Bitcoin Magazine The Trolls Are Coming: Defending Bitcoin Mining from Patent Trolls Introduction: Patent Trolls Targeting Bitcoin Mining Bitcoin’s use of elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), which is essential for generating key pairs and validating digital signatures, has drawn the attention of a nonpracticing entity (NPE), more commonly known as a patent troll. In May 2025,…
In a post on June 17, prominent crypto strategist Astronomer (@astronomer_zero) outlined his high-conviction roadmap for Bitcoin’s next major breakout, emphasizing that timing—not just price—is the most critical factor for those still on the sidelines. Despite projecting a continuation of the broader uptrend that began at $18,000 in 2023, Astronomer warned that jumping in prematurely…
Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk’s weekly wrap-up of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I’m Margaux Nijkerk, CoinDesk’s Tech & Protocols reporter. In this issue: Polyhedra Blames Liquidity Attacks for Sudden 80% Price Drop in ZKJ, Promises Buyback UK Startup Optalysys Debuts Server for Blockchains Kraken-Backed Ink Foundation to Airdrop INK Token, Starting…
Stablecoins dominate the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), but Standard Chartered (STAN) said it sees signs of a broader shift underway. With just $23 billion currently in non-stablecoin RWAs, around 10% the size of the stablecoin market, the investment bank anticipates significant growth as regulatory clarity improves and the focus shifts to assets that benefit…
Berlin, Germany, June 18th, 2025, Chainwire BitVault, a DeFi protocol aiming to redefine Bitcoin’s role in stablecoin infrastructure, has announced the close of a $2 million pre-seed round. Strategic investors include GSR, Gemini, Auros, and Keyrock, among others—joining BitVault in building what it calls the “next era of BTC-backed money”: an institutionally-aligned alternative to fiat-pegged…
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone has pointed out a growing gap between gold and crude oil, signaling increasing worries about a possible global economic slowdown. To this end, gold has jumped nearly 46% over the past year as investors seek safe assets amid rising geopolitical tensions and ongoing economic uncertainty. Gold and oil…
As Bitcoin (BTC) recovers from Tuesday’s sharp sell-off, a trading expert has outlined a path that could push the flagship cryptocurrency to a new all-time high. Based on historical price patterns, Bitcoin could rise to $145,000 by September 2025, according to a June 18 post on TradingView by TradingShot Bitcoin price analysis chart. Source: TradingView…
Bitcoin Magazine Bitdeer Raises $330M to Expand Bitcoin Mining and AI Operations Singapore-based Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer Technologies Group has launched a $330 million convertible notes offering, aiming to strengthen its mining operations, develop ASIC rigs, and scale its AI infrastructure. The notes, due in 2031, carry an annual interest rate of 4.875% and may…
Over 50% of some crypto protocol volumes involve stolen funds. $2.1 billion stolen via crypto hacks so far in 2025. Tron blockchain “Black U” market worth up to $10 billion. The crypto industry is facing a fresh wave of crime, driven by a rise in politically backed meme coins and legal loopholes that continue to…
Bitcoin has continued to hover above the $100,000 mark over the past few days, and its price action has stabilized around $105,000 in the wake of recent market tensions and despite inflows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs. A new analysis shared by crypto market commentator Gert van Lagen suggests that this current phase is going to…
