Bitcoin used for taxi, steak, and coffee payments in Kenya via Lightning Network

BTIG's revised target reflects volatility in Bitcoin's value, impacting Strategy's financial strategy and investor confidence. The post BTIG lowers price target on Strategy to $250, maintains buy rating appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's ambitious GDP targets could pressure the Fed, potentially impacting bond yields, market stability, and Bitcoin's hedge appeal. The post Donald Trump advocates for 12% to 13% GDP growth targets, dwarfing historical norms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Metaplanet purchased 2,823 bitcoin during Q2 2026 for $225 million at an average price of $78,872 per bitcoin. This grew its total treasury to 43,000 BTC, with an aggregate lifetime cost basis of $4.09 billion. Treasury Growth and Portfolio Value Japanese listed bitcoin treasury, Metaplanet Inc., announced on July 1 that it purchased 2,823 bitcoins […]

Bitcoin's resilience amid AI chip stock volatility highlights its potential as a stable asset, contrasting with sector-specific market risks. The post Bitcoin surpasses Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix by market cap as AI chip stocks crater appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Exploiting cryptocurrency's notoriety for scams highlights the need for robust digital forensics to combat evolving cybercrime tactics. The post California man pleads guilty to harassing missing woman’s family with fake bitcoin ransom messages appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin's rise amid geopolitical turmoil highlights its role as a crisis hedge, but reliance on a single asset poses diversification challenges. The post Iran’s Khamenei assassination rattled geopolitics, but Bitcoin had a different reaction appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SBI Crypto is shutting down its bitcoin mining pool, closing out more than five years of operation on July 31, 2026. The company launched the pool in March 2021 as part of SBI Holdings’ push into digital assets. Today it sits between the 10th and 11th largest Bitcoin mining pool by hashrate, controlling 20,412.11 PH/s. […]

Increased Bitcoin exchange inflows signal potential market instability, prompting investors to brace for heightened volatility and strategic repositioning. The post CryptoQuant warns of Bitcoin volatility as exchange inflows exceed 50K daily appeared first on Crypto Briefing.