Payjoin Foundation Gains 501(c)(3) Status, Enabling Tax-Deductible Donations For Bitcoin Privacy Development

The Payjoin Foundation, a U.S. organization advancing the development of Bitcoin privacy software protocols, has just received 501(c)(3) Status, enabling tax-deductible charitable contributions for some U.S. taxpayers. 

“Receiving 501(c)(3) status establishes a framework to sustain the Payjoin Dev Kit and future developments,” said Dan Gould, Executive Director of Payjoin Foundation. “It allows us to prioritize the development of infrastructure designed to endure, accountable to the public interest.”

Payjoin Foundation is a nonprofit research and development organization maintaining the Payjoin Dev Kit. It is dedicated to developing and distributing open-source software…

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American Bitcoin, Backed By Trump Family, Holds Over 6,000 Bitcoin

Trump family-backed American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC) has pushed its Bitcoin reserves above the 6,000 BTC mark, building one of the largest corporate treasuries in the public market and placing the firm among the top 20 listed Bitcoin holders worldwide.

Blockchain data tracked by Arkham Intelligence shows American Bitcoin now holds 6,060 BTC, valued near $413 million. The company added or mined roughly 217 BTC over the past month, expanding its reserve during a period as bitcoin tries to reclaim levels above $70,000.

The accumulation reflects a strategy that blends mining output with direct market purchases, a model that has gained traction among firms seeking long-term exposure to…

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Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Jump 9% As Price Tests Key Resistance Levels – What’s Next?

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) climbed roughly 9% over the past week, pushing both meme coins toward critical technical levels that could define their next move.

Trader Notes: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez said Shiba Inu is testing a major resistance zone. A successful reclaim of $0.0000067 as support could open the door to a move toward $0.0000099. Failure to hold that breakout level, however, would likely keep SHIB trapped in its broader consolidation range.

Daan Crypto Trades sees noted Dogecoin has shown steady price action since its recent $0.08 test. The $0.08–$0.13 zone now defines a broad trading range.

A decisive breakout above $0.13 would strengthen…

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Harvard Reduces Bitcoin Holdings In Q4, Picks Up Ethereum

Harvard Management Company switched up its crypto exposure in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, establishing its first position in an Ethereum exchange-traded fund while cutting back its Bitcoin holdings, according to a regulatory filing released Friday.

The endowment’s investment manager purchased 3.87 million shares of BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust, a stake valued at $86.8 million as of Dec. 31. The move marked Harvard’s first publicly disclosed investment tied to Ethereum.

At the same time, Harvard reduced its position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. The firm held 5.35 million shares worth $265.8 million at quarter’s end, down from 6.81 million…

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Big Short Steve Eisman Favors Schwab, Cites Robinhood’s Lack Of ‘Margin For Error’ Amid Bitcoin-Led Crypto Slide – Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW)

The Crypto Headwind

Speaking in his weekly market commentary, Eisman underscored the renewed “decline” in crypto prices as a major factor hurting platforms like Robinhood and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN).

He noted that a “not insignificant portion” of Robinhood’s customers invest in crypto, and this slump is directly impacting its performance. The company recently missed on earnings, revenue, and net new assets – all critical metrics.

Eisman bluntly stated, “I doubt Robinhood will go up until at least crypto stabilizes.”

Valuation Disparity

A key point of contention for Eisman is Robinhood’s valuation compared to its established competitors.

This stark disparity means…

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Brian Armstrong Reveals Retail Users ‘Buying The Dip’ In Bitcoin, Ethereum: Coinbase CEO Says, ‘They Have Diamond Hands’ – Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) (ARCA:BTC)

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong said on Sunday that retail users on the cryptocurrency exchange showed strong resilience in the ongoing market downturn, steadily purchasing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) during the dips.

Coinbase Encountering Retail Accumulation

Armstrong highlighted on X a rise in native Bitcoin and Ethereum units held by retail users on the platform.

“They’ve been buying the dip,” he stated. “They have diamond hands – vast majority of customers had native unit balances in Feb equal to or greater than their balances in December.”

What Do Indicators Reveal?

It’s worth noting that Google search interest for Bitcoin…

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Tom Lee Forecasts End Of Crypto Winter By This Month, Says Bitcoin, Ethereum May Find Support At These Levels – Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) (ARCA:BTC)

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) Chair Tom Lee said on Saturday that the ongoing “cryptocurrency winter” is nearing its end, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) close to hitting their lows.

Lee Says End Is Near

During an interview, Lee cited Tom DeMark, BitMine’s advisor on timing, who suggested that Bitcoin might find support at $60,000 and Ethereum could bottom out at around $1,890.

“I think it touched it to the penny. He thinks we just have to undercut it once more, and that’s the low. meaning we’re really close to the end,” the Fundstrat co-founder said.

Lee further stated that the crypto winter could end as soon as April if it hasn’t…

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What Happens To Strategy’s Bitcoin Model If Prices Crash To $8,000? Michael Saylor Has A Plan

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) founder Michael Saylor said on Sunday that the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-hoarding company plans to convert its convertible debt into equity over the next three to six years.

Strategy Won’t Issue New Convertible Notes?

Saylor’s announcement came after Strategy declared that even if Bitcoin’s price dropped to $8,000, the company would still hold enough assets to cover its outstanding debt.

The firm highlighted its balance sheet, with $49 billion in BTC reserves against $6 billion in net debt—calculated as total outside debt minus cash reserves. In a downside scenario where Bitcoin’s price drops 88% to $8,000, the company said the reserves would shrink to…

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