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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

Bitcoin

Golden Trump Bitcoin Statue Sparks Debate in Washington DC

A striking 12-foot golden statue of President Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin appeared outside the U.S. Capitol on September 17, 2025, captivating onlookers and igniting a firestorm of reactions. The shimmering monument, unveiled just hours before the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point interest rate cut, transformed a routine monetary

Bitcoin

Nakamoto Stock Crashes 96% Amid Bitcoin Treasury Selloff

Nakamoto's (NAKA) shares fell 60% over the weekend, reaching an all-time low of $1.16. This drop marked a 96% decline from the peak of $34.77 achieved on May 22. The stock's volatility has tested the resolve of both retail and institutional holders in the

PayPal

PayPal Launches Shareable Crypto Links and Peer-to-Peer Payments

PayPal announced a new update introducing personalized payment links to streamline peer-to-peer transactions. This new feature, called PayPal Links, allows users to create one-time, shareable links for sending and receiving money across any conversation platform, such as text, email, or direct messages. The initiative marks a significant step in PayPal’

Bitcoin Mining

Exploring Jack Dorsey’s Proto Rig and Its Impact on Bitcoin Mining

Block Inc has introduced the Proto Rig, a modular Bitcoin mining system designed to address longstanding challenges in the industry. Unveiled last month at a facility in Dalton, Georgia, the product comes from the company led by Jack Dorsey, which holds around 8,700 BTC in its treasury as of

El Salvador

Onchain Data Raises Doubts Over El Salvador’s Bitcoin Acquisition Claims

El Salvador remains at the forefront of Bitcoin adoption as the first nation to declare the cryptocurrency legal tender in 2021. The country’s leaders have consistently highlighted their commitment to building a substantial Bitcoin reserve, with President Nayib Bukele often sharing updates on social media about ongoing acquisitions. This

Markets

BNB Hits All Time High as Crypto Markets Rally Behind Bitcoin and Ethereum

Crypto markets saw a sharp rally Friday afternoon, led by surging altcoins and strong moves from Bitcoin and Ethereum. BNB reached a new all-time high while several other major tokens logged meaningful gains as investors poured into digital assets following renewed momentum in spot ETFs. BNB, the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by

Bitcoin

How 9/11 Reshaped U.S. Financial Systems and Sparked the Crypto Revolution

The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a tragedy etched into the collective memory of Americans, not only reshaped national security but also transformed the financial landscape. The passage of the USA PATRIOT Act just weeks after the attacks, which passed on October 26, 2001, marked a pivotal shift, introducing stringent

Trading

CBOE to Launch Continuous Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures on November 10

Cboe Global Markets, a leading derivatives and securities exchange network, has announced plans to introduce Cboe Continuous futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum on its Cboe Futures Exchange, starting November 10, 2025, pending regulatory approval. This move marks a significant step in expanding access to cryptocurrency derivatives for U.S. traders,

Roger Ver

Roger Ver’s Tax Case Sparks Outrage, Trump and Crypto Supporters Demand Dismissal

The prosecution of Roger Ver, a prominent early Bitcoin investor known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with influential voices accusing the U.S. government of targeting him for his cryptocurrency advocacy. Ver faces charges of tax evasion stemming from his 2014 renunciation of U.S. citizenship

Markets

Bitcoin Resilience and Altcoin Surge Define August 2025 Crypto Market

The crypto space in August 2025 showcased a blend of resilience and opportunity, with Bitcoin maintaining its dominance while altcoins posted remarkable gains, that's according to our newly released Bitcoin and Crypto Insights report for August 2025, available exclusively to paid subscribers. Our monthly Bitcoin and Crypto Insights

Regulations

SEC and CFTC Clear Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot Trading on NYSE and Nasdaq

In a significant development for the crypto market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a joint advisory investor statement. This statement clarifies that exchanges registered with both agencies are not barred from offering trading in certain spot crypto asset products. The

Bitcoin

Ray Dalio Warns US Debt Threatens Dollar’s Dominance While Boosting Bitcoin and Gold

Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, has issued a warning about the growing threat of U.S. government debt to the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency, a concern he sees as far more pressing than deregulation. In a recent response to the Financial Times,

Strategy

Michael Saylor Leads Strategy Toward S&P 500 Inclusion with Bitcoin Gains

Strategy, previously known as MicroStrategy, is on the cusp of a historic milestone, potentially joining the S&P 500 Index following an exceptional second quarter in 2025. Led by Michael Saylor, the company has transformed its financial profile through a bold Bitcoin treasury strategy, capitalizing on new accounting standards

Bitcoin

Why This Week’s Jobs Data Could Shake Up Bitcoin and Stocks

The upcoming U.S. employment report for August, set for release on September 5, 2025, is poised to be a pivotal moment for both the crypto markets and the stock markets. Investors are bracing for significant volatility as labor market data could sway the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions,

Bitcoin

CZ Binance Discusses Bitcoin’s Scalability Challenges and Future at Bitcoin Asia

At the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong, Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, the founder of Binance, provided a comprehensive overview of Bitcoin’s journey and its future in a fireside chat. Drawing from his decade-long experience in the cryptocurrency space, CZ explored Bitcoin’s transformation from a niche