Bitcoin Magazine New BIS Report Says Bitcoin Use Surges During Economic Stress A new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) shows that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are being used more during times of economic stress. This happens mostly in countries where inflation is high, it’s expensive to send money, or the government limits […]

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin is driven by its ability to perform well in risk-on and risk-off environments, according to Bitcoin Suisse. Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio of 1.72, second only to gold, underscores its maturity as an asset, offering superior risk-adjusted returns. A buyer-dominant market signals strong institutional and retail interest that could drive a supply squeeze and […]

Chris Pavlovski, Rumble’s founder and CEO, took to X to announce the launch of a Bitcoin and stablecoin wallet. As per Chris’s X post, we can expect to see the newest entrant in the Bitcoin wallets space by the third quarter of 2025. The Rumble CEO also mentioned that the wallet would directly compete with […]

Bitcoin rose as high as $99,000

The Illinois Senate Executive Committee advanced a bill on Wednesday that would place cryptocurrency kiosks under the supervision of the Illinois …

May 9th, 2025 – Vilnius, Lithuania The International Crypto Trading Cup (ICTC-2025) has officially launched — the world’s first global crypto trading tournament held live and on stage. Over the next two days, May 9 to May 10, viewers around the world will witness a groundbreaking event: two 6-hour live trading sessions on crypto futures, […]

Ripple Stalls & SUI Price Chart Signals Golden Cross While BlockDAG’s Latest Buyer Battles Winner Nets 5.28M BDAG! The SUI price chart is heating up again, this time with a golden cross on the horizon as its recent pullback begins to stabilize. After a 70% rally, a 10% dip hasn’t shaken bullish sentiment just yet. […]

Key Takeaways: Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia leads DOGE team in digitizing U.S. retirement system. OPM ends 65+ years of paper-based processing, cutting average retirement wait time by over 75%. The initiative marks one of the fastest digital transformations in U.S. federal history. After decades of failed attempts to modernize retirement services, the U.S. Office of […]

With bitcoin reaching fresh peaks, analysts are consulting a variety of charting tools to anticipate the trajectory of the leading digital currency. Among these are the well‑known Rainbow chart and the stock‑to‑flow (S2F) model. The following analysis examines BTC’s present price through the lens of these two frameworks. Bitcoin Models Point to Explosive Growth — […]

There’s a lot to unpack from the past seven days, so let’s get straight to it. Let’s take you back to our previous Market Update from last Friday when BTC targeted $100,000 yet again. This transpired after the asset had gained over $20,000 since the early April lows. However, BTC was stopped there and couldn’t […]

Bitcoin Magazine Three New U.S. State-Level Bitcoin Bills Signed Into Law This week, three U.S. states have enacted bitcoin-related bills into law. On Tuesday, New Hampshire became the first state to sign into law a bill that would allow for the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve (SBR). On Wednesday, Arizona enacted its second bill […]

A familiar personality in the XRP online forum has generated buzz with a fresh and sensational prediction regarding the direction of the global financial system. The commentator, known by the handle Pumpius, asserts that a financial reset is already underway—and that only a few individuals who own XRP will be rewarded by it. Based on […]

The Ethereum Foundation, the nonprofit that supports development across the Ethereum blockchain, distributed $32.6 million in grants in the first quarter of 2025.  In an allocation update for Q1 2025, the organization reported spending $32 million on various initiatives through its Ecosystem Support Program (ESP).  Categories included community and educational grants, zero-knowledge and cryptography. Other […]

TL;DR Historic Rally: Ethereum surged by 16% after the activation of its groundbreaking Pectra upgrade, marking the biggest jump in four years and boosting prices from around $1,900 to over $2,300. Technical Breakthrough: The Pectra upgrade, the most significant change since the Merge, enhances staking efficiency, validator functions, and Layer 2 scalability. Broad Market Impact: […]

TL;DR The U.S. Senate failed to advance the “GENIUS Act”, a bipartisan bill aimed at regulating stablecoins. The rejection came after Democrats withdrew their support, concerned about Donald Trump’s links to a new crypto project. Republicans accuse Democrats of putting political interests first, jeopardizing America’s leadership in the global crypto asset market. The long-awaited progress […]

Democrats are abandoning the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan stablecoin bill, after revelations that Trump-linked World Liberty Financial stands to profit massively from a $2B Abu Dhabi deal. Critics now label the bill a vehicle for “crypto corruption”. The controversy centers on Trump’s stablecoin project, which surged into the top ten by market cap and routes […]

Bitcoin maximalist Mow has published major BTC statement, highlighting its key virtue

The long-running legal dispute between Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally over. The regulator confirmed yesterday (Thursday) that both parties have agreed to a settlement, which involves a $50 million penalty paid by the blockchain company. XRP Reacts Fast XRP also reacted quickly to the regulatory confirmation. The cryptocurrency jumped about […]

All cryptocurrencies are tokens with zero intrinsic value. They are generated through a complex computer-based calculation process that uses vast …

A US bank is blaming one of its own employees for the exposure of the sensitive data impacting dozens of customers. According to a new filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, an insider at TD Bank wrongfully accessed the data of 43 customers. The breach is reported to have occurred on June […]

Meta is contacting infrastructure providers to explore the implementation of stablecoins with a payout use case in mind. The development would mark a new start for the company’s crypto plans after dropping the Libra project. Meta Reportedly Mulling Stablecoins for Small Payouts to Creators Meta, the social behemoth, is reportedly getting into the world of […]

Key Takeaways: The SEC has resolved its Ripple Labs lawsuit, lowering the fine from $125 million to $50 million. Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw vehemently criticizes the agreement, describing it as a decline in legal responsibility and investor protection. The action shows a more general change in the SEC’s attitude toward crypto control during the Trump administration. […]

$1M Raised in 24Hrs, Analysts Predict $5 for Unstaked, While Hedera TVL Surges to $169M and Stellar Reclaims $0.27 Zone In the crypto space, trends often come and go, leaving many projects with short-lived hype and little lasting impact. Among the various tokens trying to make their mark, Unstaked stands apart by offering tangible value […]

After months and months of hesitation and price depression, bitcoin finally reversed the trend and skyrocketed past $100,000 for the first time since February and kept climbing to a new local peak. At the same time, data from Santiment reveals that the asset’s impressive rally has captured the attention of retail investors, with nearly 350,000 […]

Bitcoin Magazine 9 of the Best Bitcoin Consultants To Help You Secure Your Bitcoin in 2025 Bitcoin can be intimidating to navigate—whether you’re just starting out, managing significant personal holdings, a high net worth individual or representing a company exploring balance sheet allocation. Its self-sovereign nature is in complete contrast with the modern world, placing […]

According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by on-chain analyst BorisVest, Ethereum (ETH) appears to be stuck in a state of limbo. While retail investors are increasingly sending ETH to exchanges such as Binance – typically a sign of selling pressure – large investors are steadily withdrawing ETH from these platforms, indicating accumulation and long-term […]

German law enforcement seized 34 million euros ($38 million) in cryptocurrency from eXch, a cryptocurrency platform allegedly used to launder funds stolen after Bybit’s record-breaking $1.4 billion hack. The seizure, announced on May 9 by Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and Frankfurt’s main prosecutor’s office, involved multiple crypto assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), […]

Substantial amount of XRP has been transferred roughly two hours ago, triggering a hot discussion

Hidden Road, the crypto prime broker acquired by Ripple last month, has cemented its presence in the Middle East by securing an in-principle approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM to operate as a regulated financial services firm. The approval has been granted to the ADGM entity of Hidden Road. Targeting UAE […]

The largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange said earlier in the day that it would buy derivatives exchange Deribit in a $2.9 billion deal to …

President Donald Trump is continuing his broadside against Jerome Powell, criticizing the Federal Reserve chair for not slashing interest rates. On Thursday, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to call Powell “a fool” who “doesn’t have a clue.” The day before, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that it planned to maintain […]

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, May 9th, 2025, Chainwire Launching Summer 2025, T-Rex’s built-in distribution engine introduces a radically simple idea: rewarding people seamlessly for doing what they already love online. T-Rex, a purpose-built blockchain for entertainment, content, and cultural virality, today announced a $17 million fundraise and Incubation Fund to revolutionize online content publishing by seamlessly […]