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Bitcoin is a matter of national security — Deputy CIA director

The US Central Intelligence Agency is increasingly incorporating Bitcoin (BTC) as a tool in its operations, and working with the cryptocurrency is a matter of national security, Michael Ellis, the agency’s deputy director, told podcast host…

Bitcoin hits new 10-week high as Trump demands rate cut on US jobs beat

Key points:The US labor market is “still holding up” as nonfarm payrolls data comes in higher than expected.Bitcoin and stocks head higher as US President Donald Trump repeats calls for the Fed to lower interest rates.BTC price action…

Maya Parbhoe’s Credibility Crisis: Suriname Unlikely To Be Next Bitcoin Country

Bitcoin Magazine Maya Parbhoe’s Credibility Crisis: Suriname Unlikely To Be Next Bitcoin Country Last year, Maya Parbhoe quickly became well-known in the international Bitcoin community as she presented herself to the world as a presidential…

Free speech is at risk without decentralized, open-source technology

Opinion by: Chris Jenkins, adviser to Pocket NetworkTim Berners-Lee’s vision of the World Wide Web is dead. Instead of an open and accessible global information system, the web is controlled by centralized global data conglomerates, which…

Ether more ‘like a memecoin,’ says trading firm as ETH drops 45% YTD

As Ether’s price has struggled in the first quarter of 2025, a US-based investment adviser firm, Two Prime, has dropped support for ETH and adopted a Bitcoin-only strategy.After lending $1.5 billion in loans both in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether…

Moon soon? XRP's strongest spot premium aligns with 70% rally setup

Key takeaways:XRP’s strongest spot premium phase suggests real buying demand, not just speculative futures trading. The number of XRP addresses holding ≥10,000 tokens has steadily climbed, even during recent price pullbacks. A falling…

Bitcoin unsure as recession looms, US-China tariff talks kick off

Bitcoin’s recovery to its all-time high may be threatened by rising recession fears, which could ease if the United States and China begin tariff negotiations this month, research analysts told Cointelegraph.Appetite for global risk assets…

UK regulator moves to restrict borrowing for crypto investments

The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), plans to stop retail investors from borrowing money to fund their crypto investments.According to a May 2 Financial Times report, the ban on borrowing to fund…

Bitcoin Price Surge: Nears $100,000 Mark Post Breakthrough Of 10-Week High

The market’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), is once again nearing the $100,000 milestone, following a significant rally that has seen the cryptocurrency reach its highest price since late February.  After experiencing downward pressure…

Strategy’s Bitcoin Surge: Why MSTR Could Outperform BTC in 2025

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy’s Bitcoin Surge: Why MSTR Could Outperform BTC in 2025 As Bitcoin continues to show signs of sustained strength, it’s worth zooming in on one of the most highly leveraged plays on BTC’s long-term thesis: MicroStrategy…

Bitcoin hodler unrealized profits near 350% as $100K risks sell-off

Key points:Bitcoin long-term holders are about to hit a level of unrealized profit, which has traditionally caused them to sell.That level coincides with the return to a six-figure BTC price.Order book data suggests that bulls may not succeed in…

Ethereum ‘Running Out Of Time’? Analyst Says New ATH May Not Come This Cycle

As Ethereum (ETH) continues to slowly turn crucial resistance levels into support, some analysts consider that the King of altcoins could be running out of time for a new all-time high (ATH) this cycle. Ethereum Closes April In Red Over the past…

8 Key Takeaways in Bitcoin Treasury Strategy from the Strategy (MSTR) Q1 Earnings Call

Bitcoin Magazine 8 Key Takeaways in Bitcoin Treasury Strategy from the Strategy (MSTR) Q1 Earnings Call Strategy (MSTR) just released its Q1 2025 earnings presentation, and it was more than a routine update—it was a full blueprint for how to scale…

Movement Labs suspends co-founder following MOVE market turmoil

Movement Labs confirmed the suspension of its co-founder, Rushi Manche, following controversies over a market maker deal that he brokered.Movement announced the suspension of Manche in a May 2 X post, explaining that the “decision was made in…