17 Years Ago, Hal Finney Announced the Launch of Bitcoin to the World
On January 12, 2009, cryptographer Hal Finney announced to the world that Bitcoin—Satoshi Nakamoto’s peer-to-peer electronic cash system—had officially launched. In a post to the Cryptography Mailing List, Finney confirmed that he had successfully downloaded and run Bitcoin’s software, validating the technology that would eventually transform global finance. His announcement marked the threshold between theoretical […]
Strategy Shifts Focus in 2026 — Bitcoin Moves to the Background
On January 1, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announced its strategic vision for 2026, and for the first time in years, Bitcoin was conspicuously absent from the company’s primary messaging. Instead, the company’s official New Year’s statement emphasized data analytics, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and business solutions aimed at enabling enterprise AI adoption—positioning cryptocurrency as secondary concern rather than the […]
Fidelity: Bitcoin Could Enter a Bear Market in 2026
Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments , has published analysis suggesting that Bitcoin may have already completed its four-year halving cycle, with the peak of approximately $126,000 reached in October representing the endpoint of the current bull market. Rather than continuing upward momentum into 2026 as many enthusiasts anticipate, Timmer forecasts a bearish phase […]
Lightning Network Hits New All-Time High in Capacity
The Bitcoin Layer-2 Lightning Network has achieved record capacity of 5,606 BTC according to Bitcoin Visuals, with alternative analytics platform Amboss reporting a marginally higher peak of 5,637 BTC, representing combined valuation exceeding $490 million. This milestone surpasses the previous all-time high established in March 2023, marking a significant reversal from the network’s year-long decline and […]
