Invisible to the eyes of the markets, Alliance Resource Partners (NASDAQ: ARLP) has quietly opened a new front. Indeed, this American coal giant is using its surplus electricity to mine Bitcoin. As a result, $45 million worth of BTC now sits on the company's balance sheet. Thus, away from prying eyes, coal fuels more than just boilers. Let’s explore this bold transformation.
The face of the cryptocurrency market is evolving at a rapid pace. On one side, individuals clinging to every satoshi. On the other, institutions ready to commit colossal sums. However, the price of Bitcoin does not always follow the same trajectory for these two populations. In Dubai, during the Cointelegraph LONGITUDE panel, major players sounded the alarm. According to them, soon only the largest wallets will be able to afford a Bitcoin.
Europe, once hesitant about Bitcoin, wants its MicroStrategy: TBG plans for 260,000 BTC by 2033. A strong plan that tickles the ECB and shakes the markets.
The company led by Michael Saylor announces a strong performance of its bitcoin investments for the first quarter of 2025, but disappoints Wall Street analysts with its overall financial results.
Bitcoin is up 3% on May 1st, briefly reaching $97,400 before dropping back to $96,600. Bullish investors are now preparing to face the psychological resistance of $97,000, while gold is experiencing a significant correction, losing more than 8% since its recent historical highs.
And what if the dollar was no longer the only compass for stablecoins? Around the world, a tide is forming: governments, regulators, and companies want alternatives. Between monetary sovereignty and geopolitical ambitions, crypto is taking an unexpected turn.
At the Token2049 conference in Dubai on April 30, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, former CEO of Binance, did not mince his words: Europe is almost absent from the debate on crypto adoption. According to Zhao, while countries like the United Arab Emirates and Bhutan are accumulating bitcoin and ethereum as strategic reserves, European countries are moving "nowhere."
And what if banks, the secular pillars of global finance, were living their last years? This is not the warning of a crypto maximalist, but that of Eric Trump. From the podium of Liberty University, the businessman warned: without rapid adoption of cryptos and blockchain, banks could disappear within a decade. Thus, in a context where decentralized finance is gaining ground, this position reveals the flaws of a rigid system faced with a rapidly accelerating technology.
In the face of the contraction of the American economy, bitcoin could paradoxically benefit from it, according to André Dragosch, European head of research at Bitwise. This perspective is explained by the anticipation of interest rate cuts and the weakening of the dollar, two factors particularly favorable to cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin shatters a record in Realized Capitalization, but not in price. Investors are betting on a future increase, while the current stagnation conceals an imminent explosion. Total suspense.
Bunq, the well-known European neobank for digital nomads, is expanding its offering: it's time for cryptocurrencies! The app now allows users to manage savings and crypto in one basket, thanks to Kraken.
The first 100 days of the Trump administration deeply impacted the cryptocurrency industry. Among favorable appointments for the sector, the creation of a strategic reserve of bitcoin, and a trade war with significant consequences, the record remains mixed according to experts, with some even labeling this period as "the 95 worst days in modern presidential history."
The blackout in Spain is an opportunity to remind that the Bitcoin industry could certainly have helped to avoid the disaster.
Fueled by a speculative surge, Bitcoin crosses critical thresholds while global markets remain under pressure. Indeed, on-chain analysis reveals a sharp acceleration in "hot supply," these freshly moved bitcoins that indicate the arrival of new short-term players. The signal is strong, and the momentum powerful. However, behind the bullish trend, one question persists: does this rise rely on solid foundations or on a fragile frenzy?
BlackRock makes a major move in the Bitcoin ETF market. On April 28, 2025, the asset manager invested nearly $1 billion in bitcoin through its IBIT fund, thereby consolidating its leadership. This wave of institutional purchases could indeed propel BTC to new heights by the end of 2025.
Arizona is set to make history by becoming the first U.S. state to have a bitcoin reserve. With the approval of various historic bills, the state could allocate up to 10% of its public assets into cryptocurrencies, paving the way for a new era for American public finances.
Bitcoin is beginning a promising recovery: find our comprehensive analysis and the current technical outlook for BTC.
Mark Carney, a political and economic victory for Canada, but beware! He may be preparing to bury cryptocurrencies in order to welcome CBDCs with open arms. Bitcoin, get ready to pack your bags.
The prospect of a bitcoin reaching $200,000 by the end of 2025 raises eyebrows. Standard Chartered asserts this trajectory. The scenario is based on various indicators. It combines returns, ETF flows, and whale movements. In short, the institution bets on a rapid surge. This article details the reasons. It highlights the key signals.
In the unstable universe of cryptos, every economic statistic can reshuffle the cards. After a jump of over 10% in a week, bitcoin is entering a critical phase. Upcoming releases in the United States (inflation, employment, industry) could reshape market sentiment. In an environment already weakened by the turbulence of April, the slightest surprise could reignite volatility or extend consolidation. This week is poised to be decisive for BTC's trajectory and investor appetite.
Peter Chung, head of research at the quantitative trading firm Presto, reaffirmed his prediction that Bitcoin (BTC) could reach 210,000 dollars by the end of 2025. In a recent interview on April 28 on CNBC, Chung highlighted several factors that will be the main drivers of this surge.
As Bitcoin approaches historic highs, some institutional players are displaying unprecedented boldness. Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, has just announced the acquisition of 15,355 BTC for $1.42 billion, as the price surpassed $90,000. This massive new investment confirms the company's resolutely offensive strategy and illustrates the dynamics of a market where institutions are rapidly reshaping the balance, despite the ongoing volatility.
Bitcoin once again takes center stage. Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, takes boldness to its peak. He envisions a Bitcoin capable of competing not only with digital gold but also with the dollar and U.S. Treasury bonds. Consequently, he mentions a potential market of $50 trillion. So, can we really contemplate such a transformation?
The year 2025 marks the emergence of a new dynamic in the crypto market. While Bitcoin continues to dominate the market, recently reaching $94,000, altcoins are carving out their own path with a market capitalization now reaching $1.05 trillion.
El Salvador "respects" the IMF agreement… while continuing to stack Bitcoin. The art of promising to stop, without ever slowing down.
Since its creation, Bitcoin has nurtured the ambition of a global monetary revolution, as the queen of cryptocurrencies fluctuates between spectacular surges and brutal falls. While the symbolic threshold of 100,000 dollars seemed within reach, several recent signals dampen that enthusiasm. Between technical fragilities and macroeconomic instabilities, the current dynamics call for caution. In a market increasingly sensitive to the slightest tremors, it is more essential than ever to read between the lines to understand the true forces at work.
The cryptocurrency market is holding its breath this week. Bitcoin is struggling under a critical resistance, Ethereum is showing signs of fatigue, and XRP is gaining momentum... As volatility increases, every movement counts. Discover our strategic forecasts to anticipate the next major maneuvers on these three major assets.
The quantum computer will pose a big dilemma. What to do with Satoshi Nakamoto's bitcoins and other lost millions of BTC?
Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, posted a cryptic message on social media suggesting an imminent investment in bitcoin, a week after already acquiring 555 million dollars worth of BTC. This announcement comes against a backdrop of major investors ramping up their acquisitions despite a price close to 94,000 dollars.
The mystery surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of bitcoin, continues to fascinate. In a recent interview with Turkish influencers, Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, put forward a rather unexpected hypothesis: Satoshi Nakamoto could be… an AI (artificial intelligence) from the future.