Decoding OP_RETURN in Bitcoin and What’s the Big Deal?
OP_RETURN is a Bitcoin script opcode enabling users to embed small, unspendable data within transactions, striking a balance between functionality and network efficiency. A recent proposal to lift its 80-byte cap has ignited discussion over Bitcoin’s role as a data carrier versus a streamlined payment system. Understanding OP_RETURN: Bitcoin’s Data Carving Tool OP_RETURN, added in […]
Lazarus Group’s Liquidation Spree Drops North Korea Below Bhutan in BTC Holdings
After the Royal Government of Bhutan quietly rearranged portions of its bitcoin holdings—holding 7,486 BTC on May 2—some 4,576 BTC has since returned to its reserves, bringing the kingdom’s total stash to 12,062 BTC ten days later. Meanwhile, North Korea’s Lazarus Group has been actively trimming its holdings, falling below Bhutan in the hierarchy of […]
Bitcoin Briefly Tops $105K As Markets Rally on China-US Trade Deal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng in a series of high-stakes trade meetings in Geneva, Switzerland over the weekend. BTC Heats up Then Cools After Brief China Trade Deal Boost The world’s two largest economies managed to hash out a successful trade deal after a series of crucial meetings […]
Strategy Buys More Bitcoin, Pushing Holdings to 568,840 BTC
Strategy has added another 13,390 bitcoin to its treasury, spending approximately $1.34 billion at an average price of $99,856 per coin, according to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. Strategy Now Holds 568,840 Bitcoin The bitcoin treasury and software firm now holds a total of 568,840 bitcoin, acquired for roughly $39.41 billion at an average price of […]
No, Spanish Citizens Don’t Have to Report Cash Withdrawals Over €3,000 in Advance to the Tax Agency
Information about an alleged new regulation requiring Spanish citizens to report cash withdrawals over €3,000 recently went viral on social media. Spanish crypto and tax experts debunked this claim, stating that it is completely incorrect and a result of a misunderstanding of anti-money laundering regulations. Experts Debunk Viral Post: Spanish Citizens Don’t Have to Report […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: MACD and Momentum Support Further Gains
At 7:50 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, bitcoin’s price held steady at $103,191, pushing its market capitalization to $2.04 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $55.17 billion. The intraday price range spanned from $99,239.45 to a local high of $104,332, showcasing a bullish tone tempered by emerging signs of consolidation. Bitcoin The daily chart […]
Jump Crypto Takes Strategic Stake in Securitize to Bolster Blockchain Finance
Securitize, a leading digital securities platform, announced a strategic equity investment from Jump Crypto on May 8 to enhance institutional access to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and improve collateral management solutions. Strategic Tie-Up Aims to Bridge Traditional Finance With Onchain Assets The Jump Crypto and Securitize partnership aims to leverage blockchain technology to address liquidity, […]
DeFi Development Corp. Expands Solana Treasury to 400,091 Tokens
DeFi Development Corp. purchased $11.2 million worth of Solana ( SOL) tokens on May 6, 2025, increasing its total holdings to 400,091 SOL, valued at approximately $58.5 million. DeFi Development Corp. Bolsters Treasury with 82,404 Additional Solana Tokens The Boca Raton-based company acquired roughly 82,404.50 SOL tokens, according to a regulatory filing. Its total holdings, […]
DeFi Development Corp. Expands Solana Treasury to 400,091 Tokens
DeFi Development Corp. purchased $11.2 million worth of Solana ( SOL) tokens on May 6, 2025, increasing its total holdings to 400,091 SOL, valued at approximately $58.5 million. DeFi Development Corp. Bolsters Treasury with 82,404 Additional Solana Tokens The Boca Raton-based company acquired roughly 82,404.50 SOL tokens, according to a regulatory filing. Its total holdings, […]
World Liberty Financial’s USD1 Cracks Top 10 as Trump-Tied Stablecoin Supply Swells
Latest figures position USD1, the stablecoin linked to the Trump-aligned World Liberty Financial (WLFI), as the seventh-largest stablecoin by market cap—an impressive feat given its rapid rise. WFLI’s USD1 Stablecoin Play World Liberty Financial’s (WLFI) new stablecoin has secured a place among the top ten fiat-pegged cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The token, USD1, now sits […]