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Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults

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Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults
Cake Wallet has rolled out Bitcoin Lightning Network integration using Breez SDK and a privacy-focused Spark implementation, enabling instant payments while keeping users in full self-custody and limiting on-chain visibility.
This post Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Iranian Drone Strikes Trigger Spike in European Natural Gas Prices

European natural gas prices spiked on Monday after Qatar halted all liquefied natural gas production following Iranian drone strikes on key energy facilities, jolting already tight markets across Europe and Asia. U.S. Gas Futures Rise as Middle East Conflict Hits LNG Supply The Dutch Title Transfer Facility benchmark, Europe’s main gas price gauge, jumped as

Strategy Extends Corporate Bitcoin Dominance, Pushing Holdings to 720,737 BTC

Strategy Inc. expanded its bitcoin treasury with a fresh $204 million purchase, lifting total holdings to 720,737 BTC and reinforcing its position as the largest corporate bitcoin holder as accumulation continues despite market volatility. Strategy Buys 3,015 BTC for $204M, Lifting Holdings to 720,737 Bitcoin Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) announced another major bitcoin purchase on

Dormant Bitcoin Reactivations Remain Measured Versus 2025

While bitcoin has been idling well beneath the $70,000 threshold, onchain metrics reveal that long-dormant wallets established between 2010 and 2017 have stirred to life in February, shifting 1,908.21 BTC value at just over $125 million through 69 separate transactions. Early Bitcoin Spending Activity Moderates Amid Lower Price Range This year, bitcoin prices have fallen

Middle East Explosions and US–Iran Military Escalation Rip Through Bitcoin’s Price Action

Bitcoin is trading at $63,922 on Feb. 28, 2026, at 8 a.m. EST, clinging to the mid-$60,000s after a bruising February drawdown. The narrative grew considerably more fraught as hostilities in the Middle East began commanding international attention. For now, bitcoin’s broader structure remains heavy, and the charts across multiple timeframes suggest that rallies continue

DCTRL Vancouver: Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due to Zoning Changes

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DCTRL Vancouver: Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due to Zoning Changes
After over a decade as a volunteer-run hackerspace sustaining Bitcoin innovation through events, the Bepsi machine, and community donations, DCTRL announces its physical closure as they prepare a new location.
This post DCTRL Vancouver: Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due to Zoning Changes first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Senate Democrats Press DOJ, Treasury to Probe Binance Over Trump Ties, Iran Sanctions Allegations

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Senate Democrats Press DOJ, Treasury to Probe Binance Over Trump Ties, Iran Sanctions Allegations
Senate Democrats are urging the DOJ and Treasury to investigate Binance over ties to Iran sanctions violations.
This post Senate Democrats Press DOJ, Treasury to Probe Binance Over Trump Ties, Iran Sanctions Allegations first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Sora Ventures-Backed Bitplanet Reaches 300 Bitcoin, Ranks Among Asia’s Top 20 Corporate Holders

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Sora Ventures-Backed Bitplanet Reaches 300 Bitcoin, Ranks Among Asia’s Top 20 Corporate Holders
Bitplanet now owns 300 bitcoin through its structured purchase program, positioning the South Korea-listed company among the top 20 corporate Bitcoin holders in Asia.
This post Sora Ventures-Backed Bitplanet Reaches 300 Bitcoin, Ranks Among Asia’s Top 20 Corporate Holders first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

U.S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams

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U.S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams
U.S. authorities have seized over $580 million in cryptocurrency linked to Southeast Asian “pig butchering” scams.
This post U.S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

MARA Holdings (MARA) Stock Jumps After $1.71B Loss as Firm Pivots to AI Data Centers

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MARA Holdings (MARA) Stock Jumps After $1.71B Loss as Firm Pivots to AI Data Centers
Shares of MARA Holdings climbed on Friday, even after the Bitcoin miner reported a $1.71 billion net loss for the fourth quarter.
This post MARA Holdings (MARA) Stock Jumps After $1.71B Loss as Firm Pivots to AI Data Centers first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin ETFs Top $1 Billion in 3-Day Inflow Streak

Bitcoin ETFs recorded a third consecutive day of inflows, adding $254 million and pushing the three-day total above $1 billion. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also closed in positive territory, extending the all-green streak. Crypto ETFs Mark Third Straight All-Green Session The buying didn’t slow down on Thursday, Feb. 26. For the third straight session,

OKX and Chainalysis to Deploy AI for Proactive Fraud Prevention

OKX has adopted Chainalysis Alterya, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security solution designed to identify and block fraudulent transfers before funds leave the platform. OKX announced the expansion of its partnership with Chainalysis on February 26, 2026, shifting its security focus from reactive tracing to proactive prevention. By integrating the Alterya fraud prevention layer, OKX can

Paul Atkins Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

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Paul Atkins Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker
Paul Atkins, the sitting Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and one of the most consequential figures in American financial regulation, has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026 — marking the first time in history that a sitting SEC Chair has been invited to the world’s largest Bitcoin conference. Appointed
This post Paul Atkins Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Bitcoin ETFs Post Half a Billion in Inflows as BTC Rebounds Above $69,000

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Bitcoin ETFs Post Half a Billion in Inflows as BTC Rebounds Above $69,000
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $506.5 million in net inflows yesterday, the largest single-day total in three weeks.
This post Bitcoin ETFs Post Half a Billion in Inflows as BTC Rebounds Above $69,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin ETFs Soar With $507 Million Inflow in Bullish Surge

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their rally with a $507 million inflow on Wednesday, while ether added $157 million. XRP and solana also saw strong demand, marking a second consecutive all-green session for crypto ETFs. Crypto ETFs Post Second Straight All-Green Day Momentum returned in force. For the second straight session, capital poured into crypto

CoinRoutes Secures Strategic Investment and Partnership from Avenir Group to Advance Institutional Digital Asset Trading

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. CoinRoutes, the market-leading provider of algorithmic execution and intelligent order routing technology for institutional digital asset trading, today announced a strategic investment from and partnership with Avenir Group, a pioneering investment group dedicated to the strategic fusion of traditional finance and digital assets. CoinRoutes, established in

Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Posts $59M Q4 Loss as Bitcoin Slump Hits Treasury Holdings

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Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Posts $59M Q4 Loss as Bitcoin Slump Hits Treasury Holdings
American Bitcoin Corp. (Nasdaq: ABTC), a Trump family-linked mining company based in Miami, reported a $59 million fourth-quarter net loss after a 23% drop in bitcoin’s price triggered a $227 million non-cash mark-to-market charge
This post Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Posts $59M Q4 Loss as Bitcoin Slump Hits Treasury Holdings first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Growing Creative Literacy in the Age of Bitcoin: A Conversation with Bruce Barone Jr. of BrainSprout

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Growing Creative Literacy in the Age of Bitcoin: A Conversation with Bruce Barone Jr. of BrainSprout
Teaching the Next Generation to Decode Symbols, Resist Manipulation, and Think Independently.
This post Growing Creative Literacy in the Age of Bitcoin: A Conversation with Bruce Barone Jr. of BrainSprout first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Dennis Koch.

Strategy (MSTR) Becomes Most-Shorted $25B+ Stock, Shares Surge 8%

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Strategy (MSTR) Becomes Most-Shorted $25B+ Stock, Shares Surge 8%
Strategy (MSTR) surged on Wall Street after bitcoin’s rally, despite holding the largest short interest — about 14% of its $41.6 B market cap — among $25 B+ global equities.
This post Strategy (MSTR) Becomes Most-Shorted $25B+ Stock, Shares Surge 8% first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Coinbase Launches US Stock Trading, Pushing Ambitious ‘Everything Exchange’ Vision Forward

Coinbase is now offering U.S. stock and ETF trading alongside crypto, deepening its push to become a one-stop financial app through a Yahoo Finance partnership and broader plans for tokenized equities and expanded global access. From Crypto to Equities: Coinbase Opens 8,000+ Stocks to American Traders Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN), a leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency

Bitcoin.com and TeamZ Summit 2026: Bringing Global Web3 to Tokyo

This content is provided by a sponsor. As momentum builds around digital assets, artificial intelligence, and decentralised infrastructure, the global Web3 spotlight is shifting east. Asia is rapidly positioning itself as the epicentre of the next wave of innovation, and at its heart stands Japan. With increasing regulatory clarity, growing institutional participation, and a strong

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft

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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a Russian network for buying stolen government cyber tools with crypto and reselling them, the first action under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act.
This post U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Michael Saylor Confirmed As A Speaker For Bitcoin 2026

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Michael Saylor Confirmed As A Speaker For Bitcoin 2026
Bitcoin Magazine readers can save 10% on tickets to Bitcoin 2026, featuring Michael Saylor and hundreds of global leaders across Bitcoin, finance, mining, energy, and policy. April 27–29 at The Venetian, Las Vegas.
This post Michael Saylor Confirmed As A Speaker For Bitcoin 2026 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Coinbase Launches 24/5 Stock and ETF Trading for All U.S. Users, Expanding Beyond Crypto

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Coinbase Launches 24/5 Stock and ETF Trading for All U.S. Users, Expanding Beyond Crypto
Coinbase has launched 24/5 commission-free stock and ETF trading for all U.S. users, expanding beyond crypto in a bid to become an “everything exchange” and diversify revenue.
This post Coinbase Launches 24/5 Stock and ETF Trading for All U.S. Users, Expanding Beyond Crypto first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Clings to $62.5K as Bearish Pressure Tightens Its Grip

Bitcoin is trading at $62,693 on Feb. 24, 2026, at 9 a.m. EST, clinging to a critical support band as bearish structure dominates across multiple time frames. Momentum metrics and moving averages suggest the path of least resistance remains lower, unless bulls can reclaim key resistance with conviction. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin‘s broader daily chart

Bitcoin Weekly Close Weakens: $65,650 Support Fails, $60,000 Next Major Test

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Bitcoin Weekly Close Weakens: $65,650 Support Fails, $60,000 Next Major Test
Technical indicators turn bearish on daily charts as Bitcoin loses key support; analysts warn of potential slide to $53,000 or lower if $57,800 weekly close fails.
This post Bitcoin Weekly Close Weakens: $65,650 Support Fails, $60,000 Next Major Test first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Ethan Greene – Feral Analysis.

Strategy (MSTR) Makes 100th Bitcoin Purchase, Adds 592 BTC as Bitcoin Price Falls

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Strategy (MSTR) Makes 100th Bitcoin Purchase, Adds 592 BTC as Bitcoin Price Falls
Strategy completed its 100th Bitcoin purchase since 2020, acquiring 592 BTC for $39.8M at an average of $67,286 per coin.
This post Strategy (MSTR) Makes 100th Bitcoin Purchase, Adds 592 BTC as Bitcoin Price Falls first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Missouri Advances Second Attempt to Establish State Bitcoin Reserve

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Missouri Advances Second Attempt to Establish State Bitcoin Reserve
House Bill 2080, introduced by Missouri Rep. Ben Keathley, would create a state ‘Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund’ that would allow the treasurer to acquire and manage bitcoin under set guidelines.
This post Missouri Advances Second Attempt to Establish State Bitcoin Reserve first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Elliptic Report Highlights Key Crypto Exchanges Facilitating Russian Sanctions Evasion

A new Elliptic investigation identifies five major cryptocurrency platforms enabling Russian entities to bypass international sanctions through sophisticated wallet obfuscation and shared infrastructure. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic released a report detailing how exchanges including Bitpapa, ABCeX, Exmo, Rapira, and Aifory Pro serve as critical pipelines for Russian capital flight. These services allow for the conversion

Bitdeer (BTDR) Dumps Bitcoin Treasury After Eight-Week Drawdown, Holds Zero BTC

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Bitdeer (BTDR) Dumps Bitcoin Treasury After Eight-Week Drawdown, Holds Zero BTC
Bitdeer has fully liquidated its corporate bitcoin treasury — selling all newly mined and reserve BTC over eight weeks, including 943.1 BTC in a single week.
This post Bitdeer (BTDR) Dumps Bitcoin Treasury After Eight-Week Drawdown, Holds Zero BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Overhead Resistance Stacks up — Bitcoin’s Next Expansion Move Could Be Violent

As of Sunday morning, at 8 a.m. EST, bitcoin is trading between $67,926 and $68,022, compressing just below a critical resistance band while momentum metrics quietly shift under the surface. The broader structure remains corrective, but short-term price action suggests volatility is not done making headlines. Bitcoin Chart Outlook At the macro level, bitcoin‘s daily

Voltage Debuts Programmatic Revolving Credit Line for Lightning Network Payments

Voltage has launched Voltage Credit, a revolving line of credit that allows businesses to settle payments instantly via the Lightning Network while repaying in U.S. Dollars. Bitcoin infrastructure provider Voltage introduced Voltage Credit. The platform enables enterprises to tap into a revolving credit line to send payments that clear in seconds via the Lightning Network

Latam Insights: El Salvador Defends Its Bitcoin Strategy, Prospera Faces an Uncertain Future

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, El Salvador defends its continuous bitcoin purchases, Prospera faces an uncertain future in Honduras, and Argentina facilitates “mattress money” investments in crypto assets. ‘Not A Stock:’ El Salvador Defends Bitcoin Purchases Amid Market

Potential ‘Satoshi Freeze,’ Upcoming Regulatory Clarity, and More – Week In Review

Bitcoin is consolidating near $66K–$67K as extreme fear grips the market, even with hashrate at record highs and supply nearing 20 million coins. Debate over quantum safeguards and Satoshi’s coins adds philosophical tension, while Bitwise points to a $200T tokenization wave ahead. Coinbase pushes for U.S. regulatory clarity, and talk of Russia’s “return to the

Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) Completes Acquisition of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management

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Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) Completes Acquisition of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management
Nakamoto Inc. (NASDAQ: NAKA) announced today that it has completed its acquisitions of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management GP, LLC (“UTXO”), finalizing merger agreements previously announced earlier this month.
This post Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) Completes Acquisition of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik and Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin’s 50% Slide: Quantum Scare or Capital Rotation?

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Bitcoin’s 50% Slide: Quantum Scare or Capital Rotation?
Bitcoin’s massive slide from its October high near $126,000 to about $67,000 has sparked debate over whether fears of quantum computing pose a real threat to the network’s cryptography or whether the downturn is better explained by shifting capital flows.
This post Bitcoin’s 50% Slide: Quantum Scare or Capital Rotation? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Federal Reserve Paper Reinforces Kalshi’s Value as Accurate Macroeconomic Prediction Tool

The paper, which examined several prediction markets on the platform, concluded that Kalshi, as a regulated platform, provided a valid and accurate benchmark for macroeconomic figures, surpassing surveys and forecasts by providing data not available from other sources. Kalshi Receives Praise as an Alternative to Predict Macroeconomic Variables The prediction market phenomenon is changing how

Fed’s Kashkari: Crypto “Utterly Useless,” Stablecoins No Match for Venmo

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Fed’s Kashkari: Crypto “Utterly Useless,” Stablecoins No Match for Venmo
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari delivered another pointed criticism of crypto today.
This post Fed’s Kashkari: Crypto “Utterly Useless,” Stablecoins No Match for Venmo first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.