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Bitcoin’s growth has been exponential, but we all know its not so well kept secret: it’s kinda slow. In a high-tech crypto world that chases speed and performance, Bitcoin can feel like a dial-up modem. It’s a gold mine, sure, but it’s not a go-to for daily transactions, and that’s been holdin...

Day 2 of the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium produced its most arresting soundbite yet when Eric Trump suggested a sovereign had quietly accumulated a nine-figure trove of Bitcoin. “Let me give you the sovereign wealth…they are all buying bitcoin right now, in massive ways,” he said from the main stage...

As the crypto ecosystem grows, so do the risks. Hot wallets and standard hardware wallets form the foundational layer of the crypto economy. But as that economy grows, those wallets come under increasing scrutiny. Notable vulnerabilities – including seed phrase storage and hot wallet hacks through m...

As sell-offs have rocked the crypto market, the XRP price has fallen below $3, marking the third time this month that it is losing hold of this important support level. If bulls are unable to reclaim this level, then it is likely that the altcoin will continue to decline from here. In this case, the...

At the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Hole, Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, made a bold prediction: he’s convinced Bitcoin will someday be worth over $1M. He’s completely committed to this belief, to the point that he now spends over half his time on crypto projects. Eric Trump h...

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Stay Ahead with Our Immediate Analysis of Today’s Bitcoin & Bitcoin Hyper Insights Check out our Live Bitcoin Hyper Updates for August 21, 2025! In 2010, Bitcoin was worth a few cents. One year later, it hit $20. In six years, it was $17,000, and now it’s sitting at over $100K, after...

Two Bitcoin mining pools now make up for 51% of the network Hashrate, raising potential concerns about the centralization of the blockchain. Foundary & AntPool Make Up For The Majority Of The Bitcoin Hashrate As pointed out by X user Leo Lanza in a post, two mining pools have gained control of m...

In a recent open letter to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, figures from the cryptocurrency industry are calling for the United Kingdom (UK) to develop a national stablecoin strategy, seen as essential for positioning the UK at the forefront of the digital asset landscape. This comes after the US pos...

The US Treasury Secretary has reportedly contacted leading crypto industry players to discuss the potential impact of the stablecoin sector on the demand for US government bonds in the coming years. Related Reading: US Federal Regulators To Review State-Level Stablecoin Frameworks Under GENIUS Act T...

If you’re tired of Wall Street analysts, mainstream investors, and major publications recycling the same 7-10 big-name cryptos as the ‘must-haves’ for your portfolio, maybe it’s time to spice things up and try a fresh approach – one powered by AI. To put it to the test, we asked ChatGPT for its top ...

In the wake of the recent passage of the GENIUS Act, a new law regulating stablecoins, tensions have emerged between traditional banking associations and cryptocurrency advocacy groups. While the US banking associations representing all fifty states have raised alarms about potential vulnerabilities...

Yesterday, a federal judge in New York ordered Eddy Alexandre, founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency platform EminiFX, to pay $228 million in restitution for orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded tens of thousands of investors. EminiFX CEO To Pay $228 Million In Restitution According to a ...

The founders of the US-based crypto exchange Gemini, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, recently donated $21 million worth of Bitcoin (188.45 BTC) to the Digital Freedom Fund Political Action Committee (PAC). The PAC aims to support President Donald Trump’s vision of making America the crypto capital of ...

Beijing is weighing a plan that could let yuan-backed stablecoins be used more widely outside China. The move would be a clear shift from the 2021 crackdown on crypto trading and mining, and it would lay out targets, risk rules and which regulators must act. Related Reading: Trump-Linked Crypto Comp...

Bitcoin’s role in institutional portfolios is continuing to evolve, with new research from Bitwise Asset Management suggesting the asset could become the strongest-performing major investment class in the years ahead. According to a preview of the firm’s forthcoming Long-Term Capital Market Assumpti...

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest has continued its aggressive push into crypto-related equities, scooping up $21.2 million in Bullish shares and $16.2 million in Robinhood stock on August 19, 2025. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dip Sparks Mixed Reactions: Buyers Step In, Profit Takers Surge The purchases, made t...

Buenos Aires has switched on “BA Cripto,” a policy package that lets residents and businesses settle city taxes and administrative fees using cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. Rolled out on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the program covers municipal levies such as ABL (property tax), Patentes (vehicle...

Bitcoin is trading at a critical support level after reaching a new all-time high of $124,500 before swiftly losing the $115K level in less than a week. The sudden reversal underscores the sharp rise in volatility, with bulls and bears locked in a battle for momentum. While some analysts argue that ...

Ethereum’s price action has taken a quick downturn after reaching a multi-year high of $4,776 and smashing against its “Active Realized Price” level on August 14. The second-largest cryptocurrency has suffered a sell-off in the past six days, with its price falling to as low as $4,074 in the l...