Can Zcash’s rise revive the Bitcoin OP_CAT discussion?

Can Zcash’s rise revive the Bitcoin OP_CAT discussion?

As prominent cryptocurrency figures advocate for privacy protocols like Zcash, could the Bitcoin ecosystem revisit the reactivation of Bitcoin opcode OP_CAT? The crypto community on X has been dominated by prominent figures advocating for the adoption of Zcash as privacy becomes increasingly threatened by governments and regulators.  While the Winklevoss twins, Naval Ravikant, and Balaji…

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, Ripple-tied Evernorth plans a $1 billion listing to build XRP treasury. Jack Dorsey stirred new debate over Bitcoin’s status in the crypto world, and…

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All filler, no pillar: Why blockchain cities fail

All filler, no pillar: Why blockchain cities fail

Regulations, hype cycles and pie-in-the-sky promises have scuppered blockchain city projects across the globe… but one has succeeded. The blockchain industry has long strived to build its “city on a hill” — idealistic communities where blockchain provides a foundation and code is law. But they’ve not always panned out, as regulations, unrealistic expectations and other…

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Iconic Satoshi Nakamoto statue recovered by Lugano municipality

Iconic Satoshi Nakamoto statue recovered by Lugano municipality

The iconic statue of pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has become a textbook symbol of the global Bitcoin movement. The iconic “disappearing” statue of pseudonymous Bitcoin (BTC) creator Satoshi Nakamoto, reported stolen on Saturday, has been recovered, according to Satoshigallery, the art collective responsible for installing the statue.  Municipal workers from the city of Lugano,…

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Nakamoto Holdings secures .5M to expand Bitcoin treasury strategy

Nakamoto Holdings secures $51.5M to expand Bitcoin treasury strategy

Nakamoto Holdings, led by Trump’s crypto adviser David Bailey, raises $51.5M in fresh capital to accelerate its Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Bitcoin holding company Nakamoto Holdings, founded by US President Donald Trump’s crypto adviser, David Bailey, has secured $51.5 million in fresh capital through a private placement in public equity (PIPE) deal, according to a statement…

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Bitcoin up 33% since 2024 halving as institutions disrupt cycle

Bitcoin up 33% since 2024 halving as institutions disrupt cycle

Institutional investment and Bitcoin ETFs have accelerated the four-year Bitcoin halving cycle despite growing uncertainty fueled by global trade wars. Bitcoin holders are celebrating one year since the 2024 Bitcoin halving by praising BTC’s resilience amid a global trade war and suggesting an accelerated market cycle due to a growing institutional presence. The 2024 Bitcoin…

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