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Rich Bitcoiners Are Reportedly Spending BTC on Luxury Holidays: Does This Really Make Sense?
Private jet flights, yacht cruises and boutique hotels are now taking crypto. But does it make sense for bitcoin’s new wealthy to actually spend their coins? What to know: Bitcoin’s latest rally is spilling over into the luxury holiday market. The Financial Times (FT) reported earlier today that private jet firms, cruise lines […]
At Bitcoin Asia Everything Was Upside Down
In Bitcoinland nowadays, everything seems upside down; despite all the bullish energy, all the records hit, and the bitcoin treasury companies vacuuming the world for cheap sats, the price keeps falling. The dissonance was at a maximum at the recently concluded Bitcoin Asia in Hong Kong. The suits are here, […]
Most Bitcoin Still Belongs to Individuals, but Institutions Are Catching Up: Research
River’s research estimates BTC ownership at 65.9% for individuals, 7.8% for funds, 6.2% for businesses and 1.5% for governments. About 7.6% is believed to be lost. What to know: River says individuals still own the majority of bitcoin. The U.S.-based bitcoin financial services firm revealed ownership distribution research dated Aug. 25 […]
Bitcoin Network Hashrate Returned to All-Time Highs in August: JPMorgan
The combined market cap of the 13 U.S.-listed bitcoin miners the bank tracks reached a record high last month. What to know: The Bitcoin network hashrate returned to record highs last month, increasing around 50 exahashes per second (EH/s) to an average of 949 EH/s, Wall Street bank JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research […]
Strategy Added Another 4,408 Bitcoin for $450M Last Week
Led by Michael Saylor, the company bitcoin stack has grown to 636,505 coins worth about $70 billion. What to know: Strategy (MSTR) continued its relentless bitcoin purchases, acquiring another 4,048 coins last week and bringing company holdings to 636,505 coins. Last week’s buys were made for just under $450 million, or an average […]
Has El Salvador Made Its Bitcoin Holdings Quantum-Proof?
El Salvador says its bitcoin reserve is safer from quantum threats — but the reality behind the claim is less sweeping than it sounds. What to know: El Salvador has overhauled how it stores the nation’s bitcoin, saying the change both strengthens security today and prepares for technological risks that […]
Eric Trump Praises China’s Role in Bitcoin, Says U.S. and Beijing Are ‘Leading the Way’
President Donald Trump’s son said he would love for his father and China’s President Xi Jinping to talk about bitcoin at a coming meeting. What to know: HONG KONG — Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, praised China during a panel at BTC Asia in Hong Kong […]
Bitcoin and Crypto Advocates Warn Congress: Protect Developers or Lose Industry Support
Over 110 crypto investors, developers, and advocacy groups have signed a sweeping letter to the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, warning that failure to protect open-source software developers could drive innovation overseas and stall crypto adoption. The DeFi Education Fund has penned a letter to the U.S. Senate Banking Committee with support from […]
Bitcoin Market Projection for the 2nd Half of 2025
Positive policy developments coupled with technical indicators point to bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market being well-placed to explode to new trading highs, writes Biyond’s Nathan Batchelor. What to know: You’re reading Crypto Long & Short, our weekly newsletter featuring insights, news and analysis for the professional investor. Sign up here to get it […]
Japan’s Finance Minister Says Crypto Assets Can be Part of Diversified Portfolio
Kato’s remarks come amid concerns over Japan’s high debt-to-GDP ratio and the potential for financial repression and yen depreciation. What to know: Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Monday that cryptocurrencies can be part of a diversified portfolio. “Crypto assets have risks surrounding high volatility, but through building an […]
