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Bitcoin Online Interest Fell in 2025 Despite Record Prices
Bitcoin search activity and social media mentions declined in 2025, even as prices reached new highs and volatility increased.
Trump Media Sets Record Date for Shareholder Digital Token Initiative
Trump Media named February 2, 2026, as the record date for shareholders eligible to receive digital tokens tied to its latest blockchain initiative, developed with Crypto.com.
Bitcoin Hits $0 on Paradex as Glitch Triggers Mass Liquidations
A database migration error on Paradex’s perps exchange caused Bitcoin to show $0, prompting a liquidation cascade and requiring a chain rollback to restore normal operations.
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Michael Saylor Defends Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
Strategy chairman Michael Saylor pushed back against criticism of companies using equity or debt to add Bitcoin to their balance sheets.
US Homebuilder Moves Forward with Crypto Rewards after SEC Clearance
Megatel Homes plans to launch a crypto-based rewards platform for renters after receiving a no-action letter from the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Iranians Move Bitcoin Off Exchanges as Rial Weakens
Iranians are increasingly withdrawing bitcoin to personal wallets as protests intensify and the rial continues to collapse amid economic stress.
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Bitcoin ETFs Log Largest Inflows of 2026 as BTC Breaks $97K
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their strongest inflows of 2026 as Bitcoin rallied above $97,000, reversing earlier monthly outflows.
Arthur Hayes Sees Bitcoin Rebound Tied to Dollar Liquidity Shift
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues Bitcoin could regain momentum as US dollar liquidity expands, even as gold and tech stocks dominated investor attention in 2025.
Former Digital Yuan Architect Accused in Crypto Bribery Case
Chinese authorities accuse former digital yuan architect Yao Qian of accepting more than $8 million in cryptocurrency bribes, exposing governance risks at the intersection of blockchain…
Solana Mobile Confirms 1.8B SKR Airdrop for Seeker Users
Solana Mobile has confirmed a 1.8 billion SKR token airdrop for Seeker smartphone users and developers, marking a major step in expanding its onchain mobile ecosystem.