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

Senator Ted Cruz Introduced FLARE Act to Transform Flared Gas into Bitcoin Mining Power

On April 1, 2025, Senator Ted Cruz introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at repurposing flared natural gas from oil drilling operations into a resource for mining Bitcoin and other digital assets. Known as the Facilitating Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions Act, or FLARE Act, this bill seeks to tackle

Bitcoin

U.S. Government Prepares to Reveal Bitcoin Holdings as 30-Day Audit Comes to End

The U.S. government is on the verge of wrapping up a detailed audit of its Bitcoin and cryptocurrency holdings, with an official disclosure slated for April 5, 2025. This move comes as part of a broader push by the Treasury Department and federal agencies to provide transparency into the

Blockchain

Ghana Unveils Blockchain Gold Tracking System to Tackle Illegal Smuggling

Ghana is preparing to launch a blockchain-based gold tracking system as part of a broader strategy to reform its gold industry and address the persistent challenge of illegal smuggling exports. Sammy Gyamfi, the acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), announced the initiative, which is linked

Markets

Crypto Market Holds Steady as Traders Await Trump’s Liberation Day Tariff Reveal

Bitcoin has maintained its footing above $83,000 early Tuesday morning, reflecting a cautious optimism among investors as they await U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement set for April 2, 2025. The cryptocurrency, which remains the largest by market value, climbed 1.8% in the past 24 hours,

Payments

MasterCard Aims to Create a Seamless Crypto Transaction Network for 3.5 Billion Cardholders Worldwide

Mastercard is stepping up its efforts to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the rapidly evolving world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. With regulatory changes and growing acceptance from Wall Street, the payments giant sees an opportunity to expand its blockchain and digital asset capabilities. Raj Dhamodharan, Mastercard’s executive

Circle

Circle Targets Late April for IPO Filing as Crypto Market Rebounds

Circle Internet Financial, the company behind the popular cryptocurrency stablecoin USDC, is gearing up to take its shares public. The fintech company has tapped major investment banks JPMorgan Chase and Citi to guide its initial public offering, according to two sources familiar with the plans. While exact timing remains fluid,

Bitcoin

Michael Saylor's Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings with $1.92 Billion Purchase, Now Owns Over 528,000 BTC

Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has once again made headlines with its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. On March 31, founder Michael Saylor announced that the firm added 22,048 BTC to its portfolio, a purchase valued at $1.92 billion. This latest move, executed over six days from

Dogecoin

Elon Musk Clarifies No Government Plans for Dogecoin as Price Dips 3%

In a recent town hall meeting hosted by the America PAC, a political action committee founded by Elon Musk last year, the Tesla CEO addressed swirling speculation about the U.S. government’s potential adoption of Dogecoin. Musk, known for his long-standing support of the crypto memecoin, put rumors

Bitcoin Mining

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. to Launch American Bitcoin Mining Venture

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have partnered with Miami based Hut 8 to establish a new Bitcoin mining company named American Bitcoin. Announced on Monday, this collaboration marks a bold step for the Trump family into the evolving world of cryptocurrency, aligning with broader industry trends toward mainstream adoption.

Bitcoin Mining

Jihan Wu Champions Hydro Cooling as Bitcoin Mining's Future Amid Industry Innovations

Jihan Wu, the influential co-founder of Bitmain and a long-standing advocate for Bitcoin's growth, shared his perspective on the future of Bitcoin mining. Quoting a recent post from Bitdeer, the mining company he founded, Wu emphasized the transformative potential of hydro cooling, a technology he believes

Stablecoin

Circle Launches SDK to Power Seamless Crypto Payments with USDC

Circle has launched USDCKit, a robust software development kit (SDK) designed to simplify payments using USDC, its popular stablecoin. Known for driving innovation in digital finance, Circle aims to make money movement more accessible and efficient, fostering economic growth worldwide. With this latest release, the company takes a significant step

Crypto

ICERAID Project Sparks Controversy with Solana Reward Tokens for Reporting Immigrants

A new blockchain-based project called ICERAID has emerged, promising crypto rewards to users who report immigrants to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Launched with the slogan “Make America Safe Again,” the platform gained attention after conservative activist Laura Loomer promoted it on her podcast, sending it viral overnight. ICERAID

Crypto

Japan Set to Recognize Crypto Assets as Financial Products in Major Legal Shift

In a significant step toward integrating digital currencies into its financial framework, Japan is preparing to grant crypto assets legal status as financial products. According to a report from the Nikkei business daily published on Sunday, the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is planning to amend the Financial Instruments

FTX

FTX Prepares Major Creditor Repayments Starting May 30 as Bankruptcy Nears Conclusion

After more than two years of legal and financial turbulence, FTX is gearing up to start repaying claims exceeding $50,000 on May 30, marking a significant milestone in the defunct exchange’s bankruptcy proceedings. The process comes over two years later since the company’s high-profile collapse in

Bitcoin

Marathon Digital Announces $2 Billion Stock Sale to Boost Bitcoin Holdings in Strategic Move

Marathon Digital Holdings, a prominent player in the Bitcoin mining industry, has revealed plans to sell $2 billion worth of stock to significantly expand its Bitcoin reserves. The announcement, detailed in a recent SEC Form 8-K filing, shows the company’s ongoing commitment to deepening its investment in cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin

Trump and Bukele White House Talks Could Spark Bitcoin Policy Breakthroughs

The prospect of a White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has stirred excitement among political and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. While no official confirmation has surfaced, Bukele recently dropped a tantalizing hint about a potential visit to Washington, raising questions about what

Bitcoin

Mixed Signals Drive Bitcoin and Crypto Market Dynamics This Week

This past week in crypto, the market revealed a complex landscape where optimism clashed with caution, as Bitcoin and altcoins grappled with shifting prices and mixed signals. Bitcoin showed flashes of strength with institutional heavyweights like GameStop and Strategy boosting their holdings, yet it couldn’t fully shake off bearish

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,

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,

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