Several bitcoiners are concerned about the direction bitcoin adoption has taken and how institutions are now dominating the narrative. This new breed of users, the “suitcoiners,” does not share the same vision as the crypto founding fathers. ‘Suitcoiners Are Not Led by Libertarian or Cypherpunk Ideologies’ Since its inception in 2009, when bitcoin was developed […]
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Stripe CEO Confirms Payments Company Is Developing New Stablecoin Product After a Decade of Interest
Stripe CEO Patrick Collison has announced that the payments company is actively developing a new stablecoin product, a project that they have wanted to pursue for nearly a decade. This announcement comes after Stripe’s acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge in October 2024 for $1.1 billion. In a recent social media post, a member of the […]
Read MoreInstitutions Go All-in on Solana: Nearly $1 Billion Secured This Week
This week, several institutions and venture capital firms announced purchases or investments in Solana totaling $1 billion, highlighting the token’s relevance for the wider crypto industry. GSR, Galaxy Digital, SOL Strategies, Astra Fintech, and RockawayX are behind these moves to grow the Solana ecosystem. Solana Ecosystem Gets Attention: Close to $1 Billion Captured in a […]
Read MoreMeta Lays off Over 100 Metaverse Division Employees
Meta has reportedly laid off over 100 employees part of Reality Labs, its metaverse-focused division. According to reports, the layoffs impacted ongoing efforts to create experiences for Meta’s virtual reality (VR) headsets and the division in charge of developing VR and metaverse hardware. Meta spokesperson Tracy Clayton acknowledged that layoffs did happen, stating that some […]
Read MoreI’m Tired Boss
Last week marked three weeks of tariff drama, rate cut speculation, and crypto chaos, leaving markets—and market watchers—exhausted. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Markets Need To Catch Their Breath From Sunday through Friday morning, […]
Read MoreStablecoin Transactions Surpass Visa—Experts Warn of ‘Redemption Pressure’
Experts say stablecoins are rapidly growing, with Bitwise reporting their 2024 transaction volume surpassed Visa’s. However, DWF Labs’ Andrei Grachev warns of systemic risks like redemption pressure and reserve management. Stablecoin Transaction Value Surpasses Visa Volumes Stablecoins are experiencing exponential growth, rapidly becoming one of the most significant financial innovations of the last two decades, […]
Read MoreStrategy’s Treasury Hauls $5.1B in Bitcoin Gains, Michael Saylor Reveals
Strategy’s powerhouse bitcoin strategy has unleashed a jaw-dropping $5.1 billion gain so far this year, electrifying investors and cementing its dominance as the ultimate bitcoin treasury titan. Strategy’s Bold Bitcoin Bet Pays off in Massive Treasury Gains and Soaring Investor Interest Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), now operating under the name Strategy, published new […]
Read MoreUS Senator Blasts Fed for Fake Crypto Reforms and ‘Lip Service’ Stunts
The Federal Reserve’s anti-bitcoin agenda is still raging despite a superficial policy retreat, sparking fierce backlash and igniting a new fight for crypto freedom. US Senator Warns Fed’s Anti-Bitcoin Agenda Still Alive After Crypto Policy Retreat U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) openly criticized the Federal Reserve’s recent actions concerning cryptocurrency regulations in a series of […]
Read MoreSEC Commissioners Urge Urgent Overhaul of Crypto Custody Regulations
Crypto custody is poised for a groundbreaking transformation as SEC leaders push for smarter rules, stronger protections, and innovation-driven frameworks to redefine digital asset security for the future. SEC Roundtable Sparks Urgent Calls for Crypto Custody Reform U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioners Mark T. Uyeda, Caroline A. Crenshaw, and Hester M. Peirce, joined […]
Read MoreArk Invest Explains $1.5M Bitcoin Forecast Fueled by Institutional Surge
Ark Invest is setting the stage for a historic bitcoin surge, projecting BTC’s 2030 price targets soaring as high as $1.5 million, fueled by unstoppable institutional momentum. Ark Invest Outlines Explosive Bitcoin Forecasts Ark Investment Management (Ark Invest) explained its bitcoin forecasts in an article published April 23, based on its Big Ideas 2025 report. […]
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