Is Iran Collecting Hormuz Tolls in Bitcoin? This Crypto Intelligence Firm Is Skeptical
TRM’s Ari Redbord expressed skepticism that Iran and affiliated actors are accepting Bitcoin for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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'Captive Audience' Could Drive Demand for Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF: Bloomberg Analyst
Morgan Stanley is joining the Bitcoin ETF party late, but Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas says the investment bank isn't showing up empty-handed.
Morning Minute: Ceasefire Hopes Rise, Fall Along with Bitcoin
Bitcoin rose and fell alongside ceasefire hopes. Strategy and Tom Lee kept buying size. And Polymarket may be building its own financial system.
Bitcoin, Crypto Stocks Climb on Reports That Iran's President Is 'Ready to End War'
Stocks are surging while Bitcoin and Ethereum hit their highest prices in days after Iran's president said he's looking to end the conflict.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip as Trump Says He's 'Not Desperate' to End Iran War
Bitcoin fell alongside stocks as investors weighed conflicting accounts regarding Iran’s willingness to end conflict in the Middle East.
Bhutan Moves $37M in Bitcoin to Exchanges, Holdings Down Two-Thirds From Peak
With its latest transfer of Bitcoin to exchanges, Bhutan has reduced its sovereign holdings to 4,453 BTC from nearly 13,000 BTC in late 2024.
Google Sets 2029 Deadline to Deal With Quantum Threat—Is It a Problem for Bitcoin?
Google just issued a 2029 deadline to encrypt its systems against quantum computers. Bitcoin may not have the same luxury of time.
What Happens to Bitcoin if Bank of America's 'Three Conditions' for Fed Rate Hikes Hit?
Analysts acknowledged that Bitcoin would likely face pressure if the Fed hikes rates, but they highlighted the asset’s recent resilience.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Waver as Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
Inflation has exceeded the central bank’s 2% target for nearly five years, but the Fed held rates firm again as Bitcoin and Ethereum wobbled.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip on Inflation Surprise as Oil Prices Jump
Bitcoin fell alongside U.S. stocks after the world's largest gas field came under attack amid hotter-than-expected inflation data.
Bitcoin Hit a Major Milestone—Most Miners Won't Be Around for the Next One
Twenty million Bitcoin mined. One million left. The miners who got us here might not be around for the finish.
Bitcoin Is Rising While Bonds and Stocks Struggle—Here's Why
Bitcoin is beating gold and stocks since the crisis began—and institutions are taking notice.
Morning Minute: Saylor Buys $1.28B in Bitcoin, Powered by STRC
Michael Saylor’s Strategy just bought $1.28 billion worth of Bitcoin, while Nasdaq is teaming up with Kraken for tokenized stock trading.
Strategy Drops $1.28 Billion on Bitcoin, Issues $377 Million in Preferred Shares
Michael Saylor declared the start of a “second century,” following the firm’s 100th Bitcoin purchase last month.
Core Scientific May Sell 'All' Bitcoin to Finance AI Pivot
Core Scientific unveiled plans to reduce its Bitcoin holdings significantly as its data center buildout continues ramping up.
Strategy Spends $200 Million on Bitcoin, Raises STRC Dividend Yet Again
Strategy disclosed its third-largest Bitcoin purchase of the year, scooping up the asset using proceeds that partially came from STRC.
Minnesota Weighs Total Ban on Bitcoin and Crypto ATMs
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a ban on Bitcoin and crypto ATMs, with legislation introduced in response to a growing number of scams.
Suspects Arrested After South Korean Police Mishandle $1.4 Million in Bitcoin: Report
Police in South Korea didn't follow proper procedures and lost $1.4 million worth of confiscated Bitcoin, according to a local news report.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Traders Show Optimism Despite 'Extreme Fear' in Crypto
Prediction market users are getting more bullish on near-term price moves for Bitcoin and Ethereum, but the crypto market is still fearful.
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana Shorts Get Rekt as BTC Price Rebounds Near $69K
More than $400 million worth of short positions have been liquidated in the last day as Bitcoin nears $69K and Ethereum and Solana surge.