Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. has crossed a historic threshold: the company now qualifies for inclusion in the S&P 500 index. For the first time, a Bitcoin-centric firm could become part of the world’s most influential benchmark. This potential move isn’t just about Strategy stock—it could reshape the conversation around Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and their place in
Bitcoin may look untouchable, but quantum hardware has already shown the beginning of its end. The question is no longer if but when. Summary A researcher using IBM’s 133-qubit machine cracked a six-bit elliptic curve key, proving Shor’s algorithm works on real hardware beyond theory. History shows cryptographic systems once considered secure, from Enigma to
The increase in private sector jobs for August was significantly lower than what many economists had forecasted. Disappointing Private Sector Jobs Data Triggers BTC Slide Below $110K New Jersey-based human resources firm ADP reported an increase of 54,000 private sector U.S. jobs on Thursday, but that number is well below the 75,000 jobs economists were
Major digital assets slipped on Thursday, Sept. 4, after two days of gains, as markets weighed President Donald Trump’s latest request that the Supreme Court overturn a ruling striking down many of his trade tariffs. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 2.4% over the past 24 hours to $109,500, bringing its weekly losses to 3.2%. Ethereum (ETH) is
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization has become a key focus for venture capital, as investors zero in on the intersection of two powerful trends: institutional adoption of blockchain technology and the search for alternative sources of yield. In 2025, tokenization has emerged as one of blockchain’s biggest growth areas, with the total value of onchain assets
American Bitcoin’s stock price crashed by more than 16%, erasing all the gains made on its first day of trading. Summary ABTC stock price plunged by over 16%, erasing most of the gains made on Wednesday. Bitcoin treasury companies have fallen out of favor with investors. Trump-associated companies and cryptocurrencies have all plunged over time.
Bitcoin’s price continues to trade between $107,000 and $113,000 at September’s start as volatility drops. Meanwhile, gold is trading near record highs, putting the correlation between the two assets into spotlight. Maartunn, a community analyst at CryptoQuant, observed that Bitcoin has now decoupled from gold in a recent tweet. But… Bitcoin is lagging. For the
Eric Trump has said the Bitcoin “floodgates are just starting to open” as American Bitcoin launches with a strategy on large-scale mining and long-term accumulation. This came during his appearance on Bloomberg on Wednesday alongside Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot to mark the public debut of American Bitcoin. The new company combines large-scale mining operations
The U.S. government is demonstrating respect for privacy and prefers stablecoins over central bank-issued digital assets. President Donald Trump restricted the development of CBDCs, citing privacy concerns. However, the Treasury Department and the Bank of International Settlements are already exploring ways to turn stablecoins into a handy surveillance tool. Summary Although the U.S. opposed the
Bitcoin price is sitting on shaky ground. The latest ISM manufacturing data shows the US economy grinding through its sixth straight month of contraction, while tariffs, higher costs, and a crippling tax burden weigh heavily on businesses and households alike. For a risk asset like BTC price, this backdrop is toxic. The chart is already