Tagged: bitcoin

July 28, 2026 @ 9:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), the Bitcoin-focused firm formerly known as MicroStrategy and led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, has prolonged its break from acquiring the cryptocurrency for a fifth consecutive week. In the seven-day period ending July 26, 2026, the company neither bought nor sold any… Read More

July 28, 2026 @ 7:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TD Cowen has significantly revised downward its price objective for Nakamoto Inc., the bitcoin-focused treasury firm associated with David Bailey, in response to an updated assessment of the cryptocurrency’s trajectory. Analysts at the firm reduced the split-adjusted target from the equivalent of $40 to $17,… Read More

July 28, 2026 @ 3:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc., one of the world’s largest public corporate holders of Bitcoin, is progressing efforts to develop credit instruments supported by its cryptocurrency reserves. These initiatives, which industry observers have described as potential Bitcoin-backed bonds or “Bitbonds,” form part of the company’s broader Project… Read More

July 26, 2026 @ 11:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), the Bitcoin treasury company led by Michael Saylor, has recently introduced a suite of refined BTC-centric performance indicators that explicitly account for its debt obligations and preferred stock. The update reflects the firm’s evolving capital structure. As preferred equity—often labeled “digital credit”—has grown… Read More

July 26, 2026 @ 8:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, has indicated that Bitcoin may not hold onto its position as the leading cryptocurrency indefinitely if its governance structure cannot effectively manage the challenges of quantum computing. Speaking in a recent live interview, he framed the potential vulnerability as rooted… Read More

July 25, 2026 @ 3:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A coalition of major financial institutions and Bitcoin-focused firms has formed the Bitcoin Security Consortium, committing substantial resources to bolster the cryptocurrency network’s long-term defenses. Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), the company formerly known as MicroStrategy and led by Michael Saylor as executive chairman, is among the nine… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Swiss cantonal lender BancaStato has expanded its product range by introducing regulated cryptocurrency trading for its customers, powered by digital asset specialist Sygnum and core banking technology provider Avaloq. The collaboration allows account holders to purchase, retain, and dispose of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Solana… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Poolin, a once-prominent cryptocurrency mining pool operator, has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States as part of efforts to dispose of its Texas-based facilities and conclude its activities. The Singapore-headquartered firm, along with its American subsidiaries Lonestar Dream Inc. and Lonestar Taproot… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 12:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market continues to navigate a challenging phase, with Bitcoin showing signs of approaching a key turning point in its four-year cycle. As selling pressure from shorter-term or less committed participants intensifies, analysts at ARK Invest suggest that the digital asset may be nearing… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 3:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital (Nasdaq: GLXY) has introduced a comprehensive program aimed at addressing potential vulnerabilities arising from rapid progress in quantum computing. Announced on July 21, 2026, the Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative represents a significant commitment by the digital assets firm to support long-term resilience in… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency industry entered the second half of 2026 on a cautious note, according to CoinGecko’s quarterly analysis. Total crypto market capitalization fell 12.6% during April–June, dropping by roughly $305 billion to end the period at $2.1 trillion — its lowest level since September 2024…. Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 5:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The looming threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin’s security has long worried developers and investors. A sufficiently advanced quantum machine could use algorithms like Shor’s to derive private keys from exposed public keys, potentially allowing attackers to seize funds from vulnerable addresses. This risk is… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 6:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the Bitcoin network nears a critical decision point on a controversial soft fork proposal, Bitcoin advocate and Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor has issued a strong call for the ecosystem to reject BIP-110. The temporary measure, aimed at curbing non-monetary data like inscriptions… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 6:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto derivatives markets are flashing a clear short-term bullish signal for Bitcoin, as large players execute sizable bull call spread strategies targeting a move up to around $72,000 by the end of the month. This positioning coincides precisely with the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 4:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), viewed as a proxy for Bitcoin, received a solid buy rating from an analyst today. Siebert  Research Analyst Brian Vieten initiated coverage with a buy and a price target of $350.00 Strategy is currently trading at around $98 a share, so the price… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 1:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin Japan Inc., a publicly listed Japanese company that has maintained zero Bitcoin holdings on its balance sheet to date, has reportedly entered into a significant financing agreement with EVO Fund. This collaboration paves the way for the firm’s long-anticipated entry into digital asset accumulation… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 6:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a detailed analysis released recently, on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant (NASDAQ:MSTR) highlighted growing financial strains at Strategy, the prominent Bitcoin-focused firm led by Michael Saylor.  Researchers pointed to a significant deterioration in the company’s liquidity position, driven by surging dividend obligations on its… Read More

July 18, 2026 @ 2:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange that also offers stock trading, has introduced a fresh lineup of options contracts on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). This move aims to make sophisticated derivatives trading available to a broader group of professional and institutional investors as the crypto market… Read More

July 18, 2026 @ 12:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas has outlined a compelling historical parallel between Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and gold ETFs, suggesting that investors in the newer products could experience a similar mix of rapid early success, extended periods of disappointment, and eventual recovery. In his latest commentary,… Read More

July 17, 2026 @ 3:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has officially enabled direct cryptocurrency trading, allowing eligible U.S. clients to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) within their brokerage accounts. This launch integrates digital assets seamlessly alongside traditional holdings such as stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds, marking a… Read More