Bitcoin Boosts Trade as Iran Eases Currency Rules
Iran eases foreign-currency transaction oversight, promoting cryptocurrency use for trade amid U.S. sanctions; nearly $10B in crypto flowed through Iran in 2025. #Update #Crypto $USDT
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Bitcoin SOPR Metric Hits Record Profit Streak
Bitcoin’s SOPR metric has remained above 1 for three weeks, indicating bullish market conditions, but analyst David Puell warns of potential downside risks despite this recovery. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin SOPR Metric Hits Record Profit Run
Bitcoin’s SOPR metric remains above 1 for three weeks, its longest bullish streak in 2026, indicating potential market recovery, though analyst David Puell warns of possible price downside. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Soars as Iran Eases Currency Controls
Iran has eased currency controls, allowing exporters to use overseas earnings for direct import funding via cryptocurrency, bypassing the official foreign-exchange system. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Mining: Mexico Seizes 300 Rigs
Mexican authorities seized 300 crypto mining rigs illegally drawing power from a hydroelectric dam in Tlaola; electricity theft charges are pending. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Custody: Block Seeks Bank Charter
Block, the company behind Square and Cash App, applied to the OCC for a charter to establish Builders Bank & Trust to custody Bitcoin and digital assets. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Bypasses US Sanctions as Iran Eases Rules
Iran’s central bank eases foreign currency controls, allowing businesses to use $USDT and $BTC for cross-border transactions amid US sanctions. Exporters can directly finance imports with earnings. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Trust Bank Charter Approved by Block
@Block has applied to establish Builders Bank & Trust, a federally regulated trust bank for Bitcoin and stablecoin custody services, pending approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Price Boosted by Tax Exemption
U.S. de minimis exemption for small bitcoin payments could generate $2.58B in net revenue over 10 years, potentially boosting $BTC adoption and price. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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
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