BitCoin stories

Crypto fans pen a festive wishlist to Santa, hoping 2026 brings calmer markets, clearer rules and fewer awkward family debates.

CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.

Block Earner links with Worldpay to let Australians fund accounts instantly and buy crypto via major cards and mobile wallets.

Locate Technologies is the first New Zealand-listed firm to adopt Bitcoin as its main treasury asset after moving from the ASX to the NZX for a more supportive market.

In 2025, Bitcoin matured as governments bought it and institutions integrated it, transforming crypto from speculative frenzy to a stable asset class.

Bitcoin is shedding its rebellious roots as institutional investors and governments embrace it, marking a transformative shift in 2025's digital asset landscape.

One in four Australians now hold cryptocurrency, with those under 50 leading as crypto becomes a key part of diversified investment portfolios.

CoinPayments has returned to the US, offering a platform that processed over USD $50bn globally to ease crypto payments for merchants and consumers.

UK digital asset investments have shifted to institutional platforms, now capturing over 70% of funding with GBP £2.7 billion raised since 2015.

Bitcoin's classic four-year halving cycle may be evolving, with institutional demand smoothing volatility and creating a more mature market phase.

Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.

IBM launches Digital Asset Haven, a secure blockchain platform for institutions, combining advanced custody features across 40+ blockchains from late 2025.

Crypto has evolved from risky cold wallets to regulated platforms offering secure, fast trading-balancing safety with accessibility for confident investors.

Russia, the US and Brazil top the Executive Crypto Threat Index as the riskiest countries for wealthy cryptocurrency holders in 2025, while Japan and Singapore are safest.

Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger to its board as it plans to become New Zealand’s first listed Bitcoin treasury firm on the NZX exchange.

Hana Wallet launches its Web3 Debit Mastercard in Australia, letting users spend crypto like Bitcoin with USD $5 bonus on first use.

Australian crypto investors are shifting focus in 2025, favouring altcoins, DeFi lending, and stablecoins as the market matures and diversifies from Bitcoin.

333D reports first profit in over five years with USD $143,777 after-tax, focusing on healthcare and digital asset management growth for 2026.

Bitcoin's soaring highs spark questions of timing and risk; a calm, disciplined plan beats chasing peaks in the unpredictable crypto market.

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.