Bitcoin's OTC desks are running dry
Off-exchange Bitcoin reserves at historic lows The pool of $BTC sitting on over-the-counter desks has drained to levels not seen in years. CryptoQuant data shows the amount of Bitcoin held in
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Trump signs quantum orders as crypto braces for 'Q-Day'
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on June 22 aimed at cementing the United States' leadership in quantum computing. The orders advance Washington's preparations for "Q-Day,"
Nvidia’s new cooling tech cuts data center water use — but AI’s total water problem remains
BitcoinWorld Nvidia’s new cooling tech cuts data center water use — but AI’s total water problem remains Nvidia has announced a warm-water cooling system that it says can virtually eliminate
Strategy Increases Holdings with 520 $BTC Acquisition
Strategy Adds to Bitcoin Reserve for Third Consecutive Week @MichaelSaylor announced on June 22, 2026 that Strategy acquired 520 $BTC for approximately $35 million, marking the firm's third s
HashFlare-linked wallet moved 10,600 ETH worth $18.5 million after 3.5 years of dormancy
A cryptocurrency wallet believed to be linked to the HashFlare investigation has come back to life after more than three and a half years of inactivity. On-chain data confirms that 10,600 ETH
Lawsuit Trying To Seize Satoshi's Bitcoin Hit a Major Wall
An audacious New York lawsuit seeking legal title to roughly 3.8 million dormant $BTC, including coins widely attributed to Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto, is facing mounting
Strategy Increases Holdings with 520 $BTC Acquisition
Strategy Adds to Bitcoin Reserve for Third Consecutive Week @MichaelSaylor announced on June 22, 2026 that Strategy acquired 520 $BTC for approximately $35 million, marking the firm's third s
A smaller Bitcoin treasury just out-bought Strategy for a week
@Strive has edged out Michael Saylor's Strategy in the weekly bitcoin buying race, at least for one week. The Dallas-based firm purchased 759 $BTC between June 15 and June 21 at an average co
Lawsuit Trying To Seize Satoshi's Bitcoin Hit a Major Wall
An audacious New York lawsuit seeking legal title to roughly 3.8 million dormant $BTC, including coins widely attributed to Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto, is facing mounting
Strategy Sells $335.5M in MSTR Shares, Acquires 520 BTC at $67,068
TLDR: Strategy acquired 520 BTC at $67,068 avg, below its $75,651 overall cost basis 2.71M MSTR shares sold June 15–21 generated $335.5M in net proceeds Total bitcoin holdings now stand at 84
Watch Out for the Bear Market Resistance Band: Analyst Discusses the Fate of Bitcoin and Altcoins
Benjamin Cowen, a cryptocurrency analyst closely followed by the public, highlighted the “Bear Market Resistance Band” and the 200-week moving average (MA) as critical factors in determining
Saylor's Strategy boosts dollar reserve amid fresh Bitcoin buy
Michael Saylor has never been subtle about where he thinks wealth is headed. In a post on X, he made his position even clearer, Strategy added another 520 Bitcoin for $35 million, bringing th