Anchorage Digital and Mezo have formed a strategic partnership aimed at expanding institutional access to Bitcoin-based borrowing and yield opportunities, marking one of the most significant integrations to date between a regulated digital asset custodian and a Bitcoin-native finance protocol.

Mezo — a bank-free Bitcoin finance platform built by Thesis — will now offer institutional clients low-cost borrowing through its MUSD stablecoin and new BTC yield opportunities via veBTC. 

Anchorage Digital will provide the custody and infrastructure layer, giving asset managers, digital asset treasury (DAT) firms, and publicly traded companies a secure way to participate in BitcoinFi…

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New Hampshire has become the first state in the U.S. — and the first government globally — to approve a municipal bond backed by Bitcoin, a structural breakthrough that could open the door for digital assets to enter the $140 trillion global debt market.

On Monday, the state’s Business Finance Authority (BFA) approved a $100 million Bitcoin-backed conduit bond, allowing private companies to borrow against over-collateralized Bitcoin held in custody, according to exclusive reporting from Eleanor Terrett at Crypto in America. 

The bond is not backed by the state or taxpayers; instead, the BFA acts strictly as a facilitator, approving and overseeing the deal while repayment risk…

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U.S. Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott announced plans for a committee vote on the long-awaited crypto market structure bill next month, saying he aims to bring the legislation to the Senate floor early next year. Scott emphasized that the bill would protect consumers while strengthening America’s role as a global economic leader, adding that President Trump is expected to sign it once passed.

Senate Banking and Agriculture committees must jointly approve the measure, which divides oversight between the SEC and CFTC and introduces a new category for “ancillary assets” to clarify which digital tokens are not securities. Scott accused Democrats of slowing progress but noted bipartisan talks are ongoing, especially after a leaked Democratic proposal on DeFi drew strong criticism from the crypto industry.

Industry leaders recently met separately with both parties, with some Democrats signaling they want to finalize the legislation. Supporters say the bill could position the U.S. as the world’s leading hub for digital assets, provided lawmakers bridge remaining political divides.

NEW YORK, NY — November 18, 2025 — Today marks the release of Bitcoin Is for Everyone: Why Our Financial System Is Broken and Bitcoin Is the Solution, in which award-winning journalist and educator Natalie Brunell offers clarity and hope to readers navigating rising prices, inflation, and economic uncertainty.

Brunell helps readers understand why life feels increasingly unaffordable—and how Bitcoin can empower them to regain control and confidence. As housing, education, and everyday essentials rise faster than wages, Bitcoin Is for Everyone exposes the root cause: a broken monetary system.

“It’s an invitation to think differently about the financial system we’ve…

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Bitcoin price hovered near $93,000 on Tuesday as the market continued to reel from thin liquidity, cascading leverage, and growing bearish conviction across key technical levels.

The Bitcoin price traded near $94,000 at midday, up 1% in the past 24 hours, with a hefty $111 billion in trading volume. The asset now sits 1% below its weekly high of $93,669 and 4% above its weekly low of $89,368.

Bitcoin’s circulating supply stands at 19,950,440 BTC, inching closer to its 21 million hard cap, while its global market cap ticked 1% higher to $1.85 trillion, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data.

But sentiment is anything but buoyant. With volatility rising and liquidity…

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I spent the past week in El Salvador for the third time in one year, and it’s clear the country is undergoing a real transformation. Not theoretical, not surface-level — a shift in how people live, think, build, and imagine their future. And the moment that crystallized this transformation came at the end of the week, during a private dinner with President Nayib Bukele, which I was privileged to take part in.

I’ve followed his work for a few years. I’ve interviewed nine Salvadorans and expats living in the country on my podcast — as well as merchants, builders, grassroots organizers, and everyday citizens. A year ago, I tweeted that my dream was to meet him one… Read more on BitcoinMagazine

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has given national banks the green light to hold crypto on their balance sheets for the purpose of paying blockchain network fees. 

The guidance, issued in interpretive letter No. 1186 today, also allows banks to keep crypto on hand to test internal or third-party crypto platforms.

Blockchain networks require native tokens to process transactions. These fees, often called “gas fees,” are unavoidable. 

The OCC said banks can hold the tokens they reasonably anticipate needing. This could include paying fees as part of crypto custody services or facilitating client transactions. The goal is to reduce reliance on…

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Tether has announced a major strategic investment in Ledn, a leading provider of bitcoin-backed consumer loans, marking a strong push toward expanding crypto-powered credit access. While the investment amount remains undisclosed, the move signals Tether’s growing commitment to strengthening real-world financial services built on digital asset infrastructure.

Ledn, known for surviving the 2022 crypto-lending sector collapse that took down BlockFi, Voyager, Celsius, and Genesis, has since streamlined its operations and adopted a bitcoin-only model. This simplified approach has sharpened its focus and boosted user confidence, enabling customers to access liquidity without selling their BTC.

The company has already originated over $2.8 billion in bitcoin-backed loans since launch and is on pace for its best year ever. More than $1 billion in loans have been issued in 2025, including $392 million in Q3 alone—nearly matching the platform’s total 2024 volume. Tether’s investment is expected to accelerate this momentum and further strengthen bitcoin-based financial services.

Bitcoin price briefly dipped below $90,000 overnight on Tuesday, its lowest level since April 22, before recovering to trade above $93,500 this morning.

Currently, the Bitcoin price is trading at $93,794, semi-unchanged in the past 24 hours, with a $124 billion trading volume. It sits 1% below its 7-day high of $94,212 and 5% above its 7-day low of $89,188, with a market cap of $1.86 trillion, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data.

Over 19.95 million BTC have now been mined, exceeding 95% of the 21 million maximum supply, and new coins are issued through mining, which slows over time due to halving events every four years. The final fractions of Bitcoin are expected to be mined…

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