Key Takeaways Saylor opposed the BIP-110 fork, warning that changing consensus to stop spam sets a dangerous precedent. Adam Back criticized BIP-110, stating the anti-spam rules conflict with free, permissionless money. Purists support the fork to block non-monetary data, while critics predict a minor long-term impact. Michael Saylor Labels BIP-110 As ‘Dangerous’ As the activation…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin difficulty fell 5% to 127.17 trillion on July 11, its 14th adjustment of 2026. Hashrate dropped 7.9% in ten days to 908 EH/s, driving the difficulty cut. Hashprice rose 12.5% to $31.1 per PH/s but stayed 37.2% below its October 2025 peak. The adjustment landed at block height 957600. Difficulty moved from…
Key Takeaways Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor identified five bitcoin risks involving protocol integrity, leverage, custody, regulation, and fees. He argued that surrounding systems could create challenges while bitcoin’s core protocol remains protected by consensus. Saylor highlighted long-term concerns requiring attention across governance, financial markets, and network security development. The Five Risks Saylor Says Could…
The bullish divergence in the Relative Strength Index (RSI) just flashed on the Bitcoin chart for the first time in 2026. Veteran macro investor Jordi Visser said this is a good sign and will change the market for the next couple of months. Visser spoted the bullish divergence in RSI on the 4-hour chart. Price…
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor’s orange-dot chart has often appeared before Strategy bitcoin purchase announcements. Strategy recently sold BTC recently while continuing to hold one of the largest corporate bitcoin positions. Investors are watching whether the next update signals buying, selling or another strategic move. The Orange Dots Return After Strategy Breaks Its Old Pattern On…
This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by BlocksBridge Consulting, curating the latest news in energy, bitcoin, and AI compute from The Energy Mag. Subscribe to receive it in your inbox once a week. Bitcoin miners no longer needed to talk only about hashprice, fleet efficiency or the next difficulty adjustment. They…
Key Takeaways Tether invested $20M in Mercado Bitcoin, accelerating tokenized asset growth and payment tech across Latam. Brazil’s police raided 87 shell companies in Operation Veil of Maya, cracking down on crypto money laundering. ABcripto opposed a proposed 24-hour stablecoin lock, warning it will disrupt fast, regulated transactions. Tether Expands Its Footprint in Latin America…
Key Takeaways A Brazil court ordered Coinbase to return $100K to a user after unauthorized wallet transactions occurred. Coinbase lost after failing to prove the user sent the funds or that basic wallet security existed. This decision sets a precedent, meaning wallet devs might next face strict liability for user security. São Paulo State Court…
Key Takeaways Keyrock’s +$136B June 1 lag signaled 30% drop; July 14 CPI is pivot. Kevin Warsh’s 3.5-3.75% hold after 57k jobs miss pressures BTC; FOMC looms July 28-29. Bitfinex notes $1.8B ETF outflows & fear 23; July 14 CPI decides next. Bitcoin hit $126,000 in October 2025, then slid more than 30% to just…
Key Takeaways Singapore Police and major cryptocurrency exchanges intervened with more than 145 potential scam victims before funds were lost. Police investigators used blockchain tools from Chainalysis and TRM Labs to identify potential victims across multiple scam categories. Authorities plan to continue private-sector partnerships. How Singapore Police Traced Potential Scam Victims The Singapore Police Force…
