Tagged: bitcoin

April 12, 2026 @ 9:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NYDIG researchers have noted in an extensive update that Bitcoin endured a tough first quarter, falling 22.6 percent—one of its weakest openings in 16 years of data. The rather pronounced BTC price decline was front-loaded in January and February, driven by delays in key legislation,… Read More

April 10, 2026 @ 3:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy‘s (Nasdaq: MSTR) Michael Saylor is calling the Bitcoin bottom at around $60,000. Saylor, who has a net worth of around $8 billion, also claims that the rise of quantum computing tech does not pose a major threat to the Bitcoin network. According to Saylor’s… Read More

April 9, 2026 @ 1:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred yet another part of its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings, moving around 319.7 BTC (valued at around $23 million at current prices) to two different crypto addresses. The transactions were carried out this Thursday, onchain data has revealed. Onchain Lens,… Read More

April 8, 2026 @ 1:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report claims that Blockstream‘s founder Adam Back might actually be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC), which is now the world’s largest cryptocurrency in terms of market cap and overall adoption. According to a detailed NYT probe, British cryptographer Adam Back… Read More

April 7, 2026 @ 12:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced their strongest single-day capital injection in six weeks on April 6, 2026, signaling fresh institutional interest through regulated investment vehicles. Yet, this positive momentum failed to spark a sustained bullish shift in overall market psychology, largely overshadowed… Read More

April 6, 2026 @ 11:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

André Dragosch, PhD, Head of Research at Bitwise Europe, has highlighted a significant evolution in Bitcoin’s relationship with worldwide financial conditions. In a fresh examination of global money supply data, his team found that Bitcoin’s responsiveness to liquidity changes has risen markedly in recent years…. Read More

April 1, 2026 @ 8:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Moody’s recently assigned provisional Ba2 ratings to a novel pair of taxable revenue bonds issued by New Hampshire’s Business Finance Authority, marking a significant step in blending traditional public finance with digital asset collateral. The bonds, part of the Waverose Finance Project, total up to… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 3:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The first quarter of 2026 is now behind us, but the impact of many of the key developments across the web3 and broader crypto markets will be felt across the entire DeFi and TradFi ecosystems in the months ahead. Most financial market analysts would agree… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 3:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a revelation from one of the world’s asset manager, BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has shed light on the behavior of those investing in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the firm’s head of digital assets, Robert Mitchnick, the overwhelming majority of these investors—exceeding nine out of… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 11:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alphabet (Google) (NASDAQ:GOOG) has sounded a fresh alarm about the accelerating risks posed by quantum computers to the foundational security of Bitcoin and similar digital currencies. In a detailed update released recently, the tech company’s Quantum AI researchers caution that breakthroughs in quantum hardware could… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 12:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a notable development for traditional banking and cryptocurrency integration, BNP Paribas (EPA: BNP) has launched six exchange-traded notes (ETNs) linked to Bitcoin and Ether. This initiative targets everyday investors in France, allowing them to gain exposure to the two largest digital currencies through familiar… Read More

March 29, 2026 @ 8:22 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Tokenization and crypto-backed mortgages? A revised CLARITY Act? Bitcoin price movement? Web3 Thoughts of the Week contains all that and more. Bitcoin “Bitcoin is currently showing signs of short-term improvement, but the broader technical picture remains unchanged, with the asset still trading within a well-defined… Read More

March 29, 2026 @ 6:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a stark illustration of the risks facing corporate Bitcoin holders, Nakamoto—a so-called Bitcoin treasury company—has plummeted 99.34% from its all-time high, wiping out more than $23.3 billion in market capitalization. An investor who put $100,000 into the stock just a year ago would now… Read More

March 28, 2026 @ 2:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Central banks are adopting a firmer tone once more, and financial markets are responding with notable intensity. According to CoinShares’ (OTCQX: CNSRF) Market Update released on March 27, 2026, expectations for interest-rate hikes have surged sharply across the United States, eurozone, and United Kingdom. This… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 3:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA), one of the largest Bitcoin mining operators in the United States, recently liquidated 15,133 BTC for roughly $1.1 billion. The transaction not only generated immediate cash but also pushed the company down the rankings, allowing Twenty One Capital to overtake… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 1:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant clarification that has eased concerns among cryptocurrency watchers and shareholders, GameStop (NYSE:GME) has confirmed it did not liquidate roughly $324 million in Bitcoin earlier this year. The disclosure directly counters widespread market speculation that the video game retailer had fully cashed out… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 5:23 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The follow analysis of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets in general was provided by Ruslan Lienkha, chief of markets for YouHodler. Bitcoin remains under pressure as macro uncertainty weighs on risk assets Bitcoin continues to trade within a well-defined downtrend channel, despite periodic local corrections and… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bernstein analysts have declared that Bitcoin’s recent downturn has likely run its course, sticking firmly to their forecast of $150,000 by the end of 2026. This assessment comes as the cryptocurrency hovers near $71,000, still well below its all-time high of roughly $126,000 reached last… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 6:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which is the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has added another 1,031 coins to its reserves, acquiring them for roughly $76.5 million over the week ending March 22. The entire transaction was financed through at-the-market sales of its Class A common… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 8:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As 2026 unfolds, digital assets stand out as the sole major asset class still available at a notable valuation discount. According to Bitcoin Suisse’s latest industry analysis, the recent price corrections have largely run their course, leaving only a phase of consolidation that challenges investor… Read More