Bitcoin

Babylon BTC Staking Hits 2% of Bitcoin Supply — Momentum Builds for Native Yield

Babylon Protocol reached 420,000 BTC staked — approximately 2% of Bitcoin's total supply — without bridging a single satoshi off the main chain. The milestone validates native Bitcoin staking as a credible yield category.

Bitcoin Layer 2 Wars: Stacks, BOB, Bitlayer, and Babylon Compared

A new generation of Bitcoin Layer 2 protocols — Stacks, BOB, Bitlayer, and Babylon — compete to bring smart contracts and DeFi to BTC. We compare their architectures, TVL, and trade-offs in depth.

Russia Legalises Crypto Mining: $5B Annual Industry Enters Formal Economy

Russia signed comprehensive crypto mining legislation into law, formally legalising an industry estimated at $5 billion in annual turnover. The rules cover taxation, energy allocation, and export of mined coins.

Two Years After the 2024 Bitcoin Halving: Did the Cycle Hold?

The April 2024 Bitcoin halving delivered a 71% price gain to an all-time high of $108,000 by March 2026, followed by a correction. We examine the timeline, miner profitability, ETF inflows, and how this cycle compares to the three previous halvings.

Bitmain Antminer S25 Pro Launches at 11 J/TH — Efficiency Arms Race Intensifies

Bitmain unveiled the Antminer S25 Pro with a rated efficiency of 11 joules per terahash — the most efficient Bitcoin ASIC ever shipped at scale. We analyse the specs, pricing, and what this means for the mining industry.

Lightning Network Tops 8,000 BTC Capacity and 50,000 Nodes Milestone

The Bitcoin Lightning Network reached 8,000 BTC in public channel capacity and 50,000 active routing nodes, cementing its position as the leading Bitcoin payments layer for near-instant, low-fee transactions.

BTCFi Hits $15B TVL: Babylon, Stacks, and Runes Drive Bitcoin DeFi

Bitcoin DeFi surpasses $15 billion TVL as Babylon Protocol reaches $5B in native staking, Stacks deploys trustless sBTC bridge, and Runes fee revenue reshapes Bitcoin mining economics. The BTCFi renaissance signals Bitcoin's evolution from asset to financial operating system.

Hut 8 and CleanSpark Break Records With AI-Mining Hybrid Model

Hut 8 and CleanSpark both reported record quarterly earnings by blending traditional Bitcoin mining with AI cloud computing. The hybrid model is redefining what a public mining company looks like in 2026.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits ATH — What It Means for Halving Cycle

Bitcoin mining difficulty reached an all-time high, reflecting a record hash rate and fierce competition among miners. We analyse what surging difficulty means for miner economics and the post-halving cycle.

Marathon Digital Hits 60 EH/s — America's Largest Bitcoin Miner

Marathon Digital crossed the 60 exahash-per-second mark, becoming the world's largest publicly traded Bitcoin miner. We break down how the company got there, what it means for the network, and where margins stand.

CME Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Crosses $25B — A Record High

CME Group's Bitcoin futures open interest surpassed $25 billion for the first time, signalling unprecedented institutional participation and reshaping Bitcoin's derivatives landscape ahead of macro catalysts.

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Reach 100 Corporate Holders Milestone

The number of public companies holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets crossed 100 for the first time, cementing BTC's role as a legitimate corporate reserve asset and reshaping institutional finance.