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.

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%

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

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

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

Bitcoin

The State of California Wants to Steal Your Bitcoin Held on Exchanges, Here's How

The California State Assembly has passed a bill that could allow the state to seize cryptocurrency from inactive exchange accounts, raising concerns among crypto holders about the security of their digital assets. Known as Assembly Bill 1052, or the "Digital Financial Assets Law," the legislation classifies cryptocurrencies held

Bitcoin

Brian Armstrong Sounds Alarm on US Debt Crisis Fueling Bitcoin's Rise as Global Reserve Currency

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, issued a stark warning about the United States' escalating national debt, suggesting that Bitcoin could soon overtake the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency if Congress fails to act. Armstrong's comments, come at a critical juncture as

Stablecoin

Stablecoin Payments Surge to $94.2 Billion with USDT Dominating Market

Stablecoins have emerged as a transformative force in global finance, offering a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional payment systems. A new report from Artemis, Castle Island Ventures, and Dragonfly reveals that stablecoin payments settled $94.2 billion between January 2023 and February 2025, with an annualized run

Pump.fun

Pump.fun Set to Raise $1 Billion Through Its New Token Launch

Pump.fun is gearing up for a significant milestone with plans to raise $1 billion through a token sale, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Solana based memecoin launchpad, which has captured attention for its user-friendly token creation model, is aiming for a $4 billion token valuation,

Donald Trump

President Trump Set to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Wallet

President Donald Trump is poised to deepen his footprint in the crypto market with the launch of the TRUMP Wallet, a new trading application designed to promote his TRUMP memecoin alongside other digital assets like Bitcoin. The initiative, developed in collaboration with cryptocurrency firm Magic Eden, signals Trump’s growing

Exchange

Robinhood Acquires Bitstamp for $200 Million to Expand Global Crypto Reach

Robinhood has finalized its acquisition of Bitstamp, the world’s longest-running crypto exchange, for $200 million, marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy. The deal, first revealed in June 2024, closed in the first half of 2025 after meeting regulatory approvals and customary conditions. By integrating Bitstamp’

Solana

Classover Holdings Stock Surges 39.85% After $500 Million Solana Treasury Plan Announced

Shares of Classover Holdings Inc., a Nasdaq listed educational technology company, soared 39.85% on Monday following the announcement of a major financial move to bolster its corporate treasury with Solana (SOL). The New York based company revealed plans to raise up to $500 million through a securities purchase agreement

Bitcoin

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Launches IPO for Preferred Stock to Fuel Bitcoin Acquisitions

MicroStrategy Incorporated, operating under the brand name Strategy and led by CEO Michael Saylor, announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) for 2.5 million shares of its 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock (STRD). The announcement, made on Monday, marks a significant step for the

Bitcoin

Pakistan Plans to Launch Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Using Seized Assets

Pakistan is charting a new course in its crypto policy, announcing an ambitious plan to establish a national Bitcoin strategic reserve without tapping into public funds. The initiative, spearheaded by the country’s newly formed crypto council, marks a significant departure from Pakistan’s earlier stance, which included a blanket

Hack

BitoPro Exchange Hacked for $11.5 Million in Ethereum, Solana, and Other Cryptos

On May 8, 2025, Taiwan based cryptocurrency exchange BitoPro suffered a significant security breach, resulting in the loss of approximately $11.5 million, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. The incident, which involved unauthorized outflows from the exchange’s hot wallets across multiple networks, including Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, and Tron, has

Bitcoin

Elon Musk Draws Inspiration from Bitcoin for XChat Messaging Launch

On June 1, 2025, Elon Musk unveiled XChat, a new messaging feature for the X platform, while also showcasing his continued fascination with Bitcoin and its technology. As a prominent advocate for cryptocurrency, Musk has often highlighted Bitcoin's innovative approach to security, and this influence is evident in

Ross Ulbricht

Ross Ulbricht Auctions Prison Artifacts for Bitcoin, Receives $31 Million Donation

Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road marketplace, recently made headlines by auctioning a collection of personal and prison era belongings for 12.31 Bitcoin, equivalent to approximately $1.3 million at current market rates. Hosted by Scarce City, a Bitcoin focused marketplace, the Ross Ulbricht auction featured a

Ethereum

SharpLink Targets $1 Billion Investment for Ethereum Treasury

On May 30, 2025, SharpLink, a sports betting and iGaming platform, made headlines by filing an S-3 ASR form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, outlining plans to raise $1 billion through a securities offering. The company intends to allocate the majority of these funds to purchasing

Regulations

SEC Declares Crypto Staking Exempt from Securities Rules in Pivotal Guidance

On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a significant statement that will reshape the regulatory landscape for crypto staking. The SEC announced that protocol staking activities on proof-of-stake networks do not qualify as securities offerings under federal securities laws, eliminating the need for

FTX

FTX Begins $5 Billion Payout to Claim Holders in Bankruptcy Recovery

FTX, a once prominent but now defunct crypto exchange, has launched a second distribution of over $5 billion to creditors, an important step in its bankruptcy proceedings. Announced on May 30, 2025, this distribution targets holders of allowed claims in the Convenience and Non-Convenience Classes who have met pre-