Hyperbitcoinization and Supercycle Hype Heats Up: Is Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Dead?

2024 has been a banner year for bitcoin, and this weekend on Reddit, the crypto community dove into a lively debate about the leading digital currency’s cycles. Bitcoin enthusiasts pondered whether the classic four-year halving cycle could lose its forecasting mojo. From Predictable Pasts to Revolutionary Futures Although bitcoin has ridden through numerous rollercoasters of … Read more

Russia’s Biggest Bank Joins Digital Ruble Push – New Era of Transactions Begins

Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, has joined the expanding digital ruble pilot, signaling stronger momentum as the country advances its central bank digital currency initiative. Russia Expands Digital Ruble Pilot with Key Banking Giants Sberbank, Tbank, and Tochka Bank have officially joined Russia’s digital ruble pilot program, the Central Bank of Russia has revealed through its … Read more

El Salvador Showcases Bitcoin Success in Key Meeting With Chinese Ambassador

El Salvador’s vice president highlighted bitcoin’s role in economic growth during a meeting with China’s ambassador, emphasizing Chinese cooperation in advancing digital infrastructure projects. El Salvador Spotlights Bitcoin Wealth in Discussions With Chinese Delegation El Salvador’s Vice President Félix Ulloa highlighted the country’s bitcoin success in a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yanhui, the Office … Read more

Japan Hesitates on Bitcoin Reserve, While US Debate Rages

The Japanese government says discussions about making bitcoin (BTC) a reserve asset are still in the early stages. Lawmaker Urges Japan to Emulate the US The Japanese government says discussions about making bitcoin (BTC) a reserve currency are still in their early stages, making it difficult to express a view on the topic. Prime Minister … Read more

$200K Bitcoin? 9 AI Chatbots Predict Explosive Growth if the US Embraces Strategic Reserves

Over the past year, our newsroom has put several generative AI chatbots to the test, asking them to forecast everything from the U.S. election to the prices of gold, silver, ethereum, and, naturally, bitcoin. This time, we decided to spice things up: we challenged nine AI chatbots to predict bitcoin’s price on Feb. 15, 2025, … Read more

Michael Saylor Shares Top 60 Bitcoin-Holding Companies—Who’s Quietly Stockpiling BTC?

Corporations are fueling the bitcoin boom, with top 60 public companies amassing 591,368 BTC—Microstrategy dominating the list with an unrivaled 444,262 bitcoins. Top 60 Bitcoin-Holding Corporations—The Hidden Titans Fueling the BTC Boom Microstrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, shared a detailed list on social media platform X on Friday, revealing the top 60 publicly traded companies … Read more

$150K Bitcoin by 2025? Polymarket Bettors Split Between Long-Term Optimism and Near-Term Hesitation

According to Polymarket’s latest betting activity, participants are showing a modest 30% confidence in bitcoin (BTC) reaching the $100,000 mark by the end of the year. However, in a twist, another wager on the platform indicates a 21% belief that bitcoin could leap to $150,000 by March 31, 2025. Bitcoin’s Future Price Under the Microscope … Read more

South Korea Sees Crypto Boom: 30% of Population Now Owns Digital Assets

South Korea has seen a significant surge in cryptocurrency adoption, with the number of users jumping by 610,000 in November to reach 15.59 million. Trump Victory Sparks Renewed Interest in Crypto The number of cryptocurrency users in South Korea jumped by 610,000 in November, reaching 15.59 million by month’s end, according to data from the … Read more

Russia Using Bitcoin to Bypass Sanctions – Is the Global Financial System Cracking?

Russia is embracing bitcoin for international trade to bypass Western sanctions, signaling a strategic shift toward digital currencies to counter economic isolation and strengthen global partnerships. Russian Trade Goes Crypto – How Bitcoin Is Reshaping Global Power Dynamics Russia’s finance minister, Anton Siluanov, disclosed that Russian companies are utilizing bitcoin and other digital currencies for … Read more