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Circle Launches cirBTC on Ethereum (ETH), Bringing Bitcoin (BTC) backed Collateral to DeFi 

Stablecoin issuer Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has officially introduced cirBTC, its wrapped Bitcoin token, on the Ethereum blockchain. Announced recently this mommth, this latest development now effectively expands Bitcoin’s role in decentralized finance by offering institutions a reliable, transparent way to deploy BTC as collateral without selling… Read More

BTC and ETH: Thoughts of the Week

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In the wake of Michael Saylor’s 32-BTC sale recently, the digital asset sector’s thoughts were on BTC and ETH. “Momentum is not on Bitcoin’s side this week. With $2.8 billion in cumulative outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and Michael Saylor selling 32 BTC last week, there… Read More

Most TradFi Professionals Don’t Fully Understand Bitcoin’s Core Value Proposition

The Bitcoin (BTC) whitepaper was released around the time of the Financial Crisis of 2008 as a potential solution / alternative to the fiat based monetary system. Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator(s), Satoshi Nakamoto, envisioned in its whitepaper a peer to peer (P2P) electronic cash system that… Read More

Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Enduring Shifting Capital Flows and External Uncertainties

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

Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Profitability Examined in New Report

Compass Mining has indicated that Bitcoin mining remains a relatively viable business in 2026, but real progress now actually demands greater precision, scale, and certain strategic advantages. According to insights shared by Compass Mining, the post-2024 halving environment, combined with surging network hashrate and fluctuating Bitcoin prices,… Read More

Cost of Mining Bitcoin Could Be More than Current Valuation at $65K

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

Here’s Why Strategy Selling Bitcoin Is a Net Positive for the Digital Assets Industry

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

Bitcoin Lagging as Investor Interest Changes Lanes: More Pain on the Way

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

Bitcoin Treasury Firm Strategy Strengthens Balance Sheet by Retiring $1.5B in Convertible Debt

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

Bitcoin Climbs Above $77,000 as Oil Prices Tumble, Supporting Gains in Asian Stocks : Analysis

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

Bitcoin OG Transfers More than $200M in BTC to Cumberland and FalconX, Onchain Analysis Reveals

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

Bitcoin Pizza Day Highlights Importance of Purchasing Power, Financial Literacy

Everyone in the crypto and blockchain space is talking about Bitcoin Pizza Day because some random guy many years back actually paid 10,000 BTC for a few pizzas. At the time, though, Bitcoin was trading for a few cents or below $1. Back then, nobody… Read More

Quantum Computing Advancements are Not A Real Threat to Bitcoin

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

XRP and BTC: Crypto Thoughts of the Week

Web3 minds also weighed in on BTC and XRP this week. “Against a more unsettling macro backdrop (with hotter-than-expected US inflation prints, a still elusive US-Iran peace agreement, markets pricing out a 2026 rate cut), BTC has traded between $79K and $81K over the past… Read More

Bitcoin Crosses $82K Amid Constructive Macroeconomic Backdrop : Analysis

Bitcoin has pushed past the $82,000 mark amid a constructive macroeconomic backdrop that has supported risk assets broadly. The move marks a three-month high and reflects easing geopolitical strains, softening inflation signals, and steady institutional demand through Bitcoin ETFs. At the same time, Sui delivered… Read More

Bitcoin Profit-Taking May Intensify Amid Crypto Bear Market Rebound : Analysis

Bitcoin has delivered notable gains in recent weeks, surging approximately 37% from early April levels and reaching a three-month peak of over $80,000 and briefly going above the $82,000 mark. However, on-chain analytics provider CryptoQuant maintains that this advance qualifies as a temporary rebound within… Read More

CME Group to Introduce Bitcoin Volatility Futures to Enhance Crypto Risk Management

CME Group, the global platform for futures and options trading, has announced the upcoming introduction of Bitcoin Volatility futures contracts. Set to debut on June 1 pending regulatory approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, these innovative products mark an expansion of the exchange’s growing… Read More

Strategy Signals Potential Bitcoin Sales to Service STRC Dividends After Posting Record $12.54 Billion Q1 Loss

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, is exploring a tactical shift in its approach to treasury management. In remarks during the firm’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor stated that the company would likely sell a portion of its Bitcoin holdings… Read More

Bitcoin (BTC) Surges Past $80K But Rally May Not Be Sustainable Due to Geopolitical Tensions : Analysis

Bitcoin has finally surged past the $80,000 mark after months spent below this psychological threshold. However, the current rally does not appear to be sustainable or based on any sound fundamental catalysts. During Q1 2026, the financial markets have been negatively impacted by the Iran-US… Read More

Bitcoin Is Maturing into Mainstream Asset Class, BTC Futures Now a Key Part of Trading Activity : Analysis

MetaMask pointed out that as Bitcoin is maturing into a mainstream asset class, futures trading has become a cornerstone of market activity. In 2026, the landscape blends traditional contracts, perpetual derivatives, and spot holdings, each offering distinct advantages for traders and institutions alike. This guide… Read More

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