Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Bitcoin’s explosive ascent defies past predictions as U.S. regulators pivot toward institutional adoption—forcing even a top Harvard economist to completely reassess his early outlook. Harvard Professor Admits Bitcoin Miscalculation—Key Drivers Still Loading Cryptocurrency’s durability continues to challenge critics, including leading economists who once doubted its staying power. Kenneth Rogoff, Maurits C. Boas Professor at Harvard […]

The SEC is charging into the digital future, launching a full-scale push to regulate crypto, streamline IPOs, and lock in U.S. dominance in digital asset markets. SEC Follows Clear Crypto Mandate—Future-Proofing Begins Now U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins outlined his crypto regulatory priorities Tuesday at the SALT Conference’s Wyoming Blockchain Symposium […]

Ripple is spotlighting custody as the backbone of digital finance, driving stablecoin adoption, tokenized asset growth, regulatory confidence and next-generation programmable infrastructure set to transform global markets. Ripple Maps the Future Where Custody Powers Stablecoins, Tokenized Assets, and Compliance Ripple published insights on Aug. 18 emphasizing the strategic importance of digital asset custody for institutions […]

Circle is accelerating global crypto compliance by aligning with Binance’s Travel Rule network, expanding secure USDC transfers and strengthening regulated interoperability across leading digital asset platforms. Advancing Regulated Crypto Flows, Circle Aligns With Binance on Travel Rule Push Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) announced on Aug. 20, 2025, that it has expanded its compliance strategy […]

A multi-year crypto boom is accelerating as institutional inflows soar, U.S. policy backs digital assets, and explosive growth is expected through 2027, according to analysts. Bernstein Predicts Prolonged Crypto Bull Market Driven by Institutional Inflows and US Crypto Strategy Analysts at brokerage firm Bernstein have projected that the current cryptocurrency bull market could last until […]

Tether is escalating its U.S. expansion with a high-profile hire from the Trump administration, signaling a bold push to influence stablecoin policy and dominate digital assets. Trump’s Crypto Strategist Joins Tether in Bold Move to Lead US Stablecoin Shift Tether announced on Aug. 19 that Bo Hines has been appointed as Strategic Advisor for Digital […]

Bullish’s landmark IPO shattered precedent with $1.15 billion settled entirely onchain using RLUSD and leading stablecoins, igniting a new era for digital capital markets. RLUSD and Leading Stablecoins Set Onchain Settlement Precedent in Bullish IPO Ripple’s stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD), issued on the XRP Ledger, played a key role in Bullish’s historic initial public offering […]

Bitcoin ETFs lost $122 million and ether ETFs lost $197 million on Monday, ending their inflow streaks. Heavy redemptions in Blackrock’s funds and Ark 21Shares drove the pullback, with no ETH ETFs recording inflows. Market Pause: Crypto ETFs See Heavy Outflows After Record-Breaking Run The exchange-traded fund (ETF) rally that had defined crypto markets over […]

Thailand is rolling out a landmark crypto-to-baht conversion system for tourists, fusing digital asset regulation with e-money infrastructure to energize spending and boost tourism. Thailand Introduces Controlled Crypto Conversion for Boosting Travel Economy The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), and the […]

The SEC is launching direct engagement with early-stage blockchain startups, signaling a major regulatory shift toward proactive dialogue, compliance clarity, and stronger U.S. leadership in crypto. SEC Opens Direct Channels to Blockchain Builders The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is increasing its outreach to the digital asset industry, focusing more closely on early-stage blockchain […]

Since Jan. 3, 2009, the Bitcoin network has mined over 910,000 blocks, with nine well-known mining pools responsible for discovering 48.78% of them. The following highlights the top ten entities that have mined 673,848 blocks, representing nearly three-quarters of all blocks produced since the network’s launch. The 10 Entities That Helped Write Bitcoin’s Ledger In […]

The move comes in the wake of Circle’s and Bullish’s successful public offerings that both generated upwards of $1 billion each. Can Gemini Succeed? IPO Filed Despite Deep Losses Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini filed documentation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday proposing to go public, but there’s one small problem, the firm […]

Stablecoins are poised to move $1 trillion a year by 2030, disrupting global payments and unlocking trillions in capital, according to a newly released industry report. Stablecoins Set to Move $1 Trillion Annually by 2030—Legacy Rails Can’t Compete Crypto liquidity provider Keyrock released a detailed report this week in collaboration with Latin American crypto platform […]

Gemini’s Nasdaq IPO filing unveils bold access to Ripple Credit and RLUSD-based liquidity, signaling a powerful fusion of stablecoin finance and institutional crypto dominance. Gemini Nasdaq IPO Filing Unlocks Ripple Credit Access and RLUSD-Based Liquidity Gemini Space Station Inc., the holding company for Gemini Trust Company LLC, filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities […]

Bitcoin’s historical monthly and quarterly returns show a clear pattern of strength toward the end of the year, suggesting that the final months of 2025 could deliver significant gains if past trends hold. Historical Bitcoin Returns Highlight Seasonal Strength in Q4 So far in 2025, bitcoin ( BTC) has seen mixed performance. January brought a […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, XRP adoption rises in Latam, Meliuz posts record-breaking financial results, and Brazil unveils anti-tariff measures. Bitso Report: XRP Rises as a Dark Horse in Latam Portfolios While the cryptocurrency market in Latam […]

Stock market crash indicators are flashing red, according to Robert Kiyosaki, as bitcoin gains favor while traditional retirement plans face devastating losses in the looming collapse. Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Market Collapse With Bitcoin Targeting $1 Million Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has again voiced concern over the possibility of a severe […]

XRP could be on the brink of a major breakout as a pivotal SEC court dismissal nears approval, fueling institutional interest, ETF speculation, and investor optimism. SEC Filing Awaits Court Green Light— XRP Could Enter Liftoff Zone if Approved The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a filing to the U.S. Court of Appeals […]

XRP Ledger is emerging as the blueprint for global financial infrastructure, combining unmatched scalability, real-world utility, and institutional-grade design already a decade in the making. XRP Ledger Positioned for Global Infrastructure Leadership, Ripple CTO Says Ripple’s chief technology officer, David Schwartz, explained on social media platform X on Aug. 13 that the increasing trend of […]

Financial Times (FT) reports that American Bitcoin, a U.S. cryptocurrency miner backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is actively seeking acquisitions of listed companies in Japan and potentially Hong Kong to amass bitcoin reserves. According to three unnamed sources speaking with FT, the firm—which already develops its own strategic bitcoin holdings—has begun investor […]

Citigroup is charging into the crypto frontier, targeting stablecoin custody, ETF infrastructure, and instant blockchain payments as demand explodes. Traditional Banking Giant Eyes Stablecoin Custody and Digital Payment Innovation Citigroup is advancing its digital asset strategy by exploring custody and payment services for stablecoins and crypto-linked investment products, marking a notable shift as traditional banks […]

A fierce showdown is brewing as over 80 crypto and fintech leaders demand immediate action to block major banks from throttling consumer data access and crippling digital finance. Trump Pressed by 80 Executives as Banks Move to Block Crypto Account Links Executives from the cryptocurrency and fintech sectors called on President Donald Trump on Aug. […]

DeFi Development Corp. has priced an upsized $112.5 million private offering of convertible notes to bolster its corporate treasury, including further acquisition of solana ( SOL). Company Funds SOL Strategy With Convertible Notes Worth $112.5 Million The Nasdaq-listed company (DFDV) announced the 5.5% convertible senior notes due 2030, marketed to qualified institutional buyers under Rule […]

The Trump nominee made the comments during a televised news interview early Friday morning on Fox Business. Paul Atkins Once Again Pledges Clearer Crypto Guidelines From the SEC Project Crypto, a bold new initiative currently being undertaken by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will primarily focus on providing “clarity and certainty” to industry […]

Coinbase just became the undisputed titan of crypto derivatives, sealing a high-stakes acquisition that unifies spot, futures, and options under one explosive trading empire. Deribit Acquisition Launches Coinbase Into Crypto Derivatives Stratosphere Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Aug. 14, 2025, that it has finalized the acquisition of Deribit, a leading crypto options exchange […]

Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR/STRK/STRF/STRD/STRC) announced on Aug. 14 that it has officially changed its legal name from Microstrategy Inc. to Strategy Inc., effective Aug. 11, 2025. This formal transition completes the rebranding initiative first unveiled on Feb. 5, 2025, and solidifies the company’s identity as the world’s first and largest bitcoin treasury enterprise. Despite the […]

Since Aug. 10, following a string of four 100 BTC transactions from 2012, nearly 1,800 BTC—worth over $212 million—has moved for the first time in years over the past four days. Old-School Bitcoin Stashes Continue to Wake After our report on 400 BTC shifting from separate bitcoin addresses first established in 2012, another similar transaction […]

What was likely an honest mistake in a seemingly innocuous Google Play Store policy update in July, caused an uproar in the crypto community. No Ban for Non-Custodial Wallets in the Google Play Store In an unusual move, Google owned up to accidentally banning all non-custodial crypto wallets from the Google Play Store and promised […]

London-based digital asset firm Vaultz Capital plc (AQSE: V3TC) purchased an additional 17.146721 BTC on Aug. 13, 2025, significantly expanding its corporate bitcoin treasury holdings. Vaultz Capital Bitcoin Holdings Grow to 135 After Latest Buy Vaultz Capital plc acquired the bitcoin for a total consideration of £1,519,893.73, equating to an average price of £88,640.49 per […]

Galaxy Digital will deploy 48 megawatts (MW) of its bitcoin mining equipment at Soluna Holdings’ Project Kati 1 site in Texas, bringing the facility to its full 83 MW capacity. Galaxy Moves Miners to Soluna Site as Helios Transitions to AI According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the deployment involves relocating miners previously […]