CRYPTO
The DOJ Just Torpedoed Its Own Case Against Roger Ver — It’s Time to Drop It
It is the nail in the coffin. On April 7, 2025, the Department of Justice quietly issued a sweeping policy shift that could—and should—obliterate its case against Roger Ver. Tucked into a 4-page memo titled “Ending Regulation By Prosecution,” the DOJ made a stunning admission: prosecuting individuals for violating unclarified crypto regulations […]
DOJ Charges 12 With $263M Crypto Theft Linked to Genesis Creditor
Most of the individuals were arrested this week in California. What to know: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged 12 individuals for stealing over $263 million in crypto. The individuals are linked to an earlier investigation where scammers were able to siphon off over $243 million from a Genesis […]
Bitcoin Boom Likely as Bond Yields Surge – Yes, You Read That Correctly
Elevated Treasury yields are driven by factors that are bullish for bitcoin. What to know: Hardening government bond yields, especially on U.S. treasury notes, have traditionally been viewed as a headwind for bitcoin (BTC) and other risk assets. However, recent persistent resilience in treasury yields suggests a different story — […]
Peter Thiel Shreds $100s and Mocks the Unwashed Masses at Crypto Conference
The billionaire used his Miami Bitcoin 2022 keynote to rip several hundred-dollar bills as an opening bit and lambast the anti-crypto “gerontocracy” of finance. Peter Thiel is a lot of things—a Republican megadonor, an avowed fan of monopolies, and the guy responsible for this website’s former parent company, Gawker Media, going bankrupt some years ago. […]
Strategy Makes $1.34B Bitcoin Buy, Adding Another 13,390 BTC
The Michael Saylor-led company now holds 568,840 bitcoin. What to know: Fresh off the heels of last week’s Strategy Conference, Strategy (MSTR) has resumed its bitcoin (BTC) accumulation, purchasing an additional 13,390 BTC. The company spent approximately $1.34 billion at an average price of $99,856 per bitcoin, according to a filing […]
Trump Family-Linked Firms Profited $320M on Memecoin Despite 87% Decline Since Day One
Data from Chainalysis show the creators of the TRUMP token made $320 million in fees while retail investors lost money. What to know: CORRECTION (May 9, 11:58 UTC): Corrected headline, first bullet to say Trump-family linked firms profited millions from TRUMP token. Added details in the 11th paragraph about the creators […]
Bitcoin Price Hits $104,000 As Demand Increases
With spot Bitcoin ETFs hitting new records, major institutional support growing, and bullish momentum holding strong, here’s why Bitcoin crossed $104,000, and why it’s likely not done yet. The price of Bitcoin has surged past $104,000 this morning, and it’s no accident. A mix of surging institutional inflows, record-breaking ETF momentum, […]
Steak ‘n Shake Will Accept Bitcoin Payments in All U.S. Locations Starting Next Week
Steak ‘n Shake confirms it will roll out Bitcoin payments nationwide, reaching over 100 million customers and making a bold leap into Bitcoin adoption. Steak ‘n Shake will begin accepting Bitcoin as payment at all its U.S. locations starting May 16, the company announced Thursday, marking one of the largest fast food Bitcoin […]
U.S. Vice President JD Vance To Speak At Bitcoin 2025 Conference
On May 28, Vice President Vance will become the first sitting vice president in the history of the United States to publicly voice his support for Bitcoin as he addresses the audience at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas — the world’s largest Bitcoin gathering. The team at BTC Inc. is proud to […]
The First Crypto Currency: The Dollar
President Abraham Lincoln is considered to be the moral savior of the United States for ending slavery. To pay for the war, he made enormous changes in the basic relationship between the federal government and money. These changes greatly diminished individual property rights and increased the power of Washington over […]
