Strategy Buys 250 BTC and Repurchases $192M of STRC
Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings reached 848,250 BTC after a $21.5 million purchase, while the company spent $192.4 million buying back STRC preferred shares.
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Bitcoin is the first and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, created as a decentralized digital alternative to traditional money. It operates on a public blockchain that records all transactions transparently and immutably, without relying on banks or central authorities. Bitcoin introduced the concept of peer-to-peer digital value transfer, secured by cryptography and a global network of miners. Its fixed supply of 21 million coins is designed to make it scarce, often leading to comparisons with digital gold. Over time, Bitcoin has evolved from a niche experiment into a globally traded asset, widely used as a store of value, investment vehicle, and benchmark for the entire crypto market.
Latest Bitcoin News
Jeonbuk Bank Makes Bitcoin-Backed Corporate Loan in South Korea
South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank has completed a Bitcoin-backed corporate loan pilot, with specialist custody and a court-based recovery structure.
Bitcoin Reclaims $84,000 as Weekend Crypto Recovery Extends
Bitcoin climbed to about $84,072 on Coinbase as Ether regained $2,500 and Solana traded above $110, extending the recovery from last week’s sell-off.
Conflux’s CFX Gains 40% Amid China Blockchain Policy Push
CFX rose about 40% over roughly two days as China called for a national blockchain network, although the policy does not name Conflux or its token.
Ledger Confirms Hardware Implant as CryptoBilis Halts Sales
Ledger confirms a hardware implant in one affected user’s device, updates CryptoBilis buyer guidance and investigates the scope of reported thefts.
Ledger Nano X Implants Target Recovery Words, Researchers Say
Tibane Labs details hidden implants in Ledger Nano X wallets that capture recovery words, while a link to the CryptoBilis investigation remains unproven.
Ledger Warns CryptoBilis Buyers as Analyst Fears Wider Losses
Ledger has asked CryptoBilis to pause sales as Darkfost warns losses could exceed an early $86 million estimate; the cause remains unconfirmed.
Analyst Flags $86 Million in Suspected Theft From Ledger Users
Specter has traced suspected theft addresses across Bitcoin, Ethereum and TRON, but the loss estimate, victim count and cause remain unverified.
Bitcoin Rebounds Near $83,000 After Trump’s Iran Pledge
Bitcoin recovered to about $82,683 after Trump ruled out Iran strikes before the midterms, while Ether remained below $2,500 and major altcoins lagged.
Sui’s Hashi Plans Bitcoin Lending Launch With $500M Committed
Hashi’s phased October rollout has more than $500 million in commitments, with Anchorage Digital adding custody and self-custody access for institutions.