Starknet Launches strkBTC: New Wrapped Bitcoin Token with Built-In Privacy
Starknet has officially deployed strkBTC, a zero-knowledge Bitcoin wrapper that enables private balances and confidential transfers on Ethereum’s Layer 2.
Starknet has officially deployed strkBTC, a zero-knowledge Bitcoin wrapper that enables private balances and confidential transfers on Ethereum’s Layer 2.
Crypto veteran Arthur Hayes argues that a combination of the US-Iran war and an unprecedented AI CAPEX build-out will force central banks into massive fiat expansion, propelling Bitcoin toward new all-time highs.
Strategy purchased 535 BTC last week, signaling a return to its aggressive accumulation strategy despite recent debates over potential Bitcoin sales for dividend payments.
For a fleeting moment on May 7, Revolut users saw Bitcoin trade at pennies, sparking a mix of panic and final boss fantasies amidst wider platform outages.
JPMorgan analysts report a structural shift in safe-haven demand, as investors increasingly favor Bitcoin over gold to hedge against currency devaluation and geopolitical risk.
Block Inc (SQ) shares surged in after-hours trading following a massive earnings beat, as investors favored Jack Dorsey’s AI-driven efficiency gains over a Bitcoin-led net loss.
The crypto rally hit a pit stop on May 7 as global equities surged to record highs, fueled by reports of a potential US-Iran peace deal and easing energy concerns.
The world’s largest custodian, BNY, is expanding its digital footprint into the Middle East, partnering with Finstreet and ADI Foundation to offer regulated Bitcoin and Ether custody.
Bitcoin could reach a seven-figure valuation within five years as young investors and central banks drive a mega-trend similar to the global rise of the gaming industry.
CME Group is bringing a “VIX for Bitcoin” to US markets, launching CFTC-regulated volatility futures on June 1 to help institutions hedge against Bitcoin’s signature price swings.
Risk assets surged on Wednesday as Bitcoin reclaimed the $81,000 level and Nasdaq futures climbed, fueled by a sharp de-escalation in US-Iran tensions and a significant drop in energy prices.
In a historic pivot, Michael Saylor reveals that Strategy will probably sell Bitcoin to cover dividends for its STRC preferred stock, signaling a shift from treasury holding to active digital credit.
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm is deploying $2.2 billion to back founders turning blockchain infrastructure into everyday consumer products, with a heavy focus on stablecoins and AI agents.
Bitcoin surges past $80,000 as US spot ETFs capture $532 million in a single day, fueled by a fragile US-Iran ceasefire and a massive liquidity squeeze.
Blockstream CEO Adam Back increases his stake in the French-listed Capital B as the firm defies the trend of corporate BTC selling to accelerate its accumulation strategy.