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Galaxy Research Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds to 50-50 as Senate Clock Runs Out

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Galaxy Research Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds to 50-50 as Senate Clock Runs Out
Galaxy Research cut its odds of the Senate passing the CLARITY Act to 50-50, citing dwindling time before Congress’s August recess and mounting legislative uncertainty.
This post Galaxy Research Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds to 50-50 as Senate Clock Runs Out first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Billionaire Investor Jeremy Grantham: Bitcoin Will ‘Dwindle Away With a Whimper’

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Billionaire Investor Jeremy Grantham: Bitcoin Will ‘Dwindle Away With a Whimper’
Jeremy Grantham doubled down on his long-standing Bitcoin skepticism, predicting the cryptocurrency will “dwindle away with a whimper.”
This post Billionaire Investor Jeremy Grantham: Bitcoin Will ‘Dwindle Away With a Whimper’ first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Michael Saylor Responds to Scrutiny as Strategy Shares and STRC Hit 52-Week Lows

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Michael Saylor Responds to Scrutiny as Strategy Shares and STRC Hit 52-Week Lows
Michael Saylor took to X to defend Strategy’s long-term Bitcoin-focused strategy after MSTR and its preferred shares hit new lows.
This post Michael Saylor Responds to Scrutiny as Strategy Shares and STRC Hit 52-Week Lows first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

‘I See Volatility as Opportunity’: Bitcoin Tests Critical Support as Key Level Hangs in the Balance

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‘I See Volatility as Opportunity’: Bitcoin Tests Critical Support as Key Level Hangs in the Balance
Bitcoin is testing the critical $58,000–$60,000 support zone for a third time, with a break below could trigger a deeper decline.
This post ‘I See Volatility as Opportunity’: Bitcoin Tests Critical Support as Key Level Hangs in the Balance first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Trezor Academy Releases Documentary on Africa’s Bitcoin Economy, Opens Education Donations

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Trezor Academy Releases Documentary on Africa’s Bitcoin Economy, Opens Education Donations
Trezor Academy released a documentary highlighting Bitcoin adoption across Africa and launched a donation program to fund Bitcoin education initiatives in the Global South.
This post Trezor Academy Releases Documentary on Africa’s Bitcoin Economy, Opens Education Donations first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Matt Corallo Urges Bitcoin Projects to Exit GitHub After Rust Lightning Ban

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Matt Corallo Urges Bitcoin Projects to Exit GitHub After Rust Lightning Ban
Senior developers including Andrew Poelstra highlighted broken merge scripts, hidden diffs, and unreliable tracking, pushing Bitcoin projects toward self-hosted Forgejo solutions.
This post Matt Corallo Urges Bitcoin Projects to Exit GitHub After Rust Lightning Ban first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Perception Exits Beta With Four Digital Asset Integrations

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Perception Exits Beta With Four Digital Asset Integrations
Perception exited beta and launched its digital asset narrative intelligence platform with integrations from BitGo, Swan, Relai, and Bitcoin Well, providing AI-driven market insights from over 1,000 curated industry sources.
This post Perception Exits Beta With Four Digital Asset Integrations first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Mining Pool DMND Mines First Known Stratum V2 Block; GoMining Constructs Its Own Template

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Bitcoin Mining Pool DMND Mines First Known Stratum V2 Block; GoMining Constructs Its Own Template
DMND mining pool and GoMining mined the first known Bitcoin block using Stratum V2’s Job Declaration feature, allowing a miner—not the pool—to select transactions and build its own block template, a milestone for decentralizing transaction control in Bitcoin mining.
This post Bitcoin Mining Pool DMND Mines First Known Stratum V2 Block; GoMining Constructs Its Own Template first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

SBI Holdings Agrees to Acquire Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitbank in $288.6 Million Deal

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SBI Holdings Agrees to Acquire Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitbank in $288.6 Million Deal
SBI Holdings will acquire Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank for 46.7 billion yen ($288.6 million), creating Japan’s largest regulated crypto exchange group.
This post SBI Holdings Agrees to Acquire Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitbank in $288.6 Million Deal first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Collapses to $59,000 — and the Worst May Not Be Over

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Bitcoin Price Collapses to $59,000 — and the Worst May Not Be Over
Bitcoin price has plunged below $60,000 after a perfect storm of ETF outflows, hawkish Fed signals, geopolitical inflation fears and shaken market confidence.
This post Bitcoin Price Collapses to $59,000 — and the Worst May Not Be Over first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy (MSTR) Stock Craters 10%, Hits Two-Year Low as Bitcoin Crashes Below $60K, CryptoQuant Warns Company to Stop Buying

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Strategy (MSTR) Stock Craters 10%, Hits Two-Year Low as Bitcoin Crashes Below $60K, CryptoQuant Warns Company to Stop Buying
Strategy (MSTR) plunged more than 10% to a two-year low near $92 as Bitcoin crashed below $60,000, wiping out billions in unrealized gains.
This post Strategy (MSTR) Stock Craters 10%, Hits Two-Year Low as Bitcoin Crashes Below $60K, CryptoQuant Warns Company to Stop Buying first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

The 2036 Issue: Here Come The Sovereigns

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The 2036 Issue: Here Come The Sovereigns
From The 2036 Issue: A look at coming impact of sovereign nations on Bitcoin mining, by Jacob Langenkamp, Fellow at BPI.
This post The 2036 Issue: Here Come The Sovereigns first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jacob Langenkamp.

Law Enforcement, Catholic Groups Send Letters to U.S. Government Warning CLARITY Act Would Create Crypto Crime Loopholes

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Law Enforcement, Catholic Groups Send Letters to U.S. Government Warning CLARITY Act Would Create Crypto Crime Loopholes
Law enforcement groups and Catholic leaders warned that the CLARITY Act’s Section 604 could create regulatory and AML loopholes by exempting certain crypto developers and infrastructure providers from money transmitter rules.
This post Law Enforcement, Catholic Groups Send Letters to U.S. Government Warning CLARITY Act Would Create Crypto Crime Loopholes first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy (MSTR) Stock Falls Below $100 for First Time Since March 2024

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Strategy (MSTR) Stock Falls Below $100 for First Time Since March 2024
Strategy (MSTR) shares fell below $100 for the first time since March 2024 as Bitcoin’s drop to around $61,000 left the company sitting on more than $11 billion in unrealized losses.
This post Strategy (MSTR) Stock Falls Below $100 for First Time Since March 2024 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Crashes Toward $61,000 as Bloodbath Engulfs Crypto Stocks

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Bitcoin Price Crashes Toward $61,000 as Bloodbath Engulfs Crypto Stocks
Bitcoin price has fallen to around $61,500—down more than 50% from its October 2025 peak—dragging crypto-related stocks even lower in the broader market sell-off.
This post Bitcoin Price Crashes Toward $61,000 as Bloodbath Engulfs Crypto Stocks first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strive (ASST) CEO Says Company Is Buying Bitcoin ‘Hand Over Fist’ as Treasury Hits 19,864 BTC

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Strive (ASST) CEO Says Company Is Buying Bitcoin ‘Hand Over Fist’ as Treasury Hits 19,864 BTC
Strive CEO Matt Cole said the company is buying Bitcoin “hand over fist” during the market downturn, with its treasury reaching 19,864 BTC.
This post Strive (ASST) CEO Says Company Is Buying Bitcoin ‘Hand Over Fist’ as Treasury Hits 19,864 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

BlackRock Tells Investors to Put Bitcoin in Their Portfolios

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BlackRock Tells Investors to Put Bitcoin in Their Portfolios
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, recommends a 1–2% Bitcoin allocation in diversified portfolios, arguing it can enhance returns while maintaining manageable risk.
This post BlackRock Tells Investors to Put Bitcoin in Their Portfolios first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Congress Schedules CLARITY Act Hearing for July 17 in New York

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Congress Schedules CLARITY Act Hearing for July 17 in New York
Congress has scheduled a July 17 hearing in New York on the CLARITY Act as momentum builds for the crypto market structure bill.
This post Congress Schedules CLARITY Act Hearing for July 17 in New York first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Craig Raw Built One of Bitcoin’s Best Wallets for Free. Apple Might Kill It by June 30.

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Craig Raw Built One of Bitcoin’s Best Wallets for Free. Apple Might Kill It by June 30.
Apple may terminate Sparrow Wallet creator Craig Raw’s developer account on June 30 after he submitted a warning app to combat fake Sparrow Wallet scams.
This post Craig Raw Built One of Bitcoin’s Best Wallets for Free. Apple Might Kill It by June 30. first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bull Bitcoin Secures MiCA License in France, Preserving Full Self-Custody and Privacy Features

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Bull Bitcoin Secures MiCA License in France, Preserving Full Self-Custody and Privacy Features
Founder Francis Pouliot announced the self-financed, three-year achievement, highlighting successful PASSI and DORA cybersecurity audits without outsourcing core infrastructure.
This post Bull Bitcoin Secures MiCA License in France, Preserving Full Self-Custody and Privacy Features first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

European Union’s ESMA Orders Unlicensed Crypto Firms to Exit EU Market as MiCA Deadline Arrives

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European Union’s ESMA Orders Unlicensed Crypto Firms to Exit EU Market as MiCA Deadline Arrives
ESMA ordered unlicensed crypto firms to stop serving EU clients and wind down operations before MiCA’s July 1, 2026 authorization deadline.
This post European Union’s ESMA Orders Unlicensed Crypto Firms to Exit EU Market as MiCA Deadline Arrives first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

H100 Shareholders Approve Bitcoin Deal That Would Make It Europe’s No. 2 Listed Treasury

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H100 Shareholders Approve Bitcoin Deal That Would Make It Europe’s No. 2 Listed Treasury
H100 shareholders approved a deal to acquire two Norwegian bitcoin treasury firms, a move that would boost the company’s holdings to 3,500 BTC.
This post H100 Shareholders Approve Bitcoin Deal That Would Make It Europe’s No. 2 Listed Treasury first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

US Senate Passes Housing Bill With Four-Year Fed CBDC Ban

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US Senate Passes Housing Bill With Four-Year Fed CBDC Ban
The U.S. Senate has passed a housing bill that includes a ban on a Federal Reserve-issued CBDC through 2030.
This post US Senate Passes Housing Bill With Four-Year Fed CBDC Ban first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Nakamoto Inc. (NAKA) Closes Last Healthcare Clinic, Completes Full Pivot to Bitcoin

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Nakamoto Inc. (NAKA) Closes Last Healthcare Clinic, Completes Full Pivot to Bitcoin
Nakamoto has completed its transformation into a pure-play Bitcoin company, shutting its final healthcare clinic and ending all remaining ties to its healthcare business.
This post Nakamoto Inc. (NAKA) Closes Last Healthcare Clinic, Completes Full Pivot to Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Suisse Secures MiCAR License, Launches European Expansion from Liechtenstein

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Bitcoin Suisse Secures MiCAR License, Launches European Expansion from Liechtenstein
Bitcoin Suisse secured a MiCAR license in Liechtenstein, enabling the crypto financial services firm to expand regulated operations across the European Union under a unified regulatory framework.
This post Bitcoin Suisse Secures MiCAR License, Launches European Expansion from Liechtenstein first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Trump Signs Quantum Computing Orders — What Does This Mean For Bitcoin?

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Trump Signs Quantum Computing Orders — What Does This Mean For Bitcoin?
Trump’s recent executive orders will accelerate the U.S. quantum computing and post-quantum encryption timelines.
This post Trump Signs Quantum Computing Orders — What Does This Mean For Bitcoin? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Crypto Industry Unites Behind Bill to Fix Tax Rules for Miners and Stakers

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Crypto Industry Unites Behind Bill to Fix Tax Rules for Miners and Stakers
U.S. crypto groups are urging Congress to pass H.R. 9175, which would let miners and stakers defer taxes until assets are sold instead of taxing rewards at receipt.
This post Crypto Industry Unites Behind Bill to Fix Tax Rules for Miners and Stakers first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Nostr is the Orange Web: Bitcoin’s Niche and Futuristic Alternative Internet

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Nostr is the Orange Web: Bitcoin’s Niche and Futuristic Alternative Internet
Nostr, the Bitcoin-integrated protocol invented in 2020, enables users to own their followers, content, and data across apps, with high-profile adopters like Edward Snowden and Jack Dorsey highlighting its censorship resistance.
This post Nostr is the Orange Web: Bitcoin’s Niche and Futuristic Alternative Internet first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

The Future of Collecting: Alladan Flinn of Based Trading Cards on Cards, Community, and Culture 

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The Future of Collecting: Alladan Flinn of Based Trading Cards on Cards, Community, and Culture 
In February 2026, a single piece of cardboard sold for $16,492,000. The 1998 Pikachu Illustrator — the only known PSA 10 example of one of the rarest Pokémon cards in existence — was sold by Logan Paul through Goldin Auctions to A.J. Scaramucci, who called the purchase the first move in a “planetary treasure hunt”
This post The Future of Collecting: Alladan Flinn of Based Trading Cards on Cards, Community, and Culture  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Dennis Koch.

Bitcoin Network Activity Hits Highest Level Since 2024: CryptoQuant 

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Bitcoin Network Activity Hits Highest Level Since 2024: CryptoQuant 
Bitcoin network activity has surged to its highest level since 2024, with daily transactions topping 800,000, but CryptoQuant says the increase is being driven largely by low-value protocol activity such as Ordinals, Runes and BRC-20 transactions rather than economic demand.
This post Bitcoin Network Activity Hits Highest Level Since 2024: CryptoQuant  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

“Trust Me Bro” Cryptography Is Not Enough. That Is Exactly Why Qastle Exists.

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“Trust Me Bro” Cryptography Is Not Enough. That Is Exactly Why Qastle Exists.
Qastle Wallet responds to Bitcoin 2026 criticism, addressing quantum risk, post-quantum cryptography, true entropy, and the future of wallet security.
This post “Trust Me Bro” Cryptography Is Not Enough. That Is Exactly Why Qastle Exists. first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by James Stephens CBE CCFI.

ICE and OKX Form Joint Venture to Connect NYSE Infrastructure With 120 Million Crypto Users

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ICE and OKX Form Joint Venture to Connect NYSE Infrastructure With 120 Million Crypto Users
A new ICE-OKX joint venture creates a regulated bridge between traditional finance and crypto, giving OKX’s 120 million users access to ICE futures markets and NYSE tokenized equities.
This post ICE and OKX Form Joint Venture to Connect NYSE Infrastructure With 120 Million Crypto Users first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Rises Above $65,000 as ETF Outflows Slow, Iran Deal and Fed Pull in Opposite Directions

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Bitcoin Price Rises Above $65,000 as ETF Outflows Slow, Iran Deal and Fed Pull in Opposite Directions
Bitcoin price climbed above $65,000 as easing ETF outflows and a U.S.-Iran peace deal provided support, while a hawkish Fed under Chair Kevin Warsh and rising rate-hike expectations continued to pressure risk assets.
This post Bitcoin Price Rises Above $65,000 as ETF Outflows Slow, Iran Deal and Fed Pull in Opposite Directions first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strive (ASST) Buys 759 Bitcoin for $50 Million, Treasury Reaches 19,864 BTC

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Strive (ASST) Buys 759 Bitcoin for $50 Million, Treasury Reaches 19,864 BTC
Strive purchased 759 BTC for roughly $50 million last week, boosting its holdings to 19,864 BTC and outpacing Strategy’s 520 BTC purchase as it accelerates its bitcoin accumulation strategy.
This post Strive (ASST) Buys 759 Bitcoin for $50 Million, Treasury Reaches 19,864 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Buys 520 Bitcoin, Raises USD Reserve to $1.4 Billion

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Buys 520 Bitcoin, Raises USD Reserve to $1.4 Billion
Strategy purchased 520 bitcoin for $35 million last week, increasing its holdings to 847,363 BTC while raising its USD Reserve by $335 million to $1.4 billion.
This post Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Buys 520 Bitcoin, Raises USD Reserve to $1.4 Billion first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

JPMorgan: Bitcoin Mining Costs Have ‘Worsened’ as BTC Trades Below Production Cost

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JPMorgan: Bitcoin Mining Costs Have ‘Worsened’ as BTC Trades Below Production Cost
JPMorgan says Bitcoin mining economics have deteriorated as BTC trades about 19% below its estimated $78,000 production cost, forcing public miners into record coin sales and rendering roughly 20% of the industry unprofitable.
This post JPMorgan: Bitcoin Mining Costs Have ‘Worsened’ as BTC Trades Below Production Cost first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Prediction Market Kalshi Eyes IPO as Revenue Hits $2 Billion 

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Prediction Market Kalshi Eyes IPO as Revenue Hits $2 Billion 
Prediction market giant Kalshi is exploring a potential IPO for 2027 or 2028 after annualized revenue surpassed $2 billion.
This post Prediction Market Kalshi Eyes IPO as Revenue Hits $2 Billion  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Kevin Warsh Still Needs to Manage the Dollar, While Bitcoin Runs Automatically

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Kevin Warsh Still Needs to Manage the Dollar, While Bitcoin Runs Automatically
Warsh’s hawkish first FOMC shows why the dollar still needs constant management — something Bitcoin’s fixed supply was built to avoid.
This post Kevin Warsh Still Needs to Manage the Dollar, While Bitcoin Runs Automatically first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

Franklin Templeton Files for Two ETFs That Reinvest Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin

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Franklin Templeton Files for Two ETFs That Reinvest Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin
Franklin Templeton filed for two new ETFs that automatically reinvest stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure, blending traditional equity investing with a built-in Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
This post Franklin Templeton Files for Two ETFs That Reinvest Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

BlackRock Executive Calls Bitcoin “Too Big to Ignore”, Discusses New Bitcoin Premium Income ETF

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BlackRock Executive Calls Bitcoin “Too Big to Ignore”, Discusses New Bitcoin Premium Income ETF
BlackRock’s new BITA ETF uses a covered-call strategy on its spot Bitcoin ETF holdings to generate monthly income.
This post BlackRock Executive Calls Bitcoin “Too Big to Ignore”, Discusses New Bitcoin Premium Income ETF first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

STRC Is Junk Credit in a Bitcoin Costume, and Retail Is Holding $8.8 Billion of It

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STRC Is Junk Credit in a Bitcoin Costume, and Retail Is Holding $8.8 Billion of It
There is now $15 billion sitting in three securities being marketed to bitcoin holders as the safer, smarter way to access bitcoin exposure: Strategy’s preferred stack, STRC, and SATA. The pitch is identical across all three. Tax-favored. 11.5% income. Backed by bitcoin. Money-market risk. 82.7% of the buyer base is retail. Every word of that
This post STRC Is Junk Credit in a Bitcoin Costume, and Retail Is Holding $8.8 Billion of It first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Glenn Cameron.

Federal Reserve Moves to Close Stablecoin Loopholes With New Customer ID Rules

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Federal Reserve Moves to Close Stablecoin Loopholes With New Customer ID Rules
The Federal Reserve proposed requiring stablecoin issuers to verify customer identities before account opening or direct token redemption, extending bank-style anti-money laundering standards to stablecoins.
This post Federal Reserve Moves to Close Stablecoin Loopholes With New Customer ID Rules first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

CME Group to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval in Clash Over Dodd-Frank Classification

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CME Group to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval in Clash Over Dodd-Frank Classification
CME Group plans to sue the CFTC over its approval of bitcoin perpetual futures, arguing the contracts are swaps — not futures — under Dodd-Frank.
This post CME Group to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval in Clash Over Dodd-Frank Classification first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Fed Signals Possible Rate Hikes as Kevin Warsh Opens ‘New Chapter’ at Central Bank

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Fed Signals Possible Rate Hikes as Kevin Warsh Opens ‘New Chapter’ at Central Bank
The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged but signaled potential rate hikes under new Chair Kevin Warsh as inflation concerns persist, sending Bitcoin and stocks lower.
This post Fed Signals Possible Rate Hikes as Kevin Warsh Opens ‘New Chapter’ at Central Bank first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Bets 70% of His Portfolio on Bitcoin, Eyes $1 Million Price

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Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Bets 70% of His Portfolio on Bitcoin, Eyes $1 Million Price
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas says he has increased his bitcoin allocation from 10% in 2020 to 70% of his portfolio today and believes bitcoin will eventually reach $1 million.
This post Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Bets 70% of His Portfolio on Bitcoin, Eyes $1 Million Price first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

U.S. Congressman Nick Begich Wants America to Stop Selling Its Bitcoin — And Start Treating It Like Gold

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U.S. Congressman Nick Begich Wants America to Stop Selling Its Bitcoin — And Start Treating It Like Gold
A first-term Alaska congressman and former tech entrepreneur argues the U.S. should stop selling seized Bitcoin, treat it as a strategic reserve asset, and approach AI with the same sober reckoning it applies to nuclear technology.
This post U.S. Congressman Nick Begich Wants America to Stop Selling Its Bitcoin — And Start Treating It Like Gold first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Oman Launches Mandatory National Bitcoin Mining Pool in State-Backed Push for Regulatory Control

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Oman Launches Mandatory National Bitcoin Mining Pool in State-Backed Push for Regulatory Control
Oman launched a mandatory state-backed Bitcoin mining pool requiring all licensed miners to participate, tightening regulatory oversight while expanding the country’s $700 million-plus push into industrial-scale Bitcoin mining.
This post Oman Launches Mandatory National Bitcoin Mining Pool in State-Backed Push for Regulatory Control first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

79% of Bitcoin Supply Now Locked by Long-Term Holders. Analyst Sees Bear Market Nearing Exhaustion

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79% of Bitcoin Supply Now Locked by Long-Term Holders. Analyst Sees Bear Market Nearing Exhaustion
Bitcoin may be nearing a bear market bottom, according to K33, as long-term holders now control a record 79% of circulating supply and historically low old-coin spending suggests persistent accumulation despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.
This post 79% of Bitcoin Supply Now Locked by Long-Term Holders. Analyst Sees Bear Market Nearing Exhaustion first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Crypto Industry Slams Illinois’ New Digital Asset Tax as ‘Most Punitive’ in U.S.

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Crypto Industry Slams Illinois’ New Digital Asset Tax as ‘Most Punitive’ in U.S.
Illinois became the first U.S. state to impose a transaction-based crypto tax after Gov. JB Pritzker signed SB 3019 into law.
This post Crypto Industry Slams Illinois’ New Digital Asset Tax as ‘Most Punitive’ in U.S. first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

VanEck: Bitcoin Miners Face $50B Funding Gap as AI Pivot Separates Winners From Losers

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VanEck: Bitcoin Miners Face $50B Funding Gap as AI Pivot Separates Winners From Losers
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.
This post VanEck: Bitcoin Miners Face $50B Funding Gap as AI Pivot Separates Winners From Losers first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Invite-Only Mita TechTalks 2026 to Unite Bitcoin, AI and Energy Leaders in Punta Mita

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Invite-Only Mita TechTalks 2026 to Unite Bitcoin, AI and Energy Leaders in Punta Mita
Mita TechTalks 2026 will bring together Bitcoin, AI and energy leaders in Punta Mita, Mexico, for an invite-only summit focused on corporate Bitcoin adoption, AI-driven power demand and the growing competition for energy infrastructure.
This post Invite-Only Mita TechTalks 2026 to Unite Bitcoin, AI and Energy Leaders in Punta Mita first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Cardone Capital’s Bitcoin-REIT Hybrid: Targeting 22-32% Returns by Blending Cash-Flowing Properties and BTC Holdings

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Cardone Capital’s Bitcoin-REIT Hybrid: Targeting 22-32% Returns by Blending Cash-Flowing Properties and BTC Holdings
At Consensus 2026, Cardone detailed how his firm acquired a 366-unit Boca Raton property for $235M and paired it with $100M in Bitcoin, generating tax benefits and aiming for 22-32% returns over decades.
This post Cardone Capital’s Bitcoin-REIT Hybrid: Targeting 22-32% Returns by Blending Cash-Flowing Properties and BTC Holdings first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Binance Reportedly Faces European Union Exit as MiCA License Bid Nears Rejection

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Binance Reportedly Faces European Union Exit as MiCA License Bid Nears Rejection
Binance could reportedly be forced to exit the European Union as Greece is poised to reject its MiCA license application.
This post Binance Reportedly Faces European Union Exit as MiCA License Bid Nears Rejection first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

BlackRock Launches New Bitcoin ETF Combining BTC Exposure With Covered Call Income

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BlackRock Launches New Bitcoin ETF Combining BTC Exposure With Covered Call Income
BlackRock has launched the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA), a covered-call bitcoin fund that combines spot BTC and IBIT exposure with option-writing to generate monthly income while retaining most of bitcoin’s upside potential.
This post BlackRock Launches New Bitcoin ETF Combining BTC Exposure With Covered Call Income first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price and Crypto Stocks Surge as Iran Ceasefire, Strategy’s $100M Buy Collide With Fed Week

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Bitcoin Price and Crypto Stocks Surge as Iran Ceasefire, Strategy’s $100M Buy Collide With Fed Week
Bitcoin price surged to a two-week high near $67,000 as an Iran ceasefire eased macro fears and Strategy’s $100 million Bitcoin purchase fueled crypto-stock gains.
This post Bitcoin Price and Crypto Stocks Surge as Iran Ceasefire, Strategy’s $100M Buy Collide With Fed Week first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

BitGo Joins Fortune 500 with $16.2B Revenue, Marking Milestone for Regulated Bitcoin Infrastructure

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BitGo Joins Fortune 500 with $16.2B Revenue, Marking Milestone for Regulated Bitcoin Infrastructure
CEO Mike Belshe’s firm, now operating as a federally chartered OCC trust bank, powers custody for major Bitcoin ETFs, stablecoins like World Liberty Financial’s USD1, and SoFiUSD, highlighting institutional adoption of regulated crypto infrastructure.
This post BitGo Joins Fortune 500 with $16.2B Revenue, Marking Milestone for Regulated Bitcoin Infrastructure first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders

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Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders
Kraken has launched CFTC-regulated crypto perpetual futures for eligible U.S. traders through its newly acquired Bitnomial platform, bringing the world’s most-traded crypto derivatives product under U.S. regulatory oversight.
This post Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Claws Back From the Brink as Iran Deal, Saylor, and Armstrong Signal a Turning Tide

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Bitcoin Price Claws Back From the Brink as Iran Deal, Saylor, and Armstrong Signal a Turning Tide
Bitcoin rebounded more than 11% from its June 5 low near $59,000 to around $66,500 as easing Middle East tensions and continued institutional accumulation from major corporate buyers helped restore confidence despite lingering skepticism about the bull market.
This post Bitcoin Price Claws Back From the Brink as Iran Deal, Saylor, and Armstrong Signal a Turning Tide first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strive (ASST) Acquires 73 Bitcoin for $4.7 Million, Pushes Treasury to 19,105 BTC

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Strive (ASST) Acquires 73 Bitcoin for $4.7 Million, Pushes Treasury to 19,105 BTC
Strive 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.
This post Strive (ASST) Acquires 73 Bitcoin for $4.7 Million, Pushes Treasury to 19,105 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy (MSTR) Spends $100 Million on 1,587 Bitcoin, Lifts Total Holdings to 846,842 BTC

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Strategy (MSTR) Spends $100 Million on 1,587 Bitcoin, Lifts Total Holdings to 846,842 BTC
Strategy added 1,587 BTC for $100 million last week, lifting its holdings to 846,842 BTC while rebuilding its cash reserve to $1.1 billion.
This post Strategy (MSTR) Spends $100 Million on 1,587 Bitcoin, Lifts Total Holdings to 846,842 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Standard Chartered Calls Crypto Bottom as Bitcoin Price Recovers From $59,000 Low

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Standard Chartered Calls Crypto Bottom as Bitcoin Price Recovers From $59,000 Low
Standard Chartered says crypto’s cycle low is likely in, arguing that Bitcoin’s drop to roughly $59,000 marked the bottom and that easing IPO-related selling pressure, improving macro conditions, and renewed institutional demand could pave the way toward its $100,000 year-end target.
This post Standard Chartered Calls Crypto Bottom as Bitcoin Price Recovers From $59,000 Low first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

SpaceX Officially Joins Public Bitcoin Leaderboard as 8th Largest Holder With 18,712 BTC

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SpaceX Officially Joins Public Bitcoin Leaderboard as 8th Largest Holder With 18,712 BTC
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX on Friday, officially joining the ranks of public Bitcoin treasury companies with 18,712 BTC worth roughly $1.29 billion, making it the eighth-largest corporate holder of bitcoin.
This post SpaceX Officially Joins Public Bitcoin Leaderboard as 8th Largest Holder With 18,712 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Sam Bankman-Fried Loses Appeal to Overturn FTX Fraud Conviction

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Sam Bankman-Fried Loses Appeal to Overturn FTX Fraud Conviction
One of Sam Bankman-Fried’s final viable avenues to overturn his conviction closed Friday after a federal appeals court upheld both his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence, keeping the disgraced FTX founder behind bars.
This post Sam Bankman-Fried Loses Appeal to Overturn FTX Fraud Conviction first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy Stock MSTR Offers Bitcoin Exposure At 18% Discount

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Strategy Stock MSTR Offers Bitcoin Exposure At 18% Discount
Buying $1 Of Bitcoin For $0.82? Why Strategy Stock MSTR Is Flashing Rare Buy Signals.
This post Strategy Stock MSTR Offers Bitcoin Exposure At 18% Discount first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

Metaplanet Acquires Siiibo Securities in Push to Build Bitcoin Financial Ecosystem

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Metaplanet Acquires Siiibo Securities in Push to Build Bitcoin Financial Ecosystem
Metaplanet is acquiring Siiibo Securities for 2.1 billion yen ($13.1 million), giving Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder a securities license and distribution platform to launch Bitcoin-linked investment products.
This post Metaplanet Acquires Siiibo Securities in Push to Build Bitcoin Financial Ecosystem first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bukele’s Reform Makes El Salvador a Top Tax Haven: 0% on Foreign Income and Bitcoin Gains with Minimal Presence

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Bukele’s Reform Makes El Salvador a Top Tax Haven: 0% on Foreign Income and Bitcoin Gains with Minimal Presence
With no capital gains tax on Bitcoin, no wealth or inheritance taxes, and competitive incentives for tech businesses, the reform solidifies El Salvador’s status as a Bitcoin-friendly jurisdiction targeting entrepreneurs and families.
This post Bukele’s Reform Makes El Salvador a Top Tax Haven: 0% on Foreign Income and Bitcoin Gains with Minimal Presence first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

U.S. Charges Two Men for $389 Million Bitcoin and Crypto Money Laundering Scheme Tied to Dark Web

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U.S. Charges Two Men for $389 Million Bitcoin and Crypto Money Laundering Scheme Tied to Dark Web
Federal prosecutors charged two Eastern European nationals with operating AudiA6, a cryptocurrency mixing service and cybercrime platform that allegedly laundered nearly $400 million in bitcoin.
This post U.S. Charges Two Men for $389 Million Bitcoin and Crypto Money Laundering Scheme Tied to Dark Web first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

BitGo Launches Lightning Earn to Let Institutions Put Bitcoin to Work on Lightning Network

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BitGo Launches Lightning Earn to Let Institutions Put Bitcoin to Work on Lightning Network
BitGo launched Lightning Earn, enabling institutional bitcoin holders to earn BTC-denominated fees by providing Lightning Network liquidity through an integration with Amboss Rails.
This post BitGo Launches Lightning Earn to Let Institutions Put Bitcoin to Work on Lightning Network first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Hungary Backs Away From Bitcoin and Crypto Criminalization in Regulatory U-Turn

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Hungary Backs Away From Bitcoin and Crypto Criminalization in Regulatory U-Turn
Hungary is reversing its restrictive crypto laws, moving to decriminalize Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading and eliminating penalties that had driven major digital asset firms out of the country.
This post Hungary Backs Away From Bitcoin and Crypto Criminalization in Regulatory U-Turn first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Nakamoto Inc. (NAKA) Strengthens Balance With 600 Bitcoin Sale, Refinancing, and Buyback Authorization

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Nakamoto Inc. (NAKA) Strengthens Balance With 600 Bitcoin Sale, Refinancing, and Buyback Authorization
Nakamoto (NASDAQ: NAKA) sold roughly 600 Bitcoin and related derivatives for $48 million to retire $45 million of debt, refinanced its remaining Kraken loan at a lower interest rate with extended maturities, authorized a $25 million share buyback program, and retained 4,467 BTC on its balance sheet.
This post Nakamoto Inc. (NAKA) Strengthens Balance With 600 Bitcoin Sale, Refinancing, and Buyback Authorization first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy (MSTR) CEO Says Bitcoin Sale Was About Market ‘Inoculation,’ Not a Retreat

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Strategy (MSTR) CEO Says Bitcoin Sale Was About Market ‘Inoculation,’ Not a Retreat
Strategy CEO Phong Le said the company’s first Bitcoin sale since 2022 was a deliberate test meant to prove its operational flexibility and reassure investors that its processes work.
This post Strategy (MSTR) CEO Says Bitcoin Sale Was About Market ‘Inoculation,’ Not a Retreat first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin Executive Says Education — Not Products — Is Wall Street’s Real Obstacle

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Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin Executive Says Education — Not Products — Is Wall Street’s Real Obstacle
Morgan Stanley’s Head of Digital Asset Strategy Amy Oldenburg says Bitcoin’s biggest barrier to mainstream adoption is not product availability but investor and advisor education.
This post Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin Executive Says Education — Not Products — Is Wall Street’s Real Obstacle first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Fold Holdings Dumps $45M in Bitcoin to Wipe Out Debt, Stock Briefly Pumps Over 130%

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Fold Holdings Dumps $45M in Bitcoin to Wipe Out Debt, Stock Briefly Pumps Over 130%
Fold Holdings sold roughly $45 million worth of bitcoin to eliminate secured debt and fund growth initiatives, leaving the company with a debt-free secured balance sheet, a treasury of 1,492 BTC, and renewed focus on expanding its Bitcoin rewards and financial services products.
This post Fold Holdings Dumps $45M in Bitcoin to Wipe Out Debt, Stock Briefly Pumps Over 130% first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.