Bitcoin Policy UK has criticised British banks for imposing broad restrictions on legitimate bitcoin activities. The organization stated in an announcement on Friday that it had provided evidence to the parliamentary inquiry of the Crypto and Digital Assets APPG regarding banking access, indicating that there have been no advancements in the treatment of bitcoin activity … Read more
Bitcoin originated as a form of peer-to-peer electronic cash; however, the market has since redefined its role. Over the past decade, Bitcoin has established itself as the benchmark investment asset within the cryptocurrency landscape: a vehicle for accumulation, custody, borrowing, and comparative measurement. Stablecoins, in contrast, emerged as the functional payment infrastructure within the industry. … Read more
In 2025, Bitcoin reaffirmed its dominance in the crypto payments sector, representing 22.1% of total crypto payment activity, as per reports. The findings underscore a significant evolution in the way businesses are leveraging digital assets, transitioning from mere point-of-sale transactions to encompassing more extensive operational and treasury functions. Instead of being just a checkout option, … Read more
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, the layer-2 payments system aimed at enhancing the speed and cost-effectiveness of Bitcoin transactions, has achieved a new all-time high in capacity. This development indicates a resurgence of institutional interest, despite the slower pace of grassroots adoption. According to data, the Lightning Network’s capacity reached 5,637 BTC yesterday, exceeding its prior high … Read more
