Bitcoin’s True Value May Be As Global Settlement Layer, Not Just Currency: Ripple CTO

According to Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz, Bitcoin’s main strength isn’t in hosting complex smart contracts or in fast payments. It’s in offering a secure, trust‑minimized settlement layer that other networks can rely on. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Goal? Cracking The Web2 Fortress, Not Fighting Bitcoin—CEO Bitcoin’s proof‑of‑work backbone has proven its staying power over […]

Bitcoin Giants Shrink: Whales Quietly Hand Off Billions To Institutions

Bitcoin’s price has held steady around $108,100 as of Saturday afternoon after big holders shipped out a massive load of coins. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sees Profit‑Taking As Lawmakers Gear Up For ‘Crypto Week’ Based on reports, whales—those early adopters and big miners—sold over 500,000 BTC in the past 12 months. At today’s rates, that stash […]