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Strategy (MSTR) Buys $43 Million More Bitcoin After Saylor Defends Potential BTC Sales

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Buys $43 Million More Bitcoin After Saylor Defends Potential BTC Sales Strategy added 535 more BTC for $43 million days after Michael Saylor said the company may consider selling part of its bitcoin holdings for the first time. This post Strategy (MSTR) Buys $43 Million More Bitcoin After Saylor Defends Potential BTC Sales first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military? 

Bitcoin Magazine What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military?  “INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo told Congress the U.S. military is operating a live Bitcoin node and views the protocol as a ‘valuable computer science tool’ for power projection, directly echoing Jason Lowery’s influential thesis.” This post What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military?  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military? 

Bitcoin Magazine What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military?  “INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo told Congress the U.S. military is operating a live Bitcoin node and views the protocol as a ‘valuable computer science tool’ for power projection, directly echoing Jason Lowery’s influential thesis.” This post What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military?  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military? 

Bitcoin Magazine What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military?  “INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo told Congress the U.S. military is operating a live Bitcoin node and views the protocol as a ‘valuable computer science tool’ for power projection, directly echoing Jason Lowery’s influential thesis.” This post What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military?  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

ANTPOOL, Block Inc, F2Pool, Foundry, Spiderpool, MARA Foundation & DMND Join Stratum v2 Working Group

Bitcoin Magazine ANTPOOL, Block Inc, F2Pool, Foundry, Spiderpool, MARA Foundation & DMND Join Stratum v2 Working Group Stratum v2 Working Group announces new cohort of members, including ANTPOOL, Foundry, and others. This post ANTPOOL, Block Inc, F2Pool, Foundry, Spiderpool, MARA Foundation & DMND Join Stratum v2 Working Group first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

Why eBay Should Ignore GameStop and Use Bitcoin to Save $1.2 Billion in Transaction Costs

Bitcoin Magazine Why eBay Should Ignore GameStop and Use Bitcoin to Save $1.2 Billion in Transaction Costs Why eBay should reject GameStop and launch Bitcoin payments: A $1.2B annual opportunity cost that returns massive fee savings directly to global sellers. This post Why eBay Should Ignore GameStop and Use Bitcoin to Save $1.2 Billion in Transaction Costs first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

Boltz Launches Non-Custodial USDC Swaps, Bridging Bitcoin Directly to Circle’s Regulated Dollar

Bitcoin Magazine Boltz Launches Non-Custodial USDC Swaps, Bridging Bitcoin Directly to Circle’s Regulated Dollar Boltz today enabled trustless Bitcoin-to-USDC swaps using Circle’s CCTP, allowing instant movement between Bitcoin layers including Lightning and the regulated stablecoin accepted by Stripe, Coinbase, Visa, and global institutions — without accounts or custody. This post Boltz Launches Non-Custodial USDC Swaps, Bridging Bitcoin Directly to Circle’s Regulated Dollar first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Strategy Opens Door to Bold Bitcoin Sales Pivot Unlocking $2.2 Billion Tax Benefit

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Opens Door to Bold Bitcoin Sales Pivot Unlocking $2.2 Billion Tax Benefit Strategy just opened the door to tactical Bitcoin sales in a major treasury pivot. Executives signaled they will consider selling BTC to optimize capital allocation, fund dividends, and boost Bitcoin per share, while remaining a net accumulator long-term. This post Strategy Opens Door to Bold Bitcoin Sales Pivot Unlocking $2.2 Billion Tax Benefit first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

Sequans Sells Half Its Bitcoin Holdings as Revenue Falls and Losses Mount

Bitcoin Magazine Sequans Sells Half Its Bitcoin Holdings as Revenue Falls and Losses Mount Sequans Communications sold 1,025 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, cutting its digital asset reserves nearly in half. This post Sequans Sells Half Its Bitcoin Holdings as Revenue Falls and Losses Mount first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Kraken Partners With MoneyGram to Enable Crypto Cash-Outs at 500,000 Locations Worldwide

Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Partners With MoneyGram to Enable Crypto Cash-Outs at 500,000 Locations Worldwide Kraken will let users convert crypto into cash at MoneyGram locations across more than 100 countries, expanding access between digital assets and physical cash networks. This post Kraken Partners With MoneyGram to Enable Crypto Cash-Outs at 500,000 Locations Worldwide first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

K Wave Abandons Bitcoin Treasury Plan, Shifts to AI Infrastructure Play with $485M War Chest

Bitcoin Magazine K Wave Abandons Bitcoin Treasury Plan, Shifts to AI Infrastructure Play with $485M War Chest Nasdaq-listed K Wave Media is abandoning its high‑profile bitcoin treasury plan and recasting itself as an AI infrastructure company. This post K Wave Abandons Bitcoin Treasury Plan, Shifts to AI Infrastructure Play with $485M War Chest first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Rockets Past $81,000 for the First Time Since January

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Rockets Past $81,000 for the First Time Since January Bitcoin price surged above $81,000 for the first time since January 2026. This post Bitcoin Price Rockets Past $81,000 for the First Time Since January first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Coinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce, Signals AI-Driven Future

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce, Signals AI-Driven Future Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong took to Twitter to announce that Coinbase will cut 14% of its workforce as part of a shift toward an AI-driven operating model. This post Coinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce, Signals AI-Driven Future first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Crypto Exchange Bullish Strikes $4.2 Billion Deal for Equiniti to Build Tokenized Securities Infrastructure

Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Exchange Bullish Strikes $4.2 Billion Deal for Equiniti to Build Tokenized Securities Infrastructure Bullish has agreed to acquire global transfer agent Equiniti in a $4.2 billion transaction. This post Crypto Exchange Bullish Strikes $4.2 Billion Deal for Equiniti to Build Tokenized Securities Infrastructure first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $80,000 Amid Surging ETF Demand, Positive Iran News

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Reclaims $80,000 Amid Surging ETF Demand, Positive Iran News The bitcoin price broke $80,000 as ETF inflows surged and a golden cross nears, signaling renewed bullish momentum. This post Bitcoin Price Reclaims $80,000 Amid Surging ETF Demand, Positive Iran News first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin-Funded ‘Satoshi Scholarship’ Opens Lomond School Doors to Global Students

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin-Funded ‘Satoshi Scholarship’ Opens Lomond School Doors to Global Students Lomond School deepens its Bitcoin integration with a fully funded “Satoshi Scholarship,” turning its campus into a live experiment in Bitcoin-powered education. This post Bitcoin-Funded ‘Satoshi Scholarship’ Opens Lomond School Doors to Global Students first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strive’s (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase

Bitcoin Magazine Strive’s (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) said Monday its Bitcoin treasury has topped 15,000 BTC after it acquired 444 bitcoin for $33.9 million at an average price of $76,307 per coin. This post Strive’s (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Wall Street Tycoon DTCC Sets July Pilot, October Launch for Tokenized Securities Shift

Bitcoin Magazine Wall Street Tycoon DTCC Sets July Pilot, October Launch for Tokenized Securities Shift Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation will pilot tokenized securities trading in July 2026 and launch fully in October, marking a major Wall Street push to bring stocks, bonds, and ETFs onto blockchain rails. This post Wall Street Tycoon DTCC Sets July Pilot, October Launch for Tokenized Securities Shift first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy (MSTR) Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Earnings, Stock Jumps Over 10% in 2 Days

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Earnings, Stock Jumps Over 10% in 2 Days Strategy paused its weekly bitcoin buys ahead of earnings as investors zero in on losses and the durability of its capital-raising machine. This post Strategy (MSTR) Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Earnings, Stock Jumps Over 10% in 2 Days first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

From NYSE Gut Punch to ‘One App for Money’: Exodus Bets Self‑Custody Can Power Everyday Life

Bitcoin Magazine From NYSE Gut Punch to ‘One App for Money’: Exodus Bets Self‑Custody Can Power Everyday Life Exodus used its hometown summit in Omaha to argue that self-custody is moving from niche crypto tool to full-stack payments infrastructure, even as the company navigates regulatory scars and a softer market. This post From NYSE Gut Punch to ‘One App for Money’: Exodus Bets Self‑Custody Can Power Everyday Life first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy (MSTR) Stock Pops 9% As Bitcoin Price Pumps Back to $78,000

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Stock Pops 9% As Bitcoin Price Pumps Back to $78,000 Shares of Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) surged roughly 9% on Friday as Bitcoin clawed back to the $78,000 level. This movement comes just days after Executive Chairman Michael Saylor delivered a headline-grabbing keynote at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas. MSTR climbed above $180 per share during Friday’s session, building on a prior close near This post Strategy (MSTR) Stock Pops 9% As Bitcoin Price Pumps Back to $78,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Exodus (EXOD) Announces Official UFC Deal and Revised, Self-Custody Money App

Bitcoin Magazine Exodus (EXOD) Announces Official UFC Deal and Revised, Self-Custody Money App In front of shareholders and customers in Omaha, Exodus dived deep into Exodus Pay and announced a high-profile UFC sponsorship. This post Exodus (EXOD) Announces Official UFC Deal and Revised, Self-Custody Money App first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Galoy Pushes Deeper Into U.S. Banking With All-in-One Bitcoin Platform

Bitcoin Magazine Galoy Pushes Deeper Into U.S. Banking With All-in-One Bitcoin Platform Galoy is rolling out an expanded Bitcoin-native banking platform aimed at helping U.S. banks and credit unions integrate lending, payments, and custody without overhauling their core systems. This post Galoy Pushes Deeper Into U.S. Banking With All-in-One Bitcoin Platform first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Lending Proof-of-Reserves, Volatility-Proof Loans, and Backs Tether Merger Plan

Bitcoin Magazine Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Lending Proof-of-Reserves, Volatility-Proof Loans, and Backs Tether Merger Plan Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced a series of product updates and strategic moves at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference. This post Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Lending Proof-of-Reserves, Volatility-Proof Loans, and Backs Tether Merger Plan first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy and Blockstream CEOs Paint Vision of Bitcoin’s Financial Future

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy and Blockstream CEOs Paint Vision of Bitcoin’s Financial Future Strategy CEO Phong Le and Blockstream CEO Adam Back joined moderator Natalie Brunell on Wednesday to discuss Bitcoin treasury strategy, tokenization, digital credit, and Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity. This post Strategy and Blockstream CEOs Paint Vision of Bitcoin’s Financial Future first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Morgan Stanley Executive on Bitcoin: ‘We Are Still So Early on This Journey’

Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Executive on Bitcoin: ‘We Are Still So Early on This Journey’ Amy Oldenburg, head of digital assets at Morgan Stanley, says client education — not product design — is the central challenge facing bitcoin adoption at the firm and across the industry. This post Morgan Stanley Executive on Bitcoin: ‘We Are Still So Early on This Journey’ first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin, WikiLeaks, and a Film the Streamers Wouldn’t Touch: Jack Dorsey and Eugene Jarecki Make Their Case

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin, WikiLeaks, and a Film the Streamers Wouldn’t Touch: Jack Dorsey and Eugene Jarecki Make Their Case Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki and Jack Dorsey are teaming up to bring a Julian Assange documentary to the public through a bitcoin-powered distribution model. This post Bitcoin, WikiLeaks, and a Film the Streamers Wouldn’t Touch: Jack Dorsey and Eugene Jarecki Make Their Case first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Eric Trump, John Koudounis Call Bitcoin a Global Reserve Asset, Float $1M Price Target

Bitcoin Magazine Eric Trump, John Koudounis Call Bitcoin a Global Reserve Asset, Float $1M Price Target American Bitcoin Co-Founder and Calamos CEO John Koudounis told attendees at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas that the ownership structure of bitcoin has changed in a way that makes a price retreat less likely, and both men urged skeptics to reconsider the asset before a coming wave of institutional and generational capital arrives. This post Eric Trump, John Koudounis Call Bitcoin a Global Reserve Asset, Float $1M Price Target first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin-Backed Loans Are Unlocking Homeownership for an Entire New Generation

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin-Backed Loans Are Unlocking Homeownership for an Entire New Generation At the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, executives from SALT Lending and Peoples Reserve argued that Bitcoin-backed loans are emerging as a viable path to homeownership by letting holders leverage Bitcoin as collateral instead of selling it. This post Bitcoin-Backed Loans Are Unlocking Homeownership for an Entire New Generation first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Steak ‘n Shake Says Bitcoin Payments Cut Processing Costs by 50%, Save $6 Million Annually

Bitcoin Magazine Steak ‘n Shake Says Bitcoin Payments Cut Processing Costs by 50%, Save $6 Million Annually Steak ‘n Shake exec Michael Boes told Bitcoin 2026 attendees that Bitcoin has become central to the chain’s turnaround, driving 2 million new customers, cutting costs, and helping fund a healthier menu overhaul. This post Steak ‘n Shake Says Bitcoin Payments Cut Processing Costs by 50%, Save $6 Million Annually first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin is Reshaping Traditional Finance, Industry Leaders Say

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin is Reshaping Traditional Finance, Industry Leaders Say At Bitcoin 2026, a Nakamoto Stage panel made a simple but striking point: Bitcoin’s institutional growth is being driven by competitors who are actually working together, building the tools, products, and infrastructure needed to bring the asset into mainstream finance. This post Bitcoin is Reshaping Traditional Finance, Industry Leaders Say first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

‘This Time Is Different’: A First of Its Kind Documentary Covering Bitcoin’s Four Year Cycle, David Bailey, And Nakamoto in Production

Bitcoin Magazine ‘This Time Is Different’: A First of Its Kind Documentary Covering Bitcoin’s Four Year Cycle, David Bailey, And Nakamoto in Production A new documentary, This Time Is Different, will chronicle Bitcoin’s four-year cycle and David Bailey’s journey building Nakamoto Inc. through its public launch and market swings. This post ‘This Time Is Different’: A First of Its Kind Documentary Covering Bitcoin’s Four Year Cycle, David Bailey, And Nakamoto in Production first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy’s (MSTR) Michael Saylor Says STRC is ‘Going Viral’ After $8.5 Billion Run‑Up

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy’s (MSTR) Michael Saylor Says STRC is ‘Going Viral’ After $8.5 Billion Run‑Up At Bitcoin 2026, Michael Saylor pitched STRC as a rapidly growing Bitcoin-backed credit product attracting billions from retail investors and aiming to scale digital credit as a major driver of Bitcoin adoption and price growth. This post Strategy’s (MSTR) Michael Saylor Says STRC is ‘Going Viral’ After $8.5 Billion Run‑Up first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin 2027 Conference Returning to Nashville, Tennessee

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin 2027 Conference Returning to Nashville, Tennessee The Music City is set to host Bitcoin 2027, the world's largest Bitcoin gathering, on July 15–17, 2027 This post Bitcoin 2027 Conference Returning to Nashville, Tennessee first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Czech Central Bank Chief Backs Bitcoin as 1% Reserve Slice in ‘Conservative but Innovative’ Strategy

Bitcoin Magazine Czech Central Bank Chief Backs Bitcoin as 1% Reserve Slice in ‘Conservative but Innovative’ Strategy Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl used a Bitcoin industry stage in Las Vegas to defend a reserve strategy that mixes strict inflation control with measured exposure to digital assets. This post Czech Central Bank Chief Backs Bitcoin as 1% Reserve Slice in ‘Conservative but Innovative’ Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Lightspark Launches Grid Global Accounts, Targeting Fragmented Global Payment System

Bitcoin Magazine Lightspark Launches Grid Global Accounts, Targeting Fragmented Global Payment System David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark, used a Tuesday morning session at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference to announce Grid Global Accounts. This post Lightspark Launches Grid Global Accounts, Targeting Fragmented Global Payment System first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Your Bank is Becoming a Casino: River CEO Frames Bitcoin as the Alternative

Bitcoin Magazine Your Bank is Becoming a Casino: River CEO Frames Bitcoin as the Alternative Bitcoin 2026 speaker Alex Leishman warned in his Bitcoin 2026 talk that modern finance is shifting toward a gambling-like system, arguing that rising costs and stagnant wages are pushing people toward prediction markets. This post Your Bank is Becoming a Casino: River CEO Frames Bitcoin as the Alternative first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Block (XYZ) Touts Bitcoin as ‘Everyday Money’ With 800,000 Merchants Now Accepting It

Bitcoin Magazine Block (XYZ) Touts Bitcoin as ‘Everyday Money’ With 800,000 Merchants Now Accepting It Block is accelerating its push to make bitcoin everyday money, with Miles Suter unveiling new payments, rewards, and self-custody tools at Bitcoin 2026 alongside proof of $2.2 billion in BTC reserves. This post Block (XYZ) Touts Bitcoin as ‘Everyday Money’ With 800,000 Merchants Now Accepting It first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Blockstream Launches Jade Core to Simplify Bitcoin Self-Custody Without Sacrificing Security

Bitcoin Magazine Blockstream Launches Jade Core to Simplify Bitcoin Self-Custody Without Sacrificing Security Blockstream has launched Jade Core, a simplified, open-source hardware wallet designed to make Bitcoin self-custody more accessible to a broader range of users. This post Blockstream Launches Jade Core to Simplify Bitcoin Self-Custody Without Sacrificing Security first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Amboss Activates RailsX, Enabling Self-Custody Stablecoin Trading on Bitcoin Lightning

Bitcoin Magazine Amboss Activates RailsX, Enabling Self-Custody Stablecoin Trading on Bitcoin Lightning Amboss' RailsX goes live with USDT-L and USDC-L, bringing peer-to-peer, self-custodial stablecoin trading to the Lightning Network for the first time. This post Amboss Activates RailsX, Enabling Self-Custody Stablecoin Trading on Bitcoin Lightning first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Billionaire Tim Draper: You Should Be Scared If You Don’t Own Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine Billionaire Tim Draper: You Should Be Scared If You Don’t Own Bitcoin Billionare Tim Draper said that bitcoin has gone mainstream, with growing adoption signaling the early stages of a broader shift in the global financial system. This post Billionaire Tim Draper: You Should Be Scared If You Don’t Own Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

House Republicans Warn That the America’s Bitcoin Weakness Will Benefit China

Bitcoin Magazine House Republicans Warn That the America’s Bitcoin Weakness Will Benefit China At Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, three Republican members of Congress framed crypto regulation as a national security and economic competitiveness issue, arguing that U.S. leadership in digital assets is essential to counter China. This post House Republicans Warn That the America’s Bitcoin Weakness Will Benefit China first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Lawmakers Warn Crypto Clarity Will Decide U.S. Leadership as 2026 Election Looms

Bitcoin Magazine Lawmakers Warn Crypto Clarity Will Decide U.S. Leadership as 2026 Election Looms U.S. lawmakers and White House officials said that clear crypto rules will determine whether the U.S. leads financial innovation, with Sen. Cynthia Lummis warning that another hostile administration could mean “game over” for sensible regulation. This post Lawmakers Warn Crypto Clarity Will Decide U.S. Leadership as 2026 Election Looms first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Kalshi Says Bitcoin Payments and Prediction Markets Are Building a New Exchange for Big Money

Bitcoin Magazine Kalshi Says Bitcoin Payments and Prediction Markets Are Building a New Exchange for Big Money At the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, John Wang pitched Kalshi as a next-gen exchange where Bitcoin payments and event-based contracts could draw major institutional capital beyond traditional spot markets. This post Kalshi Says Bitcoin Payments and Prediction Markets Are Building a New Exchange for Big Money first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Aven Launches Bitcoin-Backed Visa Card Offering Up to $1 Million Credit Lines Without Asset Sales

Bitcoin Magazine Aven Launches Bitcoin-Backed Visa Card Offering Up to $1 Million Credit Lines Without Asset Sales Aven has launched a Bitcoin Visa credit card that lets users borrow against their Bitcoin holdings — offering lines of credit up to $1 million without selling assets or triggering taxable events. This post Aven Launches Bitcoin-Backed Visa Card Offering Up to $1 Million Credit Lines Without Asset Sales first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Signal ‘New Day’ for U.S. Onshore Crypto, Tokenization and Future‑Proof Rules

Bitcoin Magazine SEC, CFTC Chiefs Signal ‘New Day’ for U.S. Onshore Crypto, Tokenization and Future‑Proof Rules Paul Atkins and Mike Selig signaled a coordinated regulatory reset at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, emphasizing onshore crypto development and clearer token classification. This post SEC, CFTC Chiefs Signal ‘New Day’ for U.S. Onshore Crypto, Tokenization and Future‑Proof Rules first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Paystand Launches USDb Stablecoin on Bitcoin Layers for $100T B2B Payments

Bitcoin Magazine Paystand Launches USDb Stablecoin on Bitcoin Layers for $100T B2B Payments Paystand, the Bitcoin-powered B2B payments network processing over $20B in volume, today launched USDb, a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin native to Blockstream’s Liquid and Rootstock layers for commercial-scale accounts receivable, payable, payroll, and treasury. This post Paystand Launches USDb Stablecoin on Bitcoin Layers for $100T B2B Payments first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

‘Bitcoin Isn’t Going Anywhere’: Trump Officials Discuss DOJ, FBI Refocus on Crypto Crime, Not Developers

Bitcoin Magazine ‘Bitcoin Isn’t Going Anywhere’: Trump Officials Discuss DOJ, FBI Refocus on Crypto Crime, Not Developers At the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel outlined a shift in the U.S. government’s approach to digital assets like Bitcoin. This post ‘Bitcoin Isn’t Going Anywhere’: Trump Officials Discuss DOJ, FBI Refocus on Crypto Crime, Not Developers first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Senator Lummis Puts Congress On The Clock, Vows May Push To Rescue Stalled Clarity Act

Bitcoin Magazine Senator Lummis Puts Congress On The Clock, Vows May Push To Rescue Stalled Clarity Act Speaking at The Bitcoin Conference, Senator Cynthia Lummis framed Bitcoin as “freedom money,” signaling that Senate lawmakers are preparing a May markup of the long-delayed Clarity Act. This post Senator Lummis Puts Congress On The Clock, Vows May Push To Rescue Stalled Clarity Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Lightning is Turning iGaming Payouts Into a Real-Time Rail: Report 

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Lightning is Turning iGaming Payouts Into a Real-Time Rail: Report  Bitcoin’s Lightning Network is starting to turn iGaming payouts into a native Bitcoin use case, according to a new report from Voltage. This post Bitcoin Lightning is Turning iGaming Payouts Into a Real-Time Rail: Report  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

$1.3M-Funded OpenAgents Pays Gamers and Everyday PCs in Bitcoin via Pylon Distributed AI Network

Bitcoin Magazine $1.3M-Funded OpenAgents Pays Gamers and Everyday PCs in Bitcoin via Pylon Distributed AI Network Founder Christopher David is building a Bitcoin-native AI lab that rewards everyday hardware owners directly, creating a new compute market that routes value back to contributors instead of hyperscalers. This post $1.3M-Funded OpenAgents Pays Gamers and Everyday PCs in Bitcoin via Pylon Distributed AI Network first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Bitcoin Magazine Announces BM TV, a Daily Market Broadcast Set for Summer 2026 Launch

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Magazine Announces BM TV, a Daily Market Broadcast Set for Summer 2026 Launch Bitcoin Magazine announced BM TV, its forthcoming daily broadcast focused on Bitcoin markets, macroeconomics, geopolitics, and frontier technology. This post Bitcoin Magazine Announces BM TV, a Daily Market Broadcast Set for Summer 2026 Launch first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Self-Custody Framed as Civil Liberty at Bitcoin 2026 Conference

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Self-Custody Framed as Civil Liberty at Bitcoin 2026 Conference At Bitcoin 2026, Joe Kelly, Nick Begich, and Zach Herbert argued that bitcoin self-custody should be recognized as a civil liberty, with Begich emphasizing that private property rights must extend into digital assets like bitcoin. This post Bitcoin Self-Custody Framed as Civil Liberty at Bitcoin 2026 Conference first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

MARA Launches Bitcoin-Focused Foundation, Opens $100,000 Community Grant Vote

Bitcoin Magazine MARA Launches Bitcoin-Focused Foundation, Opens $100,000 Community Grant Vote MARA announced the launch of the MARA Foundation, an initiative focused on strengthening the Bitcoin network. This post MARA Launches Bitcoin-Focused Foundation, Opens $100,000 Community Grant Vote first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Block Revamps Bitcoin Ecosystem With Bitkey Wallet, Cash App Features, and Proof of Reserves

Bitcoin Magazine Block Revamps Bitcoin Ecosystem With Bitkey Wallet, Cash App Features, and Proof of Reserves Block (NYSE: XYZ) unveiled a suite of bitcoin-focused products spanning custody, payments, and infrastructure. This post Block Revamps Bitcoin Ecosystem With Bitkey Wallet, Cash App Features, and Proof of Reserves first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury With $61.4 Million Purchase, Holdings Reach 14,557 BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury With $61.4 Million Purchase, Holdings Reach 14,557 BTC Strive boosted its Bitcoin treasury with a fresh purchase of 789 BTC, valued at roughly $61.43 million. This post Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury With $61.4 Million Purchase, Holdings Reach 14,557 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy (MSTR) Expands Bitcoin Holdings by $255 Million as Treasury Yield Surges to 9.6%

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Expands Bitcoin Holdings by $255 Million as Treasury Yield Surges to 9.6% Strategy said it bought 3,273 BTC for $255 million last week, bringing total holdings to 818,334 BTC worth about $63.7 billion. This post Strategy (MSTR) Expands Bitcoin Holdings by $255 Million as Treasury Yield Surges to 9.6% first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Satori Coin Enters U.S. Market With Physical Bitcoin Collectibles

Bitcoin Magazine Satori Coin Enters U.S. Market With Physical Bitcoin Collectibles Satori Coin is launching in the U.S. with physical Bitcoin collectibles that embed private keys in tamper-evident coins. This post Satori Coin Enters U.S. Market With Physical Bitcoin Collectibles first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Samourai Letter #6: Two Years In

Bitcoin Magazine Samourai Letter #6: Two Years In Syndicated from The Rage: On the two year anniversary of his prosecution, Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez reflects on the War on Crypto. This post Samourai Letter #6: Two Years In first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Keonne Rodriguez.

UTXO Management Launches Dual-Class Digital Credit Income Fund

Bitcoin Magazine UTXO Management Launches Dual-Class Digital Credit Income Fund UTXO Management has launched a dual-class digital credit income fund that offers a senior income tranche targeting fixed monthly yields and a total return tranche focused on leveraged upside. This post UTXO Management Launches Dual-Class Digital Credit Income Fund first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

VanEck Flags Dual Bullish Signals for Bitcoin as Funding Turns Negative, Hash Rate Slips

Bitcoin Magazine VanEck Flags Dual Bullish Signals for Bitcoin as Funding Turns Negative, Hash Rate Slips VanEck says Bitcoin is showing a reinforced bullish setup as deeply negative funding rates and clustered hash rate declines—historically tied to strong forward returns—signal cautious sentiment rather than capitulation. This post VanEck Flags Dual Bullish Signals for Bitcoin as Funding Turns Negative, Hash Rate Slips first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

DOJ Drops Criminal Probe of Fed Chair Powell, Clearing Path for Warsh

Bitcoin Magazine DOJ Drops Criminal Probe of Fed Chair Powell, Clearing Path for Warsh The Department of Justice closed its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday. This post DOJ Drops Criminal Probe of Fed Chair Powell, Clearing Path for Warsh first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

7 Reasons JPX Should Reconsider Its Proposed Digital Asset Exclusion From TOPIX

Bitcoin Magazine 7 Reasons JPX Should Reconsider Its Proposed Digital Asset Exclusion From TOPIX A closer look at why JPX's proposed crypto-asset exclusion sits awkwardly inside a rules-based benchmark like TOPIX. This post 7 Reasons JPX Should Reconsider Its Proposed Digital Asset Exclusion From TOPIX first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

Nakamoto (NAKA) Launches Bitcoin Derivatives Program to Capture Volatility Income and Hedge Downside Risk

Bitcoin Magazine Nakamoto (NAKA) Launches Bitcoin Derivatives Program to Capture Volatility Income and Hedge Downside Risk Nakamoto Inc. has introduced an actively managed Bitcoin derivatives program designed to earn income from market volatility while limiting downside risk, the company said Friday. This post Nakamoto (NAKA) Launches Bitcoin Derivatives Program to Capture Volatility Income and Hedge Downside Risk first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Metaplanet Issues $50M in Zero-Interest Bonds to Buy More Bitcoin 

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Issues $50M in Zero-Interest Bonds to Buy More Bitcoin  Metaplanet said it will issue ¥8 billion ($50 million) in zero-interest bonds to expand its Bitcoin holdings. This post Metaplanet Issues $50M in Zero-Interest Bonds to Buy More Bitcoin  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Is Really a Governance Crisis in Disguise: UTXO 

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Is Really a Governance Crisis in Disguise: UTXO  Guillaume Girard of UTXO Management argues that while a quantum computer capable of breaking Bitcoin may never arrive, the network must prepare now because protocol changes move slowly, like a state legislature. This post Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Is Really a Governance Crisis in Disguise: UTXO  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Fold (FLD) Launches Bitcoin Bonus Program for Employers Through Fold Business Platform

Bitcoin Magazine Fold (FLD) Launches Bitcoin Bonus Program for Employers Through Fold Business Platform Fold has launched a Bitcoin Bonus Program through its new Fold Business platform, enabling employers to offer recurring bitcoin-denominated bonuses that are automatically converted, custodied, and vested by Fold without altering existing payroll systems. This post Fold (FLD) Launches Bitcoin Bonus Program for Employers Through Fold Business Platform first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Pantera Capital Urges Satsuma to Dump All Bitcoin as Shares Collapse 99%

Bitcoin Magazine Pantera Capital Urges Satsuma to Dump All Bitcoin as Shares Collapse 99% Pantera Capital is urging Satsuma Technology to sell its remaining bitcoin and return capital to shareholders after a sharp share price decline. This post Pantera Capital Urges Satsuma to Dump All Bitcoin as Shares Collapse 99% first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

100+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate to Advance Clarity Act, Warn of Innovation Moving Offshore

Bitcoin Magazine 100+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate to Advance Clarity Act, Warn of Innovation Moving Offshore Over 100 cryptocurrency firms and industry organizations are urging the U.S. Senate to move forward on long-delayed market structure legislation, cautioning that further delays could drive innovation and capital abroad. This post 100+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate to Advance Clarity Act, Warn of Innovation Moving Offshore first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin”

Bitcoin Magazine FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin” A panel titled “Code Is Free Speech: Ending The War On Bitcoin” has been announced for Bitcoin 2026, bringing together three figures from law, government, and the Bitcoin industry. The panel features FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal. Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI Director This post FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin” first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals

Bitcoin Magazine The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals The U.S. military is actively running a Bitcoin node and testing the protocol’s cryptographic architecture as a tool for securing and protecting networks, according to INDOPACOM commander Admiral Samuel Paparo. This post The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

“Bitcoin as Everyday Money” Event to Rally Industry Behind De Minimis Tax Framework at Bitcoin 2026

Bitcoin Magazine “Bitcoin as Everyday Money” Event to Rally Industry Behind De Minimis Tax Framework at Bitcoin 2026 Policy leaders from Block and the Bitcoin Policy Institute will headline a live event at Bitcoin 2026 calling for de minimis tax relief that treats qualifying network digital assets like Bitcoin as cash-like for small transactions, responding directly to proposals that would limit relief to stablecoins only. This post “Bitcoin as Everyday Money” Event to Rally Industry Behind De Minimis Tax Framework at Bitcoin 2026 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Senate to Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Senate to Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a Senate panel Wednesday that passing comprehensive crypto legislation is vital to maintaining U.S. financial leadership. This post U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Senate to Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Russia’s Sberbank Ready to Enter Crypto Trading as Russia Moves Toward Regulation

Bitcoin Magazine Russia’s Sberbank Ready to Enter Crypto Trading as Russia Moves Toward Regulation Sberbank will provide access to crypto trading once regulation and organized exchange trading begin, Senior Vice President Ruslan Vesterovsky said. This post Russia’s Sberbank Ready to Enter Crypto Trading as Russia Moves Toward Regulation first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Activates 11,000 New Bitcoin Miners, Expanding Hashrate Capacity

Bitcoin Magazine American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Activates 11,000 New Bitcoin Miners, Expanding Hashrate Capacity American Bitcoin (ABTC) announced it had energized more than 11,000 new mining machines at its Drumheller facility. This post American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Activates 11,000 New Bitcoin Miners, Expanding Hashrate Capacity first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy (MSTR) Surges 25% in 5 Days as Bitcoin Price Pumps Near $79,000

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Surges 25% in 5 Days as Bitcoin Price Pumps Near $79,000 Strategy posted over 25% in gains during the last five trading days, driven by a record-breaking Bitcoin acquisition and a surge in Bitcoin’s price near $79,000. This post Strategy (MSTR) Surges 25% in 5 Days as Bitcoin Price Pumps Near $79,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Russia Advances Sweeping Crypto Regulation Bill, Legalizes Cross-Border Payments and Tightens Market Controls

Bitcoin Magazine Russia Advances Sweeping Crypto Regulation Bill, Legalizes Cross-Border Payments and Tightens Market Controls Russia’s State Duma advanced a sweeping bill to regulate digital currencies, marking a major step toward formal oversight of the country’s crypto market. This post Russia Advances Sweeping Crypto Regulation Bill, Legalizes Cross-Border Payments and Tightens Market Controls first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Relics of a Revolution, Part IV: The Bank Was Already Burning

Bitcoin Magazine Relics of a Revolution, Part IV: The Bank Was Already Burning A conversation with artist Alex Schaefer. This post Relics of a Revolution, Part IV: The Bank Was Already Burning first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Dennis Koch.

Kalshi and Polymarket Enter the Crypto Race to Launch Perpetual Futures

Bitcoin Magazine Kalshi and Polymarket Enter the Crypto Race to Launch Perpetual Futures Kalshi and Polymarket are racing to launch crypto perpetual futures, signaling a shift from event-based betting to continuous derivatives trading. This post Kalshi and Polymarket Enter the Crypto Race to Launch Perpetual Futures first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference on Prediction Markets and BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference on Prediction Markets and BTC A new fireside chat has been announced for Bitcoin 2026 featuring Tarek Mansour, co-founder and CEO of Kalshi, in conversation with Brandon Green, CEO of BTC Inc. The session takes place April 27 at 11:40 AM on the Nakamoto Stage at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Tarek Mansour is the co-founder and CEO of This post Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference on Prediction Markets and BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.