Category: Bitcoin News

Nakamoto rolls out actively managed Bitcoin options program with Bitwise and Kraken

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Nakamoto Inc. is running an actively managed options program with Bitwise and Kraken, writing covered calls and buying puts on part of its Bitcoin stack to turn volatility into income and partial downside hedges. Summary Nasdaq-listed Nakamoto Inc. has detailed an actively managed Bitcoin derivatives program designed to turn BTC’s volatility into recurring income while hedging part of its downside risk. Bitwise Asset Management will manage a separately managed account using Nakamoto’s Bitcoin, custodied by Kraken Institutional, to run covered calls, call spreads, protective puts, and put spreads. Premiums generated…

Riot extends Bitcoin selling spree with fresh 500 BTC move

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Riot Platforms has sent another 500 BTC to an NYDIG deposit address, according to on-chain data cited by Lookonchain. The transfer was worth about $39 million at the time of reporting. Summary Riot Platforms transferred 500 BTC worth about $39 million to an NYDIG deposit address. The miner sold 3,778 BTC in Q1 2026, generating $289.5 million in proceeds. Post-halving pressure and rising mining difficulty have pushed more public miners to sell Bitcoin. The latest move adds to a series of Bitcoin transfers from Riot over the past two weeks.…

Bitcoin nears $78K as ETF inflows top $2B in 8 days

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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded an eighth straight day of net inflows after drawing $223.2 million on Thursday. The latest inflow pushed total net additions above $2 billion during the current run. Summary Spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $223.2 million in net inflows, extending their streak to eight days. BlackRock’s IBIT led Thursday’s flows with $167.5 million as total inflows topped $2 billion. Bitcoin held near $78,000, while analysts linked ETF demand to stronger institutional accumulation. BlackRock’s IBIT led the day with $167.5 million in net inflows, according to SoSoValue data.…

Fold brings Bitcoin to employee paychecks with enterprise bonus platform launch

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Fold Holdings has rolled out a Bitcoin-based bonus program for employees, expanding its push to bring BTC into everyday workplace compensation. Summary Fold has introduced a Bitcoin bonus program that lets companies distribute recurring BTC rewards without handling custody or compliance. Steak ‘n Shake has rolled out the program to more than 10,000 hourly workers, contributing $0.21 per hour into bonuses that vest after two years. Fold said the new offering, launched under its enterprise arm Fold Business, allows companies to distribute recurring bonuses in Bitcoin without handling custody or…

Japan’s Metaplanet doubles down on Bitcoin with $50M bonds

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Metaplanet has announced a new bond issuance worth 8 billion yen, or about $50 million, to fund more Bitcoin purchases. The Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm said the bonds carry zero interest. Summary Metaplanet issued 8 billion yen in zero-interest bonds to fund future Bitcoin purchases. EVO Fund fully subscribed to the bond sale, marking Metaplanet’s 20th bond issuance. Metaplanet held 40,177 BTC as of March 31 after buying 5,075 BTC in Q1. The bond issuance was fully subscribed by EVO Fund, a Cayman Islands-based investment firm. EVO Fund has also…

‘We Are DeFi, so MiCA Does Not Apply to Us.’ Sorry, but EBA and ESMA Have a Different Point of View – Bitcoin News

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MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and FinTech companies on MiCA licensing, CASP and VASP applications, and regulatory structuring across Europe and beyond. This week’s entry has been written by Eira Järvi, Senior Lawyer at LegalBison, leading global regulatory research and the implementation of CASP licensing and other complex licenses. Eira actively implements global research into active client-facing products. DeFi on the Rise Decentralized finance has been on the…

Sonic Builds Quantum-Ready Blockchain With Simpler Architecture – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Sonic redesigns proof-of- stake to avoid Boneh–Lynn–Shacham aggregation, easing quantum upgrades. Shor’s algorithm risk pushes shift from Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm to hash-based schemes. Sonic Consensus System directed acyclic graph model could lead to reduction in upgrade costs, aiding post-quantum adoption. Quantum Threat Spurs New Approach to Blockchain Security As concerns grow over the long-term threat of quantum computing, blockchain developers are beginning to rethink the foundations of network security. Sonic, a proof-of- stake protocol, is positioning itself as one of the few systems designed to adapt…

Largest Bank in Brazil Moves to Invest in Bitcoin Mining

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Key Takeaways: Itau Ventures invested up to $10M in Minter for mobile data centers that mine bitcoin. Brazil lost $1.2B to 20% energy curtailment in 2025, a market Minter targets. CEO Stefano Sergole plans to grow Minter to 500MW capacity by 2029 across Brazil and the U.S. Brazil’s Itau Invests In Bitcoin and Data Center Company Minter Itau, one of the largest banks in Brazil, has turned its gaze on bitcoin mining and data centers. According to local media, Itau Ventures, the bank’s investment arm, has made an undisclosed investment…

Crypto Earn Products Resemble Deposits With No FDIC Protection – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: The BIS Financial Stability Institute warned in April 2026 that major crypto platforms like Binance and Coinbase now operate more like banks than trading venues. Celsius Network collapsed in 2022 after a USD 1.4 billion depositor run exposed maturity mismatches with no deposit insurance backstop. Only 11 of 28 jurisdictions reviewed by the FSB in 2025 had a finalized regulatory framework addressing financial stability risks from crypto intermediaries. Crypto Earn Accounts Exposed as Uninsured Deposits, BIS Research Warns The report, authored by Denise Garcia Ocampo of the BIS…

Bitcoin Price Strengthens, Fresh Upside Targets Come Into View

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Bitcoin price started a fresh increase and cleared the $78,000 zone. BTC is consolidating and might aim for more gains above the $78,550 level. Bitcoin managed to stay above $77,000 and started a fresh increase. The price is trading above $77,800 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $78,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend gains if it stays above the $77,200 and $77,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Eyes Fresh Upside…