The following is a guest post and opinion from Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. There was a time not too long ago when the pulse of the crypto market could be measured not only by candlestick charts but by the waitlists at luxury watch boutiques. During the 2020–2022 bull cycle, the correlation between Bitcoin and…
As the world faces increasing economic woes from soaring debt and stubborn inflation to dwindling trust in financial institutions, Coinbase CEO says, “The world needs crypto, now more than ever.” He adds: “Debt is growing exponentially, inflation is crippling entire nations, economic freedom is declining.” Armstrong points to the astronomical level of U.S. federal debt,…
Pump.fun has delayed its public token sale once again, extending months of uncertainty for users and investors as the popular Solana-based launchpad wrestles with a flurry of lawsuits, Colin Wu reported on June 20. Pump.fun had aimed to raise $1 billion at a $4 billion valuation through its token auction originally set for June 25. The…
Today, the government of Norway announced its plans to introduce a temporary ban on establishing new Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining data centres. The government concluded that it was better to redirect electricity to other industries and economic sectors and that it would be better for the national interest. “The Labour Party government has a clear…
For as long as bitcoin has existed, self-custody–the ability to transact with and hold your own wealth without the need for a third party intermediary like a bank or other financial institution–has been central to the offer. For some, self custody is a firmly-held belief in the right to “be your own bank.” For others,…
In a wide-ranging conversation, Bitcoin Magazine Pro’s lead analyst Matt Crosby sat down with on-chain cycle expert Rational Root to explore the pressing question on many investors’ minds: Are Bitcoin’s historic four-year cycles still intact, or is institutional adoption fundamentally altering Bitcoin’s long-established rhythm? The discussion dives into on-chain metrics, ETF flows, market psychology, and…
MiCA’s licensing clarity helped Europe capture crypto flows as US retail activity declined despite a crypto-friendly Trump administration. News COINTELEGRAPH IN YOUR SOCIAL FEED Europe is pulling ahead in the global crypto race under its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, outpacing even President Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly America. According to Konstantins Vasilenko, co-founder and chief business…
BTC price declines accelerate as the US hits Iran’s nuclear facilities, but traders are hopeful that Bitcoin may even gain from geopolitical uncertainty. Market Update COINTELEGRAPH IN YOUR SOCIAL FEED Key points: Bitcoin sees a snap reaction to news of direct US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, dipping below $102,000. Traders note that war-based headlines…
Texas becomes the first US state to commit public funds to a standalone Bitcoin reserve, aiming to treat BTC as a long-term strategic asset. News COINTELEGRAPH IN YOUR SOCIAL FEED Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 21 (SB21), officially authorizing the creation of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a state-managed fund that will…
