Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Arthur Hayes predicts an unstoppable surge for bitcoin as collapsing U.S. treasuries and capital repatriation fuel a global flight into BTC, targeting $1 million. Arthur Hayes: Capital Repatriation and Treasury Collapse Will Push Bitcoin to $1 Million Arthur Hayes, chief investment officer of Maelstrom and co-founder of crypto exchange Bitmex, shared his latest macroeconomic outlook […]

Robert Kiyosaki predicts bitcoin will soar to $250,000 this year as crashing central banks trigger mass bankruptcies, fueling unstoppable momentum behind hard assets like BTC. Robert Kiyosaki Predicts $250K Bitcoin Surge, Advises ‘Buy More, Do Not Sell’ Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has doubled down on his warning about […]

Ripple is unleashing the XRP Ledger to revolutionize Colombia’s farming economy, powering traceability, sustainability premiums, and microfinance access for smallholder farmers. Ripple Leverages XRP Ledger to Support Colombian Farmers With Blockchain and Microfinance Ripple announced on May 15 the launch of its second pilot this year with Mercy Corps Ventures, working in partnership with traceability […]

In the first quarter of 2025, Solana’s blockchain protocol recorded its strongest performance in a year, with total application revenue rising to $1.2 billion. January was particularly notable, accounting for nearly 60% of the quarter’s total revenue. Pump.fun Top Revenue Generator in Q1 for Solana Apps In the first quarter of 2025, the blockchain protocol […]

Crypto is erupting into mainstream finance as major advisory firms embrace digital assets, with billions set to flow and 5% allocations becoming the new norm, Bitwise says. The ‘Big Unlock’ Is Happening—Billions Poised to Shift Across Wealth Portfolios Bitwise Asset Management’s chief investment officer, Matt Hougan, offered a bullish outlook on crypto adoption within traditional […]

In recent weeks, a proposal aiming to eliminate Bitcoin’s 80-byte limitation on script opcodes has stirred spirited debate, culminating in what some are calling the OP_RETURN War of 2025. On Thursday, block 896,696 featured an unusually large non-standard OP_RETURN—so expansive it occupied the entire block with a solitary transfer. OP_RETURN ‘Rickrolling’ Discussion around the Bitcoin […]

Solv, Avalanche, and a consortium of DeFi protocols have launched SolvBTC.AVAX, the first institutional-grade bitcoin yield vault backed by real-world assets. The move aims to activate idle BTC by offering onchain, composable yield through tokenized U.S. Treasuries and structured DeFi strategies. First Institutional-Grade BTC Yield Vault Launches on Avalanche In a landmark step for bitcoin […]

Coinbase will provide cryptocurrency trading, custody, and staking services to Webull Pay through its Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform starting in June 2025, the two companies announced Friday. Coinbase to Provide Backend Crypto Services for Webull Pay Under the agreement, Webull Pay gains access to Coinbase’s institutional-grade infrastructure, including custody solutions, advanced trading systems, and support for […]

DDC Enterprise Ltd. (NYSEAM: DDC), a Chinese publicly traded company, reported record 2024 financial results and announced plans to acquire 5,000 bitcoin ( BTC) over three years as part of a new corporate reserve strategy. The initiative includes an immediate purchase of 100 BTC, with a goal to hold 500 BTC within six months. NYSEAM-Listed […]

U.S. authorities have charged 12 additional defendants in a sprawling RICO conspiracy involving over $263 million in cryptocurrency thefts, money laundering, and coordinated home invasions, according to a superseding indictment unsealed this week. DOJ: Crypto Crime Ring Laundered $263M via Mixers, Peel Chains, Hermès Birkin Bags, and Stuffed Animal Cash Shipments The indictment, announced by […]

Wintermute, a global algorithmic crypto trading firm and over-the-counter (OTC) desk, opened its U.S. headquarters in New York City on May 15, 2025, and appointed former Blockchain Association lobbyist Ron Hammond as head of policy and advocacy. Crypto Liquidity Provider Wintermute Sets Up New York Headquarters According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, Wintermute’s […]

The SEC has launched proceedings to assess Nasdaq’s proposed rule change that would allow in-kind creations and redemptions for Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF. SEC Reviews Nasdaq’s In-Kind Rule Change for Blackrock Bitcoin ETF The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order on May 13 to commence proceedings that will determine whether to approve or […]

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Hedera, the public distributed ledger platform, announced the launch of AI Studio, an open-source toolkit for building trusted artificial intelligence (AI) applications on its network, during a May 14 event in Toronto. Open-Source AI Toolkit Launched by Hedera for Developers Hedera‘s modular platform enables developers and enterprises to create intelligent systems with task automation, AI-driven […]

A simple observation of the state of the Bitcoin mempool and its low utilization sparked a debate on the current state of bitcoin adoption and how the retail and self-custody use case have languished in the face of the digital gold narrative. Is Bitcoin as a Retail Instrument Gone? Enthusiasts Ponder The current utilization, or […]

Twenty One Capital announced Tuesday that Tether Investments purchased 4,812 bitcoin for $458.7 million at an average price of $95,319.83 per BTC, part of a business combination agreement involving multiple entities. Tether Acquires 4,812 Bitcoin at $95.3K Each for Cantor-Led Business Deal The Cayman Islands-based firm disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]

On Tuesday afternoon, bitcoin appreciated by 2.6% against the U.S. dollar, brushing up against the $105,000 threshold. At the same time, a broad array of altcoins outpaced the leading cryptocurrency: ETH gained 8.5%, SOL advanced 5.9%, and DOGE registered a 4.8% increase. Bitcoin’s Macro Role Grows as Bitfinex Cites ‘Increasingly Favourable’ Sentiment The broader crypto […]

Crypto breaks into Wall Street’s top tier as Coinbase becomes the first digital asset firm added to the S&P 500, signaling a seismic shift in financial market legitimacy. Coinbase Makes History With S&P 500 Inclusion S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), announced on May 12 that Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: […]

OP_RETURN is a Bitcoin script opcode enabling users to embed small, unspendable data within transactions, striking a balance between functionality and network efficiency. A recent proposal to lift its 80-byte cap has ignited discussion over Bitcoin’s role as a data carrier versus a streamlined payment system. Understanding OP_RETURN: Bitcoin’s Data Carving Tool OP_RETURN, added in […]

Gemini has announced that it has obtained an Investment Firm License from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), allowing the company to offer regulated derivatives across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) under the MiFID II framework. This development marks a significant step in Gemini’s 2025 European expansion, enabling the platform to […]

Ki Young Ju, CEO of Cryptoquant, states that due to upcoming regulations, dark stablecoins—an alternative not under government control—will rise as people use them for large international transfers and other use cases that may invite scrutiny. Cryptoquant CEO Predicts Rise of ‘Dark Stablecoins’ in Face of Upcoming Regulation The increasing relevance of stablecoins and the […]

The FBI is ramping up efforts to track victims of a massive crypto fraud tied to fake AML coins, urging submissions before June 5 for possible restitution. FBI Sets June 5 Deadline for Victims of AML Bitcoin and Crypto Fraud Empire The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are reaffirming […]

Coinbase unleashed over 10,000 pages of previously unpublished government crypto documents, exposing undisclosed regulatory tactics and internal contradictions fueling calls for immediate transparency reforms. Coinbase Publishes Massive FOIA Document Trove to Expose Hidden US Crypto Regulation Tactics Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) intensified its push for regulatory transparency last week by unveiling a digital archive […]

Aave’s total value locked (TVL) has reached an all-time high of $24.389 billion, signaling renewed investor confidence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol. Onchain Lending Platform Aave Sets New TVL Benchmark The lending protocol’s latest milestone places it among the largest DeFi platforms by TVL, with a market capitalization of $3.335 billion and a fully […]

Layerzero has launched Hyperbridge, a new interoperability solution connecting external blockchain assets to Hyperliquid’s decentralized trading ecosystem, which recently saw its open interest hit a record $5.6 billion. Cross-Chain Trading Boosted as Layerzero Rolls Out Hyperbridge for Hyperliquid Layerzero, an omnichain interoperability protocol, has introduced Hyperbridge, a tool designed to streamline asset transfers between external […]

Bitcoin’s parabolic rise past $100K has Standard Chartered backpedaling fast, admitting its $120K forecast underestimated the explosive power of institutional momentum. Standard Chartered Apologizes for $120K Bitcoin Target Being Too Low Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets, Geoffrey Kendrick, issued a notable revision to his bitcoin outlook on Thursday, acknowledging that the cryptocurrency’s recent surge […]

Blackrock is pushing a bold crypto rule revamp at the SEC, spotlighting urgent reforms for staking, tokenization, and ETPs to reshape digital asset market regulation. Blackrock’s Crypto Playbook Drops—SEC Pressured to Rethink Digital Asset Regulation Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, met with staff from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force […]

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley recently compared bitcoin to a Ponzi scheme while defending the U.S. Social Security Administration. The comparison drew criticism from bitcoin supporters, who countered by asserting that Social Security itself resembles a Ponzi scheme. O’Malley: Trump Administration After Social Security’s $2.6 Trillion Surplus In a recent speech defending the U.S. Social […]

A new study by the Bank for International Settlements reveals cross-border crypto asset flows surged to $2.6 trillion in 2021, with stablecoins and emerging markets reshaping global financial networks. High Inflation Spurs Bitcoin and Stablecoin Adoption in Emerging Markets, BIS Research Reveals The latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) working paper #1265 reveals cross-border crypto […]

Explosive institutional demand and surging ETF inflows have shattered legacy market models, triggering a dramatic reversal from a top analyst and setting the stage for bitcoin’s next breakout. Massive Institutional Demand Forces Top Analyst to Flip on Bitcoin Bull Cycle Bitcoin’s resilience in recent weeks has prompted a sharp change in outlook from one of […]