Botanix Labs has launched Botanix, a federated sidechain built on Bitcoin that has a 16-node founding federation that includes XBTO, Fireblocks, Antpool, UTXO Management, and other entities (full list below). The federation ensures that no single entity — including Botanix Labs — controls the network. Botanix Labs has relinquished operational responsibilities, transferring governance and consensus … Read more
Scott Matherson is a prominent crypto writer at NewsBTC with a knack for capturing the pulse of the market, covering pivotal shifts, technological advancements, and regulatory changes with precision. Having witnessed the evolving landscape of the crypto world firsthand, Scott is able to dissect complex crypto topics and present them in an accessible and engaging … Read more
Opinion by: Elias Vilochkin, chief product officer of ChangeNOW Bitcoin optimism is naturally running high. US President Donald Trump’s trade agreement with the UK has provided a jolt of confidence in global markets, and Bitcoin (BTC), as the ultimate borderless asset, is reaping the benefits. Unfolding behind the Trump administration’s aggressive push to deregulate the … Read more
Trump Media and Technology Group, the company majority-owned by US President Donald Trump that runs his Truth Social media platform, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). TMTG filed an initial registration statement on Form S-1 for its Truth Social Bitcoin (BTC) ETF on June 5, … Read more
Major moves are reshaping Web3 and DeFi. Leading figures in crypto are making decisions that could redefine the industry. A foundation partners with Dubai’s authority to boost startups, a blockchain network endorses a significant takeover, and a new player revolutionizes sports betting using DeFi. How will these developments impact the future? Price Prediction for XYZVerse … Read more
Hong Kong’s push to legalize crypto derivatives is gaining political momentum, with reports that senior officials see the next wave of virtual asset reforms unlocking Bitcoin futures and options trading for professional investors. The goal is to expand product diversity while preserving sound risk controls. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs “have broadened the product diversity of … Read more
The European Central Bank (ECB) trimmed its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, June 5, 2025, reducing the deposit rate from 2.25% to 2.0%. In contrast, the odds of the U.S. Federal Reserve delivering a rate cut remain faint at best. Polymarket, Kalshi, CME Futures Bet the Fed Won’t Budge—Trump Fumes This … Read more
Key Points: US initial jobless claims reach eight-month high; market stability concerns grow. 247,000 jobless claims reported, linked to economic headwinds. Crypto market shows typical volatility, no major project announcements. US Jobless Claims Surge to 247,000 Amid Tariff PressuresInitial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending May 31, 2025, rose to a … Read more
Medical tech company Semler Scientific has deepened its Bitcoin strategy, revealing a new $20 million investment for 185 BTC between May 23 and June 3. The latest acquisition brings its total holdings to 4,449 Bitcoin (BTC), purchased at an average price of $107,974 per coin. According to a June 4 filing with the US Securities … Read more
Financial infrastructure company Zebec Network has acquired Gatenox, a compliance and identity platform, to bring core regulatory infrastructure in-house and expand into more tightly regulated markets. In an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the company said the deal brings native Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Business (KYB) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) tools directly into its … Read more