In recent weeks, a proposal aiming to eliminate Bitcoin’s 80-byte limitation on script opcodes has stirred spirited debate, culminating in what some are calling the OP_RETURN War of 2025. On Thursday, block 896,696 featured an unusually large non-standard OP_RETURN—so expansive it occupied the entire block with a solitary transfer. OP_RETURN ‘Rickrolling’ Discussion around the Bitcoin […]
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Solv, Avalanche and Elixir Launch Real-World Yield for Bitcoin
Solv, Avalanche, and a consortium of DeFi protocols have launched SolvBTC.AVAX, the first institutional-grade bitcoin yield vault backed by real-world assets. The move aims to activate idle BTC by offering onchain, composable yield through tokenized U.S. Treasuries and structured DeFi strategies. First Institutional-Grade BTC Yield Vault Launches on Avalanche In a landmark step for bitcoin […]
Read MoreWebull Pay Taps Coinbase for Crypto Trading, Custody Infrastructure
Coinbase will provide cryptocurrency trading, custody, and staking services to Webull Pay through its Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform starting in June 2025, the two companies announced Friday. Coinbase to Provide Backend Crypto Services for Webull Pay Under the agreement, Webull Pay gains access to Coinbase’s institutional-grade infrastructure, including custody solutions, advanced trading systems, and support for […]
Read MoreFrom Whiskey to Orthopedic Care: 2 More Companies Race to Hoard Bitcoin
In recent weeks, a wave of publicly listed companies disclosed new bitcoin purchases intended for their balance sheets, and two more enterprises have now declared similar intentions. One is a craft distilling company based in the United States, while the other operates in Singapore’s medical services sector—both announcing plans to add BTC to their corporate […]
Read MoreWLFI Rejects US Senator Blumenthal’s Claims, Denies Zanker Ties
World Liberty Financial Inc. has denied claims of ties to Bill Zanker and his entity, calling these assertions unfounded. Blumenthal Claims Based on ‘Fundamentally Flawed Premise’ The Trump family-affiliated cryptocurrency company World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI) has rejected as unfounded assertions that it has ties to Bill Zanker or his company. In a letter, shared […]
Read MoreStablecoins Go Mainstream: 9 in 10 Financial Institutions Now Implementing, Execs Say
Stablecoins have transitioned from experimental projects to essential components of global payment systems, driven by speed, regulatory clarity, and infrastructure readiness, according to Fireblocks’ 2025 State of Stablecoins report. Fireblocks’ Survey: 90% of Firms Have Stablecoin Initiatives Underway The report, based on a survey of 295 financial executives, reveals that 90% of firms are actively […]
Read MoreXrpturbo Surges 80% In 30 Days, Outpacing Other XRP Ecosystem Projects On Coingecko
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Xrpturbo (XRT), an AI Agent Launchpad on the XRP Ecosystem is defying market conditions and capturing attention with an impressive 80% price surge in just 30 days according to Coingecko, outperforming several prominent XRP ecosystem tokens. Xrpturbo is rapidly becoming one of the most promising projects […]
Read MoreThere Is No Evidence Ukraine Holds 46,000 BTC Despite Widespread Claims
Over the past week, speculation has circulated suggesting that Ukraine might move to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve (SBR). A senior government official reportedly indicated that a formal bill could soon be presented to the Ukrainian parliament. Although the bill submission scenario remains plausible, some reports claim the country already possesses more than 46,000 BTC. […]
Read MoreBond Vigilantes Return: Rising Yields Fuel Recession Fears
Rising U.S. Treasury bond yields are fueling fears of tighter financial conditions, and potential recession risks as global markets grapple with heightened volatility. Flight to Safety or Prelude to Panic? Bond Market Signals Turn Ominous The yield on the benchmark 10‑year U.S. Treasury note stood at 4.45% on Thursday, May 15, 2025, while the 30‑year […]
Read MoreBitcoin Price Watch: Can Consolidation Ignite the Next Rally?
Bitcoin price stood at $103,641 to $104,091 over the last hour on May 16, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.05 trillion. The 24-hour trading volume totaled $31.98 billion, and prices fluctuated within an intraday range of $101,820 to $104,457 on Bitstamp. Bitcoin has been above the $100K range for a total of nine consecutive […]
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