Bitcoin2026-09-18 16:26:31Galaxy research head says Bitcoin move above 50-week average may signal a bottomAlex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, said Bitcoin is showing strength after moving above its 50-week moving average. He wrote that, historically, a break above that level has served as a key marker that a bear-market bottom is already in place. Thorn added that if BTC can close this Sunday’s weekly candle above the 50-week moving average, the move would offer added confirmation. The comment frames the current setup as a technical signal rather than a definitive call, with the weekly close still in focus. The view was cited by BlockBeats on Sept. 19.410
Galaxy2026-09-15 03:13:07Galaxy CEO says stalled Clarity bill could push more crypto activity overseasGalaxy Chief Executive Officer Mike Novogratz said the U.S. crypto industry could face a much longer wait for regulatory clarity if the Clarity bill fails to make progress. In a post cited by BlockBeats on Sept. 15, Novogratz said that if the bill does not advance "tomorrow," the market may not get crypto regulation for a long time, "if at all." He said that outcome would be "terrible" for the United States and would force more of the industry to move offshore. Novogratz added that the digital and blockchain revolution will continue regardless. He also raised the question of whether regulators such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission should be given another two years to write rules and let companies get started, while warning that prolonged uncertainty is harmful. He called on senators from both parties to look at the bigger picture.720
IonQ2026-09-09 16:46:05IonQ Unveils Superion 256 Quantum Computer as Bitcoin Quantum-Risk Debate ContinuesIonQ, a publicly traded quantum technology company based in Maryland, said Tuesday that it has launched its Superion 256 quantum computer and opened orders for the system, with deliveries expected in 2027. The company said SkyWater, its chipmaking subsidiary, has fabricated the first 256-qubit processors, while teams at several U.S. facilities have trapped the first ions in prototype systems. IonQ says the platform is designed around established semiconductor manufacturing methods, with control electronics built directly into the chip. CEO and Chairman Niccolo de Masi linked the launch to two strategic acquisitions, saying Oxford Ionics contributed trapped-ion control using standard electronics, while SkyWater enabled manufacturing at semiconductor costs and scale. The company also said Superion 256 fits in a standard server rack, will be available through the cloud, and follows a design cycle that SkyWater reduced from nine months to two. IonQ added that it pre-sold its first system in early 2026, plans deliveries in 2027, and is developing Superion 10K for an error-resistant computing demonstration in 2027 and commercial production in 2028. The announcement arrives as researchers continue to debate how soon quantum computers could pose a real threat to Bitcoin security. In July, Galaxy announced up to $5 million for Bitcoin quantum-security work, including research, developer grants, and an advisory council.820
Bitcoin-backe2026-09-05 10:14:26BTCLOAN Launches Global Bitcoin-Backed Lending MarketBTCLOAN has announced the launch of a global Bitcoin-backed lending market, aggregating quotes from multiple institutional lenders. Users in non-sanctioned regions can pledge Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto assets to obtain USD or USDT loans without selling their holdings. The platform employs a dynamic loan-to-value (LTV) ratio that adjusts risk ratings based on repayment history and on-chain behavior, with a maximum LTV of 70%. Partners include Tether, Galaxy, and other institutions, enhancing transparency through verifiable custody and reserve proofs. Borrowers can compare loan terms from multiple institutions to find the best rates. This initiative expands options for crypto holders seeking liquidity without giving up their positions.810
Bitcoin2026-09-05 01:33:12Bitcoin Reappears as 'Amplified Gold' as Four-Year Cycle Theory Warns of Downside RiskBitcoin's recent price action has shown heightened correlation with gold, with Bitwise's research head calling it 'amplified gold.' But the four-year cycle theory suggests a potential bear market bottom around November 2026 if historical patterns hold, while Galaxy's research head expects a correction floor between $40,000 and $46,000. Fidelity's VP counters that the cycle is not a precise timing rule.1110
Galaxy2026-08-30 20:38:22Galaxy Research Lead Tracks New OP_RETURN Real-Time Display UpdateA feature update has gone live, according to monitoring by Galaxy's head of research, as reported by Odaily Planet Daily. The update adds a real-time scrolling display for recent human-readable OP_RETURN entries. No other details have been disclosed.940
Bitcoin2026-08-29 17:03:35Dormant Bitcoin worth $7.6 billion moved in 2026, but recent selling activity has cooledEarly Bitcoin holders have continued to move long-dormant coins this year, yet the pace has slowed sharply in recent months. Citing Decrypt’s Aug. 29 report and on-chain data, ABMedia said about 103,914 BTC that had been dormant for between five and 15 years have left long-term inactive addresses in 2026, with the total value put at roughly $7.6 billion in the report. The 8- to 10-year cohort was the most active, accounting for about 33,195 BTC returning to circulation. The report also highlighted several wallet-level examples. One wallet, untouched since August 2010 and dormant for 15.8 years, moved 20 BTC in May. Another address that had been inactive for 12.5 years transferred about 27 BTC on Aug. 10. ABMedia also referenced an earlier Chain News report about a seven-year dormant Bitcoin whale that moved $188 million. Still, the shorter-term trend points the other way. Dormant Bitcoin activity in the second quarter of 2026 fell to its lowest level since the third quarter of 2022. Galaxy analyst Thorn said dormant coin movement had dropped to a four-year low. After nearly two years of what the report described as a broad distribution phase, early holders appear to be slowing their sales, with dormant coin activity in 2026 expected to come in at less than half of 2025 levels.850
Bitcoin2026-08-29 04:30:00Bitcoin Wallets Idle for 10 Years Moved $40M, Mostly Avoiding ExchangesSix Bitcoin wallets untouched for ten years transferred $40 million this month, with most funds avoiding exchange addresses, according to CoinDesk. Galaxy's on-chain data shows dormant coin activity is at its lowest since 2022. The 2026 pace suggests yearly total will be under half of last year's figure.800
