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.

Crypto

President Trump to Host First White House Crypto Summit on March 7

On March 7, 2025, the White House will host a landmark event that could redefine America’s relationship with cryptocurrencies, this according to FOX Business. President Donald Trump, who campaigned on a promise to transform the United States into the global hub for digital currencies, is delivering on that vision

Legal

Judge Throws Out SEC Lawsuit Against HEX Founder Richard Heart

BREAKING: A federal judge in Brooklyn, New York, dismissed a high-profile lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against Richard Heart (real name Richard Schueler), the founder of the HEX token, on Friday, February 28, 2025. The SEC had accused Heart of misusing millions of dollars in

Memecoins

Elon Musk Calls Memecoins a Casino on the Joe Rogan Show

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again stirred the crypto pot, this time with a candid critique of memecoins during a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience." The billionaire entrepreneur didn’t mince words when he compared the booming memecoin sector to a casino, casting doubt on

Bitcoin

BlackRock Integrates Bitcoin ETF into $150 Billion Model Portfolio

BlackRock, the asset management company with $11 trillion under its purview, has taken a significant step by incorporating its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) into its expansive $150 billion model portfolio business. This move introduces a 1% to 2% allocation of the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) into its target allocation portfolios,

Crypto

Trump Organization Files "TRUMP" Trademark for Metaverse and NFT Platform

The Trump organization is taking steps to broaden its presence into the crypto landscape with a new trademark filing. On February 24, 2025, Donald Trump's media organization DTTM, the entity responsible for managing the organization’s trademarks, submitted an application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Solana

CME Group Set to Introduce Solana Futures Trading on March 17

CME Group, widely recognized as the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, has announced plans to roll out Solana (SOL) futures contracts starting March 17, subject to regulatory approval. This move expands the company’s crypto offerings, providing traders with two contract options: a micro-sized contract equivalent to 25 SOL and

Crypto

Thorchain Lead Developer Leaves as Vote to Block Hacker Funds Fails

In a surprising turn of events, Thorchain core developer Pluto has announced his departure from the project following a contentious decision to reverse a vote aimed at blocking transactions linked to North Korean hackers. The move has stirred unrest within the decentralized protocol’s community, with a validator also threatening

Bitcoin Mining

Braiins Unveils Bitcoin Mining Chip to Challenge Bitmain’s Market Dominance

Braiins, a company focused on advancing Bitcoin mining technology, has introduced a new ASIC chip designed to compete with Bitmain’s long-standing dominance in the Bitcoin mining industry. Bitmain, a Chinese manufacturer, currently controls roughly 70% of the ASIC market, a position that has raised concerns about centralization in Bitcoin

Legal

DraftKings Reaches $10 Million Settlement in NFT Securities Lawsuit

In a significant development, DraftKings, the online sports betting platform, has agreed to pay $10 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit tied to its sale of non-fungible tokens, commonly known as NFTs. The lawsuit, which began in 2023, claimed that DraftKings violated state and federal securities laws by offering NFTs

Memecoins

SEC Clarifies Stance on Memecoins in Statement Saying They Are Not a Security

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s released a statement that could reshape how the crypto community views memecoins. These digital assets, born from internet culture and fueled by online enthusiasm, have long existed in a gray area of regulatory oversight. Today’s announcement brings a measure of clarity,

Stablecoin

How Senator Lummis Aims to Shape U.S. Cryptocurrency Regulation

On February 27, 2025, Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming shared her thoughts following a recent Senate hearing on digital assets. As the newly appointed chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Digital Assets, a role she assumed in January 2025 under Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott, Lummis is steering the

Bitcoin

Court Documents Reveal Swan Bitcoin Brokerage Service Was Funded by Ripple

Swan Bitcoin, a company focused on Bitcoin financial services, accepted funding from Ripple Labs, the company behind XRP, according to legal and financial records recently brought to light by Blockspace Media. This development has stirred controversy, especially given Swan’s public criticism of Ripple in the past. The situation unfolds

Hack

FBI Issues Alert About North Korean Hackers in Relation to $1.5 Billion Bybit Hack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation posted a new alert in relation to the Bybit hack. In the alert, North Korea has been fingered as the mastermind behind a staggering $1.5 billion heist targeting Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange. The theft, which took place around February 21, 2025, is being

Memecoins

Democrats Introduce Bill to Ban Memecoin Profits for Presidents and Top Officials

House Democrats are taking aim at President Donald Trump’s memecoin. Leading the charge is California Representative Sam Liccardo, who announced plans to introduce the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement Act, or MEME Act. The legislation seeks to curb what Liccardo and his supporters describe as a troubling trend of

Bitcoin

IMF Greenlights $1.4 Billion Plan for El Salvador with Focus on Bitcoin Control

In a significant move for El Salvador’s economic future, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved a 40-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), unlocking access to approximately $1.4 billion to the country. This decision announced today allows an immediate disbursement of $113 million to

Exchange

SEC Drops Investigation into Gemini Crypto Exchange

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its investigation into Gemini, the crypto exchange co-founded by the Winklevoss twins, after nearly two years of scrutiny. The announcement, made today, marks the end of a 699-day saga that began with a Wells Notice issued 277 days prior, signaling

Crime

Chinese National Murdered in South Korea Luxury Hotel in Cryptocurrency Deal Gone Wrong

There was a chilling scene in Jeju, South Korea, where a Chinese man in his 30’s was found dead in a luxury hotel, sparking a police investigation into a possible cryptocurrency-related murder. Authorities at Jeju West Police Station are now holding four Chinese nationals—two women and two men,

Hack

How the North Korean Lazarus Group Hacked Crypto Exchange Bybit for $1.5 Billion

In a stunning revelation, cybersecurity experts have unraveled the mystery behind the largest cryptocurrency hack in history, nearly a staggering $1.5 billion theft from the Bybit exchange. The culprits? North Korean hackers who exploited a trusted wallet provider called Safe, in a meticulously crafted attack. This breach, confirmed by

Markets

Trump’s Tariff Threats Create Market Chaos, S&P 500 Plunges as Bitcoin Slumps

In a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday, financial markets reeled from President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on the European Union, sparking widespread concern among investors. The S&P 500 experienced a sharp decline, wiping out more than $500 billion in a matter of minutes. This

Stablecoin

Bank of America Eyes USD Pegged Stablecoin Launch Amid Potential Regulatory Shifts

Bank of America has a bold plan to launch a USD pegged crypto stablecoin, a move announced by CEO Brian Moynihan during a recent interview at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. Moynihan, a seasoned leader who has steered Bank of America since 2010, emphasized that the bank is

Crypto

How Hackers Are Quietly Draining Bitcoin Wallets Through Fake GitHub Projects

Imagine stumbling across a slick GitHub project that promises to streamline your Telegram bot for managing Bitcoin wallets or supercharge your favorite gaming tool. It looks legitimate, complete with a polished README file that practically begs you to dive in. But here’s the catch: that code you’re about

Libra

Argentinian News Reports DOJ Opens Investigation into Libra Controversy and President Milei

Argentinian news outlet La Nacion has reported that the United States Department of Justice has allegedly launched a probe into the tumultuous memecoin Libra, a token propelled into the spotlight by Argentina’s President Javier Milei before its swift and costly collapse. According to unnamed sources cited by the publication,

Artificial Intelligence

Fetch.ai Unveils ASI-1 Mini for Web3 AI and Decentralized Ownership

Fetch.ai, part of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI), has introduced ASI-1 Mini, a new kind of artificial intelligence tool designed specifically for the Web3 world. Announced today, this tool is the first large language model (LLM) built to work seamlessly in decentralized online spaces, like blockchain networks. It’s

Regulations

Senator Cynthia Lummis to Lead Digital Asset Hearing to Shape Crypto Future

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is set to chair the inaugural hearing of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets, marking a pivotal moment for blockchain and crypto regulation in the United States. Lummis shared her excitement about this historic first step toward crafting bipartisan legislation that will

Blockchain

Trump’s $5 Million Gold Cards Could Gain Traction with Blockchain Addition

Donald Trump unveiled his “gold card” plan today—a $5 million express lane to U.S. citizenship for wealthy investors. Announced in the Oval Office on February 25, 2025, this isn’t some basic green card tweak; it’s a premium green card with perks and a clear shot at