• Blockchain’s core idea is straightforward: timestamping and recording data to improve transparency and accuracy. In the 2010s there was a lot of optimism on how it might distribute power and wealth.

December 11 — Blockchain technology first gained widespread attention because of cryptocurrencies, but its influence has long since expanded into many areas of the digital economy. What began as a ...

The global cryptocurrency market cap is about $3.64 trillion as of this writing, even though some cryptocurrencies may be unstable. According to Kraken's BTC to USD rate, Bitcoin alone is worth $2.09 ...

In May 2022, a fraudulent stablecoin project called Terra imploded, setting off a broader meltdown that wiped out more than $1 trillion in cryptocurrency market cap. Inflation and broader market ...

Base, a public blockchain Coinbase Global Inc. started, is exploring a new cryptocurrency, a move that could help raise money for the projects it underpins. The token would be what’s called a “network ...

Crypto volatility continues to define the sector, and the recent spate of articles documenting how President Donald Trump continues to profit from recent investments into an array of crypto activities ...

Bitcoin hit $60,212 on 6 February 2026, marking a nearly 50% decline from its October 2025 high of $126,238. The drop wiped out gains from the previous year and triggered over $1 billion in forced ...