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4-Star U.S. Admiral Testifies Bitcoin is a Powerful Computer Science Tool

Posted on April 22, 2026 by 1BTC in News, Reserve, Video

On April 21, 2026, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, responded to questions from Sen. Tommy Tuberville about Bitcoin’s role in U.S. national security and competition with China, and the benefit of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Paparo described Bitcoin as having “incredible potential” as a “peer-to-peer, […]

Bitcoin Price Increases After Positive Iran Conflict Developments

Posted on April 19, 2026 by 1BTC in News

Bitcoin has experienced a notable price surge in recent weeks, climbing above $75,000 and briefly testing levels near $78,000, largely driven by developments in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict that began with airstrikes in late February 2026. Initial Shock and Quick Recovery The conflict initially triggered risk-off sentiment across global markets. Bitcoin dipped sharply in the […]

Block Revives the Legendary Bitcoin Faucet for Bitcoin Day

Posted on April 3, 2026 by 1BTC in News

Tech company Block (formerly Square), led by Bitcoin advocate Jack Dorsey, is bringing back the iconic Bitcoin Faucet as a nostalgic nod to Bitcoin’s early days of grassroots adoption. The revival launches on April 6, 2026, at btc.day as part of “Bitcoin Day.” The original Bitcoin Faucet, created in 2010 by developer Gavin Andresen, famously […]

Mined in America Act Introduced to Boost Bitcoin Mining in the United States

Posted on March 30, 2026 by 1BTC in News, Reserve

On March 30, 2026, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the Mined in America Act, a bipartisan measure designed to reshore digital asset (primarily Bitcoin) mining infrastructure to the United States, reduce reliance on foreign hardware and supply chains, and formally codify President Donald Trump’s executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin […]

Bitcoin Mining Approaching 20 Millionth Bitcoin Milestone

Posted on March 8, 2026 by 1BTC in Education, News

Bitcoin’s 20 millionth coin is on the verge of being mined, marking a significant milestone in its 17-year history as the leading cryptocurrency approaches the final stages of its programmed supply issuance. As of early March 2026, blockchain data (including trackers like the Clark Moody Dashboard) shows approximately 19,999,426 BTC already mined, leaving roughly 574 […]

Indiana Governor Signs House Bill 1042 to Establish Crypto Rights

Posted on March 3, 2026 by 1BTC in News

Indiana’s House Bill 1042, titled “Regulation and Investment of Cryptocurrency,” represents a significant step in embracing digital assets within the state’s public financial systems and protecting individual rights related to cryptocurrency. Introduced by Republican Rep. Kyle Pierce in late 2025 during the 2026 legislative session, the bill advanced through both chambers of the Indiana General […]

Bitcoin Breaks $70,000 After Weeks of Uncertainty

Posted on February 25, 2026 by 1BTC in News

Bitcoin surged today, February 25, 2026, climbing sharply and briefly breaking above the $70,000 mark in a dramatic intraday rally that has energized the crypto market. After opening around $64,000, Bitcoin (BTC) gained strong momentum throughout the day, reaching highs near $69,800–$69,987 according to various exchange data and indices like CoinDesk. It briefly touched or […]

Virginia Bill Introduced to Establish Commonwealth Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Fund

Posted on February 5, 2026 by 1BTC in News, Reserve

Virginia Bill SB557, introduced by Senator Bryce Reeves, establishes the Commonwealth Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Fund (the Reserve Fund) in the Department of the Treasury for the purpose of investing in bitcoin or other cryptocurrency. The bill also establishes the Commonwealth Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Fund Advisory Committee for the purpose of advising the State Treasurer regarding […]

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $80K

Posted on January 31, 2026 by 1BTC in News

Bitcoin (BTC) underwent a significant decline on January 31, 2026, falling below the $80,000 mark for the first time in several months. The leading cryptocurrency dropped more than 6-7% in the past 24 hours, trading around $78,000–$79,000 by late in the day, with intraday lows reported as deep as the mid-$75,000 range in some sessions. […]