Bitcoin

Published April 1, 2026

Moody's rates first ever Bitcoin-backed municipal bond

Moody's has, for the first time ever, rated a Bitcoin-backed municipal bond. The bond is set to be issued in New Hampshire and is overcollateralized with BTC at 1.6 times the value of the bond.

 Melker Bengtsson

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Published April 1, 2026

Bitcoin Dips 24% in Q1, its Worst First Quarter Since 2018

Bitcoin lost 24% of its value in the first quarter of 2026, its worst first quarter since 2018, amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis.

 Hassan Maishera

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Published March 30, 2026

Bitcoin Briefly Drops to $65k as the US-Iran Deadlock Persists

Bitcoin briefly dropped to the $65k level on Sunday but bounced back to trade above $67k as the US-Iran deadlock persists.

 Hassan Maishera

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Published March 27, 2026

Bitcoin Drops Below $69k as Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Oil Infrastructure

Bitcoin drops below $69,000 as Ukraine strikes Russia’s oil infrastructure, adding further uncertainty to the world’s energy crisis.

 Hassan Maishera

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Published March 25, 2026

Irish Police Crack Bitcoin Wallet Linked to Drug Dealer Years After Keys Were Presumed Lost

Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau, aided by Europol, has cracked a Bitcoin wallet linked to convicted drug dealer Clifton Collins and seized 500 BTC worth over $35 million.

 Nikolas Sargeant

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Published March 23, 2026

Bitcoin Drops Below $68k as Broader Crypto Market Remains Under Pressure

Bitcoin is trading below $68,000 on Monday as the new week opens bearish, thanks to the ongoing Middle East crisis.

 Hassan Maishera

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Published March 17, 2026

Bitcoin Briefly Hits $76k, Wiping Out $450M in Short Positions

Bitcoin briefly touched the $76,000 level on Tuesday, resulting in over $450 million worth of short positions getting liquidated in the market.

 Hassan Maishera

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Published March 16, 2026

Bitcoin Hits $74k as Market Ignores the Middle East Tensions

Bitcoin hit the $74k level a few hours ago as spot Bitcoin inflow pushes its price higher despite the rising US-Iran tensions.

 Hassan Maishera

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Published March 13, 2026

Bitcoin Tops $71k, Altcoins Rally Higher as Cryptos Shrug Off Middle East Crisis

Bitcoin has tapped the $71k level, while altcoins rally higher as the broader crypto market ignores the pressure from the ongoing Middle East crisis.

 Hassan Maishera

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Published March 12, 2026

Metaplanet Launches Venture Firm to Fund Bitcoin Infrastructure Across Japan

Metaplanet has launched Metaplanet Ventures K.K., a $25.2 million venture firm aimed at funding and incubating Bitcoin infrastructure startups in Japan ahead of an anticipated 2028 regulatory reclassification of Bitcoin as a financial asset.

 Nikolas Sargeant

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Published March 11, 2026

Bitcoin ETFs Record $251M Inflows as Goldman Sachs Revealed as Top XRP Fund Holder

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $251 million in inflows Tuesday, continuing March's positive trend with cumulative monthly gains reaching $1.56 billion.

 Nikolas Sargeant

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Published March 10, 2026

Bitcoin Hits $70k as War Volatility Fades

Bitcoin is trading above $70k after a positive start to the week, as the war volatility is starting to fade.

 Hassan Maishera

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Published March 9, 2026

Bitcoin Stays Below $68k as Oil Price Spike Rattles the Markets

Bitcoin stays below $68k as oil price spikes rattles the markets, with surging inflation affecting the possibility of another rate hike.

 Hassan Maishera

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Published March 9, 2026

Orbital Data Center Company Plans to Mine Bitcoin in Space

Orbital data center startup Starcloud plans to begin mining Bitcoin from space later this year, arguing ASIC hardware economics favor space-based operations over terrestrial mining as the company deploys solar-powered satellites.

 Nikolas Sargeant

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Published March 5, 2026

BTC Taps $74k as Institutions Keep Buying Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Bitcoin tapped the $74k level on Wednesday as the crypto market extended its gains amid improved institutional participation.

 Hassan Maishera

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