Crypto trader John Woeltz, accused of kidnapping a 28-year-old Italian man, repeatedly shocked his victim with electric wires, held him upside down from the top of a staircase, and threatened to

Bitcoin Pizza Day marks Bitcoin's first real-world purchase, turning two pizzas into crypto legend—celebrating innovation, community, and blockchain's journey.

It’s not an official holiday – yet – but for many cryptocurrency enthusiasts “Bitcoin Pizza Day” is still special. Thursday marks the 15th anniversary of the first known use of cryptocurrency to buy real-world goods.

Bitcoin’s value broke the $100,000 mark for the first time in early December and moved even higher later in the month before pricing eased a bit. The digital token ended 2024 up over 100% for the year, with about half that gain realized after President Donald Trump‘s election victory in early November.

Kentucky-based cryptocurrency investor, John Woeltz, is accused of kidnapping and torturing an Italian businessman in a sadistic attempt to extort his Bitcoin password was ordered held without

Trump shifted from crypto critic to champion, overhauling Biden-era policies with a deregulatory push that reshaped enforcement, guidance, and industry access.

Crypto-related stocks rose early Thursday while stock futures were trading largely flat, after the world’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin hit a record high. Crypto exchanges Coinbase Global and Robinhood rose 2.

Bitcoin rose to its highest level on record on Wednesday, eclipsing the previous high from January, as risk sentiment continues to improve after last month's tariff-induced selloff.

Bitcoin hit a new record high of more than $111,800 around midnight ET Thursday, lifting shares of cryptocurrency-related firms.

According to SB 21, the state can only use money from the reserve to buy cryptocurrency with an average market capitalization of at least $500 billion over the past 24 months. This means Texas would only be allowed to invest in large, established cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and possibly Ethereum, depending on market conditions.