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Consensus Toronto 2025 Coverage
Pierre Rochard, the Bitcoin Maximalist OG, on Mining, Markets and Modern Finance
Pierre Rochard, now CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company, reflects on over a decade in the space, from early education to policy battles and his latest mission to bring bitcoin to traditional finance. He is a speaker at this year’s Consensus gathering in Toronto.
Crypto Daybook Americas: XRP, SOL Lead Drop as Bitcoin, Equities Slide in Tariff-Fueled Wipeout
Your day-ahead look for April 7, 2025
Bitcoin Hashrate Surpasses 1 Zettahash as Miner Revenue Hits Record Low
Network difficulty jumps nearly 7%—the biggest increase since July 2024—driven by an all-time high in hashrate.
Markets in Freefall: Is the Credit Market Forcing the Fed’s Hand?
Futures now price in up to five rate cuts in 2025 as investors bet on an aggressive policy pivot.
Strategy Treads Water on BTC Bet, While Metaplanet, Semler Reel from Heavy Losses
Strategy’s cushion is narrowing, with an average bitcoin cost basis of $67,458.
Chart of the Week: Bond Market Could Be Bitcoin's 'Canary in the Coal Mine' Signal
Widening credit spreads could be sign of further trouble for risk-on positioning.
Riot Platforms Hits Post-Halving Bitcoin Production High as It Expands AI Capacity
Feasibility study confirms Corsicana Facility’s potential for AI/HPC growth as Riot delivers strong mining performance in March 2025.
U.S. March Jobs Growth of 228K Blows Through 135K Forecast
Bitcoin has been showing very faint signs of resilience as markets tumble in response to tariffs.
Bitcoin Holders Double Down in Early April as Value Buyers Step In, Veterans Hold Firm
Short-term value buyers emerge while long-term holders show growing conviction despite market volatility.
