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The story of Binance: from a $15M ICO to the world's biggest exchange
In eight years, Binance went from a $15M ICO to an exchange with 300 million users and $34 trillion in annual volume — surviving a $40M hack, a $4.3 billion fine, and its founder's prison sentence. Here's the full story, from launch to a presidential pardon.
US vs. Iran in 2026: How a Middle East War Moved Bitcoin — Then Stopped
Since late February 2026, the US and Iran have been locked in active military conflict — from "Operation Epic Fury" to the collapsed ceasefire in July. We map the full timeline and how bitcoin reacted to each turn: from a 6% crash in February to near-total indifference by July.
Strategy: The Full Story of Saylor's Bitcoin Bet
From a software startup and the dot-com crash to the world's largest corporate Bitcoin treasury — the story of Strategy and the man who bet on Bitcoin.
What Is Hashrate, and Who Controls It in Mining
Bitcoin's network hashrate currently sits around 886 EH/s. Here's what that number actually means, how it's calculated without direct access to miners, and which companies are really behind it.
What Is Crypto Mining: How Computers Create Bitcoin
Why do miners consume entire warehouses of electricity? What exactly does a computer 'mine'? Where do new bitcoins come from, and is mining profitable in 2026? A plain-language guide — from Satoshi's first laptop to industrial farms in Texas.