Sir Tim Berners-Lee, computer scientist, inventor of the web and an all-round good guy, wrote some words in “The Evening Standard” earlier this week, arguing that polarization, conspiracy and mental health crises online stem from design flaws that must be corrected — even if that requires regulation. 

The piece draws directly from chapter 13, “Design Issues,” of his recently released book “This Is for Everyone: The Unfinished Story of the World Wide Web,” which I encourage everyone to read.

I agree with Berners-Lee’s diagnosis. But regulation is not the cure. The web’s decline is not merely a design failure; it is also an economic one. Design choices follow…

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Early Riders, a Bitcoin-focused venture fund, has launched The Stables, an accelerator program in Texas Hill Country to support Bitcoin start-ups worldwide. The program offers 2-5 BTC in funding, a four-week residency and access to Bitcoin developers and operators, targeting start-ups with market-ready solutions in financial services and technology.

Michael Tanguma, founder of Early Riders and Onramp, a Bitcoin financial services firm, told Bitcoin Magazine, “We focus on consumer investments that have commercial viability today — things that people want and will pay for today.” The Stables accelerator targets start-ups addressing immediate market needs, particularly in Bitcoin…

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Roughly a quarter of all Bitcoin is exposed to the risk of a quantum attack, tied to public keys that have been revealed on the blockchain. But if that much of the supply is vulnerable, it raises a deeper concern: is trust in Bitcoin’s entire security model at risk?

Imagine waking up, checking your phone, and your bitcoin balance is zero. Not just your cold storage, your exchange balances too. Gone. Overnight, millions of UTXOs drained in a silent, coordinated attack.

It sounds extreme, but this kind of event would be more than just theft. It would be a direct attack on Bitcoin’s value, a public signal that its core cryptography is no longer secure. A state-level actor might…

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Every bitcoin price bull market to date has followed a familiar pattern of explosive upside followed by sharp drawdowns, with each cycle delivering lower percentage gains than the last. This phenomenon, known as diminishing returns, has become one of the most persistent narratives in Bitcoin. The question now is whether this cycle will follow the same trajectory or if the maturation of Bitcoin as an asset class could bend the pattern.

Bitcoin Price and Diminishing Returns

So far this cycle, we have witnessed approximately 630% BTC Growth Since Cycle Low to the most recent all-time high. That compares to more than 2,000% in the previous bull market. To match the last cycle’s…

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Michigan has advanced its strategic crypto reserve bill, marking a significant step in embracing digital assets. House Bill 4087, introduced by Republican Representatives Bryan Posthumus and Ron Robinson, cleared its second reading on Thursday and is now with the Committee on Government Operations. The proposal would allow the state to invest up to 10% of its “countercyclical budget” and “economic stabilization fund” in cryptocurrencies.

The legislation updates the Michigan Management and Budget Act to create clear guidelines for holding a strategic crypto reserve. It permits the state to secure assets through approved custodians, exchange-traded products, or highly regulated custody solutions. Lawmakers also outlined strict security standards, including government-controlled private keys, encrypted storage, multiparty authorization, and regular audits. The state could even lend digital assets to earn extra returns without added financial risk.

Supporters see the move as forward-looking, putting Michigan alongside Massachusetts and Ohio in advancing crypto reserve legislation. While some Bitcoin advocacy groups argue the bill should be Bitcoin-only, the broader inclusion of crypto highlights growing recognition of digital assets in U.S. state policy.

DeFi Technologies’ subsidiary Valour has launched a Bitcoin staking exchange-traded product (ETP) on the London Stock Exchange, giving investors a fresh way to earn crypto yield. The product offers a 1.4% annual return and is secured by Bitcoin held in cold storage with multiparty computation (MCP) technology. Currently, access is limited to institutions and professional investors, while retail participation is expected after the UK lifts its ban on crypto ETNs on October 8.

Valour has not detailed how the yield will be generated, though a similar Bitcoin ETP in France uses Core Chain, an EVM-compatible blockchain backed by Bitcoin’s proof-of-work, for coin delegation. Shares of DeFi Technologies rose 5% on Nasdaq following the announcement, reflecting growing market interest in yield-bearing Bitcoin products.

The move comes as the United Kingdom signals a friendlier stance on digital assets. Reports suggest closer cooperation with the United States on crypto regulation, while trade groups are urging blockchain to be included in the UK’s tech innovation strategy.

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