Thiel also considered that “we need to implement procedural changes to be ready.” MARA Holdings launched the MARA Foundation to fund the maintenance of the Bitcoin code. Fred Thiel, CEO of the company Mara Holdings (MARA), stated that the risk of quantum computing for Bitcoin is “minimal” in terms of the network’s transaction history, and … Read more
The performance of the Japan’s 40-year government bonds soared to 4.344% this Monday, May 18, 2026. This level represents the highest since its launch in 2007 and a record for any maturity of Japanese sovereign debt in more than three decades. Over the past month, Japan’s 40-year government bond yield has risen by 0.55 points. … Read more
Since the value of money is nothing more than a social agreement, financial history remembers the year 2010 as the moment when a couple of pizzas set the first price of bitcoin (BTC). That day, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two family pizzas, establishing the first documented commercial transaction with the pioneering digital … Read more
Quantum computing is ceasing to be a theoretical problem and becoming an issue of technological and financial planning. This was stated by Citigroup in a report published on January 15, 2026, where it warns that the margin of preparation for the so-called Q-day could be reducing. The report, titled “Quantum threat: The trillion-dollar race for … Read more
The quantum computer is ceasing to be a theoretical problem and becoming an issue of technological and financial planning. This was stated by Citigroup in a report published on January 15, 2026, where it warns that the margin of preparation for the so-called Q-day could be reducing. The report, titled “Quantum threat: The trillion-dollar race … Read more
Supply is contracting and selling pressure is exhausted, Binance shows. For firms like Glassnode, bitcoin is going through “a healing process.” The bitcoin (BTC) market is currently torn between the strength of its fundamentals and the prudence of its participants. A report from the Binance exchange, published on May 17, 2026, highlights that selling pressure … Read more
The adoption of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency technology projects sustained growth in Venezuela, driven by the need for efficient financial solutions. However, this must be healthy and based on financial education so that it can be truly efficient. This conclusion was reached by Fernanda Morales, head of institutional sales at BitGo, and Fabian Delgado, business developer … Read more
This purchase was made for USD 2,010 million at a price close to USD 80,985 per BTC. So far in 2026, BTC holdings are bringing Strategy a 12% profit in dollars. Strategy, the publicly traded company with the largest amount of bitcoin (BTC) in its possession, announced this Monday, May 18, 2026, the acquisition of … Read more
Strategy finances BTC purchases with shares, convertible debt and preferreds. If the premium in MSTR price disappears, it could face dilution or even selling of bitcoin. Strategy, the company led by Michael Saylor and the largest corporate holder of bitcoin (BTC) in the world, faces new criticism for the financial model it uses to continue … Read more
The information comes from reports from media linked to the government, not from an official statement. The premiums would be 1-2% of the value of the cargo, but the platform is still not operational. Reports from Iranian state media report the launch of “Hormuz Safe”, an alleged platform that would seek to offer maritime insurance … Read more