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 and links to previously spent funds using encrypted notes and zero-knowledge proofs. The paper was published on Thursday by Clara […]
The survey included endowments, foundations, public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, multi-family offices, investment consultants and public companies managing from hundreds of millions to tens of billions of dollars in assets. The interviews, conducted between late March and April 2026, when $BTC was trading around $75,000, revealed that “most” respondents who own crypto assets frame […]
Bitcoin’s recent performance has drawn attention as it approaches the significant $90K mark. A tweet from Bybit, a prominent crypto exchange, initiated discussions about whether Bitcoin will trade above this psychological level. This excitement comes amid a broader market context where large wallet movements are influencing investor sentiment and market dynamics. These developments indicate that […]
Bitcoin holders recently realized $2.4 billion in profits, according to a tweet from Bitfinex. This figure is a stark contrast to historical peaks where daily realized profits reached between $7 billion and $10 billion. This growing trend of profit realization may indicate a shift in market sentiment, as investors reassess their positions amid fluctuating conditions. […]
Strike’s recent announcement introduces significant banking features for Bitcoin users, aiming to reshape how individuals interact with cryptocurrency. The platform now allows users to deposit paychecks without fees, buy and sell Bitcoin, and even borrow against their holdings. This development, highlighted by @Strike, illustrates a pivotal moment in Bitcoin’s evolution as a viable banking alternative […]
Ripple is only a week away from its next scheduled XRP escrow unlock, with 1 billion XRP set to be released on October 1. The upcoming release marks Ripple’s tenth XRP escrow unlock of the year, and it continues the long-standing monthly schedule established when the company introduced its escrow program back in 2017. At […]
Bitcoin’s 1-Hour Chart Puts $83,000 Under the Microscope Bitcoin’s price on the 1-hour chart shows the clearest short-term pressure after the run to $87,374 gave way to a stair-step decline characterized by lower highs. The price eventually reached roughly $83,000-$83,400, where a modest bounce developed from the current shelf, while Bitstamp’s order book showed size […]
With Bitcoin (BTC) soaring roughly 33% to $84,151 since early August, it is relatively easy to forget that the cryptocurrency market remained on a downtrend for most of 2026. The changes in the number of BTC ATMs installed in the U.S., however, clearly reflect the trend prevalent through most of the year, as it recorded […]
Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen stated that Bitcoin’s recent strong performance despite macroeconomic pressures did not align with his expectations, adding that the market seemed to have “reversed” its course. In his latest analysis, Cowen stated that he expected the rise in energy prices, bond yields, and the dollar index to normally put pressure on Bitcoin […]
As BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) aggressively accelerated its digital asset and blockchain footprint, as Finbold reported, Ondo (ONDO), the governance token for the Ondo Finance ecosystem and the Ondo DAO, has emerged as a primary beneficiary. Over the past 24 hours through September 24, 2026, Ondo’s price rocketed by 24.19%, trading at approximately $0.517 at […]