Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Capacity Jumps 384%

A Fidelity Digital Assets report indicates that Bitcoin’s primary scaling solution is growing at roughly twice the rate shown by public data because much of its network activity remains private. The Lightning Network Is Growing and Institutions Are Taking Notice The total capacity of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has jumped 384% since 2020 as an increasing … Read more

Bitcoin Nears $100K as Trading Volume and Futures Interest Surge

BTC traded as high as $99,497.97 before retreating, but the dominant digital asset has been gradually edging towards the $100,000 barrier, with bears getting squeezed on shorts to the tune of $128.35 million. Bitcoin Nears $100K But Meets Resistance Bitcoin (BTC) is edging closer to the highly anticipated $100,000 milestone, trading at $99,207.54 at the … Read more

Major Outflows Hit Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds With $365 Million Exit; Ether ETFs End Four-Day Inflow Streak

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a substantial net outflow of $365 million, while ether ETFs saw a $13 million withdrawal, ending a four-day streak of inflows. Crypto ETFs Face Setbacks With $365 Million and $13 Million Outflows The notable capital movements on Thursday, Feb. 20 saw bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) face a significant net outflow of $364.93 … Read more

DOGE to BTC? Proposal to Invest US Savings in Bitcoin Floated

The potential savings of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), helmed by Elon Musk, could be used to purchase bitcoin, setting the basis for establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve in the U.S. Proposal: DOGE Savings Should Be Used to Purchase Bitcoin The utilization of the potential savings derived from the activities of the Department of … Read more

Russian Bitcoin Mining Ban Yielding Results in Siberia

The bitcoin mining ban imposed by Russian authorities has helped reduce the load on the Siberian power grid, thereby avoiding potential power rationing and restrictions necessary to preserve the region’s outdated energy infrastructure. Ministry of Energy: Russian Bitcoin Mining Ban Already Positive For Siberia While controversial at first, the ban on bitcoin mining that the … Read more

Legendary Cypherpunk Claims Bitcoin Is in the ‘Early Stages’ of a Bull Market

Adam Back, a prominent cypherpunk mentioned in the Bitcoin whitepaper, remarked that while there has been some market consolidation due to profit-taking by certain investors, demand is clearly outpacing production, with ETFs and institutions like Strategy leading the way. Legendary Cypherpunk Turns Analyst: Back Claims Bitcoin Is Entering a New Bull Market Phase While bitcoin … Read more

QCP Insights: Solana Faces Pressure Ahead of 30 Million Token Unlock

Crypto markets remain under pressure amid inflation concerns and looming tariff hikes, with Solana facing added volatility ahead of a major token unlock. Crypto Markets Struggle as Inflation Fears and Tariff Tensions Weigh on Sentiment QCP Insights for Feb. 19 showed that inflation fears and escalating tariff tensions continue to dominate global market sentiment. While … Read more

US Seizes Millions in Crypto With Binance Ties—Feds Uncover Global Fraud Ring

The U.S. seeks to forfeit millions in crypto from a Binance account, alleging wire fraud and money laundering tied to a fraudulent investment scheme. US Government Moves to Forfeit Crypto Seized from Binance Account The U.S. government has initiated a civil forfeiture action against cryptocurrency holdings seized from a Binance account, alleging their involvement in … Read more

MARA Holdings Acquires Texas Wind Farm to Power Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings Inc. acquired wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, to power its operations with renewable energy, reduce costs, and extend the life of its application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining hardware. Wind Energy Boosts MARA’s Renewable Bitcoin Mining Operations Located in Hansford County, the wind farm offers 240 megawatts of interconnection capacity … Read more