Bitcoin Magazine Nostr In 2025 Is A Lot Like Bitcoin In 2012 I recently sat down with Vitor Pomplona, creator of Nostr client Amethyst, to discuss how Nostr in 2025 is a lot like what Bitcoin was like in 2012 — a bit rough around the edges, but exciting to use. Nostr, a decentralized protocol […]

Solaxy, Solana’s Layer 2 blockchain, is on the edge of another surge. The project is close to another crucial milestone: $40 million raised in presale. But before that, another important thing will happen: Solaxy’s price will increase. The next presale stage is near, and $SOLX is ready to explode. The project is an innovative crypto […]

Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand say the bipartisan GENIUS Act may pass the Senate by May 26 after removing anti-Trump provisions. The revised bill focuses on consumer protections, bankruptcy safeguards, and issuer requirements, moving beyond politically charged language. Gillibrand also called Trump’s memecoin “illegal” but clarified the bill isn’t meant to address his ethics […]

… cryptocurrency. It was alleged cryptocurrency had been fraudulently obtained by manipulating seven victims between March and August 2024. The …

The DOJ handed down a prison sentence after the SEC’s social media was hacked to falsely announce bitcoin ETF approval, briefly sending crypto markets into overdrive. DOJ Sentences Hacker for SEC X Breach and Bitcoin ETF Hoax The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 16 that a resident of Huntsville, Alabama, has been […]

Paraguayan law enforcement has deported three individuals and arrested another for attempting to steal crypto miners at a facility near the country’s Itaipu hydroelectric dam. According to a May 15 statement from Paraguayan prosecutor Irene Rolón, the men were caught by police soon after breaking into a locked section of Teratech SA’s facility in Coronel […]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning the public of an ongoing phishing scheme that preys on prospective victims by impersonating senior US officials. The agency says that since April, malicious actors have sent text messages and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated voice messages that appear to be from senior US officials. The scheme targets individuals […]

A top 100 US bank just disclosed a data breach affecting the personal and confidential information of thousands of customers. In a filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, Arkansas-based Arvest Bank says it’s warning 7,537 people after a technical glitch enabled unauthorized account access. “We recently experienced a brief technical issue during […]

The FTX Recovery Trust has announced it will begin disbursing more than $5 billion to creditors from May 30. This payment round marks the second distribution to eligible parties as the firm continues its efforts to reimburse those affected by its collapse. Repayment Efforts In a May 15 release, the company’s bankruptcy estate categorized creditors […]

Dogecoin (DOGE) is up 48.7% over the past month, as the broader crypto market rallies amid easing concerns over a potential global tariff war. Although the leading memecoin has posted impressive gains recently, analysts believe there may still be room for DOGE to climb before reaching a cycle top. Analyst Identifies Signal That May Predict […]

Solana Meme Coins Vs. Ethereum Meme Coins: Where Should Your Focus Be This Cycle? Plus 80% Bonus Tokens Inside Solana meme coins and Ethereum meme coins are locked in a high-stakes race for investor attention this cycle, but FloppyPepe (FPPE) is turning heads at its current price of $0.0000002. The past year saw Solana meme […]

Bitcoin Magazine Creative Energy Priced In Sats: 12 Bitcoin Artists Preview Bitcoin 2025 Art Gallery and Auction Since 2019, the Bitcoin Conference Art Gallery has invited artists to do something radical—at least by traditional art world standards: price their work in bitcoin—not as metaphor, but as method. What began as a modest experiment in peer-to-peer […]

Investors are preparing for what seems will be the biggest bull run this year, which could potentially top January’s historic run when Bitcoin reached $108,786. While it’s currently trading 4.5% lower than its record, it regained its position above the historic $100,000 mark, with many speculating that it will have a new all-time high very […]

As 2025 progresses, crypto buyers are looking for more than excitement. They want projects with real technology and long-term potential. The search for the best altcoins to buy now has brought attention to Filecoin, Mantra, and Cosmos for their community strength, technical upgrades, and growing partnerships. A new name is also rising fast in crypto […]

As crypto markets heat up again, investors are torn between familiar frontrunners and rising challengers. While Ethereum price action continues to hint at possible downside, and DOGE  prepares for a potential breakout, a quieter project, Unstaked, is turning heads for very different reasons. With over $6 million raised at a presale price of $0.008997, Unstaked […]

This month New Hampshire became the first state in the country to authorize its treasury to …

A recent survey from the University of Michigan finds that consumer sentiment is down 26.5% since May 2024. According to the university’s ongoing Surveys of Consumers, the Index of Consumer Sentiment dropped to 50.8 this month, the second-lowest rating ever recorded. The lowest rating ever recorded was 50 in June 2022. The survey began in […]

Telegram shut down Haowang Guarantee on May 13, ending what analysts call the largest crypto-enabled black market, with over US$27B laundered through Asia’s cyber scam ecosystem. Haowang, formerly Huione Guarantee, relied entirely on Telegram for operations, while its parent Huione Group is under investigation for processing US$98B in suspected illicit crypto, including funds tied to […]

Judge Torres denied Ripple and the SEC’s joint settlement request to lift an injunction and reduce penalties from US$125 million to US$25 million, ruling it was “procedurally improper” as they failed to file under the correct Rule 60(b) motion. Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty reassured XRP holders that “Nothing in today’s order changes Ripple’s […]

Solv, Avalanche, and a consortium of DeFi protocols have launched SolvBTC.AVAX, the first institutional-grade bitcoin yield vault backed by real-world assets. The move aims to activate idle BTC by offering onchain, composable yield through tokenized U.S. Treasuries and structured DeFi strategies. First Institutional-Grade BTC Yield Vault Launches on Avalanche In a landmark step for bitcoin […]

Tokenization could open new opportunities for retail investors to access traditionally restricted asset classes, according to Johann Kerbrat, senior vice president and general manager of Robinhood Crypto, who called it “very important for financial inclusion.” Speaking at the Consensus 2025 event in Toronto, Kerbrat said that some real-world assets, such as real estate and private […]

Eric Trump, speaking at the Consensus 2025 conference in Toronto on May 15, painted a picture of a world scrambling for Bitcoin. He said he hears the same thing everywhere he goes—on planes, in boardrooms, even from big state funds. His comments came as he joined Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot on a panel about where Bitcoin […]

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), an independent agency handling assets for Wisconsin’s retirement and state investment funds, has divested its shares of BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). SWIB was one of the early buyers of spot Bitcoin ETFs, setting a precedent for other U.S. states to follow. It is unclear why the […]

Bitcoin Magazine Coinsilium Raises £1.25M to Launch Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, Opens Retail Offer Coinsilium Group Limited, which became the first blockchain firm to IPO in 2015, has launched a Bitcoin treasury strategy, raising £1.25 million in an oversubscribed placing to accelerate its Bitcoin treasury initiative through Forza (Gibraltar) Limited, its fully-owned treasury vehicle.  The placing, […]

Key Takeaways: Steak ‘n Shake rolls out Bitcoin payments at all U.S. locations starting May 16, reaching over 100 million customers. The move signals a major leap in mainstream crypto adoption within the global fast food industry. Bitcoin payments will be expanded internationally, with localized rollouts announced country by country. Steak ‘n Shake has officially […]

A widely followed crypto analyst says that one top-20 altcoin will eventually skyrocket by 85% while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and the meme asset dogwifhat (WIF). In a new thread, crypto trader Altcoin Sherpa tells his 245,800 followers on the social media platform X that layer-1 blockchain Hyperliquid (HYPE) is a standout digital […]

In recent days, Ethereum (ETH) has staged a notable breakout, ascending from the $2,000 mark to $2,500 in under a week. This sharp rally is backed by strong on-chain accumulation signals, shrinking exchange balances, and an influx of investor confidence that has found its way — in no small part — into Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds […]

(May 16, 2025) – The owner of cryptocurrency mining equipment that was stolen last July says four insurers are acting in breach of contract and …

Cryptocurrency isn’t just about Bitcoin anymore. With Bitcoin’s dominance slipping from 65% to 62%, the spotlight is shifting towards alternative cryptocurrencies, shaking up the market. Meme coins, in particular, have been bucking the bearish trends, offering fresh excitement and juicy opportunities for investors who know where to look. While some coins have stumbled, others like […]

TL;DR World Liberty Financial enabled its stablecoin USD1 to operate across multiple blockchains through integration with Chainlink’s CCIP. The CCIP integration enhances security in cross-chain transfers, a long-standing issue that has caused nearly $3 billion in losses. USD1 reached close to $2 billion in market capitalization. Its interoperability will help bridge traditional and decentralized finance […]

Stablecoins have transitioned from experimental projects to essential components of global payment systems, driven by speed, regulatory clarity, and infrastructure readiness, according to Fireblocks’ 2025 State of Stablecoins report. Fireblocks’ Survey: 90% of Firms Have Stablecoin Initiatives Underway The report, based on a survey of 295 financial executives, reveals that 90% of firms are actively […]

Christy Goldsmith Romero of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will step down on May 31, leaving three seats open at the financial regulator. In a May 16 announcement, Romero said her last day at the agency would be on May 31, ahead of her initial plans to leave if the Senate confirmed former […]