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Is the four-year crypto cycle dead? Believers are growing louder

Experts are debating whether Bitcoin’s predictable four-year cycles are at an end as institutions get into crypto in a big way.

Ethereum bag holders will rotate back to Bitcoin: Samson Mow

Bitcoin maximalist Samson Mow predicted ETH investors will rotate back to BTC, but previous market cycles suggest altcoin growth patterns will continue.

Saylor’s Strategy started buying Bitcoin 5 years ago. It's now up 2,600%

MicroStrategy, now known as Strategy, first purchased Bitcoin exactly five years ago on Aug. 11, 2020, a move that helped revive its share price after a two-decade lull.

Bitcoin is the ‘perfect asset’ for the next 1,000 years: Willy Woo

Bitcoin is the “perfect asset” for the next 1,000 years, but it needs far bigger flows to compete with the US dollar and gold, a Bitcoin OG said.

At least 1 Bitcoiner gets kidnapped every week — Crypto exec

Alena Vranova said that personal safety measures should not be ignored by Bitcoin and crypto investors with modest holdings.

World Mobile launches drone-based, decentralized telecom project

The decentralized telecommunication project uses unmanned aerial drones in the stratosphere to provide wireless services to users.

How high will Ethereum price go after breaking $4K? ETH analysts weigh in

Ethereum bulls make a strong case for an ETH price rally toward $10,000 or above in the next six to eight months.

The future belongs to those who own their AI

As AI rapidly replaces white-collar jobs, the future economy will belong to those owning AI agents rather than renting access from Big Tech.

Bitcoin can liquidate $18B with 10% price gain as traders see $120K next

Bitcoin traders are getting excited over a huge short squeeze as BTC price predictions include a return to all-time highs.

Crypto debanking is ‘still occurring’ as banks stick to Chokepoint policies

Despite Trump’s pro-crypto stance, Unicoin CEO says US banks continue closing accounts for crypto firms under “Operation Chokepoint.”

Embargo ransomware group moved $34M in crypto since April: TRM Labs

TRM Labs says the Embargo ransomware group has moved over $34 million in ransom-linked crypto since April, targeting US hospitals and critical infrastructure.

Michael Saylor is not sweating the rise of Ethereum treasury companies

Michael Saylor isn’t worried about growing treasury interest in crypto assets beyond Bitcoin, claiming that Bitcoin will outpace the S&P 500 for the “indefinite future.”

Vitalik Buterin reclaims 'onchain billionaire' crown as Ether tops $4.2K

Vitalik Buterin's net worth could be bolstered even more as crypto traders are eyeing new all-time highs for Ether in just days.

Bo Hines, director of the White House crypto advisory group, steps down.

Hines said he is leaving the crypto advisory group to rejoin the private sector but will continue to support the cryptocurrency industry.

Institutions dominating mainstream crypto narratives — fintech exec

The cypherpunk ethos is retreating from the limelight, as institutions and centralized players take center stage, driving new narratives.

Bitcoin investment banks coming to El Salvador — Gov regulator

The new law will allow investment banks, which can underwrite companies, issue securities, and are institutionally focused, to hold BTC.

Crypto influencers are replacing VCs, and that’s a good thing

Crypto influencers democratize early-stage investing by offering transparent, accessible opportunities that VCs keep behind closed doors for the elite.

Ether price target now $20K as ETH preps all-time high in '1-2 weeks'

Ether price excitement boils over as giant targets combine with a countdown to new all-time highs — but ETH/BTC still has a long way to go.

Arthur Hayes buys ETH back at higher prices, pinky swears to never sell

A week after selling $8.3 million in ETH, Arthur Hayes bought back at a higher price, telling Crypto Twitter he’ll “never take profit again.”

VivoPower shares jump 32% on $100M Ripple buy plan to boost XRP treasury

VivoPower shares surged over 32% after announcing a $100 million plan to buy Ripple Labs shares, expanding its exposure to Ripple equity and XRP tokens.

These three catalysts will help Bitcoin break $122K

Bitcoin price could surge in 2025 driven by global money supply growth, ETF adoption, and retail inflows.

World Liberty Financial weighs $1.5B public company to hold WLFI tokens

Trump-linked World Liberty Financial is weighing a $1.5 billion Nasdaq-listed treasury company to hold WLFI tokens.

BlackRock launching a SOL ETF in first wave would be 'messed up' — Analyst

BlackRock hasn’t filed for a Solana ETF, but ETF analyst James Seyffart says they shouldn’t be allowed to jump in at the last minute after other issuers’ hard work.

$105M Ether shorts got 'smoked,' Eric Trump throws shade at bears

Eric Trump warned his 5.8 million followers to “stop betting” against Bitcoin and Ether as the price of Ether surpassed $4,000 for the first time in eight months.

DeFi soars with tokenized stocks, but user activity shifts to NFTs: Report

NFT DApps drew slightly more active users than DeFi in July, even as DeFi liquidity hit a record $270B.

Harvard endowment invests $116M into BlackRock Bitcoin ETF

Though possibly not its first foray into crypto, Harvard’s reported stake in BlackRock's Bitcoin exchange-traded fund represented a significant investment.

ChatGPT-5 upgrade faces user backlash as AI rivals gain ground

ChatGPT-5 users on social media platforms were critical of the update, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded to the complaints, pledging improvements.

The jury’s journey to the Roman Storm verdict

Court documents showed there was at least one 90-year-old, and some people had “set in stone” their opinions about the Tornado Cash co-founder’s criminal charges.

Crypto Biz: Has SEC’s Project Crypto been priced in?

A bullish regulatory tailwind is forming as the SEC clarifies its stance on crypto, liquid staking and tokenization — with institutional investors and IPOs responding in kind.

EthereumMax investors secure partial win in class-action lawsuit

Four state-level lawsuits against three celebrities and individuals tied to the EMAX token may proceed after a California judge’s ruling.

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