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Strategy’s Bitcoin Guide Makes the Case for a Global Reserve Asset

Michael Saylor promoted Strategy’s bitcoin investor guide, advancing its case for BTC as a global reserve asset. The document examines the investment thesis alongside ownership, portfolio exposure, custody, and risk. Strategy Positions Bitcoin as Global Reserve Capital Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), promoted the company’s bitcoin investor guide on X on

Zcash Mining Highly Profitable: Grayscale Says Rewards Beat Bitcoin 2x

Zcash mining rewards are roughly twice Bitcoin’s per machine and four times higher per unit of electricity, Grayscale estimates. Strong token prices are encouraging more mining activity, with the firm linking that expansion to stronger network security. Grayscale Details Zcash’s Mining Advantage Zcash miners can earn roughly twice the daily rewards per machine compared with

An IVF Company Bought 146,432 XRP Last Year, Then Sold It All

Newgenivf Group’s latest Nasdaq registration statement shows the fertility provider bought 146,432 XRP during 2025, disposed of all of it before Dec. 31, and cleared $10,849 on the round trip. What The SEC Filings Actually Say Buried in an amended registration statement from a fertility clinic operator with units in Cambodia and Kyrgyzstan is one

Solana Tokenized Stocks Hit Record $684M as Trading Surges

Tokenized equities on Solana have climbed to an all-time high of roughly $684 million as real-world assets, stock trading, and new launch platforms gain momentum. The surge is being reinforced by rising DEX activity and aggressive token buybacks. Solana Draws $354M in RWA Inflows as Stock Tokens Expand Solana’s push into tokenized equities is no

Bitcoin’s ‘Unusual Mix’: Bearish Inflation Print, Bullish Buyback Failure

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Bitcoin’s ‘Unusual Mix’: Bearish Inflation Print, Bullish Buyback Failure
A new CoinShares report said bitcoin’s price could be hurt in the short-term but benefit in the long-term.
This post Bitcoin’s ‘Unusual Mix’: Bearish Inflation Print, Bullish Buyback Failure first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

ETH Price Surges Past $2,600 as CPI Data Triggers Squeeze

Ethereum surged over 6.5% in less than an hour Friday to hit a multi-month high of $2,663 following a favorable U.S. consumer price index report. CPI Catalyst On Friday, Sept. 11, ether (ETH) breached $2,600 for the first time since early February, reviving hopes that the number two cryptocurrency could end the year in the

Blockstream Tells Hackers To Return Remaining Bitcoin Stolen in Liquid Theft

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Blockstream Tells Hackers To Return Remaining Bitcoin Stolen in Liquid Theft
White hat hackers targeted Blocksteam’s Liquid sidechain, taking over 4,000 bitcoins. They want to keep some of the bitcoins as a reward. Blockstream isn’t happy.
This post Blockstream Tells Hackers To Return Remaining Bitcoin Stolen in Liquid Theft first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

Paypal, M0 and Moonpay Let Companies Build Branded Stablecoins in Days

This week, payments juggernaut Paypal, alongside M0 and Moonpay, launched PYUSDx, a platform that allows companies to create their own stablecoin-based products. Moreover, Paypal’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of Crypto explained that the fiat-pegged sector is growing up and “maturing fast.” Paypal, M0 and Moonpay Turn Stablecoin Launches Into a Days-Long Job On

Pump.fun Lets Memecoins Trade Against Tokenized Stocks on Solana

Pump.fun is letting users launch tokens paired directly with tokenized stocks, crypto majors, and metals on Solana. The move brings memecoin speculation and real-world assets into the same liquidity pools, while reviving questions about how far tokenized equities can stretch before regulation catches up. Pump.fun Pushes Tokenized Stocks Into 24/7 Solana Trading Pump.fun is blurring

Cut off From Global Finance, Iran Turns to Bitcoin and Tether

According to reports, cryptocurrency use in Iran is not fringe but a working trade-settlement rail. Tehran is quietly moving funds across these digital rails using bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT) to undermine financial sanctions. Digital Assets Take on a Bigger Role in Iran’s Trade On Wednesday, the Financial Times (FT) reported that Iran’s central bank

Jack Dorsey’s Block Becomes Latest Bitcoin-Focused Company To Apply for Banking Charter

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Jack Dorsey’s Block Becomes Latest Bitcoin-Focused Company To Apply for Banking Charter
Block wants the banking license so it can open Builders Bank, which would provide custody and related fiduciary services for bitcoin.
This post Jack Dorsey’s Block Becomes Latest Bitcoin-Focused Company To Apply for Banking Charter first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

Circle Targets $25B Payments Flow for USDC With $400M Tazapay Deal

Circle is acquiring Tazapay in a $400 million all-stock deal that would bring more than $25 billion in annual payment volume into its orbit. With 60% of Tazapay’s transactions already involving stablecoins, the acquisition could materially expand USDC’s reach across Asia, Africa and other fast-growing markets. Circle Pushes USDC Into 100+ Markets With Tazapay Acquisition

Strategy Roasted Over Bitcoin-Themed Jordans You Can’t Buy With BTC

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

Lummis Blasts Democrats Ahead of Clarity Act Vote — But Adds Bill Can Get Passed

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Lummis Blasts Democrats Ahead of Clarity Act Vote — But Adds Bill Can Get Passed
Pro-crypto senator Cynthia Lummis has said that the Clarity Act can still get through, but it’ll need “further compromise” from Democrats.
This post Lummis Blasts Democrats Ahead of Clarity Act Vote — But Adds Bill Can Get Passed first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

Bitmine Adds 28,086 ETH as Ethereum Treasury Hits $14.8B

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

Cathie Wood Sees Bitcoin Price Breakthrough as Gold Link Strengthens

Bitcoin’s relationship with gold is strengthening even as the cryptocurrency becomes less sensitive to rising Treasury yields. Cathie Wood says the shift is reassuring, adding to the case that bitcoin may be maturing into an independent monetary asset rather than trading like a high-beta tech stock. Bitcoin-Gold Correlation Climbs as Treasury Sensitivity Weakens Bitcoin’s price

Liquid Gets 3,400 BTC Back After On-Chain Talks; White Hats Keep 598.5 BTC

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Liquid Gets 3,400 BTC Back After On-Chain Talks; White Hats Keep 598.5 BTC
A self-described white-hat party returned 3,400 BTC to Liquid Network’s federation wallet on Monday after Blockstream said bridge nodes were patched. About 598.5 BTC, near $47 million, remains at the holder address.
This post Liquid Gets 3,400 BTC Back After On-Chain Talks; White Hats Keep 598.5 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Citi, DBS Send Tokenized USD in Minutes as TradFi Rails Sleep

On Sept. 6, two major multinational banking and financial services corporations, DBS and Citi, announced the firms completed a USD payment between Singapore and the U.S. over the weekend, leveraging tokenized deposits via the Swift Digital Ledger. Citi and DBS Put Swift’s 24/7 Digital Ledger to the Test During Weekend Hours The blockchain technology used,

Bitcoin’s $9.07B Whale Profit Record Puts Rally Floor to Test

Bitcoin’s short-term whale cohort amassed a record $9.07 billion in unrealized profit before the figure eased as BTC slipped. A new analysis suggests the paper gains could increase selling pressure and test the rally’s underlying price floor. Bitcoin Whale Paper Gains Reach a Record Short-term holder whale unrealized profit and loss reached $9.07 billion on

Fomo Takes Crypto by Storm, Grayscale Predicts Rotation From Stocks, and More – Weekly Recap

This week’s stories spanned retail trading, portfolio diversification, regulation, privacy, and sanctions. Fomo broke into the top five U.S. finance apps, while Grayscale argued that record stock concentration strengthens the case for crypto. Prediction markets turned bearish on the CLARITY Act, a claimed leak of 153 million drivers’ licenses reignited criticism of KYC, and the

Alleged White-Hat Hackers Withdraw 4,000 bitcoin from Blockstream’s Liquid Network Federation Reserves

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Alleged White-Hat Hackers Withdraw 4,000 bitcoin from Blockstream’s Liquid Network Federation Reserves
Liquid Network said purported white-hat hackers withdrew about 4,000 bitcoin from the federation wallet that backs L-BTC. Bridge nodes are disabled and the sidechain is paused.
This post Alleged White-Hat Hackers Withdraw 4,000 bitcoin from Blockstream’s Liquid Network Federation Reserves first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

US Spot XRP ETF Inflows Reach $1.68 Billion as Demand Accelerates

U.S. spot XRP ETFs have accumulated approximately $1.68 billion in net inflows, while their combined net assets stood at about $1.48 billion. The totals show continued demand for exchange-listed XRP exposure despite uneven daily flows and price volatility. XRP ETF Inflows Build Despite an Uneven September Start U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended Sept.

Bitcoin Whale Shifts 1,260 BTC as 75 Casascius Coins Are Peeled

Following the 2010 dormant bitcoin wallets that shifted 600 vintage BTC from the Satoshi-era, another whale with a wallet first created in 2016, shifted 1,260.77 BTC worth over $100 million at block height 965770. Decade-Old Bitcoin Stash Turns Into $100 Million Fortune At first, September was witnessing a slowdown of dormant bitcoin moves in comparison

Bitwise CIO Calls Bitcoin and Zcash Assets to Own for the Next Decade

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan has boiled the whole crypto market down to three stories, i.e., bitcoin, zcash and tokenization. Three Stories, One Portfolio Matt Hougan isn’t typically one to pick individual assets, as the Bitwise chief investment officer spends most of his airtime on structure, be it exchange-traded funds (ETFs), financial advisors, or regulation. However,

Ripple CEO Says US Crypto Capital Goal Is Now ‘Within Reach’

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse renewed his call for U.S. crypto leadership after joining industry executives and federal regulators at the White House. His message arrives as the CLARITY Act approaches a Senate procedural vote on federal crypto market structure legislation. Garlinghouse Renews US Crypto Leadership Call Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse renewed his support for President

Strategy Joins SpaceX, Google, Intel as Top US Equity Issuers

Strategy ranked fourth among the largest U.S. equity issuers in 2026 after issuing $20.9 billion in common and preferred stock, according to CEO Phong Le. The bitcoin treasury company trailed SpaceX, Alphabet, and Intel. Strategy Reaches the Top Four Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) joined some of America’s largest technology companies near the top of the

UK Revolut Nears US Bank Launch as Bitcoin Services Could Follow

Revolut has secured conditional OCC approval for a U.S. national bank charter, clearing a major regulatory hurdle in just six months. If final approvals arrive, the fintech plans to launch Revolut Bank US in 2027 with deposits, lending, cards, crypto, and eventually stablecoins. Revolut Eyes US Stablecoins After Clearing Key OCC Hurdle Revolut has moved

Geyser Rejects Cuba Bitcoin Initiative Over US Sanction Compliance

Cuba Bitcoin, a Bitcoin community, reported that an application to launch an initiative on Geyser, a crowdfunding platform, was rejected because the wallet used was affected by U.S. sanctions. Geyser acknowledged that while the company was founded under the Bitcoin ethos, some limiting factors were outside its control. Geyser Rejects Cuba Bitcoin Initiative Under Sanctions

Coinbase Brings 24/7 Stock Perpetuals to the US

Coinbase has filed two notices with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer single-stock perpetual futures to U.S. traders, and its policy chief says the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) must sign off next. What Was Filed The filings, dated Sept. 1, cover two regulated arms. Coinbase Derivatives filed Form 1-N to register as

El Salvador Isn’t Buying Bitcoin With Public Money, Says IMF 

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El Salvador Isn’t Buying Bitcoin With Public Money, Says IMF 
El Salvador apparently received bitcoin from private donors rather than using government funds, according to the International Monetary Fund.
This post El Salvador Isn’t Buying Bitcoin With Public Money, Says IMF  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

Bitcoin Bear Market May Not Yet Be Over, Says Fidelity 

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Bitcoin Bear Market May Not Yet Be Over, Says Fidelity 
Fidelity argues that bitcoin may have seen its bottom in July. But there’s still evidence it could drop again to a new low later this year.
This post Bitcoin Bear Market May Not Yet Be Over, Says Fidelity  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

Hargreaves Lansdown Adds Bitcoin, Ether ETNs for Eligible UK Investors

Hargreaves Lansdown has begun offering bitcoin and ether exchange-traded notes to eligible U.K. customers, nearly a year after regulators reopened retail access. The move brings crypto exposure to one of the United Kingdom’s largest investment platforms, though strict eligibility checks remain in place. Hargreaves Lansdown Lists 9 Crypto ETNs From Blackrock, Bitwise One of the

SWIFT Services Provider Taps Chainlink to Bring 600 Banks Onchain

Chainlink and Bottomline are teaming up to give more than 600 banking customers access to blockchain-based cross-border settlement while allowing banks to keep using familiar payment messaging systems. Bottomline Brings Blockchain Rails to a $16 Trillion Payments Network The recently announced partnership puts Chainlink technology inside a significant piece of global financial infrastructure. Bottomline, a

Bitcoin Miners Pocket $1B in August, but Halving Pain Still Lingers

According to metrics, last month, bitcoin miners logged their best month in revenue since May, capturing $1 billion in profits between the subsidy and fees. The strong earnings were fueled by bitcoin’s price rising 24.95% in August, giving mining operators some much-needed breathing room. Bitcoin Miners Pocket $1 Billion as Hashprice Finds Relief Bitcoin miners

‘Crypto Capital of the World’: SEC Chair Expects Clarity Act to Pass This Month

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‘Crypto Capital of the World’: SEC Chair Expects Clarity Act to Pass This Month
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins has been pushing ahead with crypto regulation despite a delay in a vote on the Clarity Act.
This post ‘Crypto Capital of the World’: SEC Chair Expects Clarity Act to Pass This Month first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Tells People To Escape Fiat Inflation With Bitcoin

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Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Tells People To Escape Fiat Inflation With Bitcoin
The Mexican business magnate continues to tell people to escape what he calls the “fiat fraud.”
This post Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Tells People To Escape Fiat Inflation With Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

When the Banks Don’t Work, Bitcoin Does: Cornell University’s Adoption Index

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When the Banks Don’t Work, Bitcoin Does: Cornell University’s Adoption Index
Cornell University spoke to 25,880 people about using bitcoin. While many don’t understand the tech in depth, it’s proving useful for some.
This post When the Banks Don’t Work, Bitcoin Does: Cornell University’s Adoption Index first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

Rising Price Manipulation Attacks Increasingly Hurt Crypto Traders and Lenders

Besides organic growth and pump-and-dump schemes, there’s another increasingly popular yet malicious reason why your crypto might be skyrocketing, as price manipulation attacks have already surpassed the results for the whole of 2025. It is hurting participants in the growing crypto-backed lending market too. These attacks occur when an attacker artificially pumps the price of