Bitcoin price action, ETF flows, mining, Lightning, and protocol development. 639 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
A developer named Ben has created a modern, independent Bitcoin full node implementation in Rust called Satd. It addresses concerns about the network's reliance on a single C++ codebase for 15 years by offering features like built-in APIs, robust security, and easier maintenance. The project aims to reduce the risk of a single point of failure in the Bitcoin network.
BlackRock has introduced a new bitcoin income fund, allowing investors to earn cash flow from their long-term bitcoin holdings. This follows the success of their IBIT fund, which has amassed $49 billion in assets.
Nvidia’s $20 billion bond sale underscores the surging demand for AI infrastructure, reinforcing why Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI data centers. This transition could stabilize an industry facing volatility in crypto markets.
Standard Chartered analyst Geoffrey Kendrick says bitcoin's key signals are turning bullish, citing ETF inflows and falling oil prices. Coinbase's CEO also suggests bitcoin may have bottomed near $60,000, adding to the optimism.
BitGo, a regulated Bitcoin custody service, has joined the Fortune 500 list after reporting $16.2 billion in revenue. The company's inclusion highlights the growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin and regulated crypto services. BitGo, now operating as a federally chartered OCC trust bank, powers custody for major Bitcoin ETFs, stablecoins like World Liberty Financial’s USD1, and SoFiUSD, underscoring institutional adoption of regulated crypto infrastructure.
Strive (ASST) purchased 73 bitcoin for $4.7 million last week, increasing its treasury to 19,105 BTC as the company continues its steady accumulation strategy amid bitcoin's broader market rebound.
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, believes bitcoin may have hit its lowest point at $60,000, citing historical four-year cycles. This could signal a potential rebound for the cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin's mining difficulty has dropped by 10%, the 11th largest downward adjustment ever. This makes it easier for miners to earn rewards, potentially attracting more participants to the network.
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, just bought 1,587 bitcoin for $100 million at an average price of $63,024 per coin. This adds to their already substantial bitcoin reserves, reinforcing their long-term bullish stance on the cryptocurrency.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs are approaching $2 trillion in cumulative trading volume, led by BlackRock's IBIT with a 73.7% market share. Despite this milestone, the funds are experiencing significant outflows, raising concerns about investor sentiment.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed a five-day outflow streak with $85.8 million in inflows on Friday, led by BlackRock's IBIT with $57.7 million. Fidelity's FBTC added $18.0 million, and no fund reported a net outflow. Meanwhile, Ether funds continued to see outflows, highlighting a divergence in investor sentiment between the two leading cryptocurrencies.
A long-standing Bitcoin price pattern suggests a potential drop to $48,000 if triggered. This pattern has held through past market cycles but hasn't been tested in the current one yet.
Metaplanet is buying Siiibo Securities for $13.1 million, gaining a securities license to offer Bitcoin investment products in Japan. This move positions Metaplanet as a key player in the country's Bitcoin financial ecosystem.
Bitcoin's mining difficulty dropped by 10%, the second-largest negative adjustment this year. This means surviving miners can earn roughly 11% more bitcoin per unit of hashrate, but all-in production economics remain underwater at current prices.
A tweet from crypto analyst @perezlinaza warns Bitcoin holders to review security measures.
Bitcoin traded above $64,000 on Saturday, supported by its strongest ETF inflows in a month and growing optimism around geopolitical developments, particularly a potential peace deal between Iran and Pakistan.
A Coinbase report warns that millions of Bitcoin are vulnerable to quantum attacks due to address reuse, including exchange cold wallets. The report suggests freezing exposed coins and setting migration deadlines to mitigate the risk.
Galaxy Research suggests Bitcoin's bottom might not be as low as in past bear markets, though the market is still finding its floor. This challenges traditional estimates and indicates a potentially less severe downturn.
The largest company on public markets now holds bitcoin as a treasury reserve, not as a business model. Its first earnings cycles will test which version of corporate crypto survives a bear market.
Michael Saylor thanked Elon Musk for inspiring a quarter of the 'Mag8' firms to add bitcoin to their balance sheets, following SpaceX's historic IPO debut which reportedly included significant bitcoin holdings.
Bitwise's Jeff Dragosch predicts up to 20% further decline for bitcoin, with long-term holders' cost basis at $48,000 as the worst-case scenario. This reflects ongoing market volatility and investor uncertainty.
A Coinbase-convened panel of top cryptographers agrees Bitcoin should start preparing for quantum attacks now, but declines to take a position on whether millions of vulnerable coins, including many linked to Satoshi Nakamoto, should eventually be frozen.
Blockworks has acquired Messari for just over $10 million, combining two major crypto data platforms. This deal highlights the growing trend of consolidation in the crypto data space.
Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick suggests the crypto market has hit its lowest point following Bitcoin's recent drop below $60,000.