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The Bitcoin Watch

The Bitcoin world moves fast — we help you keep track. From price shifts to crypto policy to market signals: our updates help you stay one step ahead.

16 May, 2025 | 13:11 | Corporate Adoption

Eric Trump Backs IPO of 'American Bitcoin' – A Political and Financial Power Play?

The U.S.-based crypto mining firm American Bitcoin, backed by Eric Trump, is set to go public through an all-stock merger with Gryphon Digital Mining…

16 May, 2025 | 06:56 | Market & Price

Bitcoin Breaks from Gold as Investors Pivot to Crypto, JPMorgan Finds

A new analysis by JPMorgan highlights a significant shift among institutional investors: capital is increasingly flowing from gold to Bitcoin, signal…

16 May, 2025 | 00:19 | Technology & Security

Coinbase Cyberattack: Data Breach and Ransom Demand

On May 15, 2025, Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, confirmed a major data breach involving the theft of sensitive customer in…

15 May, 2025 | 06:48 | Market & Price

Bitcoin vs. Gold: Why BTC Is Outperforming the Traditional Safe Haven in 2025

As of May 2025, Bitcoin is outshining gold in both performance and perception as a modern store of value. While gold has reached record highs, Bitcoi…

15 May, 2025 | 06:11 | Culture & Fun Facts

Satoshi Nakamoto Surpasses Bill Gates in Net Worth Rankings

The anonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, now holds an estimated fortune of over $108 billion, officially surpassing Microsoft co-founder B…

14 May, 2025 | 06:49 | Corporate Adoption

Coinbase to Join the S&P 500 – A Milestone for Crypto on Wall Street

Coinbase Global (COIN) will officially be added to the S&P 500 index on May 19, 2025, replacing Discover Financial Services, which is exiting the…

13 May, 2025 | 19:43 | Regulation

U.S. SEC Announces Plan to Regulate Crypto Tokens with New Rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed that it is working on new regulatory frameworks specifically targeting crypto tokens…

12 May, 2025 | 06:19 | Market & Price

Bitcoin Reclaims $100K Amid Trade Optimism and Institutional Inflows

Bitcoin has once again surged past the $100,000 mark, reaching an intraday high of $101,370 on May 12, 2025. This rally is largely driven by renewed…

11 May, 2025 | 09:27 | Regulation

Bitcoin Reserves: U.S. and States Embrace Crypto – Switzerland Holds Back

In March 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The reserve is composed entirel…

10 May, 2025 | 08:03 | Bitcoin in Africa

Bitcoin in Africa: The Risks Behind the Revolution

As Bitcoin adoption expands across Africa, new risks emerge alongside its opportunities. While Bitcoin offers relief from inflation and financial exc…