In The Satoshi Papers, we begin a multifaceted exploration of how monetary institutions in particular contribute to or militate against the flourishing of human societies. The essays in this volume review the nature of money, the history and functions of central banking, the relationship between state financing and war, and the introduction of Bitcoin as…

Bitcoin could be slowly picking up pace and might soon reach a record high of $120,000, says Geoffrey Kendrick, global head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered. He says key indicators are pointing to a good time to buy the asset. According to Kendrick, detailed in a new report sent to The Block, the…

Coinbase unveils Bitcoin Yield Fund targeting 4–8% net annual returns paid in BTC. The fund uses conservative cash-and-carry arbitrage to generate yield, avoiding riskier lending strategies. Available only to non-U.S. institutional investors, with Aspen Digital as exclusive distributor in UAE and Asia. Coinbase has launched a Bitcoin Yield Fund, aiming to offer non-U.S. investors sustainable…

Arizona state lawmakers have passed a bill allowing the state to invest up to 10% of public funds in digital assets, including Bitcoin. The legislation also establishes a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, utilizing seized crypto assets and future appropriations. The Senate bills 1025 and 1373 now await final confirmation from state Governor Katie Hobbs.…

The debate over Bitcoin’s future is heating up again in 2025. While Bitcoin has steadily gained acceptance across financial markets and mainstream institutions, a passionate discussion on Reddit’s r/Bitcoin community recently asked a pressing question: Is Bitcoin really the future? The answers reveal a broad range of optimism, skepticism, and thoughtful analysis that sheds light…

A groundbreaking study from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) claims that the United States now dominates Bitcoin mining, controlling as much as 75.4% of the global hashing power. “The U.S. has solidified its position as the largest global mining hub (75.4% of reported activity),” the CCAF reports, based on a survey of 49…

Bitcoin price bounces above the $95,490 as markets await Trump’s 100-day speech.  Cryptocurrency-related policies dominated Trump’s but marketsterm;  still await definitive updates on the Bitcoin strategic reserve proposal.  Investors moved BTC worth $4 billion from exchanges since Trump launched controversial calls for rate cuts last week.  Bitcoin rebounds as high as $95,490 on Monday, as…

In brief Bitcoin hovered around $95,000 for much of the day. Ethereum and Solana were down slightly. Key reports on the jobs market and inflation are due out on Tuesday. The price of Bitcoin hovered around $95,000 on Monday, as investors looked for signs of progress on trade negotiations ahead of key data releases this…

Lawmakers in the Arizona House of Representatives have voted to pass two bills that could allow the state to adopt a reserve using Bitcoin (BTC) or other cryptocurrencies. In a third reading on April 28 of the Senate Bill 1025 (SB1025), a proposal to amend Arizona’s statutes to allow for a strategic BTC reserve, 31…

Key takeaways:  A week full of US macroeconomic reports could impact Bitcoin traders’ sentiment.  Bitcoin’s rally could stall if there’s a sharp reduction in spot buy volumes. If PCE, the ISM PMI, and jobs data align with market expectations, BTC could rally.  Bitcoin (BTC) price could face a period of range-bound trading after managing a…