What does it mean in the age of crypto?

Phrases like “Bitcoin is the hurdle rate” and “Bitcoin is the new hurdle rate” frequently re-occur in the Bitcoin communities, often without a context. In short, this motto means that Bitcoin is the best benchmark for investment: avoid investing in anything that yields lower returns than Bitcoin. Let’s delve deeper into the meaning of this […]

XRP Burn Crosses 14 Million Tokens as the Prices Retreat Sharply

More than 14 million XRP have been burnt from circulation as demand for XRPL features escalates amidst the broad market stagnation.  XRP fails to hold above the $2.1 support level as it plunges to $2.0 to find a resort at $1.96.  The XRP Ledger (XRPL) reaches another level after reaching 14 million XRP  tokens burnt […]

Student Solves a Long-Standing Problem About the Limits of Addition

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. The simplest ideas in mathematics can also be the most perplexing. Take addition. It’s a straightforward operation: One of the first mathematical truths we learn is that 1 plus 1 equals 2. But mathematicians still have many unanswered questions about the kinds of patterns that […]

Castle $1M Raises | Automated Bitcoin Treasury Solution

Miami, FL, June 26, 2025 — Castle, a bitcoin treasury platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced today it raised $1 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round to accelerate its mission of making it seamless for businesses to protect and grow their wealth using bitcoin. The round was led by Boost VC, with participation […]

Trump backs Bitcoin adoption amid claims it could ease pressure on the dollar

Key Takeaways Donald Trump has publicly supported Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry for their economic contributions and job creation. Trump believes increased Bitcoin adoption may ease pressure on the US dollar and support American innovation. Share this article President Donald Trump reiterated his support for the growth of the US crypto industry during a […]

XRP Ledger Hits 295K Daily Users—Why This May Be a Setup for a $3 XRP Comeback

XRPL’s daily user growth and recent transaction burn reflect a strong technical foundation that may support future price gains. A breakout above key resistance, combined with favorable regulation, could set the stage for XRP to reclaim the $3 level. Following the recent update by Crypto News Flash (CNF) that the XRP Ledger reached 1.2 million […]

Vitalik Buterin has reservations about Sam Altman’s World project

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is arguing that the digital identification approach being promoted by Sam Altman’s World project has real privacy risks. Previously known as Worldcoin, World was created under Altman and Alex Blania’s Tools for Humanity. The organization says it can help distinguish between AI agents and human beings by scanning users’ eyeballs and […]

Bitget Partners with UNICEF to Equip 300K Youth with Blockchain Skills in the Next 3 Years

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. Aiming to provide blockchain and digital skills education to 300,000 young people across eight countries by 2025, Bitget signed a three-year partnership agreement with the United Nations Children’s Fund […]