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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.

Bittensor, Sui, Avalanche, Surge the Most Among Cryptos After Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Pause

Bittensor, Sui, Avalanche, Surge the Most Among Cryptos After Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Pause

The market has seen a remarkable turnaround in the past 24 hours, with several digital assets posting strong gains following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs. This unexpected policy shift, aimed at easing trade tensions with most countries while maintaining pressure on China, has

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Fire Fed Chair Powell: What It Means for Bitcoin

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Fire Fed Chair Powell: What It Means for Bitcoin

On April 10, 2025, a significant development unfolded as President Donald Trump requested the U.S. Supreme Court to grant him the authority to dismiss top officials at independent agencies, including Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This move, reported by Bloomberg, challenges a 90-year-old Supreme Court ruling that

Pakistan Plans to Use Excess Electricity for Bitcoin Mining and AI

Pakistan Plans to Use Excess Electricity for Bitcoin Mining and AI

Pakistan is taking a big step with new plans toward utilizing its excess electricity by channeling it into Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence data centers, according to Bilal Bin Saqib, head of the Pakistan Crypto Council and adviser to the finance minister. Saqib revealed that discussions with multiple Bitcoin mining

Bitcoin and Stocks Soar as Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause Excluding China

Bitcoin and Stocks Soar as Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause Excluding China

Bitcoin and stock markets are experiencing a significant upswing following a major trade policy update from President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the president revealed plans to suspend most trade tariffs for 90 days, a decision that has sparked immediate gains across financial sectors. While the pause applies to many countries,

Scott Bessent Highlights Blockchain and Stablecoins as Key Focus for Treasury Plans

Scott Bessent Highlights Blockchain and Stablecoins as Key Focus for Treasury Plans

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke to investors and banking leaders at an American Bankers Association summit on Wednesday morning, spotlighting the government’s interest in blockchain, stablecoins, and new payment systems. In prepared remarks delivered today, Bessent emphasized that the Treasury Department is actively reviewing regulatory obstacles tied to these

Argentina’s Congress Launches Investigation into LIBRA Memecoin Controversy

Argentina’s Congress Launches Investigation into LIBRA Memecoin Controversy

Argentina’s lower house of Congress has taken a decisive step toward unraveling the story behind the LIBRA memecoin, a token that gained attention earlier this year when President Javier Milei publicly endorsed it. Lawmakers recently voted to establish a commission tasked with examining the token’s rapid rise and

Winklevoss Twins Back AI Firm Octane in $6.7 Million Push for Safer Crypto Code

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Winklevoss Twins Back AI Firm Octane in $6.7 Million Push for Safer Crypto Code

San Francisco-based startup Octane has raised $6.7 million in a funding round led by Winklevoss Capital and crypto investment firm Archetype. The announcement, made on Tuesday, highlights the growing urgency to protect blockchain ecosystems from escalating cyber threats. Founded in 2023 by software engineer Giovanni Vignone, the company

Solana Developers Launch Confidential Balances to Boost Onchain Privacy

Solana Developers Launch Confidential Balances to Boost Onchain Privacy

In an important step toward enhancing privacy on the Solana blockchain, developers have introduced a new feature set known as Confidential Balances. Announced by the Solana infrastructure company Helius, this new suite of token extensions aims to attract institutional interest by expanding the capabilities of confidential transactions. Described as the

Bitcoin Falls to $77,000 as US Sets 104% Tariffs on China, Shaking Crypto Markets

Bitcoin Falls to $77,000 as US Sets 104% Tariffs on China, Shaking Crypto Markets

Bitcoin took a sharp dive down to $77,000 minutes ago, following an announcement from US President Donald Trump confirming a hefty 104% tariff on Chinese imports. The move, which ramps up an already tense trade tariff war, sent ripples through financial markets, undoing a brief wave of optimism that

SOL Strategies Boosts Solana Holdings with $3.37 Million Purchase in March

SOL Strategies Boosts Solana Holdings with $3.37 Million Purchase in March

SOL Strategies, a Canadian firm deeply entrenched in the Solana ecosystem, snapped up 24,000 SOL tokens throughout March. The acquisition, priced at an average of roughly $139.8 per token, amounted to a $3.37 million investment that has significantly bolstered the company’s stake in the high-performance

Trump Dissolves DOJ Crypto Crime Fighting Unit Amid Push for Digital Asset Deregulation

Trump Dissolves DOJ Crypto Crime Fighting Unit Amid Push for Digital Asset Deregulation

The U.S. Department of Justice has quietly disbanded its specialized unit tasked with investigating cryptocurrency-related crimes, marking another step in the Trump administration’s broader effort to ease oversight of the digital asset industry. In a memo circulated to staff on Monday evening, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche,

Janover Inc. Embraces Solana Treasury Under New Crypto Leadership

Janover Inc. Embraces Solana Treasury Under New Crypto Leadership

A team of crypto industry veterans has taken the reins at Janover Inc., a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker JNVR. Announced on April 07, 2025, this acquisition marks a significant shift as former Kraken executives acquire majority ownership, steering Janover toward a future deeply rooted in

SEC Gathers Coinbase, Uniswap Labs, and Cumberland DRW for Insightful Crypto Roundtable Discussion

SEC Gathers Coinbase, Uniswap Labs, and Cumberland DRW for Insightful Crypto Roundtable Discussion

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is gearing up to host a significant gathering of cryptocurrency industry leaders this Friday, bringing together some familiar names for a discussion that promises to shed light on the evolving regulatory landscape. The SEC’s crypto task force has extended invitations to executives

Black Monday Crypto Markets Reel as Trade Tensions and Macro Pressures Drive Broad Sell-Off

Black Monday Crypto Markets Reel as Trade Tensions and Macro Pressures Drive Broad Sell-Off

Today in crypto, the market is grappling with a pronounced negative trend, as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and macroeconomic uncertainties sent shockwaves through Bitcoin and altcoins. Bitcoin, often seen as a bellwether for the broader market, is showing resilience amidst a brutal sell-off but remains under threat

Saylor’s Strategy Faces $6 Billion in Unrealized Losses as Bitcoin Selloff Disrupts Buying Momentum

Saylor’s Strategy Faces $6 Billion in Unrealized Losses as Bitcoin Selloff Disrupts Buying Momentum

Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has reported nearly $6 billion in unrealized losses tied to its Bitcoin treasury for the first quarter of 2025. The disclosure, detailed in an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, comes as macroeconomic pressures have

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Takes on Advisory Role in Pakistan’s Crypto Council

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Takes on Advisory Role in Pakistan’s Crypto Council

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the co-founder of Binance and an influential figure in the crypto space, has been appointed as Strategic Advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council. The announcement marks a pivotal step in Pakistan’s journey to position itself as a regional leader in digital finance. This development unfolded

Crypto Lawyer Takes On Department of Homeland Security to Reveal Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity

Satoshi Nakamoto

Crypto Lawyer Takes On Department of Homeland Security to Reveal Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity

A cryptocurrency attorney has launched a legal battle against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, aiming to peel back the layers of secrecy surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious figure who created Bitcoin. James Murphy, recognized on social media as "MetaLawMan," filed the lawsuit in D.C. District

Bitcoin Price Opens at $74,422 on Black Monday as Global Markets Face Uncertainty

Bitcoin Price Opens at $74,422 on Black Monday as Global Markets Face Uncertainty

Bitcoin opened the trading day at $74,422, slipping below the $75,000 mark and reflecting a steep decline of over 7% in a single day. This downturn comes as financial markets worldwide grapple with heightened volatility, sparked by a combination of economic concerns and shifting policy signals from the

Federal Agencies Face Bitcoin Holdings Deadline as Transparency Questions Grows

Federal Agencies Face Bitcoin Holdings Deadline as Transparency Questions Grows

A significant deadline approaches for federal agencies tasked with reporting their Bitcoin and crypto holdings to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. According to a White House official, since the deadline date fell on a Saturday, the date was extended to Monday, April 7, following standard federal filing practices. This development has

Bitcoin Price Plunges to $78K as Markets Brace for Black Monday Fallout

Bitcoin Price Plunges to $78K as Markets Brace for Black Monday Fallout

The crypto market is facing a harsh reality today, as Bitcoin’s price cratered to $78,000, marking its lowest point since mid-March. This sharp drop, a nearly 6% decline in just 24 hours, has left investors rattled and sparked widespread speculation about what lies ahead. With Monday’s

Bitcoin Hashrate Soars to Record High While Price Holds Steady

Bitcoin Hashrate Soars to Record High While Price Holds Steady

In a significant development, Bitcoin's hashrate has reached an all-time high as of April 2025, signaling robust growth in the network's computational power. This milestone shows the increasing activity and security within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The hashrate, which measures the total computational power used to

Aaron Day Undertakes 40-Day Fast to Support Roger Ver aka Bitcoin Jesus Amid Legal Battle

Aaron Day Undertakes 40-Day Fast to Support Roger Ver aka Bitcoin Jesus Amid Legal Battle

Aaron Day, a former presidential candidate and well known cryptocurrency advocate, is embarking on an ambitious 40-day fast to support Roger Ver, a prominent figure in the Bitcoin and crypto space widely known as "Bitcoin Jesus," whom he believes is facing political persecution by the U.S.

Tether CEO Eyes New US Stablecoin as Regulatory Pressure Mounts on USDT

Tether CEO Eyes New US Stablecoin as Regulatory Pressure Mounts on USDT

Paolo Ardoino, the chief executive of Tether, has hinted at a significant shift in the company’s strategy as it grapples with mounting regulatory challenges in the United States. With new legislation threatening to ban Tether’s flagship stablecoin, USDT, from key markets, Ardoino revealed that the company is exploring

Institutions Bet Big on Bitcoin as Crypto Faces Global Economic Shakeup

Institutions Bet Big on Bitcoin as Crypto Faces Global Economic Shakeup

This past week in crypto, the market showcased a blend of resilience and uncertainty as global economic policies and regulatory developments shaped its trajectory. Bitcoin emerged as a standout performer, increasingly viewed as a hedge against financial instability amid escalating trade tensions sparked by President Trump’s tariff announcements. Despite

Mark Cuban Endorses Bitcoin as a Smarter Investment Amid Stock Buyback Concerns

Mark Cuban Endorses Bitcoin as a Smarter Investment Amid Stock Buyback Concerns

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban made a comment suggesting that Bitcoin is a better investment than traditional stocks right now. Known for his business acumen and candid takes on financial markets, Cuban’s comments come at a time when economic uncertainty, driven by new tariff policies and corporate strategies, is shaking