Tagged: btc

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 23, 2026 @ 3:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent development underscoring the adaptive nature of the Bitcoin protocol, the network’s mining difficulty underwent a considerable downward revision. At block height 941,472 on Saturday, difficulty decreased by 7.76%, settling at 133.79 trillion according to sources like CloverPool and CoinWarz. This represents the… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 4:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya recently spotlighted a fundamental limitation in Bitcoin that he believes could block its widespread use by central banks. In discussions around global finance, Palihapitiya pointed out that the cryptocurrency’s fully transparent blockchain creates permanent records of every transaction. This traceability means… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 10:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Even as the painful Bitcoin and crypto bear market drags on, Citigroup (NYSE: C), one of the world’s largest financial institutions, has unveiled plans to embed Bitcoin directly into its core banking operations. This initiative, set to roll out later in 2026, promises to transform… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 12:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On-chain data reveals that large Bitcoin holders are increasingly moving funds to centralized exchanges amid the cryptocurrency’s prolonged bearish conditions in early 2026. Analytics platform CryptoQuant highlighted this trend in a February 20 report, noting a sharp concentration of selling activity from major investors as… Read More

February 20, 2026 @ 11:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto lending platform Ledn has completed the inaugural securitization of Bitcoin-collateralized loans into asset-backed securities (ABS). The deal, valued at $188 million, represents a significant step in legitimizing crypto credit products within mainstream debt markets and opens new avenues for liquidity in the digital asset… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 7:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the enterprise software firm that has pivoted to become the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, continues to make significant announcements in 2026 with its aggressive BTC focused strategy. Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and CEO Phong Le, the company… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 7:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets focused banking services provider Sygnum has teamed up with Starboard Digital Strategies to secure more than 750 Bitcoin (BTC) in commitments for their joint venture, the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund. This capital influx occurred within just the initial four months of the… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 8:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, has once again become a focal point for discussions on the future of finance, with digital assets taking center stage in 2026. Amid panels exploring stablecoins, blockchain integration, and regulatory frameworks, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong delivered… Read More

January 20, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a turbulent start to the week, the cryptocurrency market faced significant upheaval, with over $864 million in liquidations recorded in the past 24 hours, as reported by data aggregator CoinGlass. This wave of forced sell-offs affected more than 241,000 traders, predominantly those holding optimistic… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 5:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital Wealth Partners (DWP), a Registered Investment Advisor focused on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies, has partnered with Two Prime Inc. to oversee a substantial $250 million in Bitcoin assets. This collaboration now underscores the demand for sophisticated risk management strategies in the volatile ecosystem of… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The iconic American fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake has incorporated $10 million worth of Bitcoin into its corporate treasury. This strategic addition, announced recently, underscores the company’s deepening commitment to cryptocurrency as a core component of its financial strategy. Known for its classic burgers, milkshakes,… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 6:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis revealed in a report that in the midst of escalating geopolitical strife and internal upheaval, Iran’s cryptocurrency landscape has expanded dramatically, reaching a valuation exceeding $7.78 billion throughout 2025. Chainalysis also mentioned that this growth outstripped the previous year’s pace for much of the… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 11:13 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

  YouHodler market analyst Tony Severino recently shared several predictions for BTC, Ethereum, and where the crypto markets could head throughout 2026. Based on numbers and charts, do you have any thoughts on the changes in the crypto market’s structure over the past 12 months,… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 10:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to bridge cryptocurrency with everyday finance, Lemon, a digital wallet serving more than 5.5 million customers across the region, has unveiled Argentina’s inaugural credit card secured by Bitcoin. This product allows users to secure peso-based loans without relying on traditional banking systems… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Figment, Ledger, and Lombard have joined forces to empower Bitcoin (BTC) owners with new earning opportunities. This collaboration allows individuals who prefer to keep their BTC in self-custody to generate rewards without ever transferring their holdings to third parties or shifting them off the blockchain…. Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 1:27 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

YouHodler market analyst Tony Severino looks back on a wild 2025 for cryptocurrency. Global macro: The end of synchronized liquidity expansion “The defining macro development of 2025 was not a single policy decision, crisis, or headline event. It was the quiet but decisive end of… 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 @ 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