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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.
NEWS

Riot Platforms Opens $500M Stock Offering as Bitcoin Production Falls

Micah Zimmerman -
Riot Platforms launched a new $500 million stock offering as November bitcoin output fell, while the miner continued selling most of its production to fund expansion despite analysts seeing long-term upside.
MARKETS

Bitcoin Price Struggles at $88,000 as Thin Holiday Trading Stalls Year-End Rally

Micah Zimmerman -
The bitcoin price is stuck near $88,000 as thin holiday liquidity, fading ETF demand, and unwinding leverage continue to cap any year-end breakout above $90,000.
BUSINESS

Async Payjoin, the HTTPS of Bitcoin Privacy 

Juan Galt -
Executive Director Dan Gould highlights the nonprofit's mission to sustain open-source Bitcoin privacy development, drawing parallels to HTTPS mass adoption via Let's Encrypt.
NEWS

David Beckham’s Prenetics Stops All Bitcoin Purchases, Pivots Money to Wellness Brand

Micah Zimmerman -
Prenetics has stopped buying bitcoin and will focus its capital and strategy entirely on scaling IM8, its growing consumer health brand.
NEWS

Metaplanet Spends $451 Million on 4,279 Bitcoin in Q4

Micah Zimmerman -
Metaplanet bought $451 million worth of bitcoin in the fourth quarter, lifting its holdings to 35,102 BTC as it doubles down on a high-risk, long-term treasury strategy.
MARKETS

Bitcoin Price Struggles to Break $90,000 as One-Month Battle Continues

Micah Zimmerman -
The bitcoin price continued to swing around the $90,000 level during thin holiday trading, rising and falling in sharp moves that lacked any volume...
NEWS

Former Exchange Employee Sentenced to 4 Years for Selling Military Secrets to North Korea for Bitcoin

Micah Zimmerman -
A Korean crypto employee was jailed after taking Bitcoin to recruit an officer to North Korea.
NEWS

Sberbank Issues Russia’s First Crypto-Backed Loan in Pilot Deal With Major Bitcoin Miner

Micah Zimmerman -
Sberbank has issued Russia’s first crypto-backed loan in a pilot deal with bitcoin miner Intelion Data.
NEWS

Strategy Reloads on Bitcoin, Buys 1,229 BTC for $109 Million

Micah Zimmerman -
Strategy resumed its bitcoin accumulation in late December, acquiring 1,229 BTC for about $109 million at an average price of $88,568 per coin.
MARKETS

Despite a Volatile December For Bitcoin, Bullish Signals Are Emerging: VanEck

Micah Zimmerman -
Bitcoin faced a turbulent Q4 in 2025, with December seeing a nearly 9% drop and record volatility since April, yet VanEck’s mid-December “ChainCheck” report notes improving liquidity and resetting speculative leverage, providing cautious optimism for long-term holders.
MARKETS

Stablecoins: Evolution, not a Revolution

Roy Sheinfeld -
Stablecoins are ultimately capped by a ceiling that Bitcoin is positioned to smash right through. They are not an existential threat to Bitcoin.
NEWS

Arizona Introduces Bill To Exempt Bitcoin and Crypto From Property Taxes 

Micah Zimmerman -
Arizona state Senator Wendy Rogers has introduced legislation and a constitutional amendment to exempt virtual currency from property taxes and protect blockchain node operators from local taxation, positioning the state as more crypto-friendly.
FEATURED

Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin and Crypto for Retail Investors

Micah Zimmerman -
Russia’s central bank has proposed new rules that would allow retail investors limited access to cryptocurrencies while granting professional investors broader rights.
MARKETS

Bitcoin Price Struggles at $90,000 as Christmas Trading Looms

Micah Zimmerman -
The bitcoin price briefly climbed above $90,000 after rising from $88,000 during Asian and European hours, before retreating toward $88,000 again during U.S. trading.
MARKETS

Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Target $94,000 Break for Momentum Into New Year

Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis and Juan Galt -
With resilient support at $84,000 holding firm, Bitcoin bulls are gaining confidence ahead of large options expiring December 26 at a $100,000 max pain level amid expected low liquidity.
BUSINESS

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès Reveals Details of 2014 Collapse and Japanese Detention

Juan Galt -
From running the world's largest Bitcoin exchange to building a trusted VPN with Intel SGX, Mark Karpelès discusses his journey and ongoing work with Roger Ver.
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