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.

Gold

Epstein Emails Renew Debate Over America's Missing Gold Claims

The release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein has revived a long‑running question that sits at the edge of finance, politics, and national trust. Emails from 2011, resurfacing in the latest files, has drawn new attention to claims that the United States’ gold reserves at Fort Knox may not

Markets

Bitcoin Pushes Toward $76K as Markets Brace for Key Policy Signals

Bitcoin advanced early in the week, briefly touching $76,000 as traders positioned ahead of a dense lineup of global economic decisions. The move reflected a cautious but constructive tone across digital assets, as we are watching inflation readings and central bank commentary that could shape market direction through the

Crypto

IRS Expands Crypto Audit Rules With Exchange and Wallet Form

A new IRS audit document circulating among tax professionals is drawing sharp attention across crypto after attorney Andrew Gordon published images of the form on social media. The document requires taxpayers to disclose whether they have ever used more than one hundred exchanges, wallets, and service providers, including Coinbase, Binance,

Dogecoin

X Money Edges Toward Public Debut as Dogecoin Remains Absent

Elon Musk’s push to expand X into a full financial platform is moving into a new phase, with the company preparing early public access for its X Money app in April. The rollout marks the first time the broader user base will be able to test the service after

Binance

DOJ Investigates Binance Exchange for Iran's Suspected Use to Evade Sanctions

Federal investigators are reviewing whether Iranian government entities and affiliated militant groups relied on the Binance crypto exchange to move funds in violation of US sanctions, according to a report published Wednesday. The Department of Justice has begun interviewing individuals familiar with the transfers as officials work to understand how

Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein Files Reveal Failed Silicon Valley Coin During ICO Mania

In the sprawling release of Jeffrey Epstein’s legal documents, most eyes go straight to the salacious names. But buried in the emails and PDFs is a quieter story that perfectly captures the fever dream of late-2018 crypto: a slick venture fund pitching a tokenized late-stage tech vehicle

Regulations

CFTC Moves to Strengthen America's Role as the Crypto Capital

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig said on Monday that the United States has become the leading hub for digital asset activity, telling industry executives that "America is now the crypto capital of the world." His remarks came during a keynote address at the FIA’

Bitcoin

Winklevoss Twins May Have Sold $130 Million in Bitcoin Holdings

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss may have sold a significant portion of their Bitcoin holdings last week after moving funds into Gemini, according to new data from Arkham Intelligence. The activity drew attention due to both the size of the transfer and its timing, which came as Bitcoin traded between $67,

Tornado Cash

Tornado Cash Developer Faces New Trial Despite Federal Shift on Crypto Privacy

Roman Storm is once again at the center of a widening debate over how the United States treats open‑source privacy tools. The Tornado Cash co‑founder, first indicted in 2023, was convicted in August 2025 on one count of unlicensed money transmission after a four‑week trial. Jurors could

Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein's Legal Strategy Reveals Link to OneCoin Crypto Scheme Involving NY Corruption

In the summer of 2019, Jeffrey Epstein had been in federal custody for less than a week when his legal team made a seemingly random request. A request connecting Epstein to OneCoin, the massive multi-level marketing cryptocurrency scheme which eventually led to several arrested and the founder, Ruja Ignatov

Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein’s 2018 Bitmain Investment Deal That Came Down to the Wire

Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files reveal that in August 2018, at one of the Bitcoin mania heights, Epstein and his inner circle were actively negotiating a direct investment in Bitmain, the Chinese Bitcoin and crypto mining hardware giant then valued at roughly $14 billion and eyeing a

Libra

Argentina's Javier Milei Secret Blockchain Deal Surfaces as LIBRA Investigation Intensifies

Argentinian prosecutors have uncovered a confidential blockchain advisory agreement linking President Javier Milei to Libra co‑creator Hayden Davis, adding new pressure to the country’s stalled investigation into the collapse of the LIBRA token. According to reporting from Argentinian news outlet La Nación and sources familiar with a January

Pump.fun

Whistleblower Publishes Internal Pump.fun Chats Alleging Security Vulnerabilities

A former developer for Pump.fun has released a large archive of internal Telegram communications, stating that he acted out of concern for his personal safety. In a public statement dated March 3, 2026, the developer, Jarett Dunn, said he no longer felt secure holding the material privately and believed

Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Mining Pressures Mount as Marathon Signals Possible Reserve Sales

Marathon Digital has formally opened the door to selling its Bitcoin reserves, marking a significant break from the long‑standing pledge to hold its coins indefinitely. The company disclosed the policy change in a 10‑K filing on Monday, telling regulators it may begin selling not only newly mined Bitcoin

Bitcoin

Bitcoin and Crypto Industry Faces Reckoning After Years of Political Influence

The crypto sector spent years defining itself through conflict through two different presidential administrations. The first Trump presidency from 2017-2021, much of which he didn't embrace or support Bitcoin or crypto at all. In 2019, Trump famously said, "I am not a fan of Bitcoin and

Markets

Bitcoin Price Steadies Near $65K as US-Iran War Shakes Markets

Bitcoin held relatively firm early Monday in Asia even as regional equities fell and energy markets surged following a sharp escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict. Traders moved cautiously after a volatile weekend marked by reports that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, was killed in a joint

Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein Files Expose Bitcoin Plan to Hide Gates Foundation Payments from Scrutiny

Newly unsealed documents from the U.S. Department of Justice’s latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files show that in January 2015, Blockstream co-founder Austin Hill, who helped launch the Bitcoin infrastructure company alongside Adam Back, corresponded directly with Epstein about using Bitcoin to address concerns around payments and

Jeffrey Epstein

How Noble Markets Connected Tether, Epstein, and Their Shadow Banking Network

Noble Bank was once an obscure financial institution in Puerto Rico, but for several years it quietly sat at the center of the crypto economy. Long before Tether became a dominant force and long before Cantor Fitzgerald took custody of its U.S. Treasuries, Noble handled the flows that powered

Wallet

Telegram Wallet Launches Yield Earning for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT Holders

Telegram Wallet has introduced onchain yield earning options for users holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT. The capabilities are now live through TON Wallet, the self custodial solution built directly into the Telegram messaging app. This addition allows users to put their assets to work in decentralized strategies while retaining full

Stablecoin

Circle Reports Strong 4th Quarter 2025 Results Driven by Stablecoin Growth

Shares of Circle climbed 21% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the release of its fourth quarter 2025 financial results. The stablecoin issuer reported that USDC circulation surpassed $75 billion by the end of the year. This level reflects a 72% increase from the end of 2024. The advancement highlights

Stablecoin

Zuckerberg's Meta Explores Stablecoin Payments Across its Social Platforms

Meta appears to be preparing a fresh push into digital payments, with new reporting suggesting the company is evaluating stablecoins for its major platforms. Sources cited by CoinDesk say Meta has been in contact with outside firms that could support stablecoin based transactions, signaling a renewed interest in the crypto

Sam Bankman-Fried

White House Confirms Trump Will Not Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried

The White House has confirmed that President Trump will not grant clemency to Sam Bankman-Fried. The disgraced founder of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX made efforts to seek a presidential pardon from federal prison. This confirmation delivered by a White House official solidifies the administration's position on

Michael Saylor

Saylor's Firm, Strategy, Faces $9B in Losses as Bitcoin Slips to $62K

Bitcoin extended its selloff on Tuesday as it touched a low of $62,858. The cryptocurrency has decreased by 19% so far in February. This puts it on track for the poorest monthly showing since June 2022. Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, serves as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin

Stablecoin

Trump "Board of Peace" Proposes Stablecoin Cryptocurrency for War-torn Gaza

Officials working with Donald Trump’s Board of Peace have started early talks about launching a stablecoin tailored for Gaza. The proposal comes as part of plans to rebuild the enclave’s economy after years of conflict severely damaged its financial systems. A stablecoin, which maintains a pegged one-to-

Bitcoin Mining

Russian Tax Authority Targets BitRiver as Crypto Mining Project Collapses

Russia's Federal Tax Service has filed a bankruptcy petition against BitRiver cryptocurrency mining group. The action targets issues arising from a large scale data center project in the Republic of Buryatia that failed to become operational. Local courts in the region are now handling the proceedings. The data