More controversy is brewing around the latest Bitcoin fork, BTCB2, as the team behind the minority chain has persuaded a couple of small trading venues to list the coin under the ticker XBT. The decision is drawing criticism because XBT is a long-established ISO 4217-style code used for bitcoin (BTC) itself across Kraken futures and …
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Bitcoin’s one-month realized volatility is historically low, according to Glassnode, whose statistical analysis identifies long-term holder supply as the leading explanatory variable. Market capitalization, trading turnover, and derivatives positioning show substantially weaker relationships. Long-Term Holder Supply Leads Glassnode’s Analysis Bitcoin was trading at $78,449.49 at the time of writing after falling below $79,000 following an …
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The Nexus identity breach is far more dangerous than a typical password dump because the stolen material reportedly includes the faces, addresses, birth dates and hidden security features of government-issued IDs, cybersecurity expert Dr. Marilyne Ordekian told Bitcoin.com News. The dark-web marketplace surfaced in late August, claiming access to roughly 170 million records, including more …
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On Tuesday, the bitcoin and Lightning services firm Coincorner introduced the launch of a product called Vault, a bitcoin storage service offering multi-signature security in partnership with the custody company Anchorwatch, with “insurance underwritten by Lloyd’s of London, covering loss of keys and unauthorised access.” Coincorner Launches Vault With Multi-Signature Bitcoin Security Anchorwatch and Coincorner, …
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Crypto transaction volume across the Middle East and North Africa has surged from about $100 billion in 2022 to an estimated $350 billion in 2025–2026. The growth is increasingly tied to two forces: regulated Gulf adoption and demand for bitcoin and stablecoins during periods of war, inflation, and currency stress. Turkey Leads MENA Crypto With …
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While market observers and crypto proponents discussed Strategy’s latest STRC buyback, social media is also talking about the company’s new store offerings, which sell Strategy-branded Nike Air Jordans and Nike Dunks. Critics, however, are ragging on the bitcoin treasury firm for only accepting Apple Pay and credit cards. Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin-Themed Sneakers Spark Social Media …
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Bitmine now controls about 5.93 million ETH, worth about $14.8 billion, putting it within touching distance of its 5% ethereum supply goal. With most of that position staked, the company is turning its balance sheet into one of the biggest single bets on ethereum anywhere in public markets. Bitmine Builds One of Public Markets’ Biggest …
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While the bitcoin treasury firm Strategy has paused buying for the time being, Strive Inc. disclosed on Tuesday that it purchased another 1,375 bitcoin last week. Strive Adds 1,375 Bitcoin as Treasury Climbs to Fifth Largest According to the SEC Form 8-K submitted by Strive, the firm’s corporate bitcoin treasury now stands at 24,531 BTC. …
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Robinhood said Tuesday it will route some football event contracts through OG.com’s federally regulated exchange while taking minority equity stakes in the platform and its former parent, Crypto.com. The stakes are priced against a $20 billion valuation, and contracts began reaching eligible U.S. customers the same day. ‘The beginning of a very strategic relationship’ Robinhood …
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) says bitcoin could eventually overtake gold, potentially as soon as the next bull market. His call comes as bitcoin trades increasingly like the precious metal and less like a technology stock, strengthening the digital gold argument. CZ Calls Bitcoin Better Than Gold as Market Gap Narrows Bitcoin’s long-running comparison with …
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One of the first towns in the US to ban Bitcoin mining for 18 months is considering another temporary moratorium extending to data centers and other crypto mining operations. The town of Plattsburgh in New York state held a public hearing to discuss a temporary land use moratorium for operations including AI data centers and …
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Former Franklin Templeton digital asset executive Christopher Jensen will lead StablecoinX, the largest corporate holder of Ethena’s ENA token. StablecoinX appointed former Franklin Templeton digital asset executive Christopher Jensen as CEO, putting him in charge of the largest corporate holder of Ethena’s ENA token. Jensen succeeds Ted Chen, who led StablecoinX through its public listing …
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A major investment bank is framing gold’s sharp price decline from its peak as merely a pause in a longer bull market rather than its end. Goldman Sachs’ Global Head of Metals Trading Tony Kim says on the bank’s The Markets podcast that uncertainty over incoming Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh’s policy tilt and disruptions …
A new report shows Americans prefer debit cards and payment platforms over banks and credit cards when paying their bills. The 2026 ACI Speedpay Pulse Report says debit card use for bill pay hit 52.7% this year, up from 40.6% in 2020. Meanwhile, credit use was 41.3% in 2023 and has now reached 50.3%. Consumers …
Robinhood will route event contracts through OG.com’s CFTC-regulated infrastructure as it expands its prediction markets business. Robinhood has taken equity stakes in Crypto.com and its newly spun-off prediction market platform OG.com as part of a multi-year deal to use OG.com’s regulated infrastructure for event contracts. Under the agreement, Robinhood will route retail event contracts through …
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