Emma Collins
24 articles on Bitcoin World News
Editor-in-chief, Bitcoin World News.
Articles by Emma Collins
Dogecoin Drops 5% as Bitcoin Holds $78,000 Level
Dogecoin fell 5% on Thursday, leading major cryptocurrencies lower, while Bitcoin held the $78,000 level as oil-driven pressure pushed Treasury yields to their highest since late 2023. BNB slipped about 4% and XRP dropped 3% amid a more cautious risk backdrop across global markets.
Bitcoin Rebounds From $77,603 as Bulls Target $80K
Bitcoin recovered sharply from a Sept. 8 low of $77,603, climbing back above $79,000 as buyers defended the decline. The next major test is the $79,742–$80,000 resistance zone.
Bitcoin Nears $79K as Zcash ETF Assets Top $500M
Bitcoin recovered toward $79,000 after falling below $78,000, while Grayscale’s Zcash ETF surpassed $500 million in assets as investors await key U.S. inflation data.
France Faces Growing Crypto Tax Reporting Gap as DAC8 Takes Effect
Chainalysis estimates France recorded $9.4 billion in potentially taxable onchain crypto activity in 2025, while taxpayers reported €368 million in crypto gains for 2024.
Bernstein Sees Robinhood Chain Fees Reaching $160M by 2028
Bernstein analysts estimate Robinhood Chain could generate up to $160 million in annual fees by 2028 as Stock Token activity expands and decentralized trading grows.
Bitcoin Falls Below $79K as Fed Rate Hike Odds Stay Near 60%
Bitcoin slipped below $79,000 as traders continued to price a roughly 60% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike next week. Zcash led losses among major tokens despite remaining the strongest large-cap performer over seven days.
DBS and Citi Complete Weekend USD Payment on Swift Digital Ledger
DBS and Citi completed a cross-border USD payment over a weekend using tokenized deposits on Swift’s Digital Ledger. The transaction settled in minutes instead of the usual one to two business days.
Zcash Climbs Past $1,200 as Market Cap Exceeds $20 Billion
Zcash surged above $1,200 and briefly reached $1,249, pushing its market capitalization above $20 billion. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency has gained more than 45% in a week as institutional access, privacy demand and mining activity accelerate.
Bitcoin Slides as Oil Rises Amid U.S.-Iran Escalation
Bitcoin slipped nearly 1% as rising oil prices and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions increased concerns about inflation, interest rates and global market liquidity.
Zcash Leads August Crypto Rally With 82% Surge
The crypto market added roughly $500 billion in August, pushing total market capitalization above $2.7 trillion. Zcash led major cryptocurrencies with an 82% monthly gain, while several large-cap altcoins also outperformed Bitcoin.
Vietnam Launches Crypto Asset Pilot With $14T Tokenization Opportunity
Vietnam has launched a five-year pilot framework for its crypto asset market, with real-world asset tokenization at the center of its strategy. The country is also introducing strict exchange licensing and compliance requirements.
BlackRock Leads $217M Bitcoin ETF Rebound as Altcoin Funds Extend Streaks
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs returned to net inflows on Monday, led by BlackRock’s IBIT. Ether, XRP and Solana ETFs also continued their recent streaks of positive flows.
Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buying With $370 Million Purchase
Strategy has resumed its Bitcoin purchases after a roughly two-month pause, acquiring 4,603 BTC for $369.7 million. The company now holds 845,050 BTC.
U.S. Primary Deficit Strengthens Bitcoin’s Fiscal Hedge Case
The U.S. primary budget deficit has reached 3.59% of GDP, the highest among major advanced economies. The fiscal imbalance is adding to debate over Bitcoin and gold as alternative stores of value.
Crypto Week Ahead: Jobs Data, Digital Ruble and Token Votes
U.S. employment data, Russia’s digital ruble rollout and several major crypto governance votes will shape markets as September begins. Investors will also watch token unlocks, Fed speeches and industry events.
September Fed rate hike fears look overblown as the probability stands at just 58%, not 90%
Markets are increasingly pricing a September Fed rate hike after Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole speech, but the move is still not considered a certainty.
StarkWare Mines Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction on Mainnet
StarkWare has demonstrated a quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet using Avihu Levy’s QSB construction, without requiring a soft fork or changes to Bitcoin’s consensus rules.
Bitcoin’s Gold Correlation Surges as U.S. Debt Fuels Debasement Trade
Bitcoin’s correlation with gold has climbed sharply as its relationship with the Nasdaq weakens, while rising U.S. debt revives the debasement trade.
BlackRock Leads $425M Crypto ETF Inflows as Bitcoin and Ether Extend Buying Streak
U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs attracted more than $424 million in combined inflows on Wednesday, extending their positive streak to eight sessions as BlackRock’s IBIT and ETHA led institutional demand.
Unstoppable Domains Drops $2M Plan to Bring .crypto and .bitcoin to Standard Internet
Unstoppable Domains drops plans for ICANN approval of .crypto, .bitcoin and seven other Web3 domains, citing costs, DNS requirements and limited mainstream demand.
Bitcoin’s SHRINCS Quantum Upgrade Is Still Years From Production
Blockstream’s SHRINCS proposal aims to protect Bitcoin from future quantum attacks, but its security proof, audit and potential Bitcoin activation are still ahead.
Tokenized Deposits Could Raise U.S. Credit Costs, Dallas Fed Economists Warn
Dallas Fed economists warn that tokenized deposits could make bank funding more rate-sensitive, potentially reducing banks' capacity to hold long-term assets and increasing borrowing costs.
Bitcoin Price Could Be Playing Catch-Up as Global M2 Hits Record Levels
Global money supply has reached record levels while Bitcoin has rallied more than 20% in a week, renewing debate over whether BTC could be entering a broader liquidity-driven catch-up move.
Strategy Cuts Net Leverage Near Zero as $6.69B Cash Nearly Matches Convertible Debt
Strategy's $6.69 billion in dollar assets now nearly matches its $6.75 billion of convertible debt, sharply reducing net leverage while the company continues repurchasing STRC below par.
