Bitcoin Difficulty Leaps 5.61% to a Staggering 114.17 Trillion

Bitcoin’s computational difficulty leaped by 5.61% at block height 883,008, catapulting its measure to a historic peak of 114.17 trillion, as per the latest network analytics. Miners Brace for Heightened Challenge as Difficulty Spikes Following the successful mining of block 883,008, the twisting demands of Bitcoin block validation have intensified by 5.61%, with the system’s … Read more

Florida Bill Proposes Investing Up to 10% of State Funds in Bitcoin

Florida is moving to integrate bitcoin into its financial strategy, with a new bill proposing the state invest public funds in cryptocurrency as a hedge against inflation. Florida Explores Bitcoin Adoption for State Reserves Florida State Senator Joe Gruters filed a bill on Friday that would allow the state’s chief financial officer to invest public … Read more

Texas Bitcoin Reserve Bill Moves Forward in Legislative Process

Texas is advancing plans for a strategic bitcoin reserve, aiming to strengthen its financial security, encourage community investment, and reinforce its role in digital asset innovation. Bitcoin Reserve Bill Progresses in Texas Legislature The Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act was read on Feb. 7 and referred to the Senate Finance Committee for review. Senate Bill … Read more

Lost Fortune: Landfill Containing $750M in Bitcoin to Be Sealed Forever

A landfill in Newport, Wales, where James Howells accidentally discarded a hard drive containing 7,500 bitcoins (now worth approximately $750m or £620m) is scheduled to close in 2025-26. Howells’ attempts to sue the council for access to the site or compensation were unsuccessful. The council is planning to cap and close the landfill, which has … Read more

Hong Kong Accepts Crypto as Proof of Assets for Investment Immigration

Hong Kong has approved cryptocurrency as proof of assets for investor immigration, recognizing bitcoin and ethereum holdings in two cases under its HK$30 million residency requirement. Crypto as Proof of Wealth? Hong Kong Is Leading the Way Hong Kong has reportedly accepted cryptocurrency as proof of assets for investment immigration applications. Accountant Xiao Yaohe confirmed … Read more

Arthur Hayes Warns of Bitcoin Crash if US Creates Strategic BTC Reserve

A U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve would be a ticking time bomb, warns Arthur Hayes, predicting political manipulation, market chaos, and a government ready to dump BTC at will. Arthur Hayes on the Dangers of a US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Arthur Hayes, former CEO of crypto exchange Bitmex, published an essay on Feb. 5, where he … Read more

Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin Is Safer Than US Dollar—He’s Buying More BTC

Bitcoin is the “smarter and safer” choice than the U.S. dollar, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says, predicting a market crash will push billions into BTC. Bitcoin Over US Dollar? Kiyosaki Declares It’s the Smarter, Safer Bet Financial educator Robert Kiyosaki, renowned for his best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” continues to advocate … Read more

Bitcoin Hashrate Smashes Records With 852 EH/s Frenzy—Zettahash Era Inches Closer

Bitcoin’s computational backbone has shattered records once more, clocking in at 852 exahash per second (EH/s) in February 2025, heralding the dawn of the zettahash epoch with an impending 14.8% amplification. Hashrate Hyperdrive: Bitcoin Defies Sluggish Traffic to Blast Into Uncharted Territory On Feb. 8, 2025, Bitcoin’s processing velocity eclipsed its prior pinnacle of 840 … Read more

Exhausted? Hodl BTC and Touch Grass

From last week it has felt like most crypto market participants are exhausted. After a whirlwind of meme coin pumps, dramatic price swings, and sentiment whiplash, it’s easy to see why many are feeling that way. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to … Read more