Bitcoin Heads for Record-Worst Start to 2026 as Two-Month Slide Deepens
Bitcoin is down about 23% through the first 50 days of 2026 after losses in January and February so far. A month-end close lower would mark...
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Bitcoin mining difficulty jumps 15% as hashrate rebounds
Bitcoin’s latest difficulty adjustment pushed the network to 144.4T, up 15% as hashrate rebounded near 1 ZH/s. The move tightens miner...
Bitcoin Rebounds After Trump Claims 78% Trade Deficit Cut
Bitcoin volatility returned after President Donald J. Trump claimed tariffs had sharply reduced the U.S. trade deficit, triggering a swift...
Taiwan to Study Bitcoin Reserves by End of 2025
Taiwan is considering forming a national BTC reserve using confiscated coins similar to the one introduced by President Donald Trump.
Texas Town Fails City Bid to Curb Bitcoin Miner Noise
Residents of a small area in Hood County have attempted to form a municipality to exercise authority over a BTC mining site.
Khanna Pushes Ban on Political Crypto Trading
US Rep. Ro Khanna has proposed a bill to ban elected officials, including Donald Trump and his family, from trading crypto or stocks.
Bitcoin Whales Load 40X Shorts Ahead of Trump News
Bitcoin experienced an uptick in leveraged short positions on Thursday ahead of another announcement from US President Donald Trump.
Bitcoin Whales Move Into BlackRock ETF After SEC Shift
The largest Bitcoin holders are channelling billions into ETFs such as BlackRock’s IBIT, marking a fresh stage in institutional adoption.
Japan FSA May Let Banks Hold Bitcoin, And Other Cryptos
Japan’s FSA is considering regulatory changes that would allow banks to hold digital assets such as BTC and run approved crypto exchanges.
JPMorgan to Launch Crypto Trading, Skips Custody
JPMorgan’s Scott Lucas confirmed plans for crypto trading but said the bank is not yet ready to offer custody services.
Texas Lawmaker Hints Ether Could Join State Reserve
Texas has made history as the first United States state to fund a standalone Bitcoin reserve as a long-term asset.
BCP Launches Peru’s First Regulated Crypto Service
Peru’s largest bank, BCP, launched a regulated pilot letting select clients buy and hold Bitcoin and USDC.
Square Launches Bitcoin Payments for Merchants
Square’s new offering enables US merchants to receive BTC at checkout, keep it in a built-in wallet, and benefit from no transaction fees.
Bitcoin Hits Record $126K as ETFs and Dollar Drive Rally
Bitcoin surged past $126,000 to a new record amid record ETF inflows, a weakening dollar, and the ongoing US government shutdown.
Massachusetts Considers Bitcoin Bill at State Hearing
The bill, introduced by a Republican in February, faces slim chances of advancing in the Massachusetts legislature.
Dutch Firm Amdax to List BTC Treasury on Euronext Amsterdam
Amdax is establishing a BTC treasury firm with plans for an Euronext listing, as European companies embrace corporate BTC adoption.
MicroStrategy Adds $18M in Bitcoin for Strategy Anniversary
Strategy purchased an additional $18 million in Bitcoin last week to celebrate the fifth anniversary of its BTC accumulation plan.
Union Jack Oil to Use Stranded Gas for Bitcoin Mining
Union Jack Oil’s Bitcoin mining initiative could transform idle gas wells into an early revenue stream and establish Bitcoin reserves.
Metaplanet Adds 780 Bitcoin, Surpasses $2B in Holdings
By acquiring an additional 780 BTC, Metaplanet has solidified its position as the largest BTC‑holding firm outside the US.
Strategy Skips Bitcoin Buys Amid New Equity Offering Push
Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, skipped Bitcoin purchases last week and reported only two acquisitions in July.