Bitcoin Faces XBT Ticker Grab Crisis
Neoxa Exchange’s BTCB2 ticker change to XBT sparks backlash over misleading branding, while Alphapool’s hashrate dominance raises decentralization concerns. #Update #Crypto
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Bitcoin Custody Launches with Lloyd’s Insurance
Coincorner launched Vault, a multi-signature insured custody service for bitcoin, in partnership with Anchorwatch, following Coldcard wallet hacks involving nearly 2,000 BTC. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $78K Amid Strikes
Bitcoin remains above $78,000 amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers prompting threats from Iran. Oil prices rise sharply as conflict intensifies. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Surges as MENA Crypto Volume Triples
MENA crypto volume projected to rise from $100B in 2022 to $350B by 2025-2026, led by Turkey and UAE; Bitcoin and stablecoins gain as hedges. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin-Themed Jordans Spark Controversy
@Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin-themed Jordans sold out, sparking criticism for not accepting $BTC. Meanwhile, Saylor invests $176M into STRC as Strategy pauses BTC purchases. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Acquisition Strive Buys 1375 BTC
@Strive acquired 1,375 $BTC for $109M, boosting its holdings to 24,531 BTC. ASST surged 114% in 30 days as SATA nears $1B. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Acquisition Strive Invests $109M
Strive acquired 1,375 $BTC for $109M, increasing holdings to 24,531 BTC. 70% of funds came from SATA stock, nearing $1B in value. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Crashes $264M Liquidations Pre-CPI
Bitcoin dips below $78,000, triggering $264M in crypto liquidations ahead of U.S. inflation data release. Long positions account for most losses. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Soars After Gold-Ratio Breakout
@ARKInvest CEO Cathie Wood reiterated Bitcoin’s potential as a technology platform and new monetary system, noting its current low correlation with gold as a bullish signal. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Transforms Into Onchain Message Board
html Liquid Network hit for nearly 4,000 BTC; 3,400 BTC returned by white hats while 598.49 BTC remains held. Onchain messages flood with scams and meme shills. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Adds 1375 BTC as SATA Stock Soars
@Strive has acquired 1,375 BTC for $109M, raising total holdings to 24,531 BTC. The purchase was funded primarily through SATA, which nears $1B in notional outstanding. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Layer-2 Scalpers Targeted by AI
A series of incidents involving @Coldcard, Lightning, and Liquid illustrates how AI is reshaping the economics of bug discovery in Bitcoin infrastructure. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Buying Strategy Ends in One Week
Strategy repurchased 1,810,885 STRC shares for $176.3M and doubled its digital credit securities repurchase program to $2B, buying no Bitcoin last week. #Update #Finance
Bitcoin Strategy Boosts $176M Buyback Fund
@Strategy repurchases $176M of STRC, expanding buyback program to $2B. Founder Michael Saylor highlights 845,050 BTC holdings amid demand scrutiny. #Update #Finance