Forget the ECB — Czechia Should Embrace Bitcoin on Its Own Terms
The Czech National Bank is considering adding bitcoin to its reserves. It should, regardless of what the European Central Bank thinks about that.
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Tether is back on Bitcoin – Lightning Dominance Is Just Starting
The stablecoin issuer’s choice to bring USDT back to Bitcoin is a massive win for the Lightning Network and Joltz’s bet on Taproot Assets.
Will Trump’s Executive Order Break Bitcoin’s Four-Year Market Cycle?
Trump’s recent executive order may signal the end of Bitcoin’s historically rigid four-year market cycle. With regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and government-backed initiatives, could this policy shift usher in a new era of sustained growth—eliminating the dreaded crypto winter?
How Bitcoin Empowers Women
Bitcoin can be a tool for women all around the world closed out of the traditional financial system.
Czech National Bank To Assess Bitcoin as Part of Reserve Strategy
The CNB approves plan to explore allocating a portion of its €140 billion reserves to Bitcoin.
Grayscale Investments Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF
Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS), offering investors a way to gain exposure to the Bitcoin mining industry without directly holding BTC. Tracking the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index, the ETF includes major players like MARA, Riot, and Core Scientific, making it an attractive option for those looking to diversify into Bitcoin-related equities.
The Bitcoin And Cypherpunk Spirit Is Alive And Well In Africa
From South Africa to Kenya to Ghana, Africans are using Bitcoin to better their lives — and they aren’t asking anyone’s permission as they do so.
Bitcoin The Ultimate Hedge Against $97T Global Liquidity Bubble
Discover why Bitcoin’s fixed supply and deflationary nature make it the ultimate asset for navigating the $97 trillion global liquidity bubble. Learn how rising money supply influences market trends and positions Bitcoin as a strategic hedge against fiat currency debasement.
Bitcoin: What Went Wrong?
The priorities of Bitcoiners are starting to shift in the wrong direction, and represent an actual existential threat to the success of a censorship resistant and resilient system.
Forget About The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve For A Moment — Mining Censorship Is Back
F2Pool — a mining pool representing ~11% of hash power on the Bitcoin network — is censoring OFAC-sanctioned transactions again.
CME Group to Launch Options on Its Bitcoin Friday Futures in February
CME Group is looking to obtain regulatory approval for options on its most successful cryptocurrency product launch.
Czech Central Bank Head Wants To Buy Bitcoin With 5% Reserve Allocation
The Czech National Bank (CNB) is considering a 5% Bitcoin allocation, surpassing its gold reserves. If approved, this move could reshape the future of national reserve assets.
Is $200,000 a Realistic Bitcoin Price Target for This Cycle?
Explore the potential for the Bitcoin price to reach $200,000 this cycle. We analyze market dynamics, supply and demand, and the money multiplier effect to assess the feasibility.
What Goes Into A Reserve: Most People Won’t See A Difference
Arguing for a bitcoin only reserve fund, and against the inclusion of any other cryptocurrencies, is ultimately a futile fight when the public at large doesn’t see the difference.
Preston Pysh Explains Why SAB 121 Beats a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Preston Pysh explains how the rescission of SAB 121 could permanently entrench Bitcoin into the financial system, surpassing the importance of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
The Game Theory of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
The United States throwing its weight behind Bitcoin would effect a massive shift in the game theory underpinning Bitcoin, but probably not in the way you think.
Donald Trump Vows to Propel Bitcoin to New Heights
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, shares insights from a private conversation with President Donald Trump, who expressed his support for the Bitcoin community and ambitious plans to outcompete global competitors.
Protect Your Bitcoin — And Yourself — With AnchorWatch
Becca Rubenfeld and the AnchorWatch team recently unveiled a first-of-its-kind bitcoin custody plus insurance solution, which aims to not only keep their customers’ bitcoin safe, but the customers themselves, as well.
MicroStrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 471,100 BTC Worth $46 Billion
MicroStrategy’s relentless Bitcoin buying spree continues, adding 10,100 BTC for $1.1 billion. With 471,100 BTC now in its treasury, valued at $46 billion, the firm reinforces its commitment to a Bitcoin-centric strategy amid market volatility.
How Declining Short-Term U.S. Treasury Yields Impact Bitcoin Price
How shifting Treasury yields signal economic uncertainty and why Bitcoin could benefit as both a risk-on and safe-haven asset.
Nasdaq Proposes In-Kind Redemptions for BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF
Nasdaq has proposed a new system for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF, allowing institutional investors to redeem shares directly for bitcoin instead of cash. This innovative model aims to streamline operations, cut costs, and reduce market impact, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of Bitcoin ETFs.
The Cynics and Idealists of Bitcoin
Bitcoiners need to stop letting the extremes of naive idealism and jaded cynicism drive the public discourse.
Dear President Trump: Bitcoin Reserve, Not Shitcoin Reserve
The U.S. government shouldn’t stockpile anything but bitcoin.
Trump’s Digital Assets Executive Order May Not Last — Senator Lummis is Doing it Right
President Trump’s “Digital Asset” Executive Order is not what we hoped for. Luckily, Senator Lummis is taking a better approach to establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
BRC-2.0 Bitcoin Tokens Could Outshine Runes
More efficient token standards on Bitcoin are a good thing
SEC Rescinds SAB 121, Permitting Banks to Custody Bitcoin
The SEC has rescinded SAB 121, removing barriers for banks to custody Bitcoin and crypto, signaling a major shift in crypto regulation.
President Trump Signs Executive Order To Ban Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)
The President has also assigned a working group to assess the creation of a strategic bitcoin stockpile.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Explore a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
President Trump’s new executive order embraces Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies, bans Central Bank Digital Currencies, and revokes prior restrictive regulations—signaling a landmark policy shift toward fostering responsible innovation and financial freedom in the United States.
Ross Is Free, But This Is Far From Over
Ross will not be the last person the government tries to make an example out of.
Donald Trump Did The Right Thing By Freeing Ross Ulbricht
Trump delivered on his promise, and I’m very glad he did.
Bitcoin Deep Dive Data Analysis & On-Chain Roundup
Bitcoin kicks off 2025 with bullish momentum, but can the rally sustain? We dive into miner recovery, sentiment, and market dynamics for insights.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Forecasts $700K Bitcoin Price Amid Inflation Worries
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, has suggested that Bitcoin could reach $700,000 per coin, citing its growing role as a hedge against economic instability. His projection, sparked by a discussion with a sovereign wealth fund, highlights the increasing momentum of institutional adoption and its potential to reshape market dynamics.
Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht: ‘Why Defend A Murderer?’
Ross Ulbricht is free, but unproven allegations against the Silk Road founder overshadow his well deserved pardon in some corners of the internet.
Making Waves in Tampa Bay: Bitcoin Bay Foundation Joins the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates
Look for the Bitcoin Bay’s Pirate float in the Gasparilla Parade this year in Tampa Bay.
bitcoin++ Hacking Edition 2025: Brazil
bitcoin++ Hacking Edition 2025 is only a month away, don’t miss your chance to learn Bitcoin development in person from the best developers.
Ethereum’s Looming Collapse Is A Lesson In Blockchain Integrity
If your founder is not pivoting to a Bronze Age Mindset in 2025 you’re NGMI.
Ross Ulbricht Is Free — Now Let’s Fight For The Samourai Devs
By freeing Ross, the Bitcoin network state has proven it has political power. Now, we have to use it to make sure the likes of the developers of Samourai Wallet don’t go to jail.
Ross Ulbricht Is Free: A Victory for Bitcoin and Freedom
Ross Ulbricht’s full pardon by President Trump marks a monumental victory for Bitcoiners, symbolizing justice for a man who became a beacon for freedom and innovation. This long-awaited moment proves the power of persistence and reminds us to keep advocating for Bitcoin and freedom.