CRYPTO
Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High in Q1 2025 as Public Companies Accelerate Accumulation
Bitwise reports a 16.11% quarter-over-quarter surge in Bitcoin holdings among public companies, fueled by regulatory changes and bold moves from Strategy, Semler Scientific, and GameStop. This corporate treasure trove is valued at over $57 billion, based on a Bitcoin price of $82,445, reflecting a 2.15% increase in total value from […]
Bitcoin Is About to be Hit With ‘Significant Volatility’ Imminently, CryptoQuant Warns
Historical data shows big moves from 3–6 month holders often precede major price swings. What to know: Bitcoin (BTC) is likely headed for a period of heightened volatility as 170,000 BTC — worth over $14 billion at its current price of $84,500 — have moved from wallets held for three […]
Leaders of $190M Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to Over 170 Years in Prison
The alleged crypto Ponzi scheme lured some 20,000 investors with false promises and raised over $190 million from them. What to know: A Brazilian court has sentenced three executives behind the collapsed crypto scheme Braiscompany to a combined 171 years in prison, concluding one of the country’s largest crypto fraud […]
Gold and Bonds’ Safe Haven Allure May be Fading With Bitcoin Emergence
Bitcoin may not fit the traditional mold of a safe haven, but in a world of rising sovereign risk and broken financial norms, it may be time to redefine what ‘safe’ actually means. What to know: The idea of “safe haven” assets—traditionally marked by gold and government bonds—amid market turmoil, […]
Bitcoin-Backed Loans Are Going to Get Way Cheaper Around the Globe: Ledn Co-Founder
The bitcoin lending market will get much more competitive in coming years, and that’s good for consumers. What to know: The Trump administration’s friendliness toward the crypto sector is going to deeply change the bitcoin (BTC) lending market over the next four years. That’s according to Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, co-founder […]
Pro Crypto, Anti Privacy: Will Trump Free Samourai?
Last month, the Treasury lifted sanctions on Tornado Cash. In response, many rekindled their calls for the Trump administration to drop the charges against Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, the developers of Samourai Wallet who are currently being prosecuted in the Southern District of New York. What many appear […]
Strategy Didn’t Add Bitcoin Last Week, Expects to Book $6B Loss on Holdings in Q1
What to know: Its capital raising efforts likely on hold amid the market panic, Strategy (MSTR) did not add to its bitcoin (BTC) holdings last week. Additionally, the company expects to report a net loss for the first quarter due to a $5.91 billion unrealized loss on its bitcoin holdings, according […]
5 Crypto Tax Mistakes That Could Trigger an IRS Audit
Be wary of these common errors that can trip up crypto investors, says Saim Akif. With IRS audits on the rise for 2025, cryptocurrency holders face more scrutiny than ever. It’s not just about paying taxes. The evolving rules mean even small oversights can lead to large penalties or expensive […]
Whales Buy the Bitcoin Dip: First Meaningful Accumulation in 8 Months
Another indicator, though, continues to point to downward price pressure. What to know: Prices remain under pressure and sentiment is so weak one would think it’s 2022 all over again, but for the first time in nearly a year, bitcoin (BTC) whales are buying. Following months of distribution as bitcoin […]
Kraken Secures Restricted Dealer Status in Canada Amid ‘Turning Point’ for Crypto in the Country
Kraken announced it will offer free Interac e-Transfer deposits for Canadian users to reduce friction for newcomers to the platform. What to know: Crypto exchange Kraken has registered as a restricted dealer in Canada, allowing the exchange to continue offering crypto trading services to Canadian users under the country’s evolving […]
