
Trump-Appointed CFTC Chair Launches ‘Future-Proof’ Initiative, Signaling a Pro-Crypto Shift
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Trump-Appointed CFTC Chair Launches ‘Future-Proof’ Initiative, Signaling a Pro-Crypto Shift
Trump-appointed CFTC Chair Mike Selig unveiled a “Future-Proof” initiative today to modernize U.S. financial regulation.
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U.S. Treasury Confirms That All Seized Bitcoin Will Join the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
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U.S. Treasury Confirms That All Seized Bitcoin Will Join the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the administration will halt all sales of seized Bitcoin and instead add it to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
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Mastercard Eyes Bitcoin and Crypto Infrastructure Firm Zerohash Investment After Acquisition Talks Fall Through
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Mastercard Eyes Bitcoin and Crypto Infrastructure Firm Zerohash Investment After Acquisition Talks Fall Through
Mastercard is exploring a strategic investment in crypto infrastructure firm Zerohash after acquisition talks fell through.
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Strategy Stock ($MSTR) Slides 7% as Aggressive Bitcoin Buying Continues
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Strategy Stock ($MSTR) Slides 7% as Aggressive Bitcoin Buying Continues
Shares of Strategy (MSTR) fell sharply, dropping over 7% in early trading as Bitcoin itself tumbled below $90,000.
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Bitcoin Price Slumps 6% in Two Days, Briefly Falls Below $90,000
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Bitcoin Price Slumps 6% in Two Days, Briefly Falls Below $90,000
Bitcoin price fell sharply over the past 36 hours, sliding more than 5% over that time and briefly dipping below $90,000 early Tuesday as macroeconomic uncertainty and renewed scrutiny of corporate bitcoin treasuries weighed on the market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading near $95,500 on Sunday night but fell to around $89,800 by Tuesday
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy ($MSTR) Spends $2.13 Billion to Buy 22,305 Bitcoin
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy ($MSTR) Spends $2.13 Billion to Buy 22,305 Bitcoin
Strategy (MSTR) has spent $2.13 billion to acquire 22,305 bitcoin at an average price of about $95,284, lifting the firm’s total holdings to just under 710,000 BTC.
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Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Eye $98,000 Breakout After Holding $90,000 Zone
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Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Eye $98,000 Breakout After Holding $90,000 Zone
Bitcoin Price Weekly Outlook Well, the bitcoin price action was looking quite bearish after last week’s close, but the bulls managed to maintain the bullish structure around the $90,000 level and made that push up to $98,000 resistance. The price retreated from there and closed the week out at $93,638. Expect the bulls to take
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Blockspace Acquires Bitcoin Layers to Expand Bitcoin L2 Data Intelligence
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Blockspace Acquires Bitcoin Layers to Expand Bitcoin L2 Data Intelligence
Blockspace Media has acquired Bitcoin Layers, an independent data platform tracking metrics across Bitcoin’s layer-2 and scaling ecosystem.
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Bitcoin Price Crashes Nearly $4,000 in Two Hour Market Sell-Off
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Bitcoin Price Crashes Nearly $4,000 in Two Hour Market Sell-Off
The bitcoin price slid nearly $4,000 in a rapid sell-off as gold surged to a new all-time high.
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Steak ’n Shake Adds $10 Million in Bitcoin to Corporate Treasury
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Steak ’n Shake Adds $10 Million in Bitcoin to Corporate Treasury
Steak ’n Shake says they added $10 million worth of bitcoin to their corporate treasury.
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that major banks are lobbying to weaken President Trump’s crypto agenda by pushing Senate legislation that would ban stablecoin rewards.
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Jefferies’ Analyst Dumps Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears, Buys Gold
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Jefferies’ Analyst Dumps Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears, Buys Gold
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood has dropped Bitcoin from his Greed & Fear portfolio, citing quantum computing as a potential existential threat to its cryptography.
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U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
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U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
U.S. officials say the DOJ has confirmed that bitcoin forfeited by Samourai Wallet developers was not sold and will remain on the government’s balance sheet in compliance with President Trump’s executive order.
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Riot Stock ($RIOT) Rockets 13% Following Major Data Center Lease with AMD
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Riot Stock ($RIOT) Rockets 13% Following Major Data Center Lease with AMD
Riot Platforms ($RIOT) surged 13% after buying 200 acres at its Rockdale, Texas site and signing its first major hyperscale data center lease with AMD
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Belarus Creates Legal Framework for Bitcoin and Crypto Banks in New Decree
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Belarus Creates Legal Framework for Bitcoin and Crypto Banks in New Decree
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has signed Decree No. 19, establishing a legal framework for bitcoin and crypto banks.
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Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse
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Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse
Iran’s crypto economy surged past $7.78 billion in 2025, with Bitcoin emerging as both a financial lifeline for citizens and a strategic tool for the IRGC amid political turmoil and conflict.
This post Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Investments With State Funds
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West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Investments With State Funds
West Virginia lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow the state treasurer to invest up to 10% of public funds in bitcoin, gold and precious metals.
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After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026?
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After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026?
The bitcoin price twisted and turned through a tough 2025 — but historical cycles, investor sentiment, and market signals suggest a stronger 2026 may be ahead.
This post After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Conor Mulcahy.

Senate Democrats, Crypto Industry to Resume Talks After Market Structure Bill Delay
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Senate Democrats, Crypto Industry to Resume Talks After Market Structure Bill Delay
U.S. Senate Democrats are reportedly set to reopen talks with representatives from the cryptocurrency industry on Friday regarding the CLARITY Act.
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Belgium’s KBC Becomes First Bank in the Country to Offer Bitcoin Trading to Retail Investors
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Belgium’s KBC Becomes First Bank in the Country to Offer Bitcoin Trading to Retail Investors
KBC Group is set to become the first bank in Belgium to allow retail clients to buy and sell crypto.
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Time2Build 2025 Winners: Breez Awards Bitcoin Prizes for Lightning Integrations in BTCPay Server, Primal, and More
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Time2Build 2025 Winners: Breez Awards Bitcoin Prizes for Lightning Integrations in BTCPay Server, Primal, and More
Breez has revealed the Time2Build 2025 winners, with $3,500 Bitcoin prizes awarded to integrations enabling self-custodial Lightning payments in BTCPay Server, Primal's Nostr web client, Evento social platform, and Portal identity protocol.
This post Time2Build 2025 Winners: Breez Awards Bitcoin Prizes for Lightning Integrations in BTCPay Server, Primal, and More first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Senate Banking Committee Postpones CLARITY Act Markup After Crypto Industry Backlash
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Senate Banking Committee Postpones CLARITY Act Markup After Crypto Industry Backlash
The Senate Banking Committee abruptly postponed its CLARITY Act markup, halting a pivotal week for U.S. crypto policy.
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Saturn raises $800k from YZi Labs and Sora Ventures to build USDat, a 11%+ yield-bearing stablecoin protocol backed by Strategy’s Digital Credit
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Saturn raises $800k from YZi Labs and Sora Ventures to build USDat, a 11%+ yield-bearing stablecoin protocol backed by Strategy’s Digital Credit
Saturn raised $800K from YZi Labs (EASY Residency Season 2), Sora Ventures, and prominent crypto angels to deliver 11%+ yield backed by Bitcoin. Saturn is a stablecoin protocol built on Strategy’s STRC, unlocking global access to digital credit.
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Bitcoin Price Climbs Above $97,000 on $1.7B ETF Inflow Surge
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Bitcoin Price Climbs Above $97,000 on $1.7B ETF Inflow Surge
The bitcoin price climbed above $97,000 to its highest level in more than two months as billions in inflows poured into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs.
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Coinbase Says ‘No’ to CLARITY Act, Citing Crypto Restrictions
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Coinbase Says ‘No’ to CLARITY Act, Citing Crypto Restrictions
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the exchange cannot support the Senate Banking Committee’s latest draft of the CLARITY Act, warning that the bill, as written, would leave the U.S. crypto industry worse off than the current regulatory status quo. In a post on X, Armstrong cited several concerns, including what he described as a de
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Russia Moves to Make Crypto ‘Everyday Finance’ as Lawmakers Prepare Retail Access Bill
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Russia Moves to Make Crypto ‘Everyday Finance’ as Lawmakers Prepare Retail Access Bill
Russia is preparing a bill to allow everyday investors limited access to cryptocurrency, normalizing its use while capping retail participation at roughly $3,800.
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Ahead of Banking Committee Markup, Senate Republicans Release CLARITY Act Fact Sheets
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Ahead of Banking Committee Markup, Senate Republicans Release CLARITY Act Fact Sheets
The Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act heads into a crucial week on Capitol Hill as Senate committees prepare markups on the long-awaited U.S. crypto regulation.
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The State of Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2026 W/ Casa CEO
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The State of Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2026 W/ Casa CEO
Casa, a multisig security provider founded in 2018, positions itself as a "Swiss bank for sovereign individuals," with CEO Nick Neuman emphasizing practical sovereignty for high-value Bitcoin holders amid rising institutional adoption and physical threats.
This post The State of Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2026 W/ Casa CEO first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Bitcoin Price Explodes Past $97,000 as Traders Set Sights on $100,000
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Bitcoin Price Explodes Past $97,000 as Traders Set Sights on $100,000
The bitcoin price surged to an eight-week high this morning, reaching $97,700 at the time of writing.
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DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Prepares Nationwide Retail Crypto Trading Rollout
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DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Prepares Nationwide Retail Crypto Trading Rollout
Germany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank has received authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, clearing the way for the launch of a retail crypto trading platform across the country’s cooperative banking sector. The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, BaFin, granted the MiCAR license at the end of December. With the approval, DZ Bank
This post DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Prepares Nationwide Retail Crypto Trading Rollout first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy ($MSTR) Stock Soars 10% Above $189 as Bitcoin Nears $100,000
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Strategy ($MSTR) Stock Soars 10% Above $189 as Bitcoin Nears $100,000
Strategy (MSTR) stock roared above $189 this morning as renewed bitcoin strength and continued corporate BTC purchases drove demand.
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Human Rights Foundation Grants 1.3 Billion Satoshis to 22 Freedom Tech Projects Worldwide in Q4 2025
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Human Rights Foundation Grants 1.3 Billion Satoshis to 22 Freedom Tech Projects Worldwide in Q4 2025
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) gave 1.3 billion satoshis in new grants from its Bitcoin Development Fund last quarter.
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Rhode Island Reintroduces Bitcoin Tax Exemption Bill for Second Straight Year
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Rhode Island Reintroduces Bitcoin Tax Exemption Bill for Second Straight Year
Rhode Island lawmakers have reintroduced a temporary Bitcoin tax exemption bill that would eliminate state income and capital gains taxes on small Bitcoin transactions — up to $20,000 annually.
This post Rhode Island Reintroduces Bitcoin Tax Exemption Bill for Second Straight Year first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8%
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Bitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8%
The Bitcoin price roared past the $96,000 level this afternoon, bringing along a fresh wave of bullish momentum after weeks of choppy, range-bound trading.
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Bitcoin Price Roars Past $94,000 as Bulls Reclaim Key Resistance
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Bitcoin Price Roars Past $94,000 as Bulls Reclaim Key Resistance
The bitcoin price just jumped above the $94,000 level this afternoon, breaking through a key resistance zone.
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Strive ($ASST) Gets Green Light on Semler Scientific Acquisition, Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to Nearly 13,000 BTC
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Strive ($ASST) Gets Green Light on Semler Scientific Acquisition, Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to Nearly 13,000 BTC
Strive has won shareholder approval to acquire Semler Scientific in an all-stock deal that adds more than 5,000 bitcoin to its balance sheet, lifting combined holdings to nearly 12,800 BTC.
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Eric Adams’ NYC Token Crashes 80% in Hours, Offering a Stark Lesson in Why Bitcoin Is Different
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Eric Adams’ NYC Token Crashes 80% in Hours, Offering a Stark Lesson in Why Bitcoin Is Different
Former Mayor Eric Adams’ NYC Token crashed 80%, despite promises to fund scholarships and social causes.
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Samourai Letter #2: Notes From The Inside
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Samourai Letter #2: Notes From The Inside
Syndicated from The Rage: In his second letter from prison, Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez breaks down how a lack of access drives the need for alternative markets to develop.
This post Samourai Letter #2: Notes From The Inside first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Keonne Rodriguez.

Bitcoin Price Briefly Jumps Above $92,800 As CPI Meets Forecasts, Powell DOJ Dispute Fuels Safe-Haven Bid
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Bitcoin Price Briefly Jumps Above $92,800 As CPI Meets Forecasts, Powell DOJ Dispute Fuels Safe-Haven Bid
The bitcoin price briefly rose above $92,700 after December U.S. CPI came in at 2.7% year over year, matching expectations and keeping markets focused on the Fed’s policy outlook.
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21Shares Launches Bitcoin and Gold ETP on London Stock Exchange
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21Shares Launches Bitcoin and Gold ETP on London Stock Exchange
21Shares has launched its Bitcoin and gold exchange-traded product, BOLD, on the London Stock Exchange, offering UK retail investors a regulated, physically backed vehicle combining both assets.
This post 21Shares Launches Bitcoin and Gold ETP on London Stock Exchange first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Spark Explained Like You’re Five
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Spark Explained Like You’re Five
A simple explanation of the cryptography underlying Spark, a layer 2 built using statechains.
This post Spark Explained Like You’re Five first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Roy Sheinfeld.

SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen’
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SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen’
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says it is still unclear whether the U.S. will seize Venezuela’s rumored $60 billion Bitcoin holdings, while emphasizing upcoming legislation to clarify crypto regulation.
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Iran’s Rial Collapses Against U.S. Dollar — Is Bitcoin Emerging as an Alternative?
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Iran’s Rial Collapses Against U.S. Dollar — Is Bitcoin Emerging as an Alternative?
Iran’s national currency, the rial, has effectively collapsed, now trading at roughly 1.4 million rials per U.S. dollar.
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Bitcoin Price Climbs Near $92,000 as the Federal Reserve and DOJ Showdown
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Bitcoin Price Climbs Near $92,000 as the Federal Reserve and DOJ Showdown
The bitcoin price climbed toward $92,000 as escalating tensions between the DOJ and Federal Reserve rattled traditional markets this morning.
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Breaking the Blackout: Iranian Protestors Use Freedom Tech to Bypass Regime Crackdown
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Breaking the Blackout: Iranian Protestors Use Freedom Tech to Bypass Regime Crackdown
As Iran imposes sweeping internet restrictions, protestors are turning to Bitcoin-linked apps like Bitchat and its localized fork Noghteha — leveraging mesh networks and cypherpunk ideals to maintain communication amid the blackout.
This post Breaking the Blackout: Iranian Protestors Use Freedom Tech to Bypass Regime Crackdown first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Conor Mulcahy.

Bitcoin Bears Hold $94K Resistance as Price Drops to $90,891 Weekly Close
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Bitcoin Bears Hold $94K Resistance as Price Drops to $90,891 Weekly Close
Bitcoin closed the week at $90,891 after failing to break $94,000 resistance, forming a doji candle signaling indecision and bearish tilt.
This post Bitcoin Bears Hold $94K Resistance as Price Drops to $90,891 Weekly Close first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis and Juan Galt.

Coinbase May Drop Support for CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin Conflicts
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Coinbase May Drop Support for CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin Conflicts
Coinbase may drop support for the CLARITY Act if it limits its lucrative stablecoin reward programs.
This post Coinbase May Drop Support for CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin Conflicts first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Adam Back-Linked H100 Moves to Buy Bitcoin Treasury Future Holdings
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Adam Back-Linked H100 Moves to Buy Bitcoin Treasury Future Holdings
H100 Group plans to acquire Swiss Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings, expanding its European institutional bitcoin presence.
This post Adam Back-Linked H100 Moves to Buy Bitcoin Treasury Future Holdings first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Samourai Letter #1: Notes From The Inside
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Samourai Letter #1: Notes From The Inside
Syndicated from The Rage: "Turning yourself in to be incarcerated tugs against every fundamentally primal instinct we have as human beings," writes Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez as he recounts his first night in prison.
This post Samourai Letter #1: Notes From The Inside first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Keonne Rodriguez.

Crypto Firm BitGo Eyes Near $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO
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Crypto Firm BitGo Eyes Near $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO
BitGo launched an IPO for 11.8 million Class A shares, priced $15–$17 each, with a 30-day option for 1.77 million additional shares.
This post Crypto Firm BitGo Eyes Near $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy ($MSTR) Just Spent $1.25 Billion on 13,627 Bitcoin, Pushing BTC Holdings to 687,410
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Strategy ($MSTR) Just Spent $1.25 Billion on 13,627 Bitcoin, Pushing BTC Holdings to 687,410
Strategy added 13,627 bitcoin for $1.25 billion last week, lifting its total holdings to 687,410 BTC as it funded the purchase through equity sales.
This post Strategy ($MSTR) Just Spent $1.25 Billion on 13,627 Bitcoin, Pushing BTC Holdings to 687,410 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record
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Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record
Bitcoin whale accumulation hit a record high as 100+ BTC addresses surged, even as bitcoin consolidates near $90,000 amid easing macro uncertainty.
This post Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters
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Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters
The bitcoin price hovered near $90,000 as the Supreme Court's tariff ruling delay reduced macro uncertainty and kept crypto markets relatively stable.
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This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026
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This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026
Cathie Wood thinks that with crypto now a durable political issue, President Trump may move the U.S. beyond holding seized bitcoin and toward actively buying BTC for a national strategic reserve.
This post This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot
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South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot
South Korea is moving to approve spot bitcoin ETFs this year as part of a broader crypto policy shift that pairs regulated market access with stricter stablecoin rules and expanded use of blockchain in public finance.
This post South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks
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Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks
CEO Viliam Klamarcik explains how Vexl's web-of-trust model and end-to-end encryption prioritize privacy in peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading.
This post Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Trump Says He Won’t Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried
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Trump Says He Won’t Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried
President Donald Trump said he will not pardon former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, rejecting clemency for the convicted crypto executive.
This post Trump Says He Won’t Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says
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Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says
VanEck’s new report projects that Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 under a base-case scenario.
This post Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Trump’s Second Term Creates Rare ‘Golden Window’ for Any Crypto Policy Progress: Report
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Trump’s Second Term Creates Rare ‘Golden Window’ for Any Crypto Policy Progress: Report
TD Cowen says Trump’s second term offers a rare chance for crypto progress in 2026, with deregulation and aligned regulators driving gains — but timing is crucial for lasting impact.
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Trump’s Second Term Creates Rare ‘Golden Window’ for Any Crypto Policy Progress: Report
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Trump’s Second Term Creates Rare ‘Golden Window’ for Any Crypto Policy Progress: Report
TD Cowen says Trump’s second term offers a rare chance for crypto progress in 2026, with deregulation and aligned regulators driving gains — but timing is crucial for lasting impact.
This post Trump’s Second Term Creates Rare ‘Golden Window’ for Any Crypto Policy Progress: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Will a Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Cause a Bitcoin Crash?
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Will a Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Cause a Bitcoin Crash?
Bitcoin could face heightened volatility if the Supreme Court rules against Trump on his global tariffs, impacting markets across crypto, equities, and bonds.
This post Will a Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Cause a Bitcoin Crash? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill
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Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill
Florida lawmakers filed new legislation for the 2026 session that would create a state-run crypto reserve after a similar effort stalled last year.
This post Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Crypto Crime Soared to $154 Billion in 2025 as Russia, North Korea, and Iran Exploit Blockchain Tech
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Crypto Crime Soared to $154 Billion in 2025 as Russia, North Korea, and Iran Exploit Blockchain Tech
Crypto crime hit record highs in 2025, with illicit addresses receiving at least $154 billion — up 162% year over year.
This post Crypto Crime Soared to $154 Billion in 2025 as Russia, North Korea, and Iran Exploit Blockchain Tech first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $90,000 as Early-2026 Rally Falters
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Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $90,000 as Early-2026 Rally Falters
The bitcoin price is hovering near $90,000 after pulling back from early-January highs as traders weighed fading momentum against looming policy risks.
This post Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $90,000 as Early-2026 Rally Falters first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Top Self Custody Bitcoin Wallets for 2026
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Top Self Custody Bitcoin Wallets for 2026
As Bitcoin enters a new cycle, self-custody remains essential. Leading options for 2026 include Phoenix Wallet for Lightning excellence, Coldcard Q for hardware security, and Sparrow Wallet for desktop power.
This post Top Self Custody Bitcoin Wallets for 2026 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 7% After MSCI Decides Against Excluding Bitcoin Treasury Firms
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Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 7% After MSCI Decides Against Excluding Bitcoin Treasury Firms
Strategy shares (MSTR) jumped after MSCI decided not to exclude bitcoin-heavy firms from its indexes.
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Dow Jones to Add Polymarket Prediction Data Across WSJ, Barron’s Platforms
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Dow Jones to Add Polymarket Prediction Data Across WSJ, Barron’s Platforms
Dow Jones will integrate Polymarket’s real-time prediction market data across its major financial news platforms.
This post Dow Jones to Add Polymarket Prediction Data Across WSJ, Barron’s Platforms first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Rumble Launches Crypto Wallet With Tether Allowing Direct Creator Payments in Bitcoin and Crypto
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Rumble Launches Crypto Wallet With Tether Allowing Direct Creator Payments in Bitcoin and Crypto
Rumble on Wednesday announced the launch of a new digital wallet built in partnership with stablecoin giant Tether, allowing users and creators to send, receive and store cryptocurrency directly on the video-sharing platform without relying on banks or third-party payment processors. The product, dubbed Rumble Wallet, will enable direct peer-to-peer payments using Bitcoin, Tether’s USDT
This post Rumble Launches Crypto Wallet With Tether Allowing Direct Creator Payments in Bitcoin and Crypto first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

BTC Inc Standardizes Bitcoin Operations Using BTCPay Server Across Events, Payroll, and Treasury
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BTC Inc Standardizes Bitcoin Operations Using BTCPay Server Across Events, Payroll, and Treasury
BTC Inc has rebuilt its events, payroll, and treasury operations around the self-custodial BTCPay Server, using bitcoin as a functional payments backbone rather than just a balance-sheet asset.
This post BTC Inc Standardizes Bitcoin Operations Using BTCPay Server Across Events, Payroll, and Treasury first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Senate Republicans Makes ‘Closing Offer’ on Crypto Market Structure Bill as Tim Scott Pushes Markup
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Senate Republicans Makes ‘Closing Offer’ on Crypto Market Structure Bill as Tim Scott Pushes Markup
Senate Republicans proposed a “closing offer” on ongoing crypto legislation as Tim Scott plans markup next week.
This post Senate Republicans Makes ‘Closing Offer’ on Crypto Market Structure Bill as Tim Scott Pushes Markup first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

MSCI Will Not Exclude Bitcoin Treasury Companies Like Michael Saylor’s Strategy From Global Indexes
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MSCI Will Not Exclude Bitcoin Treasury Companies Like Michael Saylor’s Strategy From Global Indexes
MSCI has ended its review of digital asset treasury companies and opted to keep them eligible for its major indexes, allowing bitcoin-heavy firms like Strategy to remain included under existing rules.
This post MSCI Will Not Exclude Bitcoin Treasury Companies Like Michael Saylor’s Strategy From Global Indexes first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Holds $92,000 as Wall Street Analysts Signal Market Bottom
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Bitcoin Holds $92,000 as Wall Street Analysts Signal Market Bottom
Bitcoin hovered near $92,000 as analysts, including Bernstein, pointed to improving technical and macro signals suggesting the cryptocurrency has likely bottomed after a steep fourth-quarter sell-off and may be positioned for a rebound.
This post Bitcoin Holds $92,000 as Wall Street Analysts Signal Market Bottom first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Bought 1,286 BTC Last Week, Increases USD Reserve to $2.25B
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy Bought 1,286 BTC Last Week, Increases USD Reserve to $2.25B
Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought 1,286 BTC for $116 million, raising its Bitcoin holdings to 673,783 BTC and U.S. dollar reserves to $2.25 billion.
This post Michael Saylor’s Strategy Bought 1,286 BTC Last Week, Increases USD Reserve to $2.25B first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Jumps 8% Into New Year as Bullish Momentum Builds
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Bitcoin Price Jumps 8% Into New Year as Bullish Momentum Builds
The bitcoin price started 2026 with a sharp rally, climbing above $94,000 as ETF inflows, bullish options positioning and renewed geopolitical hedge demand lifted market sentiment.
This post Bitcoin Price Jumps 8% Into New Year as Bullish Momentum Builds first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Morgan Stanley Seeks SEC Approval for Spot Bitcoin ETF
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Morgan Stanley Seeks SEC Approval for Spot Bitcoin ETF
Morgan Stanley has filed with U.S. regulators to launch a spot bitcoin ETF, signaling growing institutional confidence in regulated bitcoin investment products.
This post Morgan Stanley Seeks SEC Approval for Spot Bitcoin ETF first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump’s Executive Order by Selling the Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin?
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Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump’s Executive Order by Selling the Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin?
On November 3, 2025, it seems that the U.S. Marshall Service, at the direction of the Department of Justice, used Coinbase Prime to liquidate the bitcoin that the Samourai developers forfeited as part of their plea deal, likely violating President Trump’s mandate to keep such bitcoin in the United States Strategy Bitcoin Reserve.
This post Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump’s Executive Order by Selling the Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Bitcoin Weekly Analysis: Momentum Builds Toward $98,000 Amid Neutral Mood
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Bitcoin Weekly Analysis: Momentum Builds Toward $98,000 Amid Neutral Mood
Bitcoin price analysis reveals bulls defending $87,000 support while aiming for $94,000 breakthrough, maintaining a neutral market mood into 2026.
This post Bitcoin Weekly Analysis: Momentum Builds Toward $98,000 Amid Neutral Mood first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis and Juan Galt.

Fedi to Go Open Source on Bitcoin Genesis Anniversary
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Fedi to Go Open Source on Bitcoin Genesis Anniversary
Fedi plans to open-source its entire software stack on Jan. 3, fulfilling a commitment it made at launch in 2024.
This post Fedi to Go Open Source on Bitcoin Genesis Anniversary first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Why MSCI’s Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters
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Why MSCI’s Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters
Index giant MSCI announces its decision January 15 on excluding companies with over 50% digital assets, including Bitcoin holders MicroStrategy and Metaplanet, potentially triggering $10-15B in forced sales and reshaping corporate Bitcoin strategies.
This post Why MSCI’s Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Why MSCI’s Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters
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Why MSCI’s Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters
Index giant MSCI announces its decision January 15 on excluding companies with over 50% digital assets, including Bitcoin holders MicroStrategy and Metaplanet, potentially triggering $10-15B in forced sales and reshaping corporate Bitcoin strategies.
This post Why MSCI’s Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.
