Tagged: bitcoin

June 7, 2026 @ 4:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask has indicated in its latest digital assets markets recap US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a notable stretch of withdrawals, shedding roughly $4.4 billion across 13 consecutive trading sessions from May 15 to June 3, 2026. While the aggregate figure seems to be quite… Read More

June 7, 2026 @ 11:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The researchers at NYDIG have indicated that as Bitcoin dips to the current crypto market cycle lows near $60,000, investors are revisiting the digital asset’s historical four-year patterns. A NYDIG research update by Global Head of Research Greg Cipolaro highlights the interconnected market, macroeconomic, and… Read More

June 6, 2026 @ 1:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Investor withdrawals from US spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds accelerated sharply in recent sessions, affecting products tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. This wave of redemptions reflects heightened caution amid declining prices for the underlying digital assets and shifting macroeconomic signals. According to available data, Bitcoin-linked… Read More

June 5, 2026 @ 4:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin is clearly trading in bear-market territory, as it is well below its all-time high of over $124,000. Earlier today, Bitcoin broke below $60,000. At the beginning of 2026, BTC was traded at around $88,000, so it has not been a good year for Bitcoin… Read More

June 5, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto-assets market has experienced a sharp downturn, with the flagship digital currency falling below the $62,000 threshold for the first time since early February. Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE), and other altcoins / digital tokens have followed suit, reflecting broader pressures… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 4:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Over time, the difficulty of mining a Bitcoin under Proof of Work goes higher. As the price of BTC has cratered in recent weeks, the cost to mine a single Bitcoin could surpass the value of a single Bitcoin. According to the Cambridge Centre for… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 10:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC), the leading digital currency in terms of market cap and global adoption, has experienced a rather sharp decline. It’s currently trading at around $66,000 after dropping even lower (earlier) to about $65,000. Currently, the Bitcoin price is even lower than its all-time high… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently this week, the leading Bitcoin focused treasury company Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) announced the sale of a very modest 32 BTC for a meager $2.5 million. For anyone who has been paying attention, this latest Bitcoin transaction by Strategy is actually more symbolic than anything else… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 10:25 am By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin has been on a downward spiral in recent days. Last month, on May 6th, Bitcoin traded above $82,000. Today, the story is different: BTC has lost over $10,000 in value and is now trading at $71,500. One crypto analyst predicts more pain is on… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 6:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) has retired approximately $1.5 billion in face value of its 0% convertible senior notes due in 2029. The company achieved this by paying roughly $1.38 billion in cash, securing an 8% discount to par value. This move, executed through privately negotiated transactions… Read More

May 26, 2026 @ 10:07 am By Nick Morgan  |  

The Man Who Helped Invent Blockchain Says Prosperity Will Come From Innovation, Not Blind Faith in Fiat Dr. W. Scott Stornetta, whose early 1990s research on digital timestamping and immutable records laid the foundation for blockchain and was cited throughout Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin white paper,… Read More

May 25, 2026 @ 11:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global markets displayed positive momentum early this week, with Bitcoin pushing past the $77,000 threshold while a steep decline in crude oil values eased cost pressures and encouraged risk-taking. The flagship cryptocurrency hovered near $77,200 during Asian trading sessions, maintaining its position just above a… Read More

May 25, 2026 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Another recent significant on-chain Bitcoin transaction has drawn widespread interest in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, as an early Bitcoin investor from the network’s initial period shifted a very large volume of the digital asset. Blockchain analytics provider Onchain Lens reported that this long-dormant holder,… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 1:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

US lawmakers under the more crypto- and innovation-friendly Trump Administration are making considerable progress when it comes to finally providing the blockchain and digital assets sector a mature regulatory environment that will help with responsible growth and adoption in the years ahead. In addition to… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 3:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

Legislation designed to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve has been referred to the House Financial Services Committee as the concept makes its way from a talking point to law. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order in the spring of 2025 that sought to create… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Quantum computing is not in any way a new or recent development. Much like AI and machine learning algorithms, these technologies really began to take shape in the early 21st century (around the year 2000 to 2010 with initial groundwork dating back to the 1960s)…. Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

For many years, individual consumers and businesses operating in Pakistan have experienced considerable challenges when accessing basic financial services due to a lack of regulatory clarity and issues related to inadequate regulatory guidelines. However, this year has started off on a rather positive note with… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 11:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin issuer Tether says it has purchased SoftBank’s holdings of Twenty One Capital (NYSE: XXI). Tether already owns shares in the firm and says this indicates a deeper commitment to the company. In a public statement, Tether said that it is the controlling shareholder, and… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 1:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong has projected that the United States government’s Bitcoin holdings could expand into a strategic asset exceeding $1 trillion. This assessment reflects Bitcoin’s increasing role as a potential cornerstone of national financial and economic planning.  The federal government currently holds the… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 10:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin Depot, one of North America’s largest operators of Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs), has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The move aims to enable a structured wind-down of its business activities and the sale of its remaining assets, marking a significant development in the… Read More