Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 25,555 BTC with a $632 million purchase, climbing into the top five public company treasuries.
Over the years, Bitcoin has evolved from a peer-to-peer payment system to a sought-after global asset. Regional governments are now looking to the OG crypto as an inflation hedge, and corporate Bitcoin treasuries have emerged as a rising trend. Yet for Tim Draper, venture capitalist and founder of Draper Associates, Bitcoinâs role goes far beyond a store of value. He maintains that the first-born coin will become a cornerstone in the future of finance and even national defense.
The crypto market has just endured one of its harshest shocks since the start of the year. In less than 24 hours, more than 407,000 positions were liquidated, wiping out over 1.5 billion dollars of bullish bets from order books. This quick correction, triggered by the domino effect of margin calls, shook the largest capitalizations while revealing the vulnerability of a market still dominated by leverage and massive speculative movements.
AnchorX and BDACS have launched AxCNH and KRW1, stablecoins pegged to the offshore Chinese yuan and South Korean won, aiming to streamline cross-border payments and expand digital currency adoption.
Dogecoin crypto tests the 0.24 $ threshold between negative technical signals and hope for an imminent ETF. Which scenario will win?
Solana does not need a three-piece suit to convince. The network is advancing, fast, and sometimes against the usual crypto habits. Pantera Capital says it bluntly: we are approaching a tipping point. The market, perhaps, has not yet adjusted its glasses.
The Crypto.com exchange finds itself at the center of a new cybersecurity case. According to Bloomberg, an attack carried out by a teenager and his accomplice allegedly allowed the disclosure of users' personal data. An episode all the more worrying as the platform reportedly chose to keep this breach silent.
As October approaches, the crypto market revives a now familiar mechanism: the "Uptober" effect. Behind this term that has become a seasonal mantra, a recurring data point intrigues analysts. Indeed, for several years, October has established itself as one of the most bullish months for bitcoin, often following a September with a slight rebound. This pattern, both statistical and psychological, shapes investorsâ expectations and acts as a potential trigger in a context already marked by a progressive market recovery.
A paralyzed blockchain bridge, more than two million dollars gone, and a community awaiting explanations. Ten days after the Shibarium bridge hack, no trace of the stolen funds, and the system remains completely blocked. This operational silence keeps the Shiba Inu ecosystem in a worrying haze, where each day without an answer erodes trust a little more.
The tokenized dollar machine has been reignited. Following the 25 basis points cut decided by the Fed on September 17, Tether accelerated the issuance of USDT. In total, 5 billion minted in eight days, including an additional 1 billion on September 19 on Ethereum, according to Onchain Lens. The timing is no coincidence: when the cost of money falls, the thirst for liquidity in crypto markets rises instantly.
What if Ethereum abandoned speculation to bet on stability? Vitalik Buterin proposes an unexpected strategic shift: making low-risk DeFi the main economic driver of the network. This is a sober vision, far from memecoins and NFTs, but potentially structuring. Like Google, whose search finances the ecosystem, Ethereum could find in this discreet but steady DeFi a durable foundation. This assumed disruption could redefine the priorities of the entire ecosystem.
Bitcoin records a record of activity on its network, crossing a new milestone. According to data from CryptoQuant relayed by analyst CryptoOnchain, the average volume of confirmed transactions now reaches 540,000 per day. This resurgence of use, driven by protocols like Ordinals and Runes, occurs in an uncertain market context, where fundamental signals take precedence over announcements.
What if the threshold of 850 billion dollars held by the U.S. Treasury became the new catalyst for the crypto market? Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, estimates that once the U.S. Treasury general account (TGA) is filled at 850 billion dollars, cryptos will enter a continuous upward phase. This position comes as the Fed has just cut its rates, reigniting debates on the impact of U.S. monetary policies on the dynamics of bitcoin and altcoins.
Bitcoin is reportedly very bored. But when Michael Saylor talks about a "digital rush," one wonders: calm waters or storm brewing in the crypto arena?
Paul Atkins, the current chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Gary Gensler, the agencyâs former chief, both appeared before the media this week to discuss the regulatory atmosphere under the current administration, particularly policies proposed by President Donald Trump.
Bitcoin is becoming scarce⊠at least on the open market. The âilliquid supplyâ has just registered a new high at 14.3 million BTC, while whales absorb more than the annual production. As a result, there are fewer coins available for sale and selling pressure is weakening.
MetaMask, the essential crypto wallet of the Ethereum ecosystem, could finally launch its token. Joe Lubin, CEO of Consensys, has just announced that this launch could happen "sooner than expected." A promise that excites traders⊠but also leaves many doubts.
Washington goes back to the drawing board. The US Treasury opens a new comment window to transform the GENIUS Act, the future framework law on payment stablecoins, into applicable rules. The stated objective is to secure the use of tokenized dollars while maintaining a workable playground for crypto innovation. Let's get into the specifics.
The Bitcoin network has never been stronger. Its mining difficulty has just reached an all-time high at 142.3 trillion, up 29.6% since January. This figure reflects both the rise in hashrate power and the growing pressure on mining companies. While the blockchain strengthens against potential attacks, technical and economic requirements impose an increasingly tough selection among sector players.
Kevin Durant, two-time NBA champion and recognized investor, has just regained access to a Bitcoin wallet that had been inactive for nearly ten years. Created in 2016, at a time when BTC was trading around 600 dollars, this forgotten wallet illustrates the decisive role of time in the valuation of cryptos. Its reactivation reveals a spectacular gain: a 195-fold increase of the initial investment.
The tickchain Qubic (QUBIC) is making headlines with the launch of an ambitious marketing campaign in partnership with OKX, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world. This initiative, endowed with an impressive budget, rekindles speculation about a potential listing of QUBIC on top-tier platforms.
Michigan has accelerated its push to establish a state-owned crypto reserve, with a key bill advancing to its second reading after months of legislative standstill. If passed, the measure will allow the peninsular state to hold 10% of its investment in digital assets.
With Bitcoin resuming its northward movement, the stage seems set for the firstborn crypto to touch new price levels. Bitcoin researcher Axel Adler Jr. even predicts a 70% chance of BTC reaching a fresh high in the next two weeks. However, data also shows more traders exiting positions around $114,000.
Ron Morrow of the Bank of Canada highlights the rapid growth of stablecoins and calls for clear rules to ensure safe and reliable digital payments.
The first U.S. Dogecoin ETF has launched, drawing strong trading activity even as Dogecoinâs price dips and large holders accumulate.
Ethereum is about to reach a key milestone in its evolution. After months of intensive development, the Fusaka upgrade is now expected on December 3, 2025. This delay reflects a desire to balance security, scalability and attractiveness. What impact for users and investors?
What if bitcoin was racing against time? For Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, the advent of quantum computing is no longer a distant hypothesis. According to him, there is a 50% chance that a major breakthrough will occur within five years. A deadline that could obsolete bitcoin's current cryptography and force the market's leading crypto to urgently rethink its security architecture.
PayPal's stablecoin, PYUSD, has just crossed the $1.3 billion market cap milestone. At the same time, it now expands to Tron, Avalanche, and seven other blockchains thanks to LayerZero. Is the digital payment giant finally catching up to the leaders Tether and Circle?
Chainlink records its best performance since 2021 and approaches a decisive technical threshold. Driven by a rebound of more than 80% over the quarter, the crypto attracts analysts' attention as a long-term bullish configuration, rarely observed, is about to be validated. In a market seeking clear direction, LINK could start a new cycle, with projections suggesting a return to 100 dollars.
The Bullish crypto exchange creates a surprise. Recently listed in New York, the exchange revealed second-quarter results significantly above expectations. Performances that exceed Wall Street forecasts. Bullish is also among the most publicized crypto IPOs of the year, alongside Circle, Gemini, and eToro.