Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

The SEC is ramping up its crypto focus with a high-stakes roundtable on tokenization, bringing TradFi and DeFi leaders together to redefine asset movement onchain. SEC Roundtable Set to Ignite Capital Markets 2.0 With Tokenization Talks The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on May 5 that it has finalized the agenda and confirmed […]

Digital asset investment products saw a surge in momentum, with $2 billion in weekly inflows pushing the 3-week total to $5.5 billion. Bitcoin led the charge, while ethereum, XRP, and tezos also gained ground. Crypto Investment Products Record Best 3-Week Run Since February Investor appetite for digital assets is heating up again. According to the […]

DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV), a real-estate software firm and Solana-focused treasury company, announced Monday it has agreed to acquire a Solana validator business with an average delegated stake of 500,000 SOL ($75.5 million) for $3.5 million. $3.5M Deal: DeFi Development Corp. Bolsters Solana Treasury Strategy The deal, according to the release published on Monday, […]

Last week bitcoin’s rally past $94,000 reignited a long-running debate: is one of the world’s most volatile assets finally behaving like a safe haven? This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. As Correlation Crumbles, Bitcoin Charts […]

A brutal daylight abduction targeting a crypto millionaire’s father in Paris escalated into savage violence, with kidnappers severing his finger while demanding millions in ransom. Vanished in Broad Daylight: Inside the Ruthless Paris Kidnapping That Shook Crypto Circles French law enforcement rescued a man on Saturday night in Essonne, a suburb south of Paris, after […]

In recent years, blockchain explorers have advanced significantly, and with the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), their capabilities have expanded further. Below, we examine two leading blockchain explorers incorporating AI, designed to translate transaction data into human-readable formats. From Forensics to Fast Facts: How AI Is Transforming Blockchain Exploration Generative AI has revolutionized numerous […]

Bitcoin could be worth an infinite amount of U.S. dollars, says Tim Draper, sounding alarms over collapsing fiat trust, historic dollar weakness, and accelerating crypto dominance. Tim Draper Urges Bitcoin Readiness Amid Currency Collapse Fears Tim Draper, a prominent venture capitalist known for early bitcoin investments, shared a stark economic forecast on May 1 via […]

Crypto is set to devour traditional finance as Coinbase sharpens its focus on decentralized systems, driving a seismic shift in how global financial services are built. Armstrong Says Crypto Will Eat Finance—Coinbase’s Strategy Just Got Clearer Brian Armstrong, chief executive officer of crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), reinforced the company’s long-term vision for the industry […]

Bitcoin is barreling toward $100K in the coming weeks as explosive momentum, soaring liquidity, and a decisive breakout converge to supercharge the bullish Q2 setup. Bitcoin Eyes $100K in Weeks—Strategist Maps Bullish BTC Setup Through Q2 Matt Mena, crypto research strategist at asset management firm 21Shares, commented Friday on the surprising strength of April’s U.S. […]

Arizona’s chance to pioneer crypto-driven public finance was abruptly halted as the governor axed a game-changing bill that would’ve let state retirement funds buy bitcoin. Arizona Governor Kills Bitcoin Bill for Public Crypto Investment Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1025 on May 2, blocking a legislative proposal that would have allowed public funds—including […]

Lately, Bitcoin developers have found themselves entrenched in a fervent dispute over a proposal to eliminate the long-standing 80-byte constraint imposed on the OP_RETURN function. As this technical standoff intensifies, the alternative Bitcoin client known as Bitcoin Knots witnessed a notable climb in node adoption. OP_RETURN Controversy Drives Surge in Bitcoin Knots Adoption The proposal, […]

Kraken’s security team thwarted a sophisticated infiltration attempt by a North Korean hacker posing as a job applicant. By carefully advancing the candidate through its recruitment process, Kraken identified a larger network of fake identities tied to state-sponsored cyberattacks. Fake IDs, VPNs, and Github: Inside Kraken’s Hunt for a State-Sponsored Hacker In a striking example […]

Unichain became the first layer two (L2) blockchain to deploy trusted execution environment (TEE)-based block building, aiming to enhance transaction transparency and fairness while mitigating malicious MEV practices. First-of-Its-Kind TEE Tech Reshapes L2 Transaction Ordering The upgrade, developed by Uniswap Labs and Flashbots, leverages Rollup-Boost to sequence transactions within a secure TEE, enforcing priority-based ordering […]

A micro-cap logistics firm, Freight Technologies, Inc., disclosed this week its intention to acquire the official TRUMP meme coin and retain it as a treasury reserve asset on its balance sheet. Logistics Meets Memes: Freight Tech Embraces Official TRUMP Coin In an unconventional twist on the bitcoin treasury strategy adopted by firms like Strategy (formerly […]

The new entity will raise up to $250 million in capital with the sole purpose of accumulating bitcoin. Metaplanet Launches U.S. Operations With New Subsidiary Metaplanet, the Japanese bitcoin treasury firm that pivoted away from hotel development last year, has entered the U.S. market and set up a new wholly-owned subsidiary in Miami, Florida, according […]

Sachs explained that the Trump administration’s emphasis on applying tariffs on rival governments would not impact the growth of China and Russia if international trade continues to follow WTO rules. Jeffrey Sachs Labels Tariffs as a Mistake, Disregards Effects in Global Trade The Trump administration’s tariff move and its subsequent effects on global trade continue […]

Strategy, the corporate bitcoin treasury firm formerly known as Microstrategy, revealed plans for a $21 billion at-the-market (ATM) common stock offering to acquire additional bitcoin ( BTC), even as it reported a first-quarter net loss of $4.2 billion, or $16.49 per diluted share. Strategy Wants More Bitcoin The company’s net loss included a $5.9 billion […]

The bitcoin development community is divided over a proposal to remove certain guardrails designed to deter the use of its blockchain for storing arbitrary data (or ‘spam’). Some developers argue that this change will impact the future of bitcoin, while others assert that it is already happening. ‘Spam’ Drama Grows: Is Bitcoin Destined to Save […]

Robert Kiyosaki sounds the alarm on global panic, asking if bitcoin dropped to $300, would you cry or celebrate—urging action before the financial crash hits. Robert Kiyosaki Sounds Alarm on Financial Panic and Looming Great Depression Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling personal finance classic Rich Dad Poor Dad, has issued a fresh warning about […]

Coinbase is revolutionizing crypto lending with a nationwide rollout of bitcoin-backed loans up to $1 million, unlocking instant liquidity without triggering taxable events. Borrow up to $1M Without Selling—Coinbase Expands Bitcoin-Backed Loans Nationwide Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on social media platform X on April 30 that its bitcoin-backed loan service is now fully […]

A Federal Reserve survey naming the trade war and U.S. debt as the economy’s top threats has prompted veteran investor Clem Chambers to warn of an overlooked supply-chain squeeze that could jolt markets. Inflation Time Bomb: Fed Printing Could Send Prices Soaring, Says Chambers Chambers, chief executive of Online Blockchain, told Kitco News Anchor Jeremy […]

The organization is a collection of more than thirty crypto firms that lobby public institutions for better regulation of the industry. Industry Leaders Call on SEC to Define Rules for Crypto Staking The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), an advocacy group for more favorable crypto regulation, submitted a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange […]

Canada’s Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre was poised to win the election by a landslide, until U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to annex the country. Mark Carney Assumes Power After Trump Took Center Stage in Canada’s Federal Election Mark Carney, the shadowy former governor of Canada’s central bank, was elected as Prime Minister on Monday […]

World, the biometric cryptocurrency and ID project, has launched Build Latam in Argentina, a program aimed at empowering tech projects to leverage World’s services in their products. Martín Mazza, Tools for Humanity regional manager for Latin America, explained the new security measures the project has implemented to protect user data. World Launches Latam-Focused Incentives, Discusses […]

The government of the UAE has launched what it calls the first AI-based legislative system, allowing synthetic agents to develop laws and monitor their effects through big data analysis. UAE Enables AI Interaction in Lawmaking With New Smart Legislative System Artificial Intelligence (AI) has begun to penetrate all aspects of human life, and governance is […]

Coinbase unleashes a game-changing Bitcoin Yield Fund, offering powerful returns with minimized risk, revolutionizing institutional crypto investing and setting a new gold standard for secure yield. Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Yield Fund, Avoiding High-Risk Loans and Call Selling Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on April 28 the launch of the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund (CBYF), […]

The London-based bank released its forecast in a research report published on Monday, predicting a new bitcoin all-time high of $120K by the summer, followed by a $200K price by the end of December. Standard Chartered Sees Bitcoin Soaring to $200K in 2025 Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, is doubling […]

The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation has officially registered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), becoming the first Bitcoin-based foundation to establish a presence in the financial center. Bitcoin L2 Projects Get Support Through New ADGM Registration According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the foundation’s move aims to support Bitcoin layer two (L2) […]

Tether Holdings has released its first-quarter 2025 attestation for Tether Gold (XAUT), confirming that more than 7.7 tons of physical gold fully back the tokens in circulation. Tether Releases Independent Verification of XAUT Reserves Tether’s attestation report, completed by BDO Italia S.p.A., independently verified that 246,524.33 fine troy ounces of gold were held in custody […]

Crypto markets and investor confidence are poised for explosive growth as new SEC leadership vows to end overreach, restore fairness, and champion clear digital asset regulations. New SEC Leadership Signals Massive Win for Crypto Innovation and Investor Confidence Paul Atkins officially assumed leadership of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during a swearing-in ceremony […]