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.

Best Cryptocurrencies for Beginners 2026: BTC, ETH, SOL & Stablecoins

New to crypto? This beginner's guide covers the best cryptocurrencies to start with in 2026 — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and stablecoins — with portfolio allocation examples, DCA strategy, tax basics, and what to avoid.

Crypto Mining 2026: Bitcoin ASICs, Profitability & Cloud Options

Complete guide to crypto mining in 2026 — how Bitcoin ASICs work, profitability calculations, top miners (Bitmain S21 Pro, MicroBT M70, Canaan Avalon), pool vs solo mining, cloud hashrate options, plus PoW altcoins, tax, and key risks.

Crypto Beginner Roadmap 2026: From Zero to First Investment in 30 Days

A practical 30-day roadmap for absolute crypto beginners in 2026. Learn blockchain basics, pick a regulated exchange, make your first Bitcoin or Ethereum purchase, set up a self-custody wallet, and build a simple DCA strategy — with guidance on what to avoid along the way.

How to Buy Bitcoin in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

A complete step-by-step guide to buying Bitcoin in 2026 — from choosing a regulated exchange and passing KYC to placing your first order, withdrawing to a self-custody wallet, and understanding fees and taxes. Beginner-friendly, with no jargon.

Bitcoin Nodes Explained: Full vs Pruned vs SPV — Beginner Setup Guide

A clear explanation of the three main Bitcoin node types — full archival, pruned full, and SPV — with a step-by-step setup guide for running a pruned Bitcoin Core node on a Raspberry Pi 4.

Bitcoin DCA Calculator: Long-Term Return Scenarios Explained

How dollar-cost averaging works for Bitcoin, historical DCA return scenarios across three different investment sizes and timeframes, how to automate DCA, and the most common mistakes to avoid.

Self-Custody vs ETF: Who Should Hold Bitcoin Where?

A balanced guide to the self-custody versus Bitcoin ETF debate — comparing genuine risks on both sides, amount thresholds, inheritance planning, and the hybrid approach most investors benefit from.

Bitcoin ETF Complete Guide 2026: Spot, Futures, and Leveraged Compared

Everything you need to know about Bitcoin ETFs in 2026: how spot, futures, and leveraged ETFs work, the major US products compared, tax implications, and how ETFs affect Bitcoin's price.

Bitcoin Halving Cycle History: What 2028 Might Look Like

A deep dive into Bitcoin's four halving cycles — 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024 — comparing returns, market structure, and what the 2028 halving could mean for price and miner economics.