Tagged: bitcoin

January 8, 2026 @ 1:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin mining focused Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) has divested a substantial portion of its digital assets. The firm recently offloaded Bitcoin valued at approximately $161 million, bringing its total holdings down to 18,005 BTC. This transaction, executed amid fluctuating market conditions, underscores the evolving strategies… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 9:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Shares of Bitcoin focused Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) experienced a modest uptick in after-hours trading on January 6, 2026. The surge came on the heels of an announcement from global index provider MSCI, which revealed it would temporarily shelve its proposal to remove companies with substantial… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) is incorporating Bitcoin as a payment option. While the retail giant’s decision to accept the digital asset was initially revealed last year, the renewed coverage underscores Bitcoin’s steady march toward broader integration in global retail. This move by one of the world’s largest… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 3:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Grayscale Investments‘ latest market update paints a picture of subdued cryptocurrency activity in December, contrasted by early signs of revival in 2026. While prices and fund flows remained largely range-bound amid holiday-season lethargy, underlying fundamentals accelerated, offering optimism for the year ahead. Grayscale also mentioned… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 2:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a yet another move signaling the ongoing convergence of traditional finance and digital assets, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has submitted applications to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL). This development represents an expansion… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 1:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the wake of recent geopolitical shifts, reports have emerged suggesting that Venezuela could possess a substantial, undisclosed stash of Bitcoin, potentially valued in the tens of billions of dollars. This new claim / revelation comes amid heightened tensions following US military actions that led… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 12:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As 2026 unfolds, the US economy stands at a crossroads of opportunity and uncertainty, with projections varying amid global shifts and domestic policies. Economists anticipate modest growth, ranging from 0.4% to 2.2% in real GDP, influenced by factors like fiscal stimulus, monetary easing, and potential… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin mining is incredibly power-intensive, with the computers generating substantial heat. In Canada, one operation has found a way to create a symbiotic relationship with mining rigs by working with a greenhouse in Manitoba to provide needed heat. Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN) says a 3 MW proof-of-concept… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 8:38 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

While some Bitcoin investors may begin 2026 with sour tastes in their mouths, there was more to like in 2025 than they might think, Coin Bureau co-founder Nic Puckrin believes. Puckrin understands the disappointment, as expectations were frequently defied throughout 2025. The year ends with… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ever-evolving landscape of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency platforms, Bitcoin Core—the foundational software that underpins roughly 78% of the network’s full nodes—saw a significant uptick in developer engagement during 2025. This resurgence, highlighted in a yearly summary by Jameson Lopp, Chief Security Officer at Casa,… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 2:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant shift at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Caroline Crenshaw, the agency’s final Democratic appointee and a vocal opponent of the cryptocurrency sector, has concluded her service. The announcement came on Friday, capping a period defined by her resolute doubts about… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

  As of January 4, 2026, Bitcoin has climbed to around $91,400, marking its strongest performance since mid-December. After a brief dip below $90,000 triggered by breaking news of US military operations in Venezuela, the flagship cryptocurrency quickly recovered, demonstrating notable stability in the face… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a year-end reflection posted on social media, Republican Congressman Warren Davidson of Ohio has issued a stark warning about the direction of U.S. cryptocurrency policy. Davidson, a longtime advocate for digital assets who recently sponsored legislation enabling US residents to settle federal taxes with… Read More

January 1, 2026 @ 11:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move underscoring its commitment to the web3 and cryptocurrency sector, Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT in terms of market cap and overall global adoption, expanded its Bitcoin portfolio by acquiring approximately 8,888 BTC during the final quarter of 2025…. Read More

December 31, 2025 @ 10:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: GLXY) noted in their blog post focused on year-end predictions that, somewhat anticlimactically, Bitcoin (BTC) now looks set to end 2025 at roughly the same price level where it started. Actually, the flagship cryptocurrency is down from around $94,000 from end of… Read More

December 31, 2025 @ 9:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE), a health sciences company whose wellness brand IM8 is co-founded with soccer icon David Beckham, has abandoned its Bitcoin accumulation strategy just months after raising significant capital partly for that purpose. In a December 30, 2025, announcement, the Nasdaq-listed firm… Read More

December 29, 2025 @ 7:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

While Bitcoin has performed poorly in 2025, many people anticipate a better 2026. While there has always been a good amount of hubris in the Bitcoin sector with astronomical predictions that stretch the imagination, the fact that Bitcoin ended 2026 down for the year may… Read More

December 29, 2025 @ 5:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Derivatives Trading Desk at Laser Digital has shared key insights and market commentary with CI. The insights highlight how Bitcoin and crypto market prices have started to move in very interesting directions based on the time of day it is, with Asian and US… Read More

December 27, 2025 @ 10:09 am By Michael Wong  |  

Bhutan has unveiled a national Bitcoin Development Pledge that will allocate up to 10,000 bitcoin, worth about $860 million at current prices, to support the build-out of Gelephu Mindfulness City, marking one of the clearest moves yet by a sovereign to treat bitcoin as a… Read More

December 26, 2025 @ 12:24 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin, the world’s most popular crypto, started the year at around $94,000. At one point in 2025, Bitcoin topped $124,000. Much of the enthusiasm for Bitcoin swirled around Trump adminstration policies that supported digital asset innovation. There is also the strategic Bitcoin Reserve, where the… Read More