A fortune built from Bitcoin mining is now helping fund humanity’s push toward Mars. Chun Wang, the Chinese-born Maltese entrepreneur behind F2Pool, has joined SpaceX’s first planned crewed mission to Mars after personally purchasing the interplanetary flight.

France has become the centre of most crypto-related kidnappings and violent extortion cases, with criminals targeting investors and their families to steal digital assets. Security experts say leaked customer data, public exposure and growing crypto wealth are making holders more vulnerable to physical attacks.

Michael Saylor said Strategy paused Bitcoin purchases this week while the company focuses on bonds and managing its financing structure.

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On May 21, 2026, during the global launch livestream of SpaceX Starship V3, Wang Chun, co-founder of F2Pool, stood on Bouvet Island, the most remote island in the South Atlantic, and announced that he would soon command Starship to carry out the first manned interplanetary mission.

Japan is preparing one of the most dramatic crypto policy overhauls in Asia, with regulators moving toward lower crypto taxes, new stablecoin rules, and a legal framework that could finally unlock institutional Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in the country.

SpaceX has revealed that it holds 18,712 Bitcoin worth roughly $1.45 billion, unveiling a far larger crypto position than analysts and blockchain tracking firms previously estimated as Elon Musk’s aerospace giant prepares for a blockbuster public listing.

Bitcoin's market capitalization percentage has finally become a tradable asset, marking the first version of a broader form of trading.

What would happen if a sufficiently powerful quantum computer were to emerge one day?

The main driver of Bitcoin's price is not the regulatory policies or political attitudes of any particular country, but rather the expansion of global fiat currency liquidity.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs abruptly snapped a powerful five-day inflow streak after Bitcoin plunged back below the critical $80,000 level, triggering $277.5 million in outflows and reigniting fears that crypto’s latest rally may be losing momentum.

Goldman Sachs sharply reshaped its crypto strategy in the first quarter of 2026, completely exiting its exposure to XRP and Solana ETFs while maintaining massive positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum investment products and aggressively expanding stakes in major crypto-related companies.

Iran is reportedly exploring an insurance-based system to control access through the Strait of Hormuz, with growing speculation that ships could eventually be required to make payments in Bitcoin as geopolitical tensions and sanctions pressure intensify.

The decade-long Dallas power struggle over cryptocurrencies is at an exciting turning point as the Clarity Act gains momentum—pushing Bitcoin toward a clear regulatory definition.

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As Bitcoin's price continues to slump and it gradually moves into the mainstream, some veteran cryptocurrency enthusiasts are beginning to feel disappointed with Bitcoin because it can no longer provide the returns they expect and the privacy protection they value.

A crypto investor is claiming Anthropic’s AI chatbot Claude has helped him recover 5 long-lost Bitcoin worth roughly $320,000 after spending more than a decade locked out of his wallet.

Bitcoin surged toward $81,000 after Donald Trump arrived in China alongside some of America’s most powerful corporate leaders, igniting speculation that a major US-China trade breakthrough could unleash the next leg of Bitcoin’s rally toward $90,000.

eBay has firmly rejected GameStop’s ambitious $55.5 billion to acquire the company, dimissing the offer as "neither credible nor attractive" and reigniting intense debate over whether GameStop's growing Bitcoin strategy can realistically sustain itself.

Bitcoin surged sharply above $82,000 on Sunday after Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal, reigniting geopolitical uncertainty across global markets and triggering a wave of short liquidations.

Bitcoin’s peer-to-peer network is experiencing a mysterious and unprecedented surge in node-related IP addresses, with daily unique addresses suddenly exploding from a long-standing range of roughly 30,000–60,000 to nearly 250,000 by May 2026 — a spike that has alarmed parts of the Bitcoin developer community.

Users on Revolut were left in confusion and alarm overnight after Bitcoin briefly appeared to collapse to just $0.019—a staggering 99.99% crash from its real trading price near $79,000.

Just days after Michael Saylor surprised investors by suggesting Strategy could periodically sell Bitcoin to fund shareholder dividends, CEO Phong Le is now attempting to calm market fears by clarifying that any future BTC sales will remain limited, strategic and financially disciplined.

The real cash flow generated by artificial intelligence makes it difficult to simply categorize this market boom as just another bubble, and Bitcoin may take advantage of this market resilience.

Recently, after briefly returning to $80,000, BTC has once again generated market buzz. What will Bitcoin's trend be in the second half of this year? Four AIs have provided their insights and analyses.

MicroStrategy, BTC: When even the most steadfast Bitcoin bulls begin to waver, Saylor's first concession puts pressure on funding flywheels. (Jinse Finance)

Measuring Bitcoin solely in US dollar terms obscures the broader picture. Bitcoin is vying for a share of the rapidly expanding global wealth pool.

What exactly caused Saylor to completely change his stance on Bitcoin? And who would still believe him now?

American Bitcoin reported a $45.2 million net loss in the first quarter of 2026 despite Bitcoin trading above the $80,000 level, underscoring how even political influence and deep capital access cannot overcome the harsh economics of modern Bitcoin mining.

Strategy holds Bitcoin not for trading, but for permanent ownership.

TON finalises transactions in about 0.6 seconds, making it faster than most major Layer 1 blockchains. By comparison, Solana takes around 13 seconds, Ethereum about 13 minutes, and Bitcoin roughly an hour, while Cardano can take up to a day.

Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor has announced that the company is prepared to sell part of its Bitcoin holdings for the first time, marking a sharp shift from the firm’s vow of “never sell” stance that helped define corporate Bitcoin accumulation over the past years.

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Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro has unveiled an ambitious vision to transform the country’s Caribbean coast into a major Bitcoin mining hub, leveraging its 75% renewable electricity mix to position Colombia alongside emerging global mining leaders.

MicroStrategy, BTC: The Strategy that will never sell its coins is about to sell Bitcoin. Golden Finance reports that Michael Saylor has softened his stance.

Bitcoin surged past $80,000, hitting a four-month high of $80,529 just hours after Donald Trump unveiled “Project Freedom”—a U.S. naval initiative to escort cargo ships through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Eric Trump appeared on American Bitcoin's earnings call.

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The "Bitcoin 2026" conference brought Bitcoin's institutional era to the forefront, with law enforcement agencies, ETFs, corporate reserve assets, and the concept of on-chain self-custody clashing fiercely.

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank has introduced a new crypto-linked credit card that allows users to settle monthly credit card bills directly in Bitcoin held on their exchange accounts, marking one of the most advanced integrations of crypto assets into regulated payment infrastructure in Japan to date.

In his keynote address at the 2026 Bitcoin Conference, Strategy founder Saylor shared insights on digital lending, digital income, and the digital transformation of capital markets. He stated that digital lending is the killer application for Bitcoin, driving the scale of the Bitcoin network.

Different countries and institutions, based on their own needs, are engaging with the same set of agreements in their own ways.

Let me share my thoughts on DMT-NAT and other on-chain Bitcoin assets.

The United States military is no longer just observing Bitcoin from the sidelines—it is now operating within the network itself.

Bitcoin is just a step away from $80,000, and the market remains focused on the progress of US-Iran negotiations. This week will be a "super central bank week" for global financial markets. What will be the future trend of major risk assets, and how far can this rebound in the crypto market go?

Bitcoin has been consolidating above $77,000 for some time. Market sentiment regarding the second half of the year is severely divided.

The US-Iran ceasefire has been extended again, and BTC spot ETFs have seen net inflows for six consecutive days.

A senior US military official has confirmed that the United States is now operating inside the Bitcoin network itself, marking a symbolic shift for a protocol originally designed to exist beyond state control.

Tesla has reported a $173 million loss from its bitcoin investment as of the first quarter of 2026. Yet the company keeps its crypto strategy unchanged....

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The U.S. government is currently running a Bitcoin node, the core purpose of which is to conduct cybersecurity-related testing, and it does not engage in any mining operations.

Bitcoin’s push toward $78,000 has ignited a sharp rotation into altcoins, with PENGU emerging as the standout performer in a rally fueled by both bullish sentiment and forced liquidations.

Iran, BTC, Iran fires at oil tanker that paid Bitcoin to scammers as tolls. Golden Finance: The ship that paid fake money was shot at with real gunfire.

Avenir’s trading team linked to the Huobi founder is being moved into Bitfire, which is acquiring it for US$1.6 million. Bitfire plans to use it to launch a regulated Bitcoin product targeting up to 10,000 BTC from investors in Hong Kong.

Tiger Research forecasts a target price of $143,000 for Bitcoin in Q2 2026, representing a potential upside of 2x, and provides in-depth analysis of macroeconomic positive factors, ETF inflows, and on-chain indicators supporting a medium- to long-term bull market.

Historically, investors have considered the US dollar, US Treasury bonds, and gold as the best safe-haven assets. However, the latest data shows that Bitcoin has now claimed the crown, becoming the king of safe-haven assets.

Iran’s decision to include Bitcoin as a payment option for oil tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz signals a growing shift in how nation-states view crypto—not just as an asset, but as geopolitical infrastructure.

Quantum Computing, BTC: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Real Threat of Quantum Computers to Bitcoin (Part 2) - Jinse Finance: The threat is real and closer than previously anticipated.

Following Morgan Stanley and BlackRock, Goldman Sachs has also applied for a Bitcoin ETF.

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Among the many Bitcoin L2 networks, Citrea has received support from Peter Thiel's Founders Fund. This article will analyze the reasons behind this.

Leveraged funds have been largely liquidated, institutions are continuously accumulating positions, and Bitcoin is currently in a key value range. Could this be a hidden buying opportunity?

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Cryptocurrency strategist Mark Moss recently appeared on the podcast "When Shift Happens" and pointed out that Bitcoin will reach $45 million by 2050.

Will Iran and the Strait of Hormuz become the new landscape for the third generation of Fintech in the post-war world?

The future of the crypto ecosystem is extremely bright; temporary darkness and downturn cannot obscure the inherent nature and potential of this ecosystem and this asset.

According to the latest data from Polymarket, the market is betting that the probability of the Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged this year has risen to 44%.

American musician Garrett Dutton, better known as G. Love, has shared the story of how he has lost his retirement funds (estimated worth of $420,000) after falling victim to a malicious app scam

Something significant is happening right now that could mark the start of the next phase of Bitcoin's price movement.

Regardless of whether the Iranian government will actually accept Bitcoin, the claim has gone viral globally, and perhaps that's the most important significance of the whole affair. The era of Bitcoin has arrived.

The Royal Government of Bhutan has once again dumped another $23 million worth of Bitcoin in the effort to clear its once-massive crypto reserves as the price of Bitcoin continues to plummet.

On March 31, 2026, an ordinary Monday, the crypto community suddenly exploded.

In the spring of 2026, the crypto market did not see a bull market, but instead faced a more fatal possibility: Bitcoin was proven for the first time to "may no longer be safe".

Blockstream CEO Adam Back has firmly rejected claims by The New York Times that he is the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. The investigation, led by Pulitzer Prize winner John Carreyrou, reportedly analyzed 620 suspects over 18 months, using stylistic forensics, technical expertise, and historical communications to make the connection.

Iran is moving swiftly to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, unveiling a Bitcoin-based toll system for oil tankers just days after agreeing to a temporary ceasefire with the United States—an audacious move that blends geopolitics with crypto rails.

Iran’s Bitcoin mining power has collapsed by 77% over the past quarter as conflict intensifies in the region, yet the global network remains largely intact—underscoring a critical reality: Bitcoin’s hashrate is shaped more by market economics than by war.

Bitcoin is holding firm near $68,500 as President Donald Trump’s April 7 deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz arrives under threats of infrastructure strikes—yet $471 million in ETF inflows suggests markets are positioning for de-escalation, not disaster.

South Korea’s financial authorities have ordered all cryptocurrency exchanges to check user balances against actual holdings every five minutes and set up automatic trading halts for large mismatches.

Michael Saylor's latest X post hints that MicroStrategy is resuming Bitcoin purchases after a short pause. The company could use recent funding from its preferred stock to buy at least 1,500 more BTC.

A small solo Bitcoin miner earned about $210,000 after successfully mining block 943,411, despite having very low computing power. The win is rare, with odds of around one in 28,000 per day, showing that even small miners can occasionally beat the system.

Circle has unveiled cirBTC, a fully on-chain verified wrapped Bitcoin token backed 1:1 by native BTC reserves

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Google researchers point out that by 2029, quantum computers may be able to break through the security systems of mainstream blockchains. Currently, as many as 6.9 million Bitcoins are vulnerable to being cracked by quantum computing power because their public keys are exposed.

Panic conflates these two things, creating an inaccurate and action-lacking doomsday narrative.

When mining no longer generates sufficient economic returns, a rational business decision would naturally be to shift resources; however, if this trend continues to spread, the question of who will bear the long-term costs of maintaining the Bitcoin network will become an issue that cannot be ignored.

The key to post-quantum migration is enabling systems to cope with the continuous evolution of cryptography.

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis have unveiled the “Mined in America Act,” a sweeping proposal aimed at breaking America’s dependence on foreign Bitcoin mining hardware while accelerating the creation of a national Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Many people's impression of Bitcoin miners is still limited to buying mining machines, mining BTC, and waiting for the price of the coin to rise. In reality, more and more large BTC miners are starting to actively align themselves with AI infrastructure companies.

Mining, Miners, BTC, CoinShares 2026 Report: Is Bitcoin Miners Reaching Their Toughest Moment? Golden Finance: The mining industry is undergoing a deep structural restructuring.

It's called equality, but it's really a transfer of power. It's transferring the tax advantages of Bitcoin to stablecoins. Suppress one, support another. That's the true intention of the Digital Asset Parity Act.

The real D.O.G.E. problems are far more serious: debt, oil, growth, and jobs. This is the next dilemma facing the Federal Reserve. In the world of D.O.G.E., Bitcoin is no longer a speculative sideline, but an inevitable choice for the monetary system.

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Electricity bills exceeding mining revenue is not a prediction, but a harsh reality experienced by 15%-20% of Bitcoin miners worldwide.

When AI starts spending its own money, cryptocurrency has finally found its long-awaited killer application. But you might be wrong; who will be the biggest beneficiary?

Bitcoin has matured and has been accepted by larger pools of funds; its integration with the financial system is becoming increasingly close, and it is more sensitive to the macro environment.

Bitcoin started as a niche project for cryptography enthusiasts, but it has now developed into a globally significant financial asset, held by numerous companies, individuals, and government agencies.

Brazil has passed a law allowing authorities to seize cryptocurrency and other digital assets from organised crime and use them to fund public security. Judges can freeze accounts, block wallets, and redirect funds without waiting for a conviction.

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Bhutan has moved another $37 million worth of Bitcoin, extending a sustained drawdown in its sovereign holdings as governments increasingly adjust crypto exposure amid shifting global market conditions.

Irish authorities have gained access to a Bitcoin wallet once believed to be permanently locked, recovering 500 BTC tied to convicted drug dealer Clifton Collins in a breakthrough that challenges assumptions around lost crypto assets.