Discover four tactics governments might use to suppress Bitcoin-from regulation to censorship-and why each ultimately fails, underscoring the network’s resilience and decentralised design.
Microstrategy’s Michael Saylor met with West Virginia Governor Jim Justice to discuss digital assets, exploring Bitcoin’s role in economic growth, innovation policy, and the state’s long‑term financial strategy.
VTB is seeking regulatory approval to launch Russia’s first bank-run Bitcoin trading desk, a move that could legitimize crypto trading in the country and test Moscow’s evolving stance on digital assets.
Institutional crypto adoption is set to deepen in 2025 as ETF markets mature and capital flows stabilize. Analysts track inflows as key signals, shaping cautious but bullish forecasts heading into 2026.
AI tools reveal a sharp rise in Bitcoin payment activity, underscoring how digital currencies are moving from speculation to everyday use and accelerating the shake‑up of global finance.
Metaplanet has acquired $450M in Bitcoin and completed a $136M capital raise, cementing its position as a leading corporate BTC holder and signaling continued institutional confidence in the asset.
Stablecoins surged in 2025 as the GENIUS Act removed key regulatory barriers, unleashing record institutional inflows, rapid market innovation and intensifying competition with traditional banking rails.
Trump doubled down on his pledge to make the U.S. a crypto leader in a wide‑ranging “60 Minutes” interview, defending his pardon of Binance founder CZ as a blow for financial innovation despite mounting regulatory concerns.
Grayscale forecasts a 2026 Bitcoin bull market driven by rising store-of-value demand and clearer global regulations, arguing that tightening policy frameworks could unleash new institutional and retail inflows.
Crypto weathered volatility, regulatory crackdowns and ETF milestones this year, as Bitcoin’s renewed momentum and DeFi, NFT and stablecoin shifts reshaped the digital asset landscape.