Tagged: btc

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 @ 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 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 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

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

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 16, 2026 @ 2:34 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

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

May 11, 2026 @ 5:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

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

May 10, 2026 @ 12:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

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

May 6, 2026 @ 3:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

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

May 6, 2026 @ 6:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

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

May 5, 2026 @ 6:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

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

May 5, 2026 @ 1:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

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

May 4, 2026 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin has recently caught a bid as investors have changed their minds and bought the world’s most popular crypto. While BTC is trading at around $79,000, up considerably from last month, it is still below where it started at the beginning of 2026, when it… Read More

April 28, 2026 @ 6:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US lawmakers continue pushing forward with proposals to turn President Donald Trump’s strategic bitcoin reserve concept into enduring federal law, as a senior administration figure has raised expectations for an important forthcoming disclosure. Patrick Witt, who leads the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets… Read More

April 28, 2026 @ 5:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Block Inc.,(NYSE: XYZ), the financial technology firm behind Square and Cash App and closely associated with Jack Dorsey, has unveiled its latest proof-of-reserves disclosure for the first quarter of 2026. This announcement spotlights the company’s substantial Bitcoin position, which stands at a total of 28,355… Read More

April 27, 2026 @ 11:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The expansion of net demand from institutional investors in Bitcoin has regained strong momentum, climbing to the most vigorous level recorded since the final months of 2025. This uptick, highlighted in recent market analysis, points to a notable revival of appetite among large-scale players for… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 12:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitMEX has pointed out in a recent analysis that Bitcoin’s price action has raised a pointed question among market observers: has the leading cryptocurrency become overly reliant on a single dominant corporate purchaser? Over the past month, trading patterns suggest that one major player, Michael… Read More