Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the world's first cryptocurrency, created in 2008 by the mysterious genius called Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin has a limited total supply and the strongest community. With its price going all the way up to where it is today, Bitcoin is more and more seen as modern society’s "digital gold".

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Instant Sellout of $500M Raise: Tether's Plasma Solution for Bitcoin Settlement Infrastructure
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Instant Sellout of $500M Raise: Tether's Plasma Solution for Bitcoin Settlement Infrastructure

The article provides a detailed introduction to the technical architecture and functions of Plasma, including its role as a Bitcoin sidechain, native USDT support, protocol-level privacy protection, and a Gas model that does not require holding volatile governance tokens.
6/16/2025, 11:05:23 AM
From "Ceasefire Agreement" to Methane Revolution: The Battle for Bitcoin's Soul and Future
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From "Ceasefire Agreement" to Methane Revolution: The Battle for Bitcoin's Soul and Future

The inscription phenomenon in the Bitcoin ecosystem has sparked intense controversy within the community, with supporters claiming it is a renaissance for Bitcoin, while opponents argue it is an abuse of resources in the blockchain space.
6/16/2025, 8:58:41 AM
Arthur Hayes: Bank of Japan's "Conditional Rate Hike" or QE Restart Could Trigger Surge in Bitcoin and Risk Assets
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Arthur Hayes: Bank of Japan's "Conditional Rate Hike" or QE Restart Could Trigger Surge in Bitcoin and Risk Assets

Arthur Hayes expects that the Bank of Japan may delay tightening or even restart QE, stating that this will ignite the rise of Bitcoin and risk assets. The article deeply analyzes the potential impact of Japan's policy direction on the cryptocurrency market. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda hinted that inflationary pressures have not yet reached the target and insists on raising interest rates as appropriate, but BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes expects the central bank to shift towards easing, igniting a rise in global risk assets.
6/16/2025, 8:46:46 AM
Bitcoin Core's New Proposal: Will It Awaken Inscriptions and Miners?
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Bitcoin Core's New Proposal: Will It Awaken Inscriptions and Miners?

The new proposal from Bitcoin Core aims to adjust the transaction relay policy, allowing more data to be mined, which could bring new life to miners and the inscription ecosystem. The proposal has sparked widespread discussion in the community, with supporters believing it can enhance miner income and ecological innovation, while opponents are concerned that the surge in on-chain data may lead to a decrease in the level of decentralization.
6/11/2025, 10:50:47 AM
Deconstructing the "Stunning Eyewash" of Bitcoin: A Deep Perspective from Accusations to Rebuttals
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Deconstructing the "Stunning Eyewash" of Bitcoin: A Deep Perspective from Accusations to Rebuttals

The article reveals the irrationality and one-sidedness of these conspiracy theories through detailed rational rebuttals and factual analysis, while also exploring the reasons for the growth and dissemination of conspiracy theories, emphasizing the importance of maintaining rationality, evidence, and critical thinking in the face of complex market phenomena.
6/10/2025, 2:51:30 AM
Tokenized Bitcoin: Extending Bitcoin’s Utility
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Tokenized Bitcoin: Extending Bitcoin’s Utility

The article explores in detail the market performance, governance structures, and extensive applications in the DeFi field of these two tokens, including transactions, lending, and liquidity provision on different blockchains. Through the analysis of on - chain data, the article reveals the role of tokenized Bitcoin in promoting the activity of Bitcoin's on - chain applications.
6/10/2025, 2:35:31 AM
BitEqual — Making Bitcoin Equal Again
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BitEqual — Making Bitcoin Equal Again

BitEqual adopts a virtual mining mechanism vPoW, allowing everyone to participate in "on-chain mining" without equipment, replicating the fair issuance spirit of Bitcoin and creating a truly equal, transparent, and decentralized new generation of cryptocurrency.
6/10/2025, 1:33:08 AM
Bitcoin: The Path to Wealth and Sovereignty for Millennials in a Turbulent World
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Bitcoin: The Path to Wealth and Sovereignty for Millennials in a Turbulent World

The article discusses how Bitcoin provides economic autonomy and time freedom for the millennial generation, helping them thrive in an AI-driven future, while critiquing the flaws of the fiat currency system and revealing how Bitcoin's transparent rule design and scarcity serve as a powerful tool against economic uncertainty.
6/5/2025, 1:34:36 AM
Pakistan Follows with National Bitcoin Reserve Strategy — Why Are Small Nations Going All In?
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Pakistan Follows with National Bitcoin Reserve Strategy — Why Are Small Nations Going All In?

The article compares the Bitcoin policies of small countries such as Bhutan, El Salvador, and Ukraine, exploring the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) cautious attitude towards these policies. Through in-depth analysis, it reveals the multiple roles of Bitcoin in the economies of small nations, as well as the opportunities and challenges it presents.
6/5/2025, 1:30:55 AM
Speculation or Vision? A Global Roundup of Corporate Bitcoin Purchases in May
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Speculation or Vision? A Global Roundup of Corporate Bitcoin Purchases in May

From the Swedish health technology company H100 to the Chinese apparel and textile giants DDC and Addentax, and to the fintech and medical giants in Indonesia and Singapore, the Bitcoin buying spree in May 2025 shows trends of globalization, diversification, and strategic differentiation. This in-depth review not only lists the Bitcoin accumulation actions of five typical companies but also analyzes their respective financing paths, industry motivations, and market responses, while introducing Jim Chanos's short-selling strategy to provide a dual-sided perspective on the financial market. It is one of the best reference materials for understanding the new wave of Bitcoin enterprise investment.
6/3/2025, 3:07:37 AM
Wall Street vs. Bitcoin: Short Squeeze vs. Institutional Bets
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Wall Street vs. Bitcoin: Short Squeeze vs. Institutional Bets

The article analyzes in detail the financial situation, investment strategy, and market valuation discrepancies of Strategy, revealing the risks and opportunities of Strategy's high-leverage holding of Bitcoin through the reference to the legendary Wall Street short seller Jim Chanos.
5/21/2025, 5:43:16 AM
$100K Just the Beginning? Bitcoin Goes Berserk as Miner Reserves Hit Cycle Low + US-China Tariff Relief
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$100K Just the Beginning? Bitcoin Goes Berserk as Miner Reserves Hit Cycle Low + US-China Tariff Relief

Bitcoin miners turn to holdings, on-chain selling pressure decreases, combined with the easing of Sino-US trade relations, the market enters a period of low volatility and upward trend, opening up space for a new round of cryptocurrency pricing.
5/19/2025, 4:22:38 AM
DeFi on Bitcoin: Finally Getting Interesting?
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DeFi on Bitcoin: Finally Getting Interesting?

Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential in DeFi: How Babylon, Lombard, SatLayer & Solv Protocol Revolutionize Staking, Liquid Staking & Restaking
5/19/2025, 3:56:39 AM
From BTCFi to “On-Chain Investment Banking”: How Is Lorenzo Reshaping the Landscape of On-Chain Asset Management?
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From BTCFi to “On-Chain Investment Banking”: How Is Lorenzo Reshaping the Landscape of On-Chain Asset Management?

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the current situation and challenges of capital efficiency optimization in the cryptocurrency market, as well as Lorenzo's innovative model of tokenizing CeFi financial products and deeply integrating them into the DeFi scene through the Financial Abstraction Layer (FAL).
5/19/2025, 2:47:29 AM
Antalpha Mining Finance IPO Explained: A Key Move in Bitmain’s Financial Strategy?
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Antalpha Mining Finance IPO Explained: A Key Move in Bitmain’s Financial Strategy?

Antalpha's IPO plan is not only a major event in the financial technology field, but also an important breakthrough for Bit mining industry financial solution providers. By analyzing Antalpha's business model, financial data, and cooperation with Bitmain, it demonstrates its unique position and strategic significance in the Bit mining field.
5/19/2025, 2:17:11 AM

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