Bitcoin price action, ETF flows, mining, Lightning, and protocol development. 639 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
India has ordered the removal of Bitchat, a bitcoin-linked messaging app, as protesters use it to communicate during internet shutdowns. The app relies on Bluetooth mesh networks to bypass traditional internet restrictions.
Poolin, a Singapore-based company that once controlled nearly 20% of Bitcoin's global hashrate, is filing for bankruptcy. The company owes $173 million and is selling off its remaining assets.
Kazakhstan is creating a national strategic crypto reserve funded by its bitcoin miners, following a presidential decree signed July 7 and a government resolution approved July 18. This move aims to regulate and supervise the country's large mining industry under a state-supervised system.
Zhibao, a Shanghai-based insurance-tech company, plans to raise $220 million by selling new shares directly for bitcoin. This move would make it the first Nasdaq-listed company to hold bitcoin as a treasury reserve.
Nine of the biggest institutional names in Bitcoin formed a consortium to fund the developers working to keep the network secure—including from future quantum computers.
A consortium including BlackRock, Coinbase, and Strategy has pledged $15 million to prepare Bitcoin for potential quantum computing threats. The group will fund research and development independently, without influencing Bitcoin's governance or protocol decisions.
Tesla maintained its 11,509 BTC holdings through Q2 2026 despite a 14% decline in bitcoin's price. The company reported a $112 million impairment loss on its bitcoin investment alongside mixed earnings that beat revenue expectations but missed on profit.
Lightning Labs has launched Wavelength, a tool that makes it easier for developers and AI agents to use Bitcoin. It allows machines to make tiny payments while users keep full control of their keys. The service is now available on Signet and testnet, with mainnet access by invitation only.
The Bitcoin Lightning Network has processed over 100 million transactions, highlighting its growing adoption. This milestone marks a significant step in making Bitcoin more scalable for everyday use.
CoinShares is entering Europe's $30 trillion UCITS market with a new platform and a Bitcoin Mining ETF. This move aims to attract institutional investors by offering regulated crypto investment products.
Galaxy Digital is committing up to $5 million to prepare Bitcoin for potential quantum computing threats. Researchers, exchanges, and the U.S. government warn that a quantum attack, dubbed 'Q-Day,' could land as soon as 2030.
A Guardian investigation reveals that Donald Trump earned $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency ventures in a single year, with TRON founder Justin Sun playing a central role in facilitating the deals.
Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, opposes BIP-110, a proposal to block spam data from the Bitcoin blockchain. He argues it undermines the network's neutrality and could lead to censorship.
A well-known crypto trader has closed all short positions on Bitcoin, including a significant short at $115,000-$125,000, citing massive gains. This move suggests a shift in market sentiment and potential bullish outlook for Bitcoin.
Large traders are betting on a BTC price rise to $72,000 by the end of the month, latest options market flow suggests.
Kraken has launched USD-settled options for Bitcoin and Ethereum, arguing that simpler product design, not lack of demand, has limited crypto derivatives adoption. This move could make crypto options more accessible to everyday investors.
Bitcoin VC veterans, including Lyn Alden, have launched a $40 million permanent capital company to acquire profitable small businesses and transition them to a Bitcoin standard.
Project Eleven has developed a tool to recover Bitcoin wallets threatened by quantum computers. However, it won't work for Satoshi's 1.1 million coins. The tool runs in just 243 milliseconds on a standard laptop.
Bitcoin dropped under $63,000 due to U.S. strikes on Iran and U.S.-China tensions, but onchain data and ETF inflows suggest buyers are returning quickly. Analysts see resilience in the market despite the short-term sell-off.
Leonidas' DOG Mode client challenges Bitcoin's default relay policies, reopening a philosophical debate over censorship, free markets and who really governs the network.
Foundry Digital is allowing its Bitcoin mining pool clients to vote on BIP-110, a proposed soft fork. The proposal aims to improve transaction efficiency, and the vote gives miners a direct role in protocol governance.
Ocean Mining VP Jason Hughes argues BIP-110 lacks measurable consensus, with node signaling at 7-15% and hashrate support under 1% ahead of the critical block 961632 window.
Bitcoin's price is testing the $63,000 level, with two-thirds of coins moving to exchanges coming from long-term holders selling at a loss. This trend is driven by macroeconomic risks and broader market uncertainty.
Cloudflare has integrated the x402 protocol, allowing websites to accept Bitcoin micropayments from AI agents. This move positions Bitcoin and the Lightning Network as key players in AI data monetization, offering privacy and speed alongside stablecoins.