Circle Internet’s (CRCL) dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDC, grew faster than larger rival Tether’s USDT for the second straight year in 2025, fueled by rising demand for regulated, blockchain-based dollars as the U.S. government warmed to digital assets. USDC’s market capitalization increased 73% to $75.12 billion while USDT added 36% to $186.6 billion, according to CoinDesk data.
Bitcoin tests a key on-chain cost basis after its longest winning streak in months, with rising stablecoin reserves but weakening Sharpe ratio tempering the rebound. Summary Bitcoin extended a five-day winning streak and briefly broke its recent intraday high, but still trades below a key six–twelve month holder cost basis. Analysts say reclaiming that on-chain
NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2025 – Hyperscale Data (NYSE: GPUS) has significantly accelerated its corporate Bitcoin strategy, publicly reporting a 16% increase in its digital asset treasury. The company now holds 524.7 BTC, a substantial move that underscores a growing trend of public firms integrating cryptocurrency into core financial planning. This accumulation reflects a deliberate
Ripple, the blockchain-based payment network, has been highlighted in a recent PwC report for its growing role in global finance. The report calls Ripple an important part of the financial system. It shows that the platform is growing beyond just cryptocurrency into real-world payments and also institutional finance. This recognition from a major consulting firm
The US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has renewed questions over whether Venezuela holds an undisclosed Bitcoin reserve, which analysts say remains unproven. On Saturday, investigative journalist Bradley Hope outlined a theory that Venezuela may be holding a hidden Bitcoin (BTC) reserve worth up to $60 billion, claiming that its government has been converting
Bitcoin (BTC) has climbed 6.54% so far in 2026, showing early signs of strength amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and a cautious return of market optimism. As the recovery continues, an analyst has identified a critical level that could determine whether Bitcoin transitions from a bearish structure to a renewed bullish trend in 2026. Bitcoin Extends
The global network of Bitcoin ATMs expanded steadily throughout 2025, signaling continued demand for physical on-ramps into cryptocurrency despite market volatility, according to Finbold’s 2025 Cryptocurrency Market Report. Data compiled by Finbold Research using figures from Coin ATM Radar shows that the total number of Bitcoin ATMs worldwide rose from 37,722 on January 1, 2025,
Morgan Stanley has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, positioning itself to launch a spot bitcoin BTC$93,782.35 exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a Form S-1 submitted on Jan. 6. The product, called the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, is structured as an exchange traded fund designed to track the price of
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a major crash towards the end of 2025, ending the year, which was otherwise full of new all-time highs, on a weak note. However, it saw a slight recovery in the first days of 2026, with the VanEck index showing the first bullish signal for Bitcoin since April 2025. According to the
NEW YORK, April 2025 – Bitcoin investors now monitor a centuries-old economic indicator with renewed intensity. The copper-to-gold ratio’s persistent climb presents a compelling bullish signal for the flagship cryptocurrency, according to recent market analysis. This development suggests a significant shift in global risk appetite that historically precedes major Bitcoin price movements. Consequently, institutional and