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Bitcoin and its price trajectory have remained a subject of constant speculation and debate in the cryptocurrency space and the broader financial sector over the past few months. With the expected macro shifts over the coming months, these conversations have become even more tense and perhaps more p...

Bitcoin’s greatness isn’t measured only by its price or market cycles, and its true strength lies deeper. As one crypto pundit explains, it lies in the alignment of incentives that keeps the network secure and the loyalty of holders who refuse to sell in the face of volatility. This combination of e...

Over the past week, the price of Bitcoin managed to put in one of its better performances in the last one month. After ending August and starting September below the psychological $110,000 level, the premier cryptocurrency returned to above $115,000. While the Bitcoin price has somewhat slowed down ...

Developers are getting ready to introduce a major security update on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) that could enhance investor protection. Known as XLS-86 Firewall, the amendment is designed to block scams and stop the loss of XRP tokens from wallets—a long-awaited safeguard for a community that has endured...

According to the latest reports, crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket is preparing for a new funding round that could see its valuation rise to $10 billion. This move to raise additional capital comes as the company prepares to relaunch in the United States. On September 3, Polymarket CEO Sha...

The Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts has announced the confiscation of nearly $600,000 in USDT from Iranian national Mohammad Abedini. Concurrently, US authorities are also seeking the civil forfeiture of the seized crypto assets. Related Reading: A ‘Violation Of Public Trust’: Coi...

The SEC has announced its decision to extend the review period for several crypto ETFs. This includes staking proposals for the Ethereum ETFs, as well as XRP and Dogecoin ETFs, with the commission pushing its decision to the final deadline for these funds. SEC Delays Decision On Ethereum, XRP, and D...

The US’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve may be coming this year, says Galaxy head of firmwide research, Alex Thorn. His statement comes in spite of the public sentiment and the fact that, while Trump signed the executive order establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in March, the administration didn’t...

A coalition of leading associations in the finance, tech, and digital sectors has written a letter to the UK government, urging it to include Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) as a core strand of the UK-US Tech Bridge. The US-UK Tech Bridge is a bilateral agreement between the two nations to colla...

Solana’s newfound momentum is great news for the broader crypto market, as it offers investors a strong alternative opportunity alongside the likes of Bitcoin and Ethereum. But don’t mistake Solana for just a diversification play; it has, in fact, delivered far better returns over the last thr...

Bitcoin (BTC) treasury companies are facing a rather critical situation as their market premium over underlying BTC holdings erodes amid falling volatility and a sharp slowdown in new purchases. Notably, monthly BTC purchases by these companies have crashed by 97% since November 2024, reflecting a h...

A new bill introduced on Tuesday would direct the US Treasury to study whether a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) is technically and legally feasible, adding fresh momentum to a policy discussion that has picked up steam this year. Related Reading: THORChain Founder Loses $1.35M After Deepfake Zoom A...

On-chain data shows the 7-day average Bitcoin Hashrate has shot up to a new all-time high (ATH) despite network Difficulty being at a record level. Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Has Seen A Sharp Increase Recently The “Hashrate” refers to a Bitcoin indicator that keeps track of the total amount...

Solana (SOL) has solidified its position among the world’s largest cryptocurrencies, surpassing Binance Coin (BNB) to secure the fifth spot by market capitalization. Related Reading: BlackRock Weighs Tokenized ETFs Following Bitcoin Fund Surge As of September 12, 2025, SOL trades at $ 237.90, giving...

In a significant move to bolster its position in the cryptocurrency landscape, Hong Kong is set to implement new regulations aimed at enhancing the adoption and usage of digital assets among banks. This initiative comes in the wake of a renewed wave of pro-crypto policies spearheaded by the United S...

Speaking during an episode of CNBC’s Squawk Box yesterday, Mike Novogratz, CEO of asset management firm Galaxy Digital, said that Bitcoin (BTC) is currently in a consolidation phase as treasury firms are steadily warming up to the idea of adding altcoins to their balance sheets. Novogratz Suggests A...

A co-founder of THORChain had roughly $1.35 million taken from a forgotten MetaMask wallet after attackers used a hacked Telegram account and a fake Zoom meeting to gain access to his stored keys, according to reports. The theft was first flagged on-chain and later confirmed by multiple news outlets...

Coinbase has slammed the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a “destroy-and-delay approach” to records, accusing the agency of erasing crucial text messages related to pending crypto litigations Related Reading: Crypto Feud: Trump’s CFTC Chair Nominee Accuses Tyler Winklevoss Of Interfer...

MYX Finance, a decentralized exchange, is under fire after reports disclosed that close to 10 million MYX tokens — valued at about $170 million at the time — were claimed by a cluster of addresses tied to the project. Related Reading: Vietnam To Test Crypto Market Over 5 Years With Heavy Rules Based...

CleanCore Solutions has crossed a significant milestone in its aggressive Dogecoin accumulation plan, revealing it now holds over 500 million DOGE in its treasury. This is contrary to the institutional investments in traditional cryptos like Ethereum and Bitcoin, which have earned massive returns ov...