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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.

South Korea's Largest Crypto Exchange Upbit Suffers $36 Million Hack

South Korea's Largest Crypto Exchange Upbit Suffers $36 Million Hack

South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchange Upbit disclosed a significant security breach on Thursday morning, with approximately 54 billion won, equivalent to around $36 million, drained from its Solana network holdings. The unauthorized transfers involved a mix of Solana-based assets, including SOL, USDC, and various smaller tokens, which were moved

Polymarket Secures CFTC Approval for Full Regulated Return to US Markets

Polymarket Secures CFTC Approval for Full Regulated Return to US Markets

Polymarket, one of the top cryptocurrency powered prediction market platforms, announced on November 25 that it has received formal approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to operate as a fully regulated exchange in the United States. The CFTC issued an Amended Order of Designation that officially recognizes Polymarket as

Calvin Ayre, BSV Blockchain Financier, Linked to $23 Billion in Alleged Wirecard Fraud

Calvin Ayre, BSV Blockchain Financier, Linked to $23 Billion in Alleged Wirecard Fraud

Investigative reporting from Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) has uncovered fresh leads pointing to Canadian billionaire Calvin Ayre as the shadowy figure behind hundreds of millions of dollars funneled through the now-defunct Wirecard Bank. Ayre, a flamboyant online gambling magnate and early Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investor, appears to have used the payment

ChatGPT Sam Altman's Ex-Boyfriend's Home Targeted in Bitcoin and Ethereum $11 Million Robbery

ChatGPT Sam Altman's Ex-Boyfriend's Home Targeted in Bitcoin and Ethereum $11 Million Robbery

A prominent tech investor fell victim to a brazen armed robbery in San Francisco over the weekend, resulting in the theft of $11 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum. The incident occurred at a high-value residence in the city's Mission District, where the suspect gained entry by posing as

Metaplanet Secures $130 Million Bitcoin Backed Loan to Expand Treasury Holdings

Metaplanet Secures $130 Million Bitcoin Backed Loan to Expand Treasury Holdings

Metaplanet Inc, a Tokyo-listed company dedicated to integrating Bitcoin into its corporate treasury, announced on Tuesday that it has secured a $130 million loan backed by its substantial Bitcoin reserves. This financing comes under an existing $500 million credit facility established in late October, bringing the total amount drawn to

CZ Binance Faces Renewed Scrutiny in Lawsuit Over Alleged Terror Financing Ties

CZ Binance Faces Renewed Scrutiny in Lawsuit Over Alleged Terror Financing Ties

Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire co-founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, now confronts fresh legal challenges from families devastated by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. A federal court complaint filed on November 24, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of North

JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley, Customer Data Exposed Following Vendor Cyberattack

JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley, Customer Data Exposed Following Vendor Cyberattack

Client information from some of the largest financial institutions in the United States, including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley, could have been accessed during a cyberattack on a key technology vendor. The New York Times reported the development over the weekend, citing sources close to the investigation who indicated

Epstein’s Bitcoin Emails Expose Links to Core Developer Jeremy Rubin

Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein’s Bitcoin Emails Expose Links to Core Developer Jeremy Rubin

The November 2025 release of over 20,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein's emails and documents by the U.S. House Oversight Committee has sparked fresh scrutiny into the disgraced financier's far reaching network. While much of the media spotlight has fallen on Epstein's mentions

Kalshi Emerges as Top Prediction Market Player at Goldman Sachs Tech Conference

Kalshi Emerges as Top Prediction Market Player at Goldman Sachs Tech Conference

The Goldman Sachs annual private technology conference in Las Vegas drew a crowd of prominent investors and tech leaders this week. Attendees had opportunities to connect with executives from leading companies in fields like artificial intelligence and ride-sharing. Figures such as Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick and Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom

Cardano Recovers from Chain Split Due to Software Vulnerability

Cardano Recovers from Chain Split Due to Software Vulnerability

The Cardano blockchain has stabilized after a brief disruption that divided its ledger into two versions. This rare event unfolded on November 21, 2025, when a specially crafted delegation transaction exposed a long-standing software vulnerability. Network operators and developers acted swiftly to restore the blockchain, ensuring that the core functions

Coinbase Admits Donating to White House Ballroom Project to Maintain Good Relations

Coinbase Admits Donating to White House Ballroom Project to Maintain Good Relations

Emilie Choi, president and chief operating officer of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, openly acknowledged this week that the organization's contribution to a major White House renovation project was intended to foster positive ties with the administration. Speaking at the Axios BFD Summit in New York, Choi responded

Bitcoin Price Crashes Below $82,000 Amid Massive Liquidations and ETF Outflows

Bitcoin Price Crashes Below $82,000 Amid Massive Liquidations and ETF Outflows

Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline on November 21, 2025, falling to around $82,000 during early trading hours. This move marked the lowest level for the cryptocurrency since April and triggered widespread turmoil across the market. Traders faced nearly $2 billion in leveraged liquidations over the past 24 hours, with

U.S. Authorities Probe Bitmain Bitcoin Mining Hardware Over National Security Risks

U.S. Authorities Probe Bitmain Bitcoin Mining Hardware Over National Security Risks

Bitmain, the Beijing-based company that dominates the global market for Bitcoin mining equipment, has come under scrutiny from United States authorities over potential threats to national security. Reports emerged on November 21, 2025, detailing a previously undisclosed investigation led by the Department of Homeland Security. The inquiry, dubbed Operation Red

Peter Thiel, Jeffrey Epstein, and Bitcoin: New Insights from 2025 Email Release

Jeffrey Epstein

Peter Thiel, Jeffrey Epstein, and Bitcoin: New Insights from 2025 Email Release

In the shadowy world where finance, tech, and elite networking all come together, few stories are as intriguing, and unsettling, as the connections between Silicon Valley titan Peter Thiel and the infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein. The recent release of over 20,000 pages of Epstein's emails and documents

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Extend Outflows, While Solana ETF Attracts Fresh Capital

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Extend Outflows, While Solana ETF Attracts Fresh Capital

Investors continued to pull funds from major Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds this week, with net redemptions across the two largest cryptocurrency categories. Bitcoin ETFs recorded their fifth consecutive closing of outflows, with a total of $372.77 million leaving the products. The sharp withdrawals reflect ongoing pressure on established

After Trump Pardon, CZ Binance Plans $4.3 Billion in U.S. Investment if Funds Returned

After Trump Pardon, CZ Binance Plans $4.3 Billion in U.S. Investment if Funds Returned

Changpeng Zhao, widely known as just CZ in crypto circles, and the founder of Binance, has addressed speculation surrounding the possibility of a refund for the cryptocurrency exchange following his recent presidential pardon. The discussion centers on the massive $4.3 billion settlement Binance reached with U.S. authorities in

Newly Released Emails Link Jeffrey Epstein Funding to Early Bitcoin Core Development

Newly Released Emails Link Jeffrey Epstein Funding to Early Bitcoin Core Development

Fresh documents from the Jeffrey Epstein estate have surfaced, shedding light on financial ties between the late financier and MIT's efforts to support Bitcoin's core protocol in its formative years. Epstein emails released by the House Oversight Committee show that he provided assistance to former MIT

Cloudflare Global Outage Disrupts Access to Major Crypto Platforms

Cloudflare Global Outage Disrupts Access to Major Crypto Platforms

A significant outage at Cloudflare struck the internet today, causing widespread disruptions that extended to numerous cryptocurrency websites and services. Users attempting to access popular crypto exchanges and tools encountered error messages, preventing normal operation across multiple platforms. Cloudflare, a key provider of content delivery network services, security features, and

Fidelity and Canary Capital Launch New Solana ETFs

Fidelity and Canary Capital Launch New Solana ETFs

Fidelity Investments and Canary Capital have introduced two new spot Solana exchange-traded funds, expanding options for investors seeking exposure to the Solana blockchain's native token. The Fidelity Solana ETF, trading under the ticker FSOL, began operations following regulatory filings that made it effective through the U.S. Securities

El Salvador Buys $100M in Bitcoin as Crypto Market Dips

El Salvador Buys $100M in Bitcoin as Crypto Market Dips

El Salvador has once again demonstrated its commitment to Bitcoin by significantly increasing its national holdings during a period of market weakness. President Nayib Bukele announced the acquisition of approximately 1,090 Bitcoin in a single day, marking the largest one-time addition to the country's strategic reserve to

Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin $200K and Ethereum $12K by Year-End 2025

Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin $200K and Ethereum $12K by Year-End 2025

Tom Lee, chairman of BitMine Immersion Technologies, sees clear signs of recovery in the crypto market despite its recent sharp decline. The downturn wiped out millions in market cap and triggered widespread liquidations, leaving many investors cautious. Yet Lee maintains a steady optimism, viewing the pullback as a temporary shift

Japan Advances Crypto Reclassification to Ease Tax Burdens on Bitcoin and Ethereum Traders

Japan Advances Crypto Reclassification to Ease Tax Burdens on Bitcoin and Ethereum Traders

Japan’s Financial Services Agency has signaled plans to reclassify 105 cryptocurrencies, including leading assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, as financial products. This shift would bring these digital currencies under the oversight of the Financial Products Transaction Act, marking a significant step toward integrating them into the nation’s traditional

Epstein Emails Uncover Early Bitcoin Talks Involving Brock Pierce and Larry Summers

Epstein Emails Uncover Early Bitcoin Talks Involving Brock Pierce and Larry Summers

Fresh documents from the U.S. House Oversight Committee shed light on a private gathering at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse, where cryptocurrency pioneer Brock Pierce shared insights on Bitcoin with former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers. The emails, part of a larger trove released this week, date back to

Bitcoin Price Consolidates at $100K as U.S. Government Shutdown Ends

Bitcoin Price Consolidates at $100K as U.S. Government Shutdown Ends

Bitcoin's price has remained relatively flat around the $100,000 mark even as the US government resumes full operations after its recent shutdown. Traders and investors appear cautious, holding positions while anticipating a flood of postponed economic reports that could influence market directions. This period of uncertainty comes