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- Matador Technologies Launches Bitcoin Yield Strategy With Galaxy Bitcoin treasury firm Matador Technologies (TSXV: $MATA) said Tuesday it was collaborating with Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: $GLXY) to launch a Bitcoin yield generation program. According to the press release, Matador says it will execute covered calls and other options strategies to generate yield on an initial allocation of up to 20 Bitcoins (CRYPTO: $BTC). The Toronto-based company is looking to transition from a passive holding model to an active yield-producing strategy by leveraging Galaxy’s institutional-grade financial services without liquidating its long-term position. "This initiative aligns seamlessly with Matador's focus on driving long-term shareholder...

- New crypto PAC emerges ahead of November mid-terms If there was one thing we learned during the last Illinois primaries, it was that a crypto-backed war chest might be mighty, but it does not guarantee a win. The crypto industry's popular political action committee, Fairshake, is backed by Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), Ripple, and Andreessen Horowitz. It has had an incredible record since its inception in 2023. During the 2023–2024 election cycle, Fairshake raised $260 million for its candidates, as per OpenSecrets. That year, winning candidates in 33 out of the 35 House and Senate primaries had been backed by the crypto super PAC. Then it entered 2025 with $116 million in cash on hand for the 2026 midterm cycle. This included $11...

- Hardware vs. software crypto wallets: Which is right for me? If you’re a crypto investor, you know you’ll need a wallet to manage your digital holdings. As you decide what type of wallet is best for you, one choice you’ll face is between a hardware or a software wallet. Read on to learn what makes them different and why one may be more suitable for you than the other. Hardware vs. software wallet: What’s the difference? The main difference between hardware wallets and software wallets is where your private keys are stored and how exposed they are to online threats. When it comes to cost and accessibility, software wallets are cheaper (often free) and more convenient, while hardware wallets tend to cost more and require more...

- Crypto News: FTX Is Releasing $2.2 Billion to Creditors — Here’s What It Could Mean for Bitcoin and XRP Three years ago, FTX collapsed and wiped out billions in customer funds overnight. On March 31, the FTX Recovery Trust will distribute $2.2 billion to affected creditors as part of its fourth round of payouts, bringing the total amount returned to roughly $10 billion since the recovery process began in early 2025. All payments are being made in USD, not crypto, and every dollar is based on November 2022 market prices. So a creditor who had 1 BTC on FTX is getting roughly $16,871 in cash while Bitcoin trades around $66,000 today. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) are both down over 40% from their peaks, and the crypto...

- Bitcoin Holds $66K as Trump Prioritizes Iran War Exit Over Reopening Hormuz Bitcoin is holding around $66,000, as U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly pivoted towards prioritizing an exit from the Iran war. According to administration officials cited by The Wall Street Journal, Trump is willing to end the U.S. military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Per the WSJ, Trump has decided the U.S. should achieve its main goals of hobbling Iran's navy and missile stocks, winding down hostilities while applying diplomatic pressure on Tehran to resume free trade. If that fails, Washington would press European and Gulf allies to take the lead on reopening the chokepoint. At a White House press...

- Coinbase (COIN) Stock Up Slightly After Jim Cramer Advised Buying Bitcoin Instead Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. Its shares are down by 6.4% over the past year and are up by 2.45% since Cramer discussed the firm on Mad Money. Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN)’s shares closed 4.7% higher on October 31st after the firm reported its third quarter earnings. The results saw it post $1.9 billion in revenue and $1.50 in adjusted earnings per share to beat analyst estimates of $1.8 billion and $1.10. However, more recently, Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN)’s shares closed 9.8% lower on March 24th. On that day, reports surfaced that a draft of the legislation called the...

- Riot Platforms (RIOT) Up Slightly Since Jim Cramer Advised To Own Bitcoin Instead Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) is an American Bitcoin mining company headquartered in Castle Rock, Colorado. Its shares are up by 79% over the past year and by 10.6% since Jim Cramer discussed the firm in July on Mad Money. On August 1st, the stock closed 17% lower on the day Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) reported its second quarter earnings. The results saw the firm post $153 million in revenue to miss analyst estimates of $157 million. Year-to-date, the shares are down by 9.6%. However, Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT)’s shares closed 16% higher on January 16th. On that day, the firm announced that it had purchased 200 acres of land in...

- Senators Introduce ‘Mined in America’ Bill to Boost US Bitcoin Mining Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the Mined in America Act on March 30, creating a federal certification program for domestic Bitcoin mining operations and codifying President Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve executive order into law. The bill targets a structural vulnerability that the industry can no longer ignore: the U.S. controls 38% of global Bitcoin hash rate but sources 97% of its mining hardware from China. That asymmetry is the entire legislative thesis. Hash rate geography and hardware dependency are two different things – and right now, they’re pointed in opposite directions. Key Takeaways: What the Mined in America...

- Bitcoin Treasury Firm Nakamoto Sells $20M in Bitcoin at 40% Realized Loss Nakamoto Holdings, the Bitcoin-native conglomerate founded by BTC Inc. CEO David Bailey, sold approximately $20 million worth of Bitcoin at a realized loss of roughly 40%, a liquidation event that implies an average acquisition cost somewhere in the range of $33,000 per BTC against a sale price consistent with market levels at the time of execution. The transaction was not framed as a routine portfolio rebalancing; a 40% realized loss on a position of this size, for a firm whose entire strategic identity is built around BTC accumulation, signals a forced or at minimum urgency-driven disposition. For a company that raised over $750 million in mid-2025...

- Key Takeaways A new Senate bill would combine Bitcoin mining policy, domestic manufacturing, and the Federal Reserve debate into one package. On March 30th, Senators Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming introduced the Mined in America Act, a bill aimed at supporting U.S.-based digital asset mining while giving the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve a firmer legal basis. What the Bill Would Do According to Cassidy’s office, the bill would direct the Department of Commerce to create a voluntary “Mined in America” certification for cryptocurrency mining facilities and mining pools. To qualify, operators would need to move away from mining hardware made by companies linked to foreign adversaries. The public summary does not...

- Coinbase: Fannie Mae Mortgage Initiative Links Cryptocurrency with Real Economy Coinbase’s collaboration with Fannie Mae on crypto-backed mortgages ushers in a new era for cryptocurrency, according to industry insiders. The play is less about immediate changes and more about setting a structural precedent, said David Duong, Coinbase’s global head of investment research. “Allowing borrowers to use Bitcoin or USDC as pledged collateral — rather than selling it — incrementally reinforces the narrative of crypto as productive collateral and deepens the link between onchain wealth and the real economy, particularly US housing,” he said. Duong’s comments come as the industry has suffered from a $2 trillion drawdown, with Bitcoin down...

- Crypto OG Wang Chun’s Costly Bet: 2,900 BTC Apartment Now Sells for 7 Bitcoin Key Takeaways In crypto, time can completely flip the value of things—and few stories show that better than this one. Wang Chun, co-founder of major mining pool F2Pool (known online as satofishi), has just sold his Naklua condo in North Pattaya, Thailand, for 7 BTC. Back in 2015, he bought the same property for 2,900 BTC. The Historic Purchase and Staggering Shift In 2015, when Bitcoin was trading between $200 and $400, Wang Chun spent 2,900 BTC—roughly $650,000 at the time—on his first home. It wasn’t just a purchase. It became a turning point. Chun lived in the condo for about two years, using it as a base while building out his work in crypto...

- Iran’s “Reverse Indicator” Theory Ghalibaf’s comments outlined a simple contrarian idea. When headlines push markets higher, traders might consider selling; when they trigger declines, it may signal a potential buying opportunity. The remarks came amid heightened volatility linked to the Iran conflict, which began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28. According to Ghalibaf, pre-market news has often coincided with short-term price moves that later reversed, rather than reflecting lasting changes in fundamentals. This advice tapped into trader frustration with headline-driven volatility. Throughout the five-week conflict, Trump’s social media updates on Iran peace talks, energy infrastructure, or military progress repeatedly...

- Why Is The Crypto Market Up Today? The crypto market looks flat on the surface, but it added $4.31 billion overnight. The move pushed the total market cap to $2.31 trillion as digital assets held steady while US equities stumbled ahead of the quarter's close. Bitcoin rose 1.31%, defending against the ongoing breakdown that activated on March 27. Meanwhile, MemeCore (M), a Layer 1 meme ecosystem token ranked inside the top 100 by market cap, climbed over 3% and carried a 56% gain over the past 30 days. Crypto Market Gains 1% on Equity-Divergence Strength The total crypto market cap traded at $2.31 trillion on March 31, up 1% from yesterday's close at press time. This happened as digital assets broke from the risk-off pattern that...

- New US Rule Seeks to Open $8T Retirement Market to Crypto The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule that would give 401(k) fiduciaries a safe harbor when considering alternative investments, including funds that invest in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. Under the proposal, fiduciaries that undergo review for performance, fees, liquidity, valuation, benchmarking, and complexity would get a safe harbor if they follow that process. It was released for public inspection through the Federal Register on Monday and is scheduled for formal publication by Tuesday. The proposed rule carries out a directive from President Donald Trump in August last year to expand access to alternative assets in 401(k) plans...

- Beeline Reports 127% Revenue Surge As Crypto Mortgages Gain Traction Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: $BLNE) reported record fourth-quarter revenue growth on Monday, signaling a turning point for the crypto mortgage lender. The Rhode Island based company said fourth-quarter net revenue came in at $2.5 million, a 127% surge compared to the $1.1 million recorded in the same period last year. Mortgage origination volume for the quarter hit $84.7 million, representing a 44% year-over-year rise, as the firm’s AI-based platform helped drive higher conversion rates among homebuyers. Beeline saw a 31% increase in average revenue per loan and an 18% decrease in average cost per loan during the quarter. Management noted that these efficiency...

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- Bitcoin Geopolitical Floor: How the $65,200 Level Held as Houthis Entered the Iran War Bitcoin defended $65,200 and rebounded to $67,402 after touching a Monday low of $65,112 – its weakest print since the February crash that started this Iran war. The catalyst was a significant widening of the Iran conflict 2026 theater: Iran-backed Houthi forces officially entered the fight, opening a front beyond the direct U.S.-Israel-Iran engagement and triggering an overnight flight from risk assets. Whether the $65,200 level now functions as a durable geopolitical floor or simply delayed a deeper flush is the defining question for the week. Key Takeaways: A Five-Week Iran War, a One-Night Escalation, and What Bitcoin Said The Houthi...

- Analyst flags capital shift as Bitcoin mining power falls after 6 years Bitcoin (BTC) mining economics are shifting majorly. For the first time in six years, Bitcoin’s network computing power, better known as hashrate, has declined during the first quarter. Hashrate typically falls when fewer miners are active. This is often because mining becomes too expensive. As margins shrink, smaller or less efficient operators are forced offline. Moreover, many publicly listed mining firms are pivoting toward artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC), where returns are comparatively stable. This is a vicious cycle that seems to be picking up speed. The metric, which measures the total computational power securing the...

- Think tank sends brutal warning for crypto as it faces ‘hell’ without CLARITY A leading crypto policy think tank is sounding the alarm over delays in US crypto legislation, warning that failure to pass a market-structure bill could expose the industry to aggressive enforcement and regulatory overreach. Coin Center Executive Director Peter Van Valkenburgh said it has now been seven weeks since testimony from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, yet lawmakers have failed to advance a crypto market-structure bill out of the Senate Banking Committee or pass a version of the CLARITY Act. The delay, he argues, risks leaving the industry vulnerable to shifting political priorities and enforcement actions. What is the CLARITY Act? The...