Bitcoin

Researchers at the cryptography research firm Alloc Init have proposed a system for bringing Zcash-style private transfers to Bitcoin without requiring a soft fork.  The proposal, called Shielded Bitcoin, would conceal transaction amounts, senders, receivers […]

TLDR: Bitwise found none of 15 institutions cut crypto exposure during the market’s roughly 50% drawdown period. Several institutions increased crypto allocations, while most respondents kept exposure between 1% and 2%. Bitcoin was held by […]

Key Takeaways Chainlink and Infosys teamed up to connect TradFi institutions with blockchain rails in 2026.Infosys supports 1.7 billion accounts, giving Chainlink another major institutional foothold.Chainlink’s CCIP and CRE are in the mix, but Infosys […]

Bitcoin (BTC) spiked above $86,000 after Monday’s Wall Street open as US stocks rose amid cooling oil prices. Key points: Bitcoin gained nearly 6% on Monday to briefly trade above $86,000 for the first time […]

TLDR: Bitcoin hit $80,665, gaining 25.8% in 90 days and holding above $74,000 for 30 straight days.  Doctor Profit says the 50-week moving average near $78,700 marked bull markets in five of seven cases. Ted […]

Key Takeaways Zcash had a 4-year-old flaw hiding in its code until Claude Opus 4.8 helped a researcher finally uncover it.Coldcard’s 2021 firmware flaw preceded more than $100 million in estimated bitcoin thefts across thousands […]

Bitcoin (BTC) jumped past $80,000 around Friday’s Wall Street open as fuel-crisis woes spread through global markets. Key points: Bitcoin gained 6% on Friday as concerns about oil supply saw US bond yields reverse higher.Crypto […]

TLDR The Fed raised rates by 25 basis points on September 16, its first hike since 2023, lifting the target range to 3.75%–4%. Bitcoin held steady around $75,000 to $76,000 and showed little immediate reaction […]

Key Takeaways FCA guidance sets out which U.K. crypto firms need authorization under rules starting Oct. 25, 2027.U.K. banks can still restrict crypto transfers, limiting the impact of clearer FCA regulation.Applications open Sept. 30 as […]

Bitcoin (BTC) saw month-to-date lows at Tuesday’s Wall Street open as global bond yields spiked and crypto markets awaited a key US Senate vote on the CLARITY Act. Key points: Bitcoin dropped to $75,560, its […]