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

El Salvador Halts Bitcoin Accumulation Under New IMF Loan Agreement

El Salvador has agreed to cease accumulating Bitcoin in its national portfolio, marking a significant policy shift as outlined in a comprehensive 111-page report released by the International Monetary Fund on March 3, 2025. This decision comes as part of a $1.4 billion loan agreement with the IMF,

DeFi

White House Backs Repeal of IRS DeFi Broker Rule to Support Crypto Innovation

Today David Sacks, appointed as the White House’s AI and crypto czar under President Donald Trump, announced the administration’s support for a Congressional Review Act resolution aimed at overturning a controversial IRS rule affecting decentralized finance platforms. This resolution, introduced by Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Mike Carey,

Markets

Bitcoin Plunges Below $87K as Crypto Markets Reverse Trump Bump Gains

The markets have taken a sharp turn, with Bitcoin dipping below $87,000 and erasing most of the gains sparked by President Trump’s weekend social media post about a U.S. crypto reserve. As of mid-afternoon trading in the U.S., Bitcoin is hovering around $86,700, a

Bitcoin

Gemini Exchange’s Tyler Winklevoss Calls for Bitcoin Only in US National Crypto Reserve

Tyler Winklevoss, the co-founder of Gemini, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has sparked a fresh conversation with his latest take on the proposed U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve. Winklevoss argues that Bitcoin should stand alone as the sole crypto in the national reserve. His reasoning hinges on Bitcoin’s established

Crypto

Dana White Unveils Power Slap and VeChain Crypto Partnership for Free YouTube Streaming

Dana White, the CEO of UFC and the mind behind Power Slap, shared news of a new partnership with VeChain, a blockchain platform, that will bring all Power Slap events to YouTube for free live streaming. Announced on March 03, 2025, this move reflects White’s ongoing efforts to broaden

Regulations

House Representatives Launch Congressional Crypto Caucus to Advance Pro-Crypto Legislation

The recent unveiling of the Congressional Crypto Caucus by a bipartisan group of House Republicans and Democrats headed up by Tom Emmer and Ritchi Torres, marks a pivotal moment for cryptocurrency policy in the United States. This initiative as reported by FOX Business Eleanor Terret, driven by lawmakers eager to

Crime

Twitch Streamer Amouranth Robbed at Gunpoint for Crypto, She Claims to Have Shot One of the Robbers

Kaitlyn Siragusa, known widely as Amouranth, recently shared a harrowing account of a home invasion that she claims took place at her residence. The Twitch and OnlyFans streamer and crypto enthusiast described how, around 11 p.m. on March 2, 2025, she faced armed robbers who entered her home with

Markets

Trump’s National Crypto Reserve Announcement Sparks $330 Billion Market Jump

Over the weekend, the market saw a significant upswing, adding roughly $330 billion to its total value following an announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump about establishing a national crypto reserve. This development sent ripples through the financial world, driving a swift and substantial increase in market activity. According

Exchange

Crypto.com Exchange Wants to Restore $5 Billion in Previously Burned CRO Tokens

Cronos, the token and blockchain ecosystem linked to Crypto.com exchange, has unveiled a controversial proposal to resurrect 70 billion CRO tokens it famously burned back in 2021. Dubbed “The New Golden Age for Cronos,” this governance plan aims to restore the original 100 billion token supply, channeling the reissued

Crypto

David Sacks Sells Crypto Holdings Before Joining Trump Admin as Crypto Czar

In a move that underscores a commitment to transparency, David Sacks, recently appointed as Donald Trump’s AI and crypto czar, says that he has sold off all his cryptocurrency holdings. The decision to sell includes digital assets he held such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, according to a social

Artificial Intelligence

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Meets with A16z to Discuss Bitcoin and AI

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele recently welcomed Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen, co-founders of the influential venture capital firm a16z, to Casa Presidencial for a high-stakes discussion on artificial intelligence and investments, including “freedom tech” like Bitcoin. The meeting, confirmed by El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office, signals

Bitcoin

Traders Eye New Opportunities as Bitcoin Futures Hit Record CME Gap of $10,350

Fresh data from Bitcoin futures over the weekend show a staggering $10,350 gap, which has set a new record on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. This gap marks the largest price difference ever observed between Bitcoin’s Friday close and Monday open on the CME. For context, this figure dwarfs

Bitcoin

Peter Schiff Changes Stance on Bitcoin, Labels It "Digital Gold" After Trump Crypto Reserve Announcement

In a surprising twist, Peter Schiff, the outspoken economist long recognized for his staunch opposition to Bitcoin, appears to be softening his critique. Schiff recently took to social media to comment on President Trump’s announcement about the U.S. cryptocurrency strategic reserve, a move that could see Bitcoin, Ethereum,

Stablecoin

Circle Adopts a Measured Approach for USDC Amid Growing Stablecoin Scrutiny

Circle, the operator behind USD Coin (USDC), is quietly carving out a distinctive approach that leans more on the side of decentralization and permissionless principles when it comes to enforcement. Unlike some of its peers in the stablecoin space, Circle is working to balance the demands of regulatory compliance with

National Stockpile

Trump Announces Plan for U.S. Crypto Reserve Stockpile Featuring Solana, Cardano, and XRP

In a Truth Social post today, President Donald Trump outlined an ambitious vision for the United States to cement its position as a global leader in the cryptocurrency sector. Trump announced that a U.S. Crypto Reserve is still in the works, a move he claims will revitalize an industry

Roger Ver

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Voices Support in Roger Ver Tax Case

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, publicly criticized the potential life sentence facing Roger Ver over alleged nonviolent tax offenses. Buterin described the case as politically driven and the punishment as wildly disproportionate to the accusations. His comments add a significant voice to an ongoing debate that has already captured

Markets

Crypto Market Begins to Rebound as Bitcoin Tops $84K Ahead of Trump’s Summit

The crypto market is starting to catch its breath after a brutal stretch, with Bitcoin climbing back up to $84,400, signaling a potential recovery from its roughest month in three years. Just this past week, the leading crypto took a nosedive to $78,000, dragging the total market capitalization

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

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

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

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