of Crypto Summit on Thursday. The Coinbase One Card, exclusively available to Coinbase One subscribers, aims to integrate cryptocurrency into everyday spending by providing up to 4%

Staking

Top Four Cryptocurrencies for Staking to Earn Passive Income in 2025

Staking cryptocurrencies has become a popular way for crypto investors to generate passive income, while also investing in popular digital assets and blockchain networks, making your return on investment even more enticing. By locking up or delegating tokens, users can earn rewards in the form of annual percentage yields (APYs)

Stablecoin

Senate Advances GENIUS Act to Regulate Stablecoins, Paving Way for Crypto Integration

The United States Senate has taken another step toward regulating stablecoins, voting to advance the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins for 2025, or GENIUS Act, on Wednesday. This legislation, which establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, moved closer to a final vote in the Senate after

Wallet

Stripe Acquires Crypto Wallet Infrastructure Firm Privy to Enhance Digital Financial Services

Payments giant Stripe has announced its acquisition of Privy, a leading crypto wallet infrastructure company, in a move that signals deeper integration of cryptocurrency into mainstream financial systems. The deal, revealed on Wednesday, is set to close in the coming weeks, with Privy continuing to operate as an independent product

Malware

Crocodilus Malware Variant Targets Bitcoin and Crypto Wallets with Advanced Seed Phrase Collector

A sophisticated new variant of the Crocodilus mobile malware is raising alarms among crypto users, as it now features an automated seed phrase collector designed to steal sensitive data from Bitcoin and crypto wallets. The Mobile Threat Intelligence (MTI) team at Threat Fabric, a leading cybersecurity firm, issued a warning

Artificial Intelligence

Interactive Strength Secures $500M for AI Crypto Treasury with Fetch.ai’s FET Token

Interactive Strength, a Nasdaq-listed company under the ticker TRNR, announced a bold financial strategy on Wednesday, entering a securities purchase agreement to secure up to $500 million in capital. This funding will be used exclusively to acquire FET, the native cryptocurrency of the Fetch.ai platform, positioning Interactive Strength to

Exchange

Peter Thiel's Crypto Exchange Bullish Plans IPO Listing as Market Surges

The cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has taken a significant step toward going public in the United States, capitalizing on heightened investor enthusiasm for crypto assets under the Trump administration. According to sources at the Financial Times, the Peter Thiel backed company recently submitted a confidential filing with the Securities and Exchange

Bitcoin Mining

Trump's American Bitcoin Mining Company Buys $24 Million BTC for Treasury

A newly formed Bitcoin mining company called American Bitcoin which is backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has made a significant move by acquiring 215 BTC, valued at approximately $24 million as of May 31. This purchase, detailed in a June 6 filing with the U.S. Securities

Development

Bitcoin Core Lifts OP_RETURN Limit in Major Policy Shift for v30 Release

The primary open source software implementation group behind the Bitcoin network called Bitcoin Core, has officially merged a pull request to eliminate the longstanding 83-byte limit on OP_RETURN data, a change set to take effect with its version 30 release in October 2025. This adjustment raises the limit to

Stablecoin

Bolivia Embraces Crypto Stablecoin During US Dollar and Gas Shortages

In a significant step for stablecoin adoption, Tether’s USDT stablecoin is emerging as a practical solution in Bolivia, where economic challenges like dollar and gas shortages have sparked unrest. Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, recently shared images on X showcasing retail items priced in USDT, highlighting the stablecoin’s

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Surges Past $110,000 as ETF Inflows and Market Optimism Drive Recovery

Bitcoin has reclaimed its upward trajectory, soaring past $110,000 on June 9, 2025, as investors poured back into digital assets following last week’s selloff. The world’s leading cryptocurrency hit an intraday high of $110,631, rebounding from a daily low of $105,767, and was trading at

Stablecoin

Big Tech Explores Stablecoin Integration for Crypto Payment Solutions

Major technology firms are increasingly eyeing stablecoins, which are crypto tokens pegged to the U.S. dollar, as a way to streamline payments and reduce transaction costs. Companies like Apple, Google, Airbnb, and X are engaging in early discussions with crypto firms to explore integrating stablecoins into their payment systems.

Exchange

Spain’s New Tax Bill Targets Bitcoin and Crypto with Seizures and Strict Reporting

The Spanish government has taken a significant step toward tightening its grip on cryptocurrency and taxation, with the Council of Ministers approving a bill on Tuesday that mandates cryptocurrency exchange providers to report user transactions and balances to the Spain Tax Agency. This legislative move, driven by the European Union’

Libra

Argentina President Cleared in LIBRA Memecoin Scandal Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office (OA) has concluded that President Javier Milei did not violate public ethics laws when he promoted the LIBRA memecoin cryptocurrency from his personal X account in February 2025. The LIBRA memecoin, which saw a meteoric rise to a $2 billion market value before crashing 90%, sparked

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Core Statement on Non-Financial Transactions Sparks Debate Over Network Governance

A recent statement from the open-source development group behind the Bitcoin software, called Bitcoin Core, has reignited discussions about the network’s governance and its handling of non-financial transactions. Addressing the growing use of protocols like Ordinals and Inscriptions, which leverage Bitcoin’s OP_RETURN function to embed data such

Tariffs

Trump Announces Renewed US-China Trade Talks, Boosting Bitcoin and Crypto Markets

President Donald Trump has reignited optimism in global markets by announcing a fresh round of trade negotiations with China, scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025, in London. The announcement comes just one week after Trump accused China of breaching a prior trade agreement, a claim that had fueled market uncertainty

Gemini

Gemini Crypto Exchange Announces Filing for Initial Public Offering

Gemini, a prominent Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, announced on Friday that it has taken a significant step toward going public in the United States. The company disclosed that it confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Polymarket

Elon Musk’s X Partners with Polymarket to Integrate Prediction Markets onto Platform

In a significant move for both the social media and cryptocurrency industry, X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, announced a partnership with prediction markets platform Polymarket on Friday. The collaboration positions Polymarket as X’s official prediction market partner, a development shared through a post on X’s official

Legal

World Liberty Financial Issues Cease-and-Desist Over Unauthorized Trump Wallet

World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture tied to President Donald Trump and his family, has taken legal action against a company promoting an unauthorized Trump branded Bitcoin and crypto wallet. The move underscores the Trump family’s efforts to control their brand. A cease-and-desist letter was sent to Fight Fight

Stablecoin

Uber Explores Stablecoin Integration for Global Payments

San Francisco based transportation and delivery giant Uber is considering the integration of stablecoins as a payment option, according to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Speaking at the Bloomberg Tech Summit on Thursday, Khosrowshahi highlighted the potential of stablecoins to streamline international transactions for the company. The announcement signals Uber’s growing

Netflix

Chat is This Cringe: Netflix House of Streams Reality Show Offers Bitcoin Prize

A new Netflix reality show, House of Streams, is set to release to audiences with a blend of livestreaming culture and traditional unscripted television, offering a grand prize of one Bitcoin, currently valued at over $100,000. Filmed entirely in Malta, this show is the first Netflix series shot exclusively

Bitcoin

Elon Musk and Donald Trump Feud Shakes Bitcoin Market Amid Political Chaos

The escalating fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has cast a spotlight on Bitcoin and crypto, as political tensions and macroeconomic pressures contribute to a turbulent environment for digital assets. On June 4, Musk publicly criticized Trump’s proposed tax cut and spending bill, warning that it could lead

Circle

Circle Debuts on NYSE as USDC Stablecoin Market Cap Soars

Circle, the issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin, USDC, officially began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CRCL on June 5, 2025. The milestone marks a significant step for the company, which has grown from a visionary startup to a major player in the global