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2025/11/26

PA Daily News | Coinbase plans to invest in four major areas including RWA perpetual contracts; Texas becomes the first U.S. state to officially purchase Bitcoin.

PA Daily News | Coinbase plans to invest in four major areas including RWA perpetual contracts; Texas becomes the first U.S. state to officially purchase Bitcoin.

Today's top news highlights: The selection process for the Federal Reserve Chair is nearing completion, and Hassett is reportedly the top choice. Six departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, have announced support for platform companies to apply technologies such as AI and blockchain to create multi-scenario, immersive consumer experiences. Coinbase plans to invest in four major areas in 2026, including RWA perpetual contracts and specialized trading terminals. Texas launches Bitcoin reserve program, with an initial $5 million purchase of IBIT from BlackRock. Amundi, Europe's largest asset manager, sold approximately $135 million worth of Strategy shares in Q3. MegaETH's pre-deposit campaign failed due to a technical glitch, abandoning plans to expand the fundraising to $1 billion. Analyst Murphy: BTC faces less resistance as it returns to $90,000; key resistance level is $92,000. Macro The South African Reserve Bank has listed cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as new financial risks. According to Bloomberg, the South African Reserve Bank (SRB) has warned that crypto assets and stablecoins, due to a lack of comprehensive regulation, have become a new risk threatening the country's financial sector. In its semi-annual Financial Stability Assessment, the SRB noted that the digital and cross-border nature of cryptocurrencies allows them to circumvent existing foreign exchange control laws, while digital assets are not yet subject to regulation. Herco Steyn, the SRB's chief macroprudential expert, stated that the risk stems from an "incomplete regulatory framework." He anticipates progress next year but warned that if progress stalls, "regulation will be inadequate." Currently, the SRB is working with the Treasury to develop new regulations to regulate cross-border crypto asset transactions and amend foreign exchange control laws to include digital assets. The SRB emphasized that as crypto asset adoption increases, the domestic regulatory framework needs to be continuously adjusted in line with market developments and risks. Data shows that the South African crypto industry is dominated by three major platforms: Luno, VALR, and Ovex. As of July, they had nearly 7.8 million registered users; and total assets reached 25.3 billion rand as of December 2024. Six departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, have announced support for platform companies to apply technologies such as AI and blockchain to create multi-scenario, immersive consumer experiences. According to Jinshi News, six departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, issued the "Implementation Plan on Enhancing the Matching of Supply and Demand for Consumer Goods and Further Promoting Consumption." The plan proposes the orderly development of platform consumption, including new business models such as live-streaming e-commerce, instant retail, curated retail, and circular e-commerce. It encourages platform companies to legally and compliantly utilize artificial intelligence technology to identify user needs and match them with recommended products and services. The plan supports platform companies in applying digital technologies such as virtual reality, metaverse, artificial intelligence, and blockchain to create multi-scenario, immersive consumption experiences. It also guides platform companies to conduct brand and quality-driven consumption promotion activities. Finally, the plan emphasizes the responsibility of platform companies, strengthening the review of operator qualifications and the verification of product information, and improving the rapid handling mechanism for consumer disputes. Spain plans to increase the tax burden on cryptocurrency gains by amending its laws. According to Criptonoticias, the Sumar parliamentary group in Spain has submitted a bill to the Chamber of Deputies to amend three of the country's tax laws related to cryptocurrencies. OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman's ex-boyfriend was robbed at his home, losing $11 million in cryptocurrency. According to the New York Post, San Francisco police and sources revealed that a tech investor who had dated OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was robbed at gunpoint on the evening of November 22, with $11 million worth of cryptocurrency assets stolen. The robbers, posing as UPS deliverymen, entered the victim's Dolan Street residence carrying a white box. Surveillance footage shows the robbers forcing the victim to hand over electronic devices at gunpoint after he opened the door, and then stealing cryptocurrency assets from his phone and laptop by binding him. According to sources, the suspects tortured the victim after binding him, beating him while he was on speakerphone, with a foreign accent repeatedly reciting the victim's personal information. Police responded to the call that evening and found the victim with minor injuries. They are currently investigating how the robbers transferred the cryptocurrency using the stolen devices. The homeowner, 31-year-old Lachy Groom, is a venture capitalist and the ex-boyfriend of 40-year-old Sam Altman. Property records show he purchased the home from the Altman brothers in 2021 for $1.8 million. Bitwise DOGE ETF receives NYSE Arca listing approval and could list as early as Wednesday. According to The Block, NYSE Arca, a subsidiary of the New York Stock Exchange Group, approved Bitwise's application for listing and registration of a Dogecoin ETF on Tuesday. The Bitwise Dogecoin ETF (ticker symbol BWOW) could list as early as Wednesday. According to a previous registration statement, the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF aims to expose investors to the value of this meme cryptocurrency, and Coinbase Custody will serve as the fund's custodian. U.S. Bancorp, the fifth-largest bank in the United States, is testing its self-developed stablecoin on the Stellar platform. According to The Block, US Bancorp stated that it is testing its self-developed stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain. The bank's choice of the Stellar blockchain appears to be based on considerations of transaction security and control. Mike Villano, Senior Vice President of Corporate Innovation at the bank, stated, "For our customers, we must consider other safeguards around the 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) principle, such as the ability to reverse transactions. After further development on the Stellar platform, we found that a major advantage of the platform is its underlying operational layer's ability to freeze assets and suspend online transactions." According to data from the Federal Reserve, as of September 30, US Bancorp was the fifth-largest bank in the United States, managing $671 billion in assets. Polymarket announced that it has received approval from the U.S. CFTC to re-enter the U.S. market. According to PR Newswire, prediction market platform Polymarket announced that the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a revised designation allowing Polymarket to operate an intermediary trading platform, subject to full compliance with all applicable requirements for federally regulated exchanges. This approval will enable Polymarket to directly connect brokerage firms and clients and facilitate trading on U.S. trading venues. Currently, Polymarket is permitted to implement an intermediary access model, allowing users to trade through futures commission brokers and utilize traditional market infrastructure, custody, and reporting channels. The selection process for the Federal Reserve Chair is nearing completion, and Hassett is reportedly the top choice. According to Jinshi News, sources familiar with the matter revealed that as the selection process for the new Federal Reserve Chairman enters its final weeks, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is considered the leading candidate for the position among President Trump's advisors and allies. Sources indicated that if Hassett were appointed, Trump would be able to place a close ally he knows and trusts within the Fed. Some also stated that Hassett is seen as someone who can bring Trump's interest rate-cutting philosophy to the Fed, which is precisely the direction Trump has long sought to control. However, they also pointed out that Trump is known for his unpredictable personnel and policy decisions, so nothing is certain until the official announcement. Hassett is considered to share Trump's economic views, including the belief that interest rates need to be lowered. In a Fox News interview on November 20, he stated that if he were the Fed Chairman, he would "cut rates now" because "the data suggests we should." Opinion Analyst Murphy: BTC faces less resistance as it returns to $90,000; key resistance level is $92,000. Analyst Murphy points out that based on current data, a return to $90,000 for BTC is not difficult, and $90,000 is not a strong resistance level. The average cost of short-term holders suggests that BTC may encounter strong selling pressure only when it enters the $92,000 to $99,000 range. Meanwhile, options market data shows that call activity at a strike price of $92,000 is significantly higher than at $90,000, especially sell calls at $92,000, which will create strong resistance in the market. Murphy emphasizes that the key battle above $92,000 is the core area determining BTC's trend, especially near the $98,000 level, which is BTC's "fair price" line over the past decade. However, recent market sentiment has been dampened by massive realized losses, making it difficult to generate effective buying power in the short term. BTC's future trend will still depend on market sentiment and the performance of key resistance zones. Tom Lee: ETH may fall back to $2,500 in the short term, but is expected to rise to $7,000-$9,000 in January next year. In a video, Fundstrat co-founder and BitMine chairman Tom Lee said that ETH may fall back to $2,500, but he believes that this slight drop is nothing compared to the upcoming supercycle surge. He believes that ETH may have 3-4 times the upside potential, meaning that ETH could reach $7,000-$9,000 in January. Eric Trump denied predicting that Ethereum would rise to $8,000 within 38 days. When asked about rumors on the X platform that he predicted Ethereum would break $8,000 in the next 38 days, Eric Trump, the second son of US President Donald Trump, said that people should not spread fake news, that he had never made such a statement, and that while he hoped to see this happen, he had not made any such predictions. Strategy claims that even if BTC falls to its average cost of $74,000, its BTC assets would still be 5.9 times that of its convertible bonds. Strategy stated on the X platform: "If the price of Bitcoin falls to our average cost of $74,000, we still have assets equivalent to 5.9 times our convertible debt, which we call the Bitcoin debt rating. If the price of Bitcoin falls to $25,000, the ratio will be 2.0 times." Project Updates Binance Alpha listed on PORT3, reaching a high of $0.0129. According to the official page, Binance Alpha has listed PORT3. It reached a high of $0.0129, and its current market capitalization is hovering around $6-8 million. Previously, it was reported that Port3 Network was hacked using the BridgeIn vulnerability to issue more tokens, causing PORT3 to plummet 77.4% in 24 hours. Subsequently, Port3 initiated a token migration plan and burned over 160 million tokens. Binance Wallet has added on-chain stock trading. According to official sources, Binance Wallet has added on-chain stock trading. Simply open the Binance App, enter your wallet, click "Market," and select "On-Chain Stocks" to trade, with a minimum transaction fee of 0%. Coinbase plans to invest in four major areas in 2026, including RWA perpetual contracts and specialized trading terminals. According to official news, Coinbase Ventures has released its 2026 investment outlook, highlighting four key areas for investment next year: RWA perpetual contracts, specialized trading terminals, next-generation DeFi protocols, and AI and robotics. Specialized trading terminals will focus on Prop AMMs and prediction market trading terminals; next-generation DeFi protocols will focus on perpetual market composability, uncollateralized lending/credit, and on-chain privacy; and AI and robotics will focus on human identity verification, AI-enabled on-chain development, and security. Coinbase Ventures stated that its team is actively seeking investments in these areas and welcomes discussions with relevant projects. Upbit will list the PLUME token on the Korean won market. According to an official announcement, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit will list the PLUME token on the Korean won market. Polygon is gathering community feedback on whether the POL token code should be changed back to MATIC. Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon and CEO of the Polygon Foundation, posted on the X platform that due to repeated community feedback that the MATIC token code is more recognizable than POL, the question arose regarding whether to request exchanges to change the token code back from POL to MATIC. Sandeep stated that he personally prefers to maintain the status quo and continue using POL. However, feedback received suggests that project decisions should not be based solely on the opinions of the crypto community, as the crypto community represents less than 5% of the total cryptocurrency trading community. He expressed a desire to understand the opinions of a broader community, but did not guarantee that exchanges would agree to the change. SKALE has partnered with Base to launch the L3 network "SKALE on Base," designed specifically for AI agent workloads. According to The Block, Layer 1 blockchain SKALE has partnered with Layer 2 network Base to launch an Ethereum Layer 3 network. Project representatives stated that the network, named "SKALE on Base," is "designed specifically for AI agent workloads," particularly well-suited for application scenarios like the x402 payment protocol, incubated by Coinbase and designed specifically for AI. They stated, "Agents require higher-quality block space to run on-chain. SKALE Expand allows the deployment of SKALE Manager (the core smart contract facilitating the operation of the SKALE chain) onto any EVM blockchain, bringing SKALE's gas-free transactions, instant determinism, and privacy protection to other EVM ecosystems." SKALE on Base enables AI agents to leverage SKALE's scalable infrastructure, as well as Base's liquidity, users, entry points, and distribution channels. The network will also introduce a computing resource credit system, meaning AI agents and users won't need to manage gas fees when using on-chain applications. Users can pre-purchase credit on Base using USDC or SKL. Tuesday's launch marks the first deployment of the SKALE Expand multi-chain initiative. The plan aims to transform SKALE into "an AI proxy layer capable of supporting multiple Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks while keeping users and liquidity on their original chains." MegaETH's pre-deposit campaign failed due to a technical glitch, abandoning plans to expand the fundraising to $1 billion. According to Cointelegraph, MegaETH's pre-deposit campaign failed on Tuesday due to a series of technical glitches. The campaign was designed to provide verified users with a controlled window to lock in their MEGA token allocations. The team stated on the X platform that the technical glitches stemmed from a configuration error and rate limiting issue with the KYC system. Simultaneously, a Safe multi-signature transaction intended for subsequent increases was executed prematurely, resulting in new deposits flowing in and causing the total fundraising amount to exceed the original $250 million limit. The protocol provider stated that this allocation was obtained by users who continuously refreshed the page and happened to be randomly opened by the system. Ultimately, MegaETH froze the total deposits at $500 million and abandoned its original plan to expand the fundraising to $1 billion. The team stated that it will soon release a rollback plan and withdrawal options, reiterating that user assets are always safe, but admitted that this operation did not meet its own standards and that no excuses were needed. Coinbase has launched spot trading of Irys (IRYS). According to an official announcement, Coinbase has launched spot trading of Irys (IRYS). Irys (IRYS) is now available on coinbase.com and the Coinbase App. Coinbase users can log in to buy, sell, exchange, send, receive, or store Irys assets. Important data Ethena Labs is suspected of withdrawing $34.15 million worth of ENA tokens from a centralized exchange (CEX) through two new wallets. According to Onchain Lens monitoring, Ethena Labs is withdrawing ENA from exchanges. The newly created wallet "0xa19" received 105.35 million ENA from Coinbase Prime, worth $28.7 million. Wallet "0x631" further withdrew 20 million ENA from Bybit, worth $5.45 million. Currently, this wallet holds 305.15 million ENA, with a total value of $88.67 million. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net inflow of $129 million yesterday, with Fidelity FBTC leading the way with a net inflow of $171 million. According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net inflow of $129 million yesterday (November 25th, Eastern Time). The Bitcoin spot ETF with the largest single-day net inflow was Fidelity ETF FBTC, with a net inflow of $171 million, bringing its historical total net inflow to $11.984 billion. This was followed by BlackRock ETF IBIT, with a net inflow of $83.0088 million, bringing its historical total net inflow to $62.637 billion. The Bitcoin spot ETF with the largest single-day net outflow was Ark Invest and 21Shares ETF ARKB, with a net outflow of $75.9213 million, bringing its historical total net inflow to $1.734 billion. As of press time, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs was $114.072 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio (market capitalization as a percentage of Bitcoin's total market capitalization) of 6.54%, and a historical cumulative net inflow of $57.613 billion. WLFI officially spent 7.79 million USD to purchase 46.56 million WLFI tokens in the past 5 hours. According to Lookonchain monitoring, the WLFI team is buying back WLFI tokens on-chain. In the past 5 hours, they have spent 7.79 million USD1 to purchase 46.56 million WLFI tokens at an average price of $0.1674. A wallet suspected to be associated with Fenbushi Capital deposited 10,400 ETH into Binance 10 hours ago. According to Lookonchain's monitoring, a wallet suspected of being associated with Fenbushi Capital deposited 10,400 ETH, worth $29.88 million, into Binance 10 hours ago. USDe TVL has fallen to $7.6 billion, a drop of over 50% compared to October. According to The Block, Ethena's synthetic stablecoin USDe's total value locked (TVL) has fallen from $14.8 billion in October to $7.6 billion currently, a drop of over 50%. Affected by a weak market environment and reduced leverage demand, perpetual funding fees have compressed, and the stablecoin's current annualized yield is approximately 5.1%, lower than the double-digit yields at the beginning of the year. Despite the decline in TVL, USDe usage is on the rise, with on-chain transaction volume exceeding $50 billion last month. The sharp contraction in TVL is largely due to the liquidation of leveraged arbitrage strategies prevalent in DeFi protocols, especially in lending markets like Aave. These arbitrage strategies involve repeatedly depositing pledged USDe (sUSDe) as collateral, borrowing USDC at a high loan-to-value ratio, then exchanging it back for sUSDe, and repeating this process to achieve effective leverage of 10x or even higher. This trade can continue to be profitable as long as the annualized yield of USDe exceeds the borrowing cost of USDC; however, as the yield has declined and is now below the 5.4% cost of borrowing USDC on AAVE, some people have closed out their arbitrage trades. An ancient whale is suspected of dumping 20,000 ETH, worth $58.14 million, after eight months. According to on-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa, an "ancient whale" holding 254,900 ETH in the ETH ICO market appears to have sold 20,000 ETH after eight months, worth $58.14 million, at a cost as low as $0.31. Ten hours ago, he deposited 20,000 ETH into FalcoinX at a price of $2,906.79. The last time this whale transferred tokens to an exchange, the price was only $1,452.04. He currently holds 3,070 ETH on-chain, worth $9.07 million. Multicoin Capital purchased another 60,000 AAVE tokens, worth $10.68 million. According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin, Multicoin Capital purchased 60,000 AAVE tokens (US$10.68 million) through Galaxy Digital OTC four hours ago. In the past month and a half, they have accumulated 338,000 AAVE tokens (US$60.46 million) at an average price of US$219, resulting in a paper loss of US$13.5 million. After the sharp drop on October 11th, they purchased 210,000 AAVE tokens (US$51.32 million) at US$244; on November 25th, they purchased 61,637 AAVE tokens (US$10.94 million) at US$177; and on November 26th, they purchased 60,000 AAVE tokens (US$10.68 million) at US$178. Investment and Financing/Acquisition Robinhood and Susquehanna are acquiring a majority stake in MIAXdx (formerly LedgerX) to gain a deeper involvement in the prediction market. According to Bloomberg, Robinhood and hedge fund Susquehanna International Group are taking over a regulated exchange previously linked to the now-bankrupt crypto firm FTX, giving the two companies a new foothold in the prediction market space. The two companies are acquiring a majority stake in MIAXdx (formerly LedgerX), a U.S.-based derivatives exchange formerly owned by FTX and now operated by Miami International Holdings (MIH). Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but MIH stated it will sell 90% of the exchange to the group led by Robinhood. Robinhood stated it will become the “controlling partner” in the new joint venture, while Susquehanna will act as the “first-day liquidity provider” to ensure clients have counterparties for their trades. Both acquiring parties already have close ties to prediction markets. Susquehanna has stated it is a market maker for the prediction market Kalshi, while Robinhood provides Kalshi event contracts to its retail investment clients. This new deal will give Robinhood and Susquehanna direct control over the infrastructure needed to list and clear event contracts on their own terms. Digital asset lending platform CreatorFi secures $2 million in strategic investment. Digital asset lending platform CreatorFi announced a strategic partnership with the Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs. As part of the partnership, CreatorFi will launch its platform on Aptos and receive a total of $2 million in strategic funding to accelerate its development. Developed by Insomnia Labs, CreatorFi is a fintech platform that transforms digital media revenue into loanable assets, providing risk-adjusted pre-approved financing for creators, studios, and media companies. Institutional holdings Amundi, Europe's largest asset manager, sold approximately $135 million worth of Strategy shares in Q3. According to BitcoinTreasuries.NET, Amundi, Europe's largest asset management company, disclosed that it sold 772,620 shares of Strategy (MSTR) stock in the third quarter, worth $135 million. Texas launches Bitcoin reserve program, with an initial $5 million purchase of IBIT from BlackRock. According to The Block, a post from the Texas Blockchain Council indicates that the state has made its first allocation to the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, purchasing approximately $5 million worth of BlackRock's Bitcoin Spot ETF (IBIT) last week. This transaction appears to be the first use of authorized funds under SB 21, enacted by Greg Abbott in June. This act established a state-level Bitcoin reserve managed by the Texas Fiscal Trust. Lee Bratcher, chairman of the Texas Blockchain Council, revealed on Twitter that the purchase occurred on November 20th, marking both the reserve's first allocation and the first instance of a state government purchasing Bitcoin in the US. However, state officials have not yet released any documents or statements to confirm the transaction. According to the Texas Fiscal Trust's latest 13F filing, the company holds approximately $667 million in SPY (S&P 500 ETF) and $34 million in the Janus Henderson Fund. If, as stated by Lee Bratcher, the purchase of $5 million worth of IBIT (as part of a $10 million Bitcoin allocation) will make it the third-largest holding in this portfolio.

Author: PANews

2025/11/26

Escape from Delaware: Musk and Coinbase's Path to Freedom

Escape from Delaware: Musk and Coinbase's Path to Freedom

Text: Sleepy.txt On the map, the United States remains a unified federation; but in terms of business logic, we are witnessing the United States tearing apart into "two countries". In early winter of 2025, Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, officially began the process of moving its registration from Delaware to Texas. In the long narrative of American business history, it is hard to ignore the sense of resolute tragedy behind this decision—it is not just a change of administrative address, but more like a spiritual "parricide" and "abdication". For the past century, Delaware has been the undisputed "Mecca" of American commercial civilization and the highest symbol of the industrial age. The term "Mecca" signifies more than just a geographical coordinate; it represents the culmination of a faith. On this narrow peninsula, less than two thousand square miles in size, lie over 66% of the Fortune 500 companies in the United States. In the traditional narrative of Wall Street and Silicon Valley, a great company may be born in a garage in California, but its soul (legal entity) must be located in Delaware. It boasts the oldest and most professional Court of Chancery in the United States. For investors and professional managers of that era, Delaware represented an almost religious certainty—it had the most robust fiduciary responsibility, the most predictable case law, and a sense of security that was considered the cornerstone of business. But now, this rock, which has carried a century of commercial faith, has developed shocking cracks. Coinbase's departure is not an isolated case. If you look at the list of those who have migrated in this wave, you will find it is full of the most restless and wildest names today. Elon Musk was the primary driving force behind this escape. The catalyst for this event occurred a year ago. In that world-shaking ruling, a Delaware judge decisively stripped Musk of the $56 billion compensation package he had earned over a decade. Even though he miraculously achieved the performance targets that Wall Street initially considered impossible, pushing Tesla's market value to a trillion dollars, the judge still tore up this outcome-based contract with a single ruling, citing "insufficient independence of the board." This verdict thoroughly enraged Silicon Valley's upstarts. In a fit of anger, the "Iron Man," along with Tesla and SpaceX, resolutely sailed south to Texas, much like the famous Mayflower. Now, unicorns like Coinbase and TripAdvisor have followed suit, joining the fight to break free. This series of receding figures heralded the twilight of an old era. In the past, large companies stayed in Delaware for protection, because it represented a mature and rational legal system; now, in order to survive and grow rapidly, the top companies believe that they must leave Delaware to be safe. Blood must be shed for freedom. In the brutal world of business, freedom is never free. But for Musk and Coinbase, the price of this freedom is staggeringly high. In the public's general perception, changing a company's registered address seems to be just a simple administrative procedure—filling out a few forms and changing the address. But in reality, it's far from a "relocation" that can be settled with a few tens of thousands of dollars in administrative fees; the giants have to pay a staggering bill. First, they must hire top-tier law firms. Firms at the very top of the pyramid, such as Wachtell and Sullivan & Cromwell, have partners whose fees already exceed $2,000 per hour. The bill for drafting just a few hundred pages of a proxy statement that complies with SEC regulations can easily exceed $5 million. Secondly, there's the expensive battle for votes. To convince skeptical institutional shareholders like BlackRock and Vanguard, companies need to hire professional proxy solicitors. For mega-cap stocks like Tesla, this "vote-getting fee" alone can reach millions of dollars, and it requires months of roadshows and lobbying, much like running for the US presidency. The most critical issue is the potential risk of default. The legal team needs to work day and night to review tens of thousands of commercial contracts because the "change of control" clauses in many bond agreements could be triggered instantly if the place of registration changes. To obtain waivers from creditors, companies often have to pay additional fees. According to market practice, this fee typically ranges from 0.25% to 0.5% of the total debt. For giants with massive outstanding debt, this means the instantaneous loss of tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars in cash flow—valuable funds that could have been used for research and development or buybacks, now becoming huge sunk costs. Given the dire consequences, why would they rather "cut off an arm" than leave? The answer lies hidden in the shadows beneath Delaware's glamorous legal system. For today's tech giants, Delaware is no longer a safe haven, but a hunting ground strewn with traps. Here, a vast, secretive, and greedy group thrives—The Plaintiffs' Bar. On Wall Street, this is jokingly referred to as a "merger tax." Statistics show that at its peak over the past decade, more than 90% of mergers and acquisitions valued at over $100 million faced litigation in Delaware. These lawyers are not concerned with corporate governance; like sharks smelling blood, they only need to hold one share of a company's stock to immediately file a class-action lawsuit for "insufficient disclosure" once the company releases a major announcement. This has long since evolved into a standardized "extortion assembly line": lawsuits, obstructing transactions, and forcing companies to settle. In order not to delay the transaction process, the vast majority of companies have no choice but to pay this "toll," which usually amounts to millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars. Dell, Activision Blizzard, Match Group… countless large companies have been “extorted” by flipping through Delaware’s case files. Here, businesses are no longer legally protected customers, but rather prey legally hunted. This kind of exploitation reached its absurd peak in the Tesla payroll case. After a Delaware judge ruled Musk's compensation package invalid, the plaintiffs' legal team filed a claim for 29.4 million Tesla shares as a winning fee. Based on the share price at the time, this fee was worth a staggering $5.6 billion. $5.6 billion is enough to directly buy Macy's, the largest department store in the United States. At this moment, the true intentions were revealed. This is no longer a manifestation of legal justice; it is a blatant plunder of wealth creators. This heavy blow completely disillusioned Musk and sent chills down the spines of Coinbase, who was watching from the sidelines. Coinbase's management is well aware that although the knife hasn't fallen on them yet, staying in this old world full of "professional plaintiffs" and "sky-high legal fees" means it's only a matter of time before they get fleeced. The tech giants did the math: while their current legal, administrative, and public relations fees often amount to tens or even hundreds of millions, these are only short-term pains. If they continue to stay in Delaware, in this legal environment, losing control of their companies and being forced to accept endless lawsuits and extortion would be an incurable "cancer." Blood must be shed for freedom. The old world's ruler cannot measure the ambition of the new world. If the exorbitant "ransom" was merely a painful blow to Musk and his ilk, then the underlying conflict in Delaware's legal logic was the root cause that suffocated them. This is far more than just a debate over legal terms; it's the ultimate clash between two different business civilizations. For the past century, Delaware has been able to maintain its position as the iron throne of business because it has forged a tacit golden agreement with the American business community—the Business Judgment Rule. The subtext is that as long as the board of directors doesn't embezzle or break the law, the judge will never interfere with how you do business. This is the ultimate respect for entrepreneurship and the cornerstone of American business prosperity. However, in recent years, this yardstick has become distorted by the erosion of time. With the unlimited expansion of the weight of institutional investors, Delaware's gavel has begun to slide more and more towards another extreme—the Entire Fairness Standard. This is a phrase that sends chills down the spines of every Silicon Valley founder. Its subtext is: "I don't care if you've created a business miracle; if your processes don't meet my requirements, all your success is for naught." Musk's $56 billion compensation, which was written off, is a victim of this kind of microscopic scrutiny. In that lawsuit, despite Tesla achieving the most phenomenal growth in human business history and shareholders reaping enormous profits, a Delaware judge coldly ruled Musk's compensation invalid. The reason given was simply that board members had too good a relationship with Musk, and the process was not "perfectly independent." This arrogance of prioritizing procedures over results may be a safe haven for traditional companies like Coca-Cola, which are managed by professional managers; but for new species like Coinbase and Tesla, which rely on their founders to drive exponential growth, it is a fatal shackle. The old world's measuring stick can no longer measure the ambitions of the new world. Delaware judges can read the financial statements for steel, oil, and railroads, but they have a hard time understanding why Musk's personal IP is worth $50 billion. While Delaware was preoccupied with ethical censorship, Texas pragmatically offered an ambitious "partnership agreement." This is not just an empty "Welcome to Texas." In September 2024, the Texas Business Court officially opened for business. This is not only a new institution, but also a precise strike by Texas against Delaware's pain points. It only handles high-value cases. According to the bill, the court has exclusive jurisdiction over commercial disputes involving more than $5 million; and for publicly traded companies, only cases involving more than $10 million are eligible. This means that shareholder harassment lawsuits are effectively shut out. Even more disruptive is the appointment process for judges. Unlike the Delaware Supreme Court justices who serve 12-year terms and come from legal families, judges of the Texas Commercial Court are directly appointed by Governor Greg Abbott and serve only two-year terms. This signifies an unprecedented level of consensus between the judiciary and the executive branch on the goal of "developing the economy." If a judge rules against the business environment, he could lose his job two years later. Texas is sending a very clear message: "Here, we don't teach you how to be a person, there's no fatherly influence. We only protect contracts. As long as you bring jobs and growth, we'll protect you." The "founder model" represented by Coinbase and Musk is no longer willing to bow to the "managerial model" represented by Delaware. They've had enough of being treated like wild beasts to be guarded against. So, they chose to pack their bags, leave that exquisite but suffocating greenhouse, and head towards that rough but wild wilderness. American Drift This may not mean the end of Delaware. For a long time to come, it will remain home to companies like Coca-Cola, Walmart, and General Electric. For these "old aristocrats" who seek stable dividends, value ESG scores, and are accustomed to professional management, Delaware's sophisticated and cumbersome rules remain the best safety net. But for another group of people, the air there is so thin that they can't breathe. We are witnessing the United States tearing itself apart into "two countries". One is represented by Delaware and New York. Here, distribution, checks and balances, and political correctness are emphasized. It is like an exquisite museum, well-ordered, yet exuding a stale and decadent atmosphere. A place represented by Texas and the New Frontier. Here, growth, efficiency, and even a savage vitality prevail, danger lurking everywhere. The departure of Coinbase and Musk is just the beginning. They are like canaries in a coal mine, sensing the tremors deep underground before anyone else with their keenest sense of smell. Of course, this migration was not without risks. The newly established commercial court in Texas hadn't yet undergone the stress test of a major economic crisis, and the power grid remained vulnerable during blizzards. No one dared to guarantee that the next century of commercial legend would emerge from here. But that's precisely what makes business so fascinating, and also so cruel—it never promises certainty; it only rewards those who dare to bet on uncertainty. In this high-stakes gamble on the future, capital cast its most honest vote with its feet. It tells us that when the old world order begins to solidify into a constraint, the instinct for innovation will always run towards that field, even if it is barren, but where one can run wild.

Author: PANews

2025/11/26

A Technical Overview of the MORICOIN Ecosystem

A Technical Overview of the MORICOIN Ecosystem

Технический обзор экосистемы MORICOIN: структура, утилиты и механизмы сообщества Введение Ландшафт Web3 продолжает развиваться в сторону экосистем, ос

Author: Medium

2025/11/26

Best New Crypto to Invest In: Remittix Emerges As Top Pick Ahead of Its PayFi App Launch

Best New Crypto to Invest In: Remittix Emerges As Top Pick Ahead of Its PayFi App Launch

The post Best New Crypto to Invest In: Remittix Emerges As Top Pick Ahead of Its PayFi App Launch appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Recent crypto news has highlighted how presale projects like BlockDAG, Opter and Layer Brett are pulling in heavy funding while traders scan “best crypto to buy now” threads for the next strong move. In that busy field, Remittix (RTX) is starting to look like the best new crypto to invest in for investors who care about real payments, strong security and clear exchange plans. It already sits at the top of several “best crypto presale to buy ” lists, thanks to a live PayFi wallet beta, CertiK verification and rising interest from both retail traders and early institutional watchers. Top 4 Best New Cryptos To Invest In (2025 Edition) Remittix (RTX): Global PayFi network for crypto to bank payments and everyday remittances BlockDAG (BDAG): High-throughput base chain for smart contracts and DeFi builders Opter (OPTER): Perpetuals trading token tied to a growing on-chain derivatives exchange Layer Brett (LBRETT): Meme-driven Ethereum Layer 2 project with staking and community rewards Crypto Sector Key Utility Why It Stands Out Upside Potential Remittix (RTX) PayFi / DeFi Crypto to bank payments and remittances Real payment rails plus strong security Very High BlockDAG (BDAG) L1 / DeFi / Web3 Scalable PoW DAG chain for dApps Big raise, miners and strong community High Opter (OPTER) DeFi / Derivatives Perpetuals DEX with hybrid token presale Live exchange with volume-based rewards High Layer Brett (LBRETT) Meme / Ethereum Layer 2 L2 meme coin with staking incentives Meme branding plus high APY staking Medium to High 1. Remittix (RTX) – PayFi Leader And Top Pick For Real-World Payments Remittix is a PayFi project focused on turning cryptocurrency into bank-ready money inside one simple app, with support for cross-border transfers in more than 30 countries. It’s wallet beta, now live on iOS for community testers, already shows crypto to fiat…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/26

Ethena Labs is suspected of withdrawing $34.15 million worth of ENA tokens from a centralized exchange (CEX) through two new wallets.

Ethena Labs is suspected of withdrawing $34.15 million worth of ENA tokens from a centralized exchange (CEX) through two new wallets.

PANews reported on November 26th that, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, Ethena Labs is withdrawing ENA from exchanges. The newly created wallet "0xa19" received 105.35 million ENA from Coinbase Prime, worth $28.7 million. Wallet "0x631" further withdrew 20 million ENA from Bybit, worth $5.45 million. Currently, the wallet holds 305.15 million ENA, with a total value of $88.67 million.

Author: PANews

2025/11/26

WEEX Integrates with Niza Labs to Boost Liquidity and Growth of Crypto Projects

WEEX Integrates with Niza Labs to Boost Liquidity and Growth of Crypto Projects

The post WEEX Integrates with Niza Labs to Boost Liquidity and Growth of Crypto Projects appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. WEEX, a famous global centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) serving 6+ million users, has announced its landmark collaboration with Niza Labs, a Niza Global-based incubator and startup accelerator project. The primary purpose of this strategic partnership is to accelerate the liquidity and growth of projects for the compliance of worldwide users. 🎙 Niza Ecosystem @nizalabs is thrilled to unveil a new strategic partnership with WEEX! @WEEX_Official 🤝✨ WEEX is a global cryptocurrency exchange serving over 6 million users in 200+ countries. 🌍Ranked among the top five CEXs on CoinGecko and top 12 on CoinMarketCap, it… pic.twitter.com/GAmwuBYq3j — WEEX (@WEEX_Official) November 25, 2025 As per the details, WEEX is one of the trusted and best crypto exchanges in the world and currently serves 200+ countries with more than 6 million users. In addition, it is at the fifth position in top-ranking CEXs on CoinGecko and also among the top 12 on CoinMarketCap. WEEX has excitedly revealed this news through its official X account. Empowering Secure, Fast, and Cost-Effective Trading Niza Labs, also known as the Niza ecosystem, plays a vital role in shaping projects for more acceptance and boosts the liquidity of cryptocurrency. Moreover, WEEX offers 1800+ spot and futures pairs with daily trading volume exceeding $5 billion. With these features, WEEX also promises users interesting and beneficial services for the welfare of mankind. WEEX facilities users with 400x leverage, 0% maker fees, and a 1000 Bitcoin ($BTC) protection Fund. WEEX delivers a secure, protected, fast, and cost-effective trading experience. This partnership is more fruitful in every aspect in the digital world.   WEEX and Niza Labs Collaborate for Global Impact The alliance of WEEX and Niza Labs helps to uplift the users from darkness to the light of advancement, with a full range of technological tools and specialties. On the other…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/26

Monad airdrop "flips the table," testnet exploitation is dead.

Monad airdrop "flips the table," testnet exploitation is dead.

Author: Hu Tao, ChainCatcher Yesterday, the highly anticipated Layer 1 public chain Monad token MON was officially launched. It briefly fell below the cost price for public offering users, and its FDV is currently hovering in the range of $3-3.5 billion. This is not only lower than the mainstream market capitalization prediction of $8 billion on Polymarket, but also far lower than the valuation of $15 billion in the earliest Pre-TGE market. This is not only a heavy blow to the Layer 1 narrative, but also a tragic milestone for the "plucking" group. Previously, Monad, valued at $3 billion, became the highest-valued unissued Layer 1 cryptocurrency on the market, and was highly anticipated by airdrop hunters. Its testnet had accumulated over 300 million interactive addresses, and many studios were using millions of addresses to register Monad addresses. At the end of October, Monad officially opened airdrop queries, but unexpectedly excluded all testnet interactive addresses from the airdrop. The logic of those who exploit this loophole is that "sunshine distribution" is a common practice among many projects, and as long as they maintain a high frequency of interaction, they may be able to obtain token rewards ranging from a few dollars to tens of dollars, and the accumulated value of tokens from multiple addresses is still considerable. However, Monad's official team did not do what the massive group of loophole exploiters hoped for by excluding all testnet addresses from the airdrop. "All the addresses that interacted with the testnet were reverse-engineered, and participating in various NFTs was basically useless. The only ones who received Monad airdrops were some old addresses that had never interacted with Monads but had traded on Hyperliquid," Adu (pseudonym), the head of a Hangzhou-based arbitrage studio, told ChainCatcher. Monad quickly became the target of fierce criticism from many users who wanted to exploit freebies, but Modad officials remained unmoved. According to well-known KOL Feng Mi, the idea behind Monad's airdrop was to bind people with contributions, status, and potential to Monad, focusing on their identity and contributions, such as Monad ecosystem developers, heavy DeFi users, and high-quality NFT holders. The well-known alpha blogger Spark received 3 million Monad tokens in this airdrop, currently worth approximately $110,000. This wasn't due to his activity logs, but rather because he served as a modder for the Monad community for three years and established the Monad Chinese community. This was considered a substantial contribution by the Monad team, making it a key target for most project airdrops. For project teams, airdrops are significant in two ways: firstly, they reward long-term supporters, demonstrating their commitment to the community; secondly, they reward active participants and influencers in the surrounding ecosystem, attracting them to their own ecosystem through airdrop rewards. From Uniswap in its early days to thousands of projects such as Gitcoin, Arbitrum, Scroll, Berachain, and Aster, airdrops have become an essential way for project teams to attract users. During this period, the standards for airdrops have been constantly forking and evolving. Some projects emphasize a equitable approach, being quite generous to those who participate in the interaction and exploit the airdrops. Other projects, however, have established strict rules for interaction on the testnet/mainnet, implementing rigorous witch screening based on a points system. This time, Monad has completely abandoned testnet interaction users, or rather, retail users. “If retail investors are neglected for a long time, the network will become too elitist in its early stages, losing a broad community base. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BSC all relied on a group of seemingly insignificant small retail investors in their early days; they brought network effects and community vitality,” Feng Mi said on X. He believes that Monad should provide grassroots retail investors with a space to grow gradually, even if only a little, so that more people can truly become part of the MON network community. Zhui Feng believes that those who exploit loopholes not only contribute transaction fees, data, and traffic to the project, but also serve a significant promotional purpose. He thinks these individuals deserve some incentive. "Monad's actions were extremely ill-considered, shaking the very foundation of trust in the industry," IceFrog also tweeted. However, from the perspective of the project team, they need to formulate the airdrop strategy based on the long-term development needs of the project. "Airdrop hunters have no loyalty. They will sell the airdrops as soon as they receive them and then run to the next project to collect airdrops. For the project, this only creates selling pressure and has no long-term benefits. Is it necessary to send airdrops to them in this situation?" An anonymous KOL described airdrop hunters as "parasites" in the crypto ecosystem. The author, "Master Tu'ao," also believes that the industry's airdrop logic is changing. "Previously, when CEXs assessed a project's fundamentals, they focused heavily on the activity level of on-chain data and active user metrics. Projects needed popularity during their initial launch. So for a long time, project teams tacitly approved of, and even reached an agreement with, the 'you come here to collect 'freebies' to help me get listed on major exchanges, and I'll airdrop some to you in return; we'd all share the profits. But now, CEX listings no longer look at on-chain data and users, because everyone knows these figures are heavily inflated," Master Tu'ao tweeted. The logic of business is ruthless. With the on-chain data bubble becoming increasingly severe and the selling pressure from airdrop hunters negatively impacting the price trends of many projects, Monad's choice has its rationale. However, this is destined not to be the choice of most projects. As a public chain project heavily invested in by capital, Monad still has many cards to play. Its technical strength and the potential explosive power of its ecosystem applications could bring it a large number of community users. But for most projects, they are essentially marketing projects and must rely on airdrops to gain attention and market popularity. In the long run, airdrops remain a significant source of value for the crypto industry, but the logic and targets of airdrops are undergoing profound changes. "The Monad airdrop results essentially signal the collapse of the 'black market' logic for exploiting cryptocurrencies on the testnet; it's highly likely that no one will be farming on the testnet anymore in the future," said the "Master Brother from Australia." In fact, many KOLs had anticipated Monad's "table-flipping" move. KOLs like Tu'ao Master, Icefrog, and Chasing Wind had already openly stated they wouldn't participate in Monad interactions. It's understood that top KOLs will focus more on more diverse markets such as "talking and arbitrage," while also concentrating on selecting high-quality projects like Polymarket to build premium accounts. Furthermore, several studios interviewed indicated that their revenue was lower than last year and also below expectations. "The key is to find an area where you have an advantage, such as low labor costs, advanced technology, keen investment research to discover early-stage projects, or influential KOLs to talk to. It's quite difficult to obtain substantial profits by simply following the crowd and trying to make money," A-Du said. With the market capitalization of leading projects like Monad falling significantly below market expectations, and many projects locking up airdropped tokens for extended periods after TGE, the status of "freebie hunters" in the project's profit-sharing ecosystem has declined further, and the value of their acquired tokens has continued to shrink. The logic of winning through sheer volume of freebies is no longer sustainable. "So, the golden age for novice retail investors to profit by providing labor to enter the primary market at low prices is indeed over. The door had actually been closing for a long time, and Monad's airdrop was just closing the last crack," sighed the senior member from Australia.

Author: PANews

2025/11/26

Ourbit announces completion of CODE Travel Rule compliance integration, marking a new phase towards global regulatory standards.

Ourbit announces completion of CODE Travel Rule compliance integration, marking a new phase towards global regulatory standards.

Ourbit, a rapidly growing global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the completion of its technical integration with CODE Travel Rule and its membership in the CODE Travel Rule Alliance. This milestone marks a significant step forward for Ourbit in building a secure, transparent, and compliant global trading environment. Through this integration, Ourbit has fully complied with the requirements of the Korean Travel Rule and is aligned with the international standards developed by the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). This further strengthens Ourbit's long-standing commitment to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF). For Ourbit, compliance has never been just about meeting regulatory requirements; it's the foundation for protecting users and building a sustainable global platform. Joining the CODE Travel Rule alliance allows Ourbit to better align with international regulatory frameworks while continuing to provide a simple and seamless trading experience for users worldwide. Cross-platform compliant transfer capabilities, powerfully driven by CODE. The CODE Travel Rule solution enables Ourbit to securely exchange necessary originator and beneficiary information with other VASPs (Virtual Asset Service Providers) within the alliance to meet FATF Travel Rule requirements. This means that when users transfer virtual assets between Ourbit and other platforms that access CODE, the relevant compliance data will be transmitted in a standardized, encrypted, and automated manner without human intervention. With the help of CODE, Ourbit can: Implement cross-platform compliant transfers that comply with Korean and FATF standards. Reduce operational risks and data inconsistencies through unified protocols. Join a regulated and trusted VASP network to jointly promote the long-term healthy development of the industry. Safe, transparent, and compliant—effortlessly reliable without imperceptible to users. For users, this integration improves security, rather than making it more difficult to use. Travel rule verification and data transmission are both completed automatically in the background. Users can deposit and withdraw funds freely as usual. A stronger compliance system can effectively reduce risks associated with illicit funds, account misuse, and policy uncertainty. Ourbit is committed to making compliance "seamless yet effective." Users don't need to understand regulatory provisions; they can simply feel that their assets are safer, the platform is more trustworthy, and the experience is smoother. Deepen investment in technology, risk control, and anti-money laundering system construction. Joining the CODE Travel Rule alliance is part of Ourbit's continued increased investment in security and risk control, including: Advanced monitoring and analysis system: Real-time identification of suspicious behavior, prevention of fraud, hacking, and illicit financial flows. Professional AML and Compliance Team: Continuously communicate and collaborate with regulatory agencies and partners. Continuously strengthen the internal control system: covering core aspects such as KYC, sanctions list screening, and transaction monitoring framework. These investments ensure that Ourbit not only keeps pace with regulatory developments but also continues to lead the industry in security and compliance capabilities. Long-term strategy to drive global compliance For Ourbit, compliance is at the heart of its globalization strategy, not a short-term task. This integration is just one important step in Ourbit’s efforts to build a globally interoperable compliance framework, enabling the platform to adapt more quickly and robustly to the evolving regulatory environments in South Korea, Asia, Europe, and other regions. By aligning with FATF Travel Rule standards and partnering with leading compliance solutions such as CODE, Ourbit is: Laying a sustainable foundation for long-term cross-border business expansion Build stronger trust with regulators, institutional partners, and users. Demonstrating the sense of responsibility and compliance commitment expected of a global trading platform. As global regulatory systems mature, exchanges that proactively build infrastructure and compliance capabilities will have a greater long-term competitive advantage. Ourbit will continue to expand its global compliance footprint and deepen collaboration with leading industry partners to create a safer, more transparent trading platform with a superior user experience. About Ourbit Ourbit is a SuperCEX (Super Centralized Exchange) – built and operated by Degens. The team comprises seasoned professionals from top trading platforms and is deeply involved in popular ecosystems such as SPX6900, Harry Potter, Obama, Sonic10, and Inu. Ourbit boasts top-tier memecoin liquidity and continuously launches early trading pairs for high-potential assets, while also offering contract trading with leverage up to 400x, providing the Degen community with a strong impetus to pursue their "million-dollar memecoin dream".

Author: PANews

2025/11/26

What Is Bitcoin? Is Bitcoin a Good Investment in 2025?

What Is Bitcoin? Is Bitcoin a Good Investment in 2025?

If you’ve been researching the crypto industry and crypto investments, you must have come across Bitcoin in your search. Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency and most traded digital currency that powers peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries (such as traditional banks). Over time, Bitcoin has become increasingly popular, and user adoption has encouraged more investors to consider investing in BTC. If you’re on this boat, it is only right that you understand the ins and outs of the crypto industry before investing. Therefore, this article covers what Bitcoin is and how it works, its history, use cases, and Bitcoin mining. Additionally, we will show you how to buy BTC and the risks and challenges accompanying Bitcoin investments. What is Bitcoin and How Does it Work? Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that operates on a peer-to-peer network without a central authority. It works using a public distributed ledger called the blockchain, which records Bitcoin transactions in chronological order. Each transaction is validated by a network of computers (nodes) through cryptographic proof, preventing fraud. The blockchain is composed of blocks, each containing a batch of verified transactions and a cryptographic hash linking it to the previous block, forming a secure chain. To add a block to the blockchain, a process called mining occurs, in which specialized computers solve complex computational puzzles (proof-of-work). Mining not only confirms transactions but also secures the network and rewards miners with new bitcoins. However, over the years, Bitcoin mining has become more expensive. This is due to the significant increase in the network’s computational power (hashrate) and the resulting energy consumption. The hashrate nearly doubled recently, leading to more machines competing to mine fewer new Bitcoins. One of the reasons for this is Bitcoin’s halving events, which reduce the block reward over time. Hence, miners must run more powerful hardware to solve complex cryptographic puzzles, and this requires more electricity.  Currently, mining a single Bitcoin consumes about 854,400 kilowatt-hours of electricity, which is equivalent to the annual power use of over 81 US households. The total electricity used to mine Bitcoin daily is immense, accounting for additional overhead such as cooling and infrastructure inefficiencies. This surge in energy demand drives up operational costs, with electricity accounting for 60-80% of miners’ expenses. As a result, smaller, less efficient miners are pushed out, with mining concentrating among large-scale operations that have access to cheap or renewable energy sources. Who Created Bitcoin? Bitcoin was created by an individual or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin to the world in a 2008 whitepaper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,” which described the concept of a decentralized digital currency operating without central authority. The History and Evolution of Bitcoin Bitcoin’s history began in 2008, when an anonymous person or group, using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, published a white paper describing the network and its operation. After this, the Bitcoin network was launched on January 3, 2009, when Nakamoto mined the genesis block. This was the first block on the Bitcoin blockchain, and it had an embedded message referencing the financial crisis and symbolizing a new vision for decentralized finance. The first Bitcoin transaction occurred later in 2009, when Nakamoto sent 10 Bitcoins to computer scientist Hal Finney. In 2010, Bitcoin gained real-world value when a user bought two pizzas for 10,000 BTC. This event is now celebrated annually as Bitcoin Pizza Day. The following years saw the rise of exchanges like Mt. Gox, which played a crucial role in Bitcoin’s early adoption. Although the exchange eventually collapsed due to hacks. Bitcoin evolved from a niche digital currency into a widely recognized financial technology. Over the years, it has led to the creation of thousands of alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) and hundreds of blockchain-based projects. Bitcoin’s Role in Shaping the Cryptocurrency Industry Bitcoin has played, and continues to play, a foundational role in shaping the entire cryptocurrency industry. It introduced the concept of a decentralized virtual currency based on blockchain technology. Bitcoin set the standard for security, transparency, and decentralization that many other cryptocurrencies now replicate or improve upon. In fact, Bitcoin’s market dominance influences altcoin prices and trading volumes. Many investors use it as a benchmark or gateway into the crypto market. The Technology of Bitcoin’s Blockchain The technology behind Bitcoin’s blockchain is a decentralized, public ledger maintained by a P2P network of computers, called nodes. Here is a breakdown of the technology behind Bitcoin’s blockchain and why encryption is an invaluable part of the ecosystem. Blockchain Bitcoin’s blockchain operates without a central authority. It relies on a proof-of-work (PoW) mechanism to secure the network and prevent double-spending. To add new blocks, miners compete to solve computationally difficult cryptographic puzzles. The first miner to find a valid solution earns the right to add a new block of transactions to the blockchain.  This process confirms transactions and rewards miners with new Bitcoin, creating an incentive encouraging miners to continue securing the network. The network automatically adjusts the mining difficulty roughly every two weeks to ensure that new blocks are added at a steady pace, regardless of the total mining power. For transactions, Bitcoin uses elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) to generate private–public key pairs. This allows users to prove ownership and securely sign transactions. The transactions follow the UTXO model, where each transaction consumes previous outputs and creates new ones. With this, every coin can be traced back through the chain. Because full nodes store the entire blockchain from the genesis block onward, every transaction in Bitcoin’s history remains publicly verifiable. This preserves the network’s transparency, security, and immutability. Encryption Blockchain technology relies heavily on encryption to ensure the security, integrity, and privacy of data stored and exchanged within it. Encryption transforms data into an unreadable format to protect it from unauthorized access. There are two key ways encryption is applied in blockchain: Hash Functions: Blockchain uses cryptographic hash functions, such as SHA-256 in Bitcoin, to convert data into fixed-length, irreversible hash values. These hash values link blocks together in a chain, ensuring immutability. So any change in a block would alter its hash and break the chain. This protects data integrity and prevents tampering across the blockchain. Public Key Cryptography: Blockchain employs asymmetric encryption, where each user has a public and private key pair. The public key acts as the receiving address, while the private key signs and authorizes asset transfers. Digital signatures verify transaction authenticity and ensure only the rightful owner can spend the assets. These encryption techniques used by blockchain secure transactions and data communication. They also help maintain the trustless and decentralized nature of blockchain, and enable encryption of sensitive on-chain data. What Is Bitcoin Used For? Bitcoin is a major part of the decentralized ecosystem, offering many use cases that other altcoins draw inspiration from. Some of Bitcoin’s use cases include: Peer-to-Peer Payments: Bitcoin enables direct electronic payments between people anywhere in the world without the need for intermediaries like banks, allowing fast, borderless, and currency conversion–free transactions. Investment and Speculation: Many people buy and hold Bitcoin as a long-term investment or trade it for profit on cryptocurrency exchanges, viewing it as a hedge against traditional financial markets. Crowdfunding: Bitcoin enables global crowdfunding without third-party involvement, allowing projects to raise funding from worldwide supporters without currency conversion. Online Gambling: Some gambling platforms, especially crypto gambling sites, accept Bitcoin for deposits and withdrawals, offering faster, cheaper, and more private transactions. Purchasing Goods and Services: Businesses across industries accept Bitcoin payments, enabling customers to buy products and services quickly and cheaply, regardless of location. Remittances: Bitcoin enables sending money across borders more efficiently and cheaply than traditional remittance services. What Is Bitcoin Mining and How Does It Work? Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are introduced into circulation and transactions are verified and added to the blockchain. Miners use powerful computers to solve complex cryptographic puzzles, known as proof-of-work, which involve finding a hash that meets specific criteria. When a miner successfully solves these puzzles, they validate a new block of transactions, add it to the blockchain, and are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins and transaction fees. This process supports the network’s security and integrity by preventing fraud and maintaining transparency. However, Bitcoin mining is not generally accessible due to the high costs. Mining BTC requires specialized hardware, such as ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits), which perform the SHA-256 hashing algorithm to rapidly generate and test potential solutions. The process is competitive, with miners worldwide competing to solve the puzzle first. The decentralized nature of mining ensures no central authority controls the Bitcoin network. Meanwhile, the issuance of new bitcoins follows a halving schedule that reduces block rewards approximately every four years to control inflation. How Do You Buy Bitcoin?  For crypto investors who aren’t miners or don’t have access to mining hardware, the way to own BTC is to buy it. Follow these straightforward steps to buy Bitcoin. Choose a Wallet: Decide which type of wallet you will use to store your Bitcoin. You can choose a software or hardware wallet if you prefer to store your BTC offline. Select a Crypto Exchange: Choose a reputable crypto trading platform or exchange that supports Bitcoin transactions based on fees, security, and user experience. You can opt for either centralized (CEXs) or decentralized crypto exchanges (DEXs), depending on your trading goals and requirements. Create an Account: Sign up on the chosen exchange by providing personal information and completing KYC verification (especially for CEXs), including uploading a government-issued ID and possibly proof of address. Deposit Funds: Add fiat currency to your exchange account using supported payment methods such as bank transfer, credit/debit card, or e-wallet. You can also fund your account by transferring Bitcoin from another wallet if you already have one. Place an Order: Go to the trading section, select Bitcoin trading pair (e.g., BTC/USD or BTC/USDT), choose order type (market order for immediate purchase or limit order to specify a price), enter the amount, and confirm the purchase. Aside from this process, many exchanges offer P2P marketplaces, where traders can buy BTC directly from other investors using local payment methods. All you have to do is create your account and navigate to the P2P Trading section, then select an ad and add details of your trade to proceed. How to Store Bitcoin Safely To store and use Bitcoin safely, the key is choosing the right type of wallet and following security best practices. Here’s how to go about it: Hardware Wallets: These are crypto wallets that store BTC offline. These wallets offer the highest security for long-term storage by keeping private keys offline. Examples include Ledger Nano X, Trezor Model T, and Tangem Wallet. They are highly resistant to hacking, malware, and phishing attacks because private keys never leave the device.​ Cold/Offline Wallets: Similar to hardware wallets, these are fully offline (e.g., paper wallets or hardware devices) and ideal for storing large amounts of Bitcoin over the long term.​ Even exchanges use these types of wallets to store the majority of user financial assets, safeguarding them from security breaches. Hot Wallets: Hot or software wallets are connected to the internet, making them suitable for frequent financial transactions but more vulnerable to security threats. Examples include non-custodial wallets such as Trust Wallet and Metamask.​ Setting up these wallets is easy; here is a detailed guide to setting up a MetaMask wallet. Custodial Wallets: These wallets are centralized exchanges that enable traders to buy, hold, trade, and sell Bitcoin, with the platform acting as an intermediary. They are convenient, but they require users to trust the provider for security and transparency.​ Is Bitcoin a Good Investment? Bitcoin can be a good investment in 2025. The cryptocurrency has shown consistent price increases over the years, hitting an all-time high of $126,198.07 in October 2025. Seeing the steady growth over the past decade, many analysts and investors remain optimistic about Bitcoin’s potential. Therefore, predicting significant price increases in the next few years. However, Bitcoin is highly volatile, and its price can decline sharply. For instance, the all-time high status from October didn’t last long as the price of BTC dipped to 89,000 the following month. So if you’re considering investing in Bitcoin, prepare for potential volatility and treat it as a long-term investment rather than a quick profit vehicle. Risks and Challenges of Investing in Bitcoin While there are many advantages to investing in BTC, it also carries associated risks and challenges, which we’ve highlighted below. High Volatility: Bitcoin prices are highly volatile, with large price swings that can lead to significant financial losses if investors sell during downturns. This volatility is higher than that of traditional assets like stocks, bonds, or gold, requiring a long-term perspective and a high risk tolerance.​ Security Concerns: Risks from wallet hacks, fraudulent schemes, exchange vulnerabilities, and crypto theft are increasing by the day as scammers find new and advanced ways to access investors’ (both individuals and institutions) accounts, wiping out their balances. Market Manipulation: Bitcoin prices can be influenced by whales (large holders) and coordinated market moves, leading to unpredictable price shifts and potential manipulation.​ Complexity and Fees: Buying, storing, and securing Bitcoin requires some technical knowledge. Fees on exchanges and transaction costs can be higher than those of traditional financial services.​ Uncertain Long-Term Status: Despite growing adoption and strong use cases, it is unclear whether Bitcoin will maintain its current position or be supplanted by other technologies or regulatory changes in the next 10–15 years. Bitcoin and the Future of Cryptocurrency Experts predict Bitcoin has strong growth potential over the next decade, with many forecasts ranging from $150,000 to over $500,000 by 2030, depending on adoption and macroeconomic conditions.​ Mass adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is also expected to skyrocket. Primarily due to increased use cases such as payments, remittances, and decentralized finance (DeFi) services. These newer projects are supported by improvements in scalability, privacy, and user experience.  Additionally, many countries accept crypto as a legal tender and part of a national reserve strategy. For instance, President Donald Trump announced a Strategic Reserve that includes SOL, XRP, ETH, BTC, and more assets earlier in 2025. Trump’s executive order reflects a shift in official policy towards embracing crypto assets at a strategic level. This can influence market sentiment, regulatory clarity, and infrastructure development in the cryptocurrency space. In all these, challenges lie ahead, including regulatory scrutiny, innovation from competing blockchains, and scalability and energy consumption concerns. Conclusion Bitcoin has transformed various industries. It has improved cross-border payment processing and provided individuals and institutions with opportunities to store, buy, sell, and exchange digital assets.If you are considering investing in BTC, first understand the technology behind it. Then learn how to buy and trade easily and determine whether you have sufficient capital to buy a substantial amount. If your trading capital is insufficient, consider investing in other altcoins to boost your profits. FAQs What Makes Bitcoin a New Kind of Money?Bitcoin is considered a new kind of money due to decentralization, fixed supply and scarcity, P2P payments, transparency, and immutability. Unlike traditional money, Bitcoin operates on a decentralized network of thousands of nodes worldwide, removing the need for central authority. How Much is 1 Bitcoin in US Dollars?At the time of writing, 1 Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at approximately $89,800 USD. This reflects the latest market data, but Bitcoin’s price is highly volatile and can change rapidly within short time frames. What Happens if You Invest $100 in Bitcoin Today?Since one Bitcoin is currently trading at $89,800 USD, investing $100 would give you approximately 0.001113 Bitcoin. This means you own roughly 0.1113% of one Bitcoin for your $100 investment at that price. Future gains or losses depend on Bitcoin’s price movement from that point, but your initial allocation is based on that ratio. Can You Convert Bitcoin Into Cash?Yes, you can convert Bitcoin into cash through several channels, including crypto exchanges, Bitcoin ATMs, P2P platforms/marketplaces, and debit/credit cards via third-party payment processors. The post What Is Bitcoin? Is Bitcoin a Good Investment in 2025? appeared first on NFT Plazas.

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