765 stories about Bitcoin from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 25, 2026.
Botanix's shutdown has sparked debate about the future of Bitcoin layer-2 solutions. The market may prefer simpler yield tools over complex programmable BTC applications.
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas has increased his bitcoin holdings from 10% to 70% of his portfolio. He predicts bitcoin could eventually reach $1 million. This bold bet underscores growing institutional confidence in bitcoin as a long-term store of value.
MicroStrategy's stock ($MSTR) is currently trading at $91.79 on $STRC, down sharply from its recent highs. Just a month ago, the instrument was raising record amounts of capital and absorbing billions in demand, but it now finds itself in what many would call the 'valley of despair.' The post notes that this isn't what the instrument was designed for.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Digital Asset Tax Act into law, imposing a 0.20% tax on the gross value of digital assets exchanged, transferred, or stored, effective January 1, 2027. This marks the most aggressive state-level crypto tax in the U.S.
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VanEck says Bitcoin miners pursuing AI data center businesses face a roughly $50 billion funding gap, with investors increasingly rewarding companies that have already secured and energized AI infrastructure capacity while punishing those still relying on unproven pipeline projections.
Hyperliquid's newly launched ETFs have pulled in $172 million since their debut, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $5.6 billion over the same period. This divergence highlights a growing preference for alternative crypto investment products.
Bitcoin's value doesn't rely on staking or inflation, says Michael Saylor. He proposes a five-layer 'Digital Asset Stack' that generates returns through Bitcoin-based credit and equity products. This could change how investors think about Bitcoin's utility beyond just price appreciation.
BlackRock's new Bitcoin ETF, BITA, caps potential gains but offers high yields by selling call options. This approach trades upside for steady income, appealing to conservative investors.
Ledn, a major player in bitcoin-backed lending, estimates the market could grow to $1 trillion, with the company originating $1.4 billion in loans in 2025. This growth is driven by securitization attracting institutional investors.
Glassnode data shows broad-based buying across retail and whale cohorts, with the Accumulation Trend Score reaching its strongest level of the current drawdown.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.