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This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026

Micah Zimmerman -
Cathie Wood thinks that with crypto now a durable political issue, President Trump may move the U.S. beyond holding seized bitcoin and toward actively buying BTC for a national strategic reserve.
NEWS

South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot

Micah Zimmerman -
South Korea is moving to approve spot bitcoin ETFs this year as part of a broader crypto policy shift that pairs regulated market access with stricter stablecoin rules and expanded use of blockchain in public finance.
BUSINESS

Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks

Juan Galt -
CEO Viliam Klamarcik explains how Vexl's web-of-trust model and end-to-end encryption prioritize privacy in peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading.
NEWS

Trump Says He Won’t Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried

Micah Zimmerman -
President Donald Trump said he will not pardon former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, rejecting clemency for the convicted crypto executive.
NEWS

Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says

Micah Zimmerman -
VanEck’s new report projects that Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 under a base-case scenario.
MARKETS

Trump’s Second Term Creates Rare ‘Golden Window’ for Any Crypto Policy Progress: Report

Micah Zimmerman -
TD Cowen says Trump’s second term offers a rare chance for crypto progress in 2026, with deregulation and aligned regulators driving gains — but timing is crucial for lasting impact.
POLITICS

Will a Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Cause a Bitcoin Crash?

Micah Zimmerman -
Bitcoin could face heightened volatility if the Supreme Court rules against Trump on his global tariffs, impacting markets across crypto, equities, and bonds.
SPONSORED

Will 2026 Be a Bitcoin Bull Market?

Duelbits -
Bitcoin has modestly rebounded in recent weeks, but the big question remains: will 2026 bring a bull market or a bear market?
NEWS

Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill

Micah Zimmerman -
Florida lawmakers filed new legislation for the 2026 session that would create a state-run crypto reserve after a similar effort stalled last year.
NEWS

Crypto Crime Soared to $154 Billion in 2025 as Russia, North Korea, and Iran Exploit Blockchain Tech

Micah Zimmerman -
Crypto crime hit record highs in 2025, with illicit addresses receiving at least $154 billion — up 162% year over year.
MARKETS

Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $90,000 as Early-2026 Rally Falters

Micah Zimmerman -
The bitcoin price is hovering near $90,000 after pulling back from early-January highs as traders weighed fading momentum against looming policy risks.
BUSINESS

Top Self Custody Bitcoin Wallets for 2026

Juan Galt -
As Bitcoin enters a new cycle, self-custody remains essential. Leading options for 2026 include Phoenix Wallet for Lightning excellence, Coldcard Q for hardware security, and Sparrow Wallet for desktop power.
MARKETS

Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 7% After MSCI Decides Against Excluding Bitcoin Treasury Firms

Micah Zimmerman -
Strategy shares (MSTR) jumped after MSCI decided not to exclude bitcoin-heavy firms from its indexes.
NEWS

Dow Jones to Add Polymarket Prediction Data Across WSJ, Barron’s Platforms

Micah Zimmerman -
Dow Jones will integrate Polymarket’s real-time prediction market data across its major financial news platforms.
NEWS

Rumble Launches Crypto Wallet With Tether Allowing Direct Creator Payments in Bitcoin and Crypto

Micah Zimmerman -
Rumble on Wednesday announced the launch of a new digital wallet built in partnership with stablecoin giant Tether, allowing users and creators to send,...
NEWS

BTC Inc Standardizes Bitcoin Operations Using BTCPay Server Across Events, Payroll, and Treasury

Micah Zimmerman -
BTC Inc has rebuilt its events, payroll, and treasury operations around the self-custodial BTCPay Server, using bitcoin as a functional payments backbone rather than just a balance-sheet asset.
NEWS

Senate Republicans Makes ‘Closing Offer’ on Crypto Market Structure Bill as Tim Scott Pushes Markup

Micah Zimmerman -
Senate Republicans proposed a “closing offer” on ongoing crypto legislation as Tim Scott plans markup next week.
FEATURED

MSCI Will Not Exclude Bitcoin Treasury Companies Like Michael Saylor’s Strategy From Global Indexes

Micah Zimmerman -
MSCI has ended its review of digital asset treasury companies and opted to keep them eligible for its major indexes, allowing bitcoin-heavy firms like Strategy to remain included under existing rules.
MARKETS

Bitcoin Holds $92,000 as Wall Street Analysts Signal Market Bottom

Micah Zimmerman -
Bitcoin hovered near $92,000 as analysts, including Bernstein, pointed to improving technical and macro signals suggesting the cryptocurrency has likely bottomed after a steep fourth-quarter sell-off and may be positioned for a rebound.
NEWS

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Bought 1,286 BTC Last Week, Increases USD Reserve to $2.25B

Micah Zimmerman -
Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought 1,286 BTC for $116 million, raising its Bitcoin holdings to 673,783 BTC and U.S. dollar reserves to $2.25 billion.
MARKETS

Bitcoin Price Jumps 8% Into New Year as Bullish Momentum Builds

Micah Zimmerman -
The bitcoin price started 2026 with a sharp rally, climbing above $94,000 as ETF inflows, bullish options positioning and renewed geopolitical hedge demand lifted market sentiment.
NEWS

Morgan Stanley Seeks SEC Approval for Spot Bitcoin ETF

Micah Zimmerman -
Morgan Stanley has filed with U.S. regulators to launch a spot bitcoin ETF, signaling growing institutional confidence in regulated bitcoin investment products.
NEWS

Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump’s Executive Order by Selling the Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin?

Frank Corva -
On November 3, 2025, it seems that the U.S. Marshall Service, at the direction of the Department of Justice, used Coinbase Prime to liquidate the bitcoin that the Samourai developers forfeited as part of their plea deal, likely violating President Trump’s mandate to keep such bitcoin in the United States Strategy Bitcoin Reserve.
MARKETS

Bitcoin Weekly Analysis: Momentum Builds Toward $98,000 Amid Neutral Mood

Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis and Juan Galt -
Bitcoin price analysis reveals bulls defending $87,000 support while aiming for $94,000 breakthrough, maintaining a neutral market mood into 2026.
NEWS

Fedi to Go Open Source on Bitcoin Genesis Anniversary

Micah Zimmerman -
Fedi plans to open-source its entire software stack on Jan. 3, fulfilling a commitment it made at launch in 2024.
BUSINESS

Why MSCI’s Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters

Juan Galt -
Index giant MSCI announces its decision January 15 on excluding companies with over 50% digital assets, including Bitcoin holders MicroStrategy and Metaplanet, potentially triggering $10-15B in forced sales and reshaping corporate Bitcoin strategies.
MARKETS

Bitcoin Price Struggled in 2025, but Long-Term Lows Show a Strong and Rising Floor

Micah Zimmerman -
The bitcoin price's 2025 price swung above $125,000 before falling to around $87,000, reflecting a shift from speculative rallies to macro-driven market forces.
NEWS

Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining and Exchanges Under Tight State Control

Micah Zimmerman -
Turkmenistan has formally legalized crypto mining and exchanges in a bid to attract investment, while keeping digital assets tightly regulated and barred from everyday use.
FEATURED

Bitcoin Limps Into New Year at $87,000, Down 30% From All-Time Highs 

Micah Zimmerman -
Bitcoin is ending the year in a subdued consolidation near $87,000 as investors wait for the next catalyst.
NEWS

Unregistered Bitcoin Mining in Russia May Soon Come With Up to Two Years of Forced Labor

Micah Zimmerman -
Russia is planning criminal penalties, including forced labor, to curb widespread unregistered bitcoin mining after legalization.
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