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Bitcoin and Crypto Adoption Report : Over 740 Million Digital Assets Holders Globally in 2025

February 16, 2026 @ 6:56 am By Omar Faridi |

Crypto.com has noted that there’s been a significant surge for the digital asset space, the number of people worldwide holding cryptocurrencies climbed to 741 million by the end of 2025. Crypto.com insights have revealed that this represents a solid 12.4% jump from the previous year’s… Read More

S&P Global Grants Preliminary Ratings to Ledn’s Bitcoin-Secured Debt Offering

February 12, 2026 @ 10:31 am By Omar Faridi |

S&P Global Ratings has issued preliminary assessments for notes issued by the Ledn Issuer Trust 2026-1. This development, announced on February 9, 2026, marks a step forward in recognizing bitcoin as viable collateral in structured credit products. The move highlights growing confidence among rating agencies… Read More

Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets, Offerings | Tagged bitcoin, crypto lending, Ledn, s&p

Bitcoin Ransom Demands in Nancy Guthrie Case Highlight Crypto’s Role in Violent Crimes

February 9, 2026 @ 8:41 pm By Omar Faridi |

The mysterious disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has taken a chilling turn with ransom demands for millions in Bitcoin. This case underscores a growing and disturbing trend: the increasing involvement of virtual currencies like Bitcoin in violent… Read More

Bullish on Bitcoin: Strategy Purchases More BTC

February 9, 2026 @ 1:10 pm By JD Alois |

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) (NASDAQ:MSTR) has purchased more Bitcoin. The original digital asset treasury (DAT) firm has decided to buy more BTC during a period of volatility, when Bitcoin has lost a significant portion of its value. In an 8-K filed with the SEC on February… Read More

Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets | Tagged bitcoin, DAT, strategy

Bithumb CEO Apologizes After Bitcoin Overpayment Incident

February 9, 2026 @ 9:17 am By Michael Wong |

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb’s chief executive apologised to users after a recent Bitcoin overpayment incident, as the platform moved to compensate customers and strengthen internal controls. CEO Lee Jae-won said the company “sincerely apologizes for the concern and inconvenience caused,” adding that Bithumb would… Read More

Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets, Asia | Tagged bitcoin, bithumb

South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Inadvertently Distributed $40B in Bitcoin

February 8, 2026 @ 1:55 am By Omar Faridi |

South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb inadvertently distributed approximately 620,000 Bitcoins—valued at over $40 billion—to around 695 users during a routine promotional campaign. The mishap occurred when staff mistakenly credited accounts with 2,000 BTC per recipient instead of the intended modest cash prize of 2,000 Korean… Read More

Web3 Bitcoin Thoughts of the Week

February 6, 2026 @ 10:11 am By Tony Zerucha |

Web3 had plenty to say about Bitcoin this week. “Bitcoin has seen an abysmal start to the year, down 11% YTD so far and now trading below the average ETF cost basis and at Strategy’s (MSTR) cost basis for the first time since 2023. January… Read More

Strategy Announces Plans to Introduce Bitcoin Security Initiative to Tackle Quantum Computing Risks

February 6, 2026 @ 7:34 am By Omar Faridi |

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the enterprise software firm that has pivoted to become the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, continues to make significant announcements in 2026 with its aggressive BTC focused strategy. Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and CEO Phong Le, the company… Read More

Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets, Global | Tagged bitcoin, btc, DAT, mstr, quantum computing, strategy

Down Goes Strategy: As Bitcoin Goes, So Does DAT Pioneer Strategy (MSTR)

February 5, 2026 @ 3:21 pm By JD Alois |

Strategy (née MicroStrategy) (NASDAQ:MSTR) is having a bad day. As of this moment, Strategy is trading down almost 15% for the day, hovering around $109. To put this in perspective, Strategy traded at over $430 per share last year, so the company has created significant… Read More

Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets, Strategy | Tagged bitcoin, michael saylor, strategy

Bitcoin Craters. How Low Can it Go?

February 5, 2026 @ 11:13 am By JD Alois |

Can Bitcoin go to zero? Sure, it can, but it probably will not. But currently, Bitcoin is in a nosedive, trading at around $67,000. The last time BTC traded at that level was in October of 2024. So how low can Bitcoin go? Bitcoin OGs… Read More

Bitcoin and Crypto 4-Year Cycle Is Still Intact : Analysis

February 5, 2026 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi |

As we step into February 2026, the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market is once again proving that its infamous 4-year cycle—characterized by euphoric bull runs followed by sharp corrections—hasn’t vanished despite years of proclamations about industry maturation (as well as steady influx of institutional capital). Under… Read More

Binance Founder CZ Shares Perspective on Bitcoin and Crypto Market Super Cycle

February 5, 2026 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi |

Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has been a vocal figure shaping market sentiment. Recently, CZ has tempered his earlier optimism about a Bitcoin “super-cycle,” a prolonged bull run driven by widespread adoption and macroeconomic shifts. Just weeks ago, he expressed strong confidence in this extended… Read More

Bitcoin Hits 52 Week Low. Is BTC Dead?

February 4, 2026 @ 8:54 am By JD Alois |

Bitcoin has hit its lowest price in the past year. Currently, BTC is trading at around $75,000. Bitcoin started the year at over $90,000 so in the world of assets, its performance has been pretty poor. So why the dump? Is Bitcoin cooked? Done? Has… Read More

Tether Focuses on Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure with Key Releases

February 4, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi |

Stablecoin issuer and digital assets firm Tether, which claims to be one of the largest companies in the crypto space, has unveiled its latest initiative to democratize Bitcoin mining. On February 2, 2026, at the Plan ₿ Forum in San Salvador, the company announced the… Read More

Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets, Global | Tagged bitcoin, mining, tether

Web3 Thoughts of the Week: Tokenization, CLARITY Act, Precious Metals & More

January 30, 2026 @ 2:26 pm By Tony Zerucha |

Web3 had some interesting thoughts on the importance of the Saudis, tokenization, the CLARITY Act, cryptocurrency, and precious metals. Precious metals vs. Bitcoin “This morning, investors are reckoning with a new reality as gold hits $5,000 for the first time in history, while silver has… Read More

Sygnum Bank Partners with Starboard Digital to Raise Over 750 BTC for Bitcoin Yield Initiative

January 30, 2026 @ 7:38 am By Omar Faridi |

Digital assets focused banking services provider Sygnum has teamed up with Starboard Digital Strategies to secure more than 750 Bitcoin (BTC) in commitments for their joint venture, the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund. This capital influx occurred within just the initial four months of the… Read More

Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets, Fintech, Global | Tagged banking, bitcoin, btc, digital assets, sygnum bank

Bullish Partners with Liquid Mercury to Enable Institutional Crypto Derivatives Trading

January 28, 2026 @ 8:06 pm By Omar Faridi |

Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), a platform specializing in institutional-grade market infrastructure and data services, has announced a strategic integration with Liquid Mercury, a provider of technology solutions for crypto trading and digital marketplaces. This collaboration aims to streamline access for professional and institutional investors to advanced… Read More

US Authorities Recover Billions in Bitcoin (BTC) Allegedly Linked to Fraud Scheme, 9/11 Families and Other Victims Seek the Funds

January 26, 2026 @ 12:11 am By Omar Faridi |

The US government has taken control of more than 127,000 Bitcoin, currently valued at over $11.4 billion, following what authorities describe as one of the largest cryptocurrency forfeitures ever. This haul stems from a sophisticated operation involving international fraud, sanctions evasion, and alleged ties to… Read More

Elon Musk Predicts AI Smarter Than Humanity by 2030 and Future Where Money Matters Less

January 25, 2026 @ 6:27 pm By Omar Faridi |

At the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, 2026, Elon Musk delivered a rather bold forecast that has given the tech sector something to think carefully about. Musk’s recent remarks could also lead to interesting debates on how the global economy could evolve… Read More

Bitcoin, Clarity Act, FTC & NYSE: Web3 Thoughts of the Week

January 25, 2026 @ 4:19 pm By Tony Zerucha |

Bitcoin “Another weekend, another sell-off in digital assets on the back of tariff news and geopolitics. Bitcoin has broken below a key support level of $94,000, which marked the January breakout trend line. “From here, it’s likely we’ll see further downside unless buyers step in,… Read More