Key Takeaways Kalshi has expanded its deposit options to include Solana and Bitcoin. Kalshi converts all crypto deposits to US dollars through Zero Hash. Share this article Prediction marketplace Kalshi continues to broaden its crypto on-ramp, now enabling users to fund their accounts using Solana (SOL) after adding support for Bitcoin deposits, the company announced…

Bitcoin briefly hit an all-time high after the advancement of stablecoin legislation in the US stoked hopes of regulatory clarity under President Donald Trump. The largest cryptocurrency climbed as much as 2.7% to a record $109,856, before paring much of the gain while broader financial markets retreated. The previous high was set at roughly the…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Jesse Myers, the co-founder and chief operating officer of institutional custodian Onramp, ignited a fresh debate on corporate bitcoin strategy last night when he told his 92,400 followers on X that “Strategy will own $70 trillion of Bitcoin in 20 years, making…

For years, Bitcoin in Ireland has quietly simmered at the grassroots level—discussed in pubs and meetups, debated in Telegram groups, and occasionally splashed across headlines with predictable suspicion. But recently, the temperature is beginning to rise. With the release of “A Sound Punt: The Case for Ireland’s Interest in Bitcoin” by Bitcoin Network Ireland (BNI),…

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Bitcoin price crash: President Trump’s 50% EU tariff sparks crypto market sell-off- Bitcoin price crash hit the headlines again as markets reacted sharply to a bold trade move by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a surprise announcement, Trump confirmed a 50% tariff on all goods imported from the European Union, citing stalled trade talks and…

Bitcoin price crash: President Trump’s 50% EU tariff sparks crypto market sell-off- Bitcoin price crash hit the headlines again as markets reacted sharply to a bold trade move by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a surprise announcement, Trump confirmed a 50% tariff on all goods imported from the European Union, citing stalled trade talks and…

Metaplanet holds 7,800 BTC worth over $807 million, ranking 10th globally in Bitcoin holdings, while Japan’s debt-to-GDP ratio hits 235%—worse than Greece’s 142%. The company’s stock has surged 427% over the past year to $9.10 as short sellers bet against its Bitcoin-first treasury strategy. As Japan grapples with a debt crisis that makes Greece look…

In the last Mempool article, I went over the different kinds of relay policy filters, why they exist, and the incentives that ultimately decide how effective each class of filter is at preventing the confirmation of different classes of transactions. In this piece I’ll be looking at the dynamics of the relay network when some…

Bitcoin and Math ChatGPT Formal verification is one of the more theoretical areas of computer science. It relies on the tools of mathematical logic to verify whether statements are correct. This field historically has been obscure, but recent advances in AI may bring it front and center. I spoke with Clark Barrett, a professor of…