Bitcoin

Over a year after BTC was adopted as legal tender, 76% of those polled said they had not used Bitcoin to make purchases or payments so far this year.

In other developments, a Finder panel of 55 fintech and crypto specialists has projected that Bitcoin will be worth $21,344 by the end of 2022 — skyrocketing to $79,193 by 2025.

Bitcoin's hash rate is continuing to rise, and heightened demand for energy in this industry is coinciding with fears that parts of Europe could suffer blackouts during the colder months.

Curtis "Cocky" Warren, who once had a net worth of $227 million, has been told he could face another five years in jail if he breaks this rule.

Speaking to CoinMarketCap, the former politician said he's against CBDCs, and called on Bitcoiners to educate politicians so "sensible regulation" is achieved.

FT columnist Jemima Kelly and former Alphaville editor Izabella Kaminska pushed back on the idea that critical articles written about Bitcoin amounted to "FUD."

Izabella Kaminska said this is part of a "broader media problem" — and it isn't just specific to the cryptocurrency space.

CoinCorner's CEO told CoinMarketCap that rising interest rates, mortgage payments and energy bills mean that there are distractions from crypto adoption in the U.K.

At Bitcoin Amsterdam, a panel argues that the world's biggest cryptocurrency serves as a crucial insurance policy against rampant inflation.

The crypto trading entrepreneur, who had a loyal following on social networks, offers "financial freedom" through a so-called "Hustler's University."

Speaking to CoinMarketCap, André Loja said Madeira had seen this coming — and it could have been a lot worse.

We're live from The Netherlands! Today, we talk to the man who is playing an instrumental role in bringing Bitcoin to the people of Madeira.

Some of Wednesday's highlights include a debate on whether Bitcoin's inflation hedge narrative has failed, alongside an in-depth discussion on mass adoption in Europe.

Also today, a new exchange-traded fund plans to do the exact opposite of anything Jim Cramer says.

MicroStrategy's exec chairman told the crypto skeptic: "Bitcoin is a commodity, not a security. Advocating a commodity is similar to promoting steel, aluminum, concrete, glass, or granite."

Also today, Alex Mashinsky could be forced to repay $10 million that he withdrew from Celsius before the crypto lender collapsed.

Four years ago, Bitcoin traded steadily for months after a brutal pullback from $20,000. But in the blink of an eye, it then collapsed by another 50%.

Today, our opinion section reviews a popular book written by a die-hard crypto hater to see whether the points made by the writer are valid.