Bitcoin price action, ETF flows, mining, Lightning, and protocol development. 639 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
Bitcoin is digital money that runs without a bank, company or government in charge. Its transactions are recorded on a public blockchain kept by thousands of computers, new coins are created by miners through proof of work, and its supply is capped at 21 million. This guide explains how it works, why people value it, and the risks to know first.
1. OVERNIGHT MOVES BTC gained 1.3% to $78,296 and ETH rose 1.5% to $2,317.26, while SOL slipped 0.2% to $92.87.
Binance’s Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) has used about $580 million worth of its bitcoin, leaving the fund below the $800 million level that the exchange’s rules say triggers a top-up. Binance has not said when it will replenish the reserve.
Mercado Bitcoin says it will cover all customer losses after a security breach involving nearly $40 million in stolen assets. The Brazilian exchange paused deposits and withdrawals, while partners including Tether, Circle and Chainalysis helped freeze about $11 million.
Strategy bought 811 bitcoin for $65.5 million, bringing its reported holdings to 849,327 BTC. The company’s purchase came after it reported $19.5 billion in third-quarter net income; Bitcoin Magazine also reported that Strive added 124 BTC last week.
Nearly $11 billion flowed out of Binance over 46 hours after a record hack, leaving net outflows of $5.3 billion. CEO Richard Teng says the pace is easing: hourly deposits have begun to exceed withdrawals, though the exchange has not said the episode is over.
1. OVERNIGHT MOVES The market-cap decline is sharper than the watchlist’s price action: total capitalization fell 2.72% to $2.622T, while BTC lost 0.6% to…
1. OVERNIGHT MOVES The watchlist was mixed and relatively contained: BTC slipped 0.3% to $77,719, ETH rose 0.7% to $2,284.50, and SOL fell 0.8% to $94.18.
Macro strategist Michael Howell outlines why Bitcoin needs to hold above $70,000 to establish a base and explains how Federal Reserve liquidity management could drive the next crypto cycle.
Nasdaq-listed Next Technology Holding has authorized selling or borrowing against its 5,833 bitcoin, valued in the headline at about $450 million. The company cited exchange-security and quantum-computing concerns, while saying none of its bitcoin is held at Binance.
Zcash Community Grants has proposed directing about $124 million in existing and future funding toward mining rewards, presenting the move as a compromise amid backlash over its funding plans. Critics argue that changing where the money goes does not resolve deeper questions about governance and accountability.
Investigators have linked the $6.3 billion Binance exploit to North Korea, while the exchange says attackers compromised hot-wallet signing systems and erased evidence. The reported haul includes 18,270 BTC, worth about $1.4 billion; Binance was targeting Sunday for a withdrawal restart and Monday for a proof-of-reserves update.
Bitwise's new decade-long forecast puts bitcoin at $1.6 million by 2036 in its base case, implying annualized returns of 34%. The firm's scenarios range widely: $130,686 in a bear case and $3.67 million in a bull case.
Strategy CFO Andrew Kang has resigned as the company reported $21 billion in quarterly operating income, driven by gains on its bitcoin holdings. The company holds 848,517 BTC and says it could create up to $30 billion in digital credit, while its preferred shareholders approved daily dividends.
1. OVERNIGHT MOVES The watchlist sold off in unison: BTC fell 3.2% to $77,462, ETH lost 3.7% to $2,235.10, and SOL declined 3.6% to $96.64.
Google is previewing a crypto custody system that divides private keys across separate environments, so no single location holds the complete key. Several banks are testing it ahead of a planned early 2027 launch, though the report does not name the institutions or provide technical details.
Crypto hacks have caused roughly $2.35 billion in net losses in 2026, according to data from Lightning.news shared with Bitcoin Magazine. September alone accounted for about $768 million, with losses led by a Bitget wallet drain and a bug affecting the Liquid Network.
Bitcoin Core has publicly disclosed three flaws identified with help from a language-model scan that could crash nodes running on Windows and Mac. They are the first bugs disclosed under new rules for vulnerabilities considered easy to rediscover, rather than keeping them secret for a long embargo.
Thailand’s Supreme Court ruled that bitcoin counts as property, citing its market value and the fact that it can be converted to cash and held by the public. The court upheld a 10-year sentence for a man who helped robbers, rejecting his challenge to the conviction.
1. OVERNIGHT MOVES The watchlist is lower, but price action remains contained: BTC fell 1.0% to $80,018, ETH lost 1.0% to $2,321.33, and SOL declined 1.6% to…
1. OVERNIGHT MOVES BTC, ETH, and SOL rose 1.2%, 1.2%, and 1.8%, respectively, with SOL leading at $101.95.
Venture investor Eric Yakes breaks down how institutional inflows, persistent fiscal debasement, and evolving market narratives are shifting Bitcoin away from its traditional four-year cycle. He details why monetary scale will ultimately unlock nation-state allocations and reinforce digital scarcity in an AI-driven economy.
Former CalPERS portfolio manager and Strive CEO Matt Cole expects government intervention in US bond markets to cause a major dollar decline, creating ideal macro conditions for Bitcoin over the coming years.
1. OVERNIGHT MOVES The watchlist remains under pressure, but no single-asset move is decisive: BTC fell 0.7% to $79,766, ETH lost 0.8% to $2,310.74, and SOL…