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Over two years ago, Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, launched Worldcoin, a blockchain project known for its distinctive metal orb used to scan eyeballs. Recently rebranded as “World Network,” the platform provides users with digital passports — verified through the iris scans — to help online services differentiate humans from bots in an AI-driven internet.

Semler Scientific purchased 215 BTC for $17.7 million, or an average price of $82,502 per bitcoin. Semler achieved a "BTC Yield" of 37.3% since adopting the new treasury strategy. The company's Monday morning announcement continues a flurry of corporate bitcoin purchase disclosures. 01:01 Bitcoin Breaks $64K While Gold Soars 00:56 ETH/BTC Ratio Slid to Lowest

This article originally appeared in First Mover , CoinDesk’s daily newsletter, putting the latest moves in crypto markets in context. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every day . Latest Prices 00:52 Ether ETFs Saw Biggest Outflows Since July 01:01 Bitcoin Breaks $64K While Gold Soars 00:56 ETH/BTC Ratio Slid to Lowest Since April

Self-described Bitcoin Development Company MicroStategy (MSTR) added to its bitcoin (BTC) stack, purchasing 51,780 tokens for $4.6 billion over the six days ended Sunday. 01:01 Bitcoin Breaks $64K While Gold Soars 00:56 ETH/BTC Ratio Slid to Lowest Since April 2021 00:57 Is Bitcoin Losing Its Bullish Momentum? With this latest purchase, the company — which

MARA holdings announce a private offering of $700 million in convertible senior notes due 2030. MARA intends to use up to $200 million of the proceeds to repurchase a portion of its outstanding 2026 convertible notes. The offering includes an option for purchasers to acquire an additional $105 million in notes. 01:01 Bitcoin Breaks $64K

SOAR creator Paul Allen previously built a family social networking app on top of Facebook, which gathered 120 million users. Project Liberty says it is the leading bidder for the U.S. assets of TikTok in the event that they become available. 02:37 Trump Can Establish U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Experts 02:36 Web3 Games Funding Stabilizing

To the general populace, bitcoin is considered a risk-on asset due to its volatility and perceived correlation with U.S. equities. In 2024, bitcoin and nasdaq have gone up or down together on the same day only 52% of the time. 00:52 Ether ETFs Saw Biggest Outflows Since July 01:01 Bitcoin Breaks $64K While Gold Soars

Despite bitcoin's recent surge, one analysis shows the price might rise as high as $200,000. A gauge based on 260-day fractal patterns is not even close to the levels seen at previous bull market peaks, BCA Research said in a note Thursday. 01:01 Bitcoin Breaks $64K While Gold Soars 00:56 ETH/BTC Ratio Slid to Lowest

Memecoins like PUPS, DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON, and BILLION•DOLLAR•CAT are becoming popular beta bets for Bitcoin's growth. The Runes protocol, which facilitates the creation of fungible tokens directly on Bitcoin using its UTXO model, has overtaken BRC-20 in market capitalization. Memecoins serve as a speculative asset during times of low volatility in other crypto sectors. 17:55 Are Memecoins

As stablecoins gain traction, Netherlands-based fintech firm Quantoz aims to take a slice of the European market. The company will issue the regulatory-compliant stablecoins pegged to the euro (EURQ) and U.S. dollar (USDQ) on the Ethereum blockchain. The tokens are fully backed by fiat reserves and highly-liquid financial instruments like government bonds, the firm said