This Friday, Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc, the driving force behind Drivechains (BIP-300), reported that he will launch eCash, a new hard fork of the Bitcoin network.
Tennessee has become the second U.S. state to outlaw Bitcoin and crypto ATMs, making it a criminal offense to own or operate the machines.
Nasdaq-listed company Nakamoto has announced a Bitcoin derivatives plan, marking a notable move by a publicly traded entity into crypto-linked financial instruments at a time when institutional appetite for digital asset exposure continues to evolve.
Actor Ben McKenzie, who rose to global fame after starring as Ryan Atwood in the massively popular 2000s teen drama "The O.C.," is now taking his anti-crypto crusade to mainstream American television.
For years, Bitcoin has been championed by its most ardent supporters as the ultimate “safe haven” or a digital gold capable of hedging against rampant inflation.
Bitcoin's exchange reserves have been dwindling massively in recent days. Coins are moving off exchanges at a steady pace, removing available supply ready for purchase.
Bitcoin may have entered a fresh bull market, with some analysts arguing the latest price recovery is part of a broader move higher, while others suggest BTC could still be in a bear market. The shift in sentiment comes as Bitcoin has held firm after rebounding above $70,000 to over $78,000.
Nakamoto introduces an actively managed Bitcoin derivatives program to generate income from volatility while reducing downside exposure. The strategy relies on partnerships with Bitwise Asset Management and Kraken, using Bitcoin as collateral.
The Bitcoin (BTC) network now faces the largest quantum threat after a researcher cracked a 15-bit elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) key on a publicly accessible quantum computer.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs have logged eight consecutive days of net inflows totaling $2.
Bitcoin rose 4% this week, approaching $79K, but the move was largely driven by futures liquidations, not strong spot demand. Open interest climbed to nearly $28 billion, reflecting rising leverage across exchanges. Analysts warn the structure remains fragile, as over $1.
Bitcoin held near $78,000 on Friday as oil prices climbed past $100 a barrel, testing whether the largest digital asset can sustain its April rebound while the US-Iran conflict keeps energy markets on edge.