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.

Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Mining Powers Remote Zambia with Clean Energy and Community Growth

In the far north-western corner of Zambia, where the Zambezi River roars through rugged terrain, an unexpected sound pierces the lush bush. Amid the crashing water, a high-pitched hum emanates from a shipping container packed with 120 computers. This is no ordinary setup—it’s a Bitcoin mine, and it’

Crypto

Bitcoin Cash, KeepKey, Crypto NPM Packages, Targeted in Infostealer Exploit

A new attack has hit Bitcoin and crypto developers, with ten npm packages unexpectedly updated on March 27, 2025, to include malicious code designed to harvest sensitive data from unsuspecting users. This infostealer campaign, uncovered by Sonatype researcher Ali ElShakankiry, focuses on pilfering environment variables, which often hold critical information

Regulations

FDIC Lifts Crypto Restrictions for Banks A Step Toward Financial Innovation

On March 28, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced a significant policy shift that could reshape the relationship between traditional banking and the crypto sector. The FDIC has officially reversed its 2022 rule, which previously required banks to obtain prior approval before engaging in crypto related activities. This decision,

Exchange

Darkweb Actors Target Crypto Users with Alleged Gemini and Binance Data

Darkweb threat actors are claiming to allegedly possess vast troves of sensitive personal information from Gemini and Binance, two prominent crypto exchanges. Reports emerging from the shadowy corners of the internet suggest that these individuals are offering detailed user records—including names, passwords, emails, phone numbers, and even location data—

Crypto

Trump Grants Pardons to BitMEX Co-Founder Arthur Hayes and Other Co-Founders

BREAKING: President Donald Trump has issued pardons to three co-founders of the globally recognized BitMEX exchange. The decision brings closure to a legal saga that saw former CEO Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed entangled in charges tied to the Bank Secrecy Act. This move, enacted on Thursday, March

Memecoins

Hawk Tuah Girl Haliey Welch Cleared by SEC After Memecoin Crash Controversy

Haliey Welch, widely recognized as the "Hawk Tuah" girl following her viral street interview in 2024, has been in the spotlight again after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closed its investigation into her cryptocurrency venture. The $HAWK memecoin, launched on the back of Welch'

Mt. Gox

Mt. Gox "Where is Our Money" Protest Sign From Bitcoin’s First Financial Crisis Hits Auction Block

In February 2014, Kolin Burges stood in the chilly Tokyo air outside the offices of Mt. Gox, the world’s leading Bitcoin exchange at the time, holding a handwritten cardboard sign that read, “Mt. Gox, Where Is Our Money?” That simple act of defiance turned into a defining moment, marking

Legal

Kevin O’Leary Sues Crypto Influencer Ben "Bitboy" Armstrong for Defamation Over Social Media Claims

Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, widely recognized as “BitBoy,” is facing a new legal challenge as Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary has filed a defamation lawsuit against him. The suit, lodged on March 27, 2025, in Florida’s Southern District Court, stems from a series of social media posts where

Markets

How Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs Set for April 2 Are Shaping Bitcoin and Crypto Markets

President Donald Trump is gearing up to unveil a fresh wave of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, a move he’s dubbed “Liberation Day” for the U.S. economy. Aimed at tackling the nation’s $1.2 trillion trade deficit, this policy follows his earlier tariff efforts, which have already

Justin Sun

Crypto Billionaire at 34: Justin Sun’s Unstoppable Blockchain Ambition

In the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency, few names stand out quite like Justin Sun. The 34-year-old Chinese blockchain entrepreneur has built an empire on bold moves and sharp instincts, and his latest venture might be his most audacious yet. According to an exclusive Forbes report, Sun’s timely investment in

Bitcoin

US Government Transfers $8.46 Million in Bitcoin from SaeHeng Confiscated Funds

On March 27, 2025, the U.S. government executed a notable cryptocurrency transaction, moving $8.46 million dollars worth of Bitcoin from a wallet tied to SaeHeng confiscated funds, as reported by blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence. This transfer, which involved 97.34 BTC, has drawn attention from the crypto

Crypto

French State Bank Bpifrance Launches Fund to Invest $26 Million in Cryptocurrencies

France’s state-owned investment bank, Bpifrance, is stepping into the world of digital currencies with a new initiative announced today. The bank plans to allocate up to 25 million euros, equivalent to $26.95 million dollars, to purchase cryptocurrencies, focusing specifically on supporting the country’s emerging crypto businesses. This

Crime

Tether and Binance Accounts Tied to Justice Department’s Hamas Crypto Crackdown

The U.S. Department of Justice recently took a significant step in its fight against terrorism by seizing roughly $201,400 in cryptocurrency tied to Hamas, a group designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States. Announced on March 27, 2025, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office

Sam Bankman-Fried

Sam Bankman-Fried Transferred to Oklahoma Prison Following Unauthorized Tucker Carlson Interview

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been relocated to a federal transit facility in Oklahoma City. The move, noted on the Federal Bureau of Prisons website on Thursday, comes just weeks after he conducted an unsanctioned video interview with Tucker Carlson from the

Regulations

Senate Approves Repeal of IRS Crypto Tax Rule as Trump Prepares to Sign Historic Legislation

The U.S. Senate voted late Wednesday to repeal a contentious tax rule imposed by the Internal Revenue Service, marking a pivotal moment for decentralized finance regulation. The decision, passed with a decisive 70-28 vote, now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk, where it is widely anticipated to be

Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Growing Influence in Today’s Global Financial Shift

In a recent episode of the “Supply Shock” podcast, early Bitcoin advocate Trace Mayer delivered a compelling discussion on the cryptocurrency’s evolving significance amid today’s economic and geopolitical currents. With a sharp focus on Bitcoin’s potential to reshape the financial world, Mayer framed the conversation around pressing

Stablecoin

Bitso Exchange Unveils Stablecoin Venture with Juno, Targets Payments in Latin America

Latin American crypto exchange Bitso is stepping into the rapidly growing stablecoin space with the launch of its new subsidiary, Juno. This strategic move positions the company to capitalize on the increasing demand for efficient digital payment solutions across the region. Juno’s debut offering is a Mexican peso stablecoin,

Polymarket

Whale Allegedly Manipulates $7 Million Bet in Polymarket Governance Attack

The crypto based prediction market platform Polymarket has found itself at the center of controversy following what it describes as an unprecedented governance attack. The incident, which unfolded between March 24 and 25, involved a $7 million bet titled “Ukraine agrees to Trump mineral deal before April?” The wager saw

Legal

Crypto Influencer BitBoy Arrested in Florida Over Emails to Judge

In a surprising turn of events, or maybe not if you’ve ever followed the BitBoy drama, but crypto influencer Ben Armstrong who is widely recognized as BitBoy, was arrested in Florida on March 25, 2025. The arrest stems from a series of emails Armstrong sent to Cobb County, Georgia

Stablecoin

Fidelity Set to Launch Stablecoin as Part of Digital Assets Strategy

Fidelity Investments, the Boston-based financial giant managing $5 trillion in assets, is gearing up to introduce its own stablecoin, signaling a significant step forward in its exploration of digital assets. This move comes as the United States stands on the cusp of its first comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies under

Bitcoin Mining

First US Engineered Hydro-Cooled Bitcoin Miner Unveiled to Tackle Supply Chain Issues

Silicon Valley-based blockchain and AI infrastructure provider Auradine has launched a groundbreaking product in the Bitcoin mining sector with the debut of the Teraflux AH3880, the first hydro-cooled miner engineered entirely in the United States. This Bitcoin mining machine aims to address some of the most significant hurdles facing miners

Blockchain

CME Group and Google Cloud Pioneer Tokenized Trading with Blockchain-Powered Universal Ledger

CME Group, a leading player in the global derivatives market, has joined forces with Google Cloud to push the boundaries of capital market innovation. Announced on March 25, 2025, this partnership is piloting a transformative approach to asset tokenization and wholesale payments, aiming to unlock greater efficiency and enable round-the-clock

Bitcoin

GameStop Adds Bitcoin to Treasury Reserve in Strategic Update

BREAKING: GameStop Corp. announced on March 25, 2025, that it will now include Bitcoin as part of its treasury reserve assets. The decision, unanimously approved by the company’s board of directors, marks an update to its investment policy and positions GameStop as a forward-thinking player in the evolving landscape

Ethereum

Fidelity Introduces Treasury Fund Share Class Tracked on Ethereum Blockchain

In a move that bridges traditional finance with cutting-edge blockchain technology, asset management company Fidelity, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce a groundbreaking share class for one of its established funds. The Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund, which allocates nearly all of its portfolio (99.

Crypto

7 Million People Own Crypto in the UK, According to Financial Watchdog

The UK’s financial watchdog has sounded the alarm on a growing trend among young people, with millions under the age of 35 diving headfirst into the volatile world of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), recently told MPs that this shift away