Bitcoin

Unraveling the Ownership History of the Bitcoin X Account

In the expansive world of Bitcoin, crypto, and X (formerly Twitter), the @Bitcoin handle holds a unique place among cryptocurrency accounts. Launched on August 17, 2011, it started as a modest platform for sharing early insights into Bitcoin when the digital asset traded for mere cents. Today, with close to

Bitcoin

US Government Shutdown Pushes Bitcoin Toward New All-Time High

Bitcoin stands on the brink of surpassing its all-time high, with market analysts forecasting a breakthrough as early as next week. It’s currently trading at around $123,227, reflecting a 12% increase over the past seven days and positioning it just 3% shy of its previous peak. This

ETF

Uptober Rally Drives Billion Dollar Inflows to Bitcoin ETFs as Price Surpasses $120,000

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded a three-day net inflow streak that surpassed $1 billion on Thursday, aligning with the cryptocurrency's climb back above $120,000 for the first time since August. This surge reflects renewed investor confidence as the seasonal "Uptober" pattern takes hold in

Coinbase

Coinbase and Lightspark Face Backlash Over Support for Vercel CEO Netanyahu Photo

The tech world erupted in controversy this week when Guillermo Rauch, CEO of the AI cloud platform Vercel, shared a selfie with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The photo, posted on September 29 after a private meeting in New York focused on AI's role in Israel's

Tokenization

Robinhood CEO Envisions Tokenization Reshaping Global Finance

Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood, shared bold insights on the future of asset tokenization during a discussion at the Token2049 conference in Singapore. Speaking on Thursday, he predicted that most major markets could develop frameworks for tokenization within the next five years. Tenev described the trend as unstoppable, likening it

Markets

Bitcoin Surges Above $119,000 on Jobs Report Fueling Rate Cut Bets

Bitcoin reached a fresh high above $119,000 as traders reacted to softer-than-anticipated private payroll figures from ADP. The cryptocurrency climbed sharply after the report revealed a surprising decline in U.S. private sector employment, heightening speculation around Federal Reserve policy easing. Over the past month, the Bitcoin

Bitcoin

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Gains Bitcoin Tax Shelter Under Treasury’s Latest IRS Guidance

The US Treasury Department announced adjustments to proposed tax regulations on Tuesday that remove a significant burden from Strategy's extensive Bitcoin portfolio. This move addresses concerns over the corporate alternative minimum tax, or CAMT, which risked imposing billions in liabilities on unrealized gains from digital assets. Strategy, the

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Pioneer Nick Szabo Joins Debate Over OP_RETURN Policy Expansion

Bitcoin developers have released the testing candidate for Version 30 of the Bitcoin software, marking a significant step forward in the network's evolution. This release follows the v29.0 update and introduces a range of enhancements, including bug fixes, performance optimizations, and refined policy adjustments. While the full

Ross Ulbricht

Bitcoin Pioneer Ross Ulbricht Fires Back at Kamala Harris Over Fentanyl Claims

Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road marketplace and a pioneering voice for Bitcoin, has directly addressed a recent portrayal of his case in former Vice President Kamala Harris's new memoir. In a pointed social media post, Ulbricht refuted Harris's description of him as "

Treasury

Corporate Crypto Treasuries Surge with Fresh Bitcoin and Ethereum Buys

Corporate adoption of digital assets continues to gain momentum as major treasury holders capitalize on recent market dips. Strategy, a prominent Bitcoin focused firm, added 196 BTC to its reserves last week, spending about $22.1 million at an average price of $113,048 per coin. This purchase, detailed in

Memecoins

Solana Traders “Basedd Boys” Arrested After Covering Hollywood Sign with Pump.Fun Logo

A group of crypto traders calling themselves the “Basedd Boys” executed a daring climb of the Hollywood Sign today, draping a large banner featuring the Pump.fun logo over the Hollywood sign’s letter “O.” This act aimed to promote their memecoin BASEDD, linked to the SUPERBASEDD streaming house on

Treasury

US Regulators Scrutinize Trading Patterns Ahead of Crypto Treasury Announcements

Federal regulators in the United States have launched probes into unusual stock movements at numerous companies planning cryptocurrency purchases for their treasuries. The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority are focusing on sharp price gains and elevated trading volumes that preceded public disclosures about these strategies.

Lightning Network

Lightning Network Eclair Node Exploit Enables Funds Theft Attack Prompting Urgent Upgrade

Lightning Network users running Eclair software face a serious security risk after the recent disclosure of a vulnerability that could allow attackers to siphon funds from affected nodes. The issue affects versions 0.11.0 and earlier, where a flaw in blockchain monitoring during channel closures leaves nodes unable to

Bitcoin Mining

Crypto Miner TeraWulf Secures Google Support for $3 Billion AI Data Center Buildout

TeraWulf aims to secure around $3 billion in financing to expand its crypto mining data centers, drawing on Google's backing to fuel growth in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Patrick Fleury, the company's finance chief, shared details in an interview with Bloomberg News, highlighting the potential for a

Bitcoin

Knots Maintainer Luke Dashjr Plans to Hardfork Bitcoin to Fight Spam

Leaked text messages obtained by The Rage reveal that Luke Dashjr, the lead maintainer of Bitcoin client software called Knots, is planning a hardfork to establish a multisig committee with the power to retroactively modify the Bitcoin blockchain. This committee would target transactions containing illicit material, such as child sexually

Prediction Markets

South Park Spotlights Crypto Prediction Markets in Trump Satan Baby Satire Episode

The long-running animated cartoon South Park continues to push boundaries with its sharp commentary on current events. In the latest installment of season 27, episode 5 titled "Conflict of Interest," creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone weave a wild narrative around former President Donald Trump and Satan.

Regulations

US Senate Schedules Tax Hearing to Discuss Bitcoin and Crypto Tax Rules

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee has set a date for a significant discussion on how digital assets will face taxation. This gathering, named Examining the Taxation of Digital Assets, takes place on October 1 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time in the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The US

Solana

Helius Launches Solana Treasury Plan with $175 Million SOL Purchase

Helius Medical Technologies, a Nasdaq-listed neurotechnology firm, has entered the cryptocurrency space with a significant investment in Solana. The company announced the acquisition of 760,190 SOL tokens as the opening move in its new digital asset treasury strategy. This purchase, completed at an average price of $231 per

Trading

Morgan Stanley to Launch Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Trading on ETrade in 2026

Morgan Stanley plans to introduce cryptocurrency trading on its ETrade platform starting in the first half of 2026, partnering with digital asset infrastructure provider Zerohash to support the service. Clients will gain access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana at launch, allowing direct ownership of these assets through the brokerage. A

Exchange

Defunct Crypto Exchange ShapeShift Settles OFAC Sanctions Violations with $750K Payment

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced, that ShapeShift has agreed to pay $750,000 to resolve potential civil liabilities tied to sanctions violations. The Swiss-incorporated digital asset exchange, which operated from Denver, Colorado, processed transactions with users in Cuba,

Crypto

US and UK Taskforce Signals Stronger Ties in Crypto and Capital Markets

The United States and United Kingdom have taken a significant step toward closer financial integration with the launch of the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future. UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the initiative on Monday, highlighting a shared commitment to advancing capital

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Core Version 30 Set to Launch in October Amid OP_RETURN Controversy

The Bitcoin community is readying for the release of Bitcoin Core Version 30, expected around late October 2025, though the exact date remains fluid due to ongoing testing and heated debates among developers and node operators. This major update, detailed through merged pull requests and discussions on the Bitcoin Core

Markets

Bitcoin Leads Sharp Crypto Market Decline Erasing Billions in Value

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies experienced a steep fall during early morning trading on Monday, erasing nearly 4% of the total market cap in just one session. The downturn placed the overall crypto market under pressure after a period of consistent upward momentum. Traders watched as the rapid shift unfolded

Bitcoin

Max Keiser Claims OP_RETURN Driven by Woke Activists to “Charlie Kirk Bitcoin”

The Bitcoin blockchain has long served as a foundation for secure financial transactions, but a recent exchange on social media has pulled the network into unfamiliar territory. Prominent advocate Max Keiser shared a pointed view on the OP_RETURN function, a technical element that permits limited data storage in transactions.

Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin Pushes Low Risk DeFi to Anchor Ethereum Growth

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has urged the network’s developers and users to prioritize low-risk decentralized finance protocols as a stable foundation for the ecosystem. In a blog post published Sunday, Buterin explains that these protocols, which include payments, savings, and fully collateralized lending, can generate consistent revenue