Crypto News Archive

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin Halving Cycle 2025–2026: What Happened After the Reward Cut

Block 840,000 triggered the 4th halving. With ETF demand absorbing supply, this cycle unfolded unlike any before. Full on-chain analysis.

Apr 21, 20268 min read

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Ethereum

Ethereum L2s Hit 4,800 TPS: Glamsterdam Fork Incoming

Base, Arbitrum, Optimism and zkSync now process 24x more transactions than mainnet. The Glamsterdam hard fork targets H1 2026.

Apr 21, 20267 min read

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DeFi

DeFi TVL: From $171B Peak to $130B After KelpDAO Shock

DeFi peaked at $171.9B in October 2025. The KelpDAO $292M exploit has reset the market. Which protocols are still holding strong?

Apr 20, 20266 min read

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Regulation

U.S. Crypto Regulation 2026: What Changed and What's Coming

After years of regulatory battles, the landscape has shifted. Bitcoin ETF approved, new stablecoin bills, and the post-election crypto pivot.

Apr 20, 20269 min read

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Altcoins

Solana Alpenglow: 150ms Finality vs Ethereum's L2 Strategy

Solana's February 2026 volume surpassed Ethereum's at $650B. Alpenglow upgrade promises 150ms finality. Can ETH L2s compete?

Apr 19, 20268 min read

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin ETF: BlackRock IBIT Hits $40B AUM, $1.3B March Inflows

Institutional demand remains strong despite price correction. BlackRock IBIT now holds more BTC than any sovereign wealth fund.

Apr 19, 20267 min read

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Web3

RWA Tokenization Reaches $12B: BlackRock BUIDL Leads

Real-world asset tokenization is no longer theoretical — it's $12B on-chain. BlackRock's BUIDL alone holds $1.9B. What's next?

Apr 18, 20266 min read

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Analysis

Bitcoin Q2 2026 Outlook: $74K Floor or Return to $100K?

On-chain signals, ETF flow data, and macro factors dissected. MVRV ratio, whale accumulation, and the road map back to six figures.

Apr 18, 202610 min read

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Security

Crypto Security 2026: After $3.4B in Hacks, Here's How to Stay Safe

2025 saw $3.4B stolen. North Korea alone took $2.02B. Phishing up 1,400% YoY. Our complete defense playbook for 2026.

Apr 17, 202611 min read

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Bitcoin

Lightning Network: 5,637 BTC Capacity, $1.17B Monthly Volume

The Bitcoin payment network is processing $1.17B/month as of November 2025. El Salvador, Strike, and the global payments revolution.

Apr 17, 20267 min read

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Bitcoin

How to Buy Bitcoin Safely in 2026: Exchanges, Wallets & Avoiding Scams

Step-by-step guide to buying Bitcoin safely in 2026. Best exchanges compared, wallet setup, 7 common mistakes to avoid, and tax basics.

May 4, 202610 min read

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Analysis

Dollar-Cost Averaging Bitcoin: The Strategy That Outperforms Lump-Sum in 3 Real Cycles

DCA vs lump-sum with real Bitcoin cycle data. A 10-week example shows 24.3% more BTC accumulated with weekly DCA versus a single purchase.

May 4, 202610 min read

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin vs Gold: Store of Value Showdown — Supply, Volatility, and Market Cap Scenarios

21 million cap vs gold's expanding supply. Volatility data compared. And the math: what BTC is worth at 25%, 50%, and 100% of gold's market cap.

May 4, 202610 min read

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Security

Bitcoin Wallet Guide 2026: Custodial vs Hardware vs Paper — Which Is Right for You?

Complete guide to Bitcoin storage in 2026. Hardware wallet comparison table (Ledger, Trezor, Coldcard), seed phrase security rules, and how to transfer from exchange.

May 4, 202610 min read

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Tax & Legal

Crypto Tax Guide 2026: Capital Gains Rates, Form 1099-DA, and Staking Treatment

2026 US crypto tax guide. New Form 1099-DA explained, capital gains rates table, cost basis methods (FIFO/HIFO/Specific ID), and software comparison.

May 4, 202610 min read