Cato says U.S. Bitcoin tax design undercuts everyday payments

A Washington think tank argues U.S. bitcoin tax rules are too complex, discouraging daily crypto payments even as adoption grows. Here’s why the framework misaligns with real-world use.

Wirehouse Advantage Emerges: Bitcoin ETFs Net $186M as Morgan Stanley’s MSBT Tops $100M in First Six Sessions

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $186M in net inflows for a second day, while Morgan Stanley’s MSBT crossed $100M in six sessions and outpaced WisdomTree’s fund.

Charles Schwab starts phased rollout of “Schwab Crypto” for spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading

Charles Schwab is introducing Schwab Crypto over the coming weeks, enabling spot trading in Bitcoin and Ethereum only at launch. Here’s what this signals for retail crypto access.

Hoskinson Calls BIP-361 Incomplete: Quantum Safety Plan Can’t Rescue Pre-2013 BTC

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson backs Bitcoin’s quantum plan in spirit, but says BIP-361 can’t recover 1.7M pre-2013 coins—including Satoshi’s stash—despite a three-phase freeze-and-recover design.

BIP-361 Pitches Freezing Quantum‑Risk BTC as ETFs See Fresh Inflows, WLFI Backlash, and Allbirds’ AI Pivot

Bitcoin developers float BIP-361 to freeze quantum‑vulnerable coins, while BTC ETFs add $186M, WLFI governance ignites outrage, Allbirds pivots to AI, and Warren presses X Money.

Schwab Hints at Finance-Only Prediction Markets as Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading Near Launch

Schwab’s CEO signals event markets limited to financial outcomes, while Bitcoin and Ethereum trading arrives in weeks with 0.75% fees and plans for deposits, withdrawals, and more tokens.

Stack BTC Shakes Up Leadership as Farage-Backed Bitcoin Treasury Doubles Down on Cash-Flow Strategy

Stack BTC replaces CEO Jai Patel with David Galan, adds political heat via Nigel Farage’s backing, and pursues a cash-flow M&A model to accumulate Bitcoin reserves.

Adam Back Backs Opt-In Quantum Safeguards for Bitcoin, Challenges BIP-361’s Freeze Plan

At Paris Blockchain Week, Adam Back urged optional quantum upgrades for Bitcoin, countering BIP-361’s phased coin freeze as Google research flags 6.9M BTC at risk, including Satoshi’s.

Whale Inflows Surge as Bitcoin Stalls Below $76K Resistance

Bitcoin trades near $74.4K as hourly exchange inflows hit ~11,000 BTC and average deposits jump to 2.25 BTC—signaling whale distribution near the $76K–$76.8K resistance zone.

Bitcoin’s 46‑day negative funding streak echoes 2022 bottoming pattern, tilting odds toward upside — K33

Bitcoin’s 30‑day average funding rate has stayed negative for 46 straight days, mirroring 2022’s bottoming stretch. K33 says that setup nudges breakout odds higher.