Bitcoin News

Lightning processed US$1.17bn across 5.22 million transactions in November 2025 despite weak Bitcoin price action. Exchange flows and merchant adoption drove growth, based on aggregated node data covering over 50% of network capacity. Average transaction size rose while total count remained below 2023’s micropayment-driven peak, with AI experimentation seen as a potential catalyst. Bitcoin’s Lightning […]

Bitcoin fell below US$66,000 following hawkish Federal Reserve minutes, marking its longest weekly losing streak since the 2022 bear market. A rising US dollar and potential rate hike discussions shifted risk sentiment, causing reversals in crypto-related equities like Coinbase and Strategy. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index hit a record low of 5 as Michael […]

Bitcoin is hovering near the US$60,000 psychological level, where approximately US$1.24 billion in “put” options are clustered, creating a potential trigger for market volatility. Analysts warn that dropping below this zone could force lenders to automatically sell collateral from Bitcoin-backed loans, potentially causing a “deleveraging” wave toward the US$40,000 range. Following a 47% decline from […]

ByteFederal Australia is launching ByteConnect, a national Bitcoin payment terminal and online gateway specifically designed for retail and hospitality merchants. The rollout is regulated under ASIC’s Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox, ensuring the service operates within a legal and compliant framework for digital assets. The platform uses the Lightning Network to enable near-instant settlements and low transaction […]

Michael Saylor remains committed to Bitcoin by purchasing 1,142 more coins despite MicroStrategy facing over US$5 billion in unrealised losses. The company holds over 714,000 BTC and faces a 66% drop in share price as Bitcoin trades significantly lower than its recent peak. Saylor dismisses forced-selling concerns by citing years of debt coverage and a […]