The attorney general for the District of Columbia, Brian Schwalb, alleges that Athena Bitcoin charged undisclosed fees and had insufficient safeguards to stop fraud and scams.
Bitcoin (BTC) Crypto News Today

Bitcoin (BTC) was invented by a pseudonymous individual or group named Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 and is the world’s first enduring cryptocurrency that succeeded where decades of digital cash experiments failed.
Bitcoin’s monetary policy is enforced through a unique blend of software, cryptography and financial incentives rather than the whim of trusted third parties. The Bitcoin network is powered by a cryptographically secure, verifiable database called the blockchain — itself a technological phenomenon.
The Bitcoin ecosystem consists of a global network of stakeholders, including the miners that secure the network and drive the issuance of the Bitcoin currency, the traders who speculate on this radically market-driven asset, and the builders working to onboard people to the cryptocurrency paradigm.
At Cointelegraph, we are chronicling the ongoing story of Bitcoin and the rise of a borderless, permissionless financial system. What has changed since Satoshi wrote the Bitcoin white paper? How is Bitcoin trading developing over the years, what are the best ways of investing in Bitcoin, and how do Bitcoin futures influence blockchain adoption? How will industry stakeholders work to make Bitcoin a mainstay in people’s lives, and will incumbent and legacy systems accept or fight this change?
Stay tuned.
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Cboe Global Markets plans to launch futures for Bitcoin and Ether with a 10-year expiry on Nov. 10, pending regulatory approval.
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President Alexander Lukashenko claims crypto exchanges operating in Belarus are on track to possibly double external payments by the end of the year.
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Asset Entities shares rose over 50% after-hours as its shareholders approved a merger with Strive to build a $1.5 billion Bitcoin treasury.
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Japan's Metaplanet aims to raise $1.44 billion to expand Bitcoin holdings and income business amid dilution risk.
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US macroeconomic conditions mirror the 1990s, when Federal Reserve interest rate cuts drove a 30% stock rebound, a backdrop that could now set the stage for Bitcoin price to go higher.
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A cooling phase for Bitcoin under $113,000 could be laying the groundwork for a breakout toward $120,000.
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A record-breaking US jobs revision set the stage for the Federal Reserve to cut rates, a move which could supercharge the next Bitcoin price breakout.
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Grok 4 can help you turn crypto headlines into market moves. It filters news and analyzes sentiment to create effective trade signals.
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Top blockchains in 2025, based on active users, range from DeFi stars to gaming chains. Growth notwithstanding, these blockchains are facing stiff competition.
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The first university graduate course on Bitcoin has ended. Here’s the assigned reading, grading structure and lessons learned — from the lecturer himself.
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Spot Ether ETFs saw over $1 billion in outflows over six days as investors retreated on macro concerns and fading rate-cut optimism.
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Vietnam has adopted a five-year crypto pilot that takes effect immediately and bans the issuance of assets backed by fiat currencies or securities.
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Discover how Hyperliquid, a lean, self-funded layer-1 DeFi exchange, reached $330 billion in monthly volume in July 2025.
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BTC price strength starts to convince traders that new highs are back on the table, but Bitcoin still needs spot-market support.
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