Bitcoin has delivered near-perfect uptime for 17+ years since January 2009. As of April 2026, its fixed 21 million supply, ~995 EH/s hash rate, Lightning scaling, and rising institutional ETF inflows prove its resilience.Quantum threats and infrastructure risks persist, yet satellite solutions and conservative upgrades keep it adapting.

US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade have pushed Brent crude over $103/barrel, fueling inflation and delaying rate cuts. Bitcoin dropped to ~$70,600, mirroring past oil shocks.This article explores the impact on Bitcoin and crypto markets.

Inflationary cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin increase supply over time to boost liquidity and network activity. Deflationary assets like Bitcoin limit or reduce supply to create scarcity and support long-term value. Understanding inflationary vs. deflationary crypto helps investors choose between utility and store-of-value potential.

Discover the best times to trade crypto in Nigeria. Learn how global market hours, local trading patterns, and liquidity overlaps can help you make smarter trading decisions.

In this episode of VALR Unfiltered, Ben Caselin talks to Dr. David Palmer about Bitcoin’s potential to reshape human consciousness and challenge traditional money systems. They explore how Bitcoin could promote peace and connect to broader philosophical ideas about value and global unity.

Quantum computing could eventually challenge Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundations. This article explores how Bitcoin security works, the potential impact of quantum breakthroughs, and how the crypto industry is preparing with post-quantum cryptography.

Learn how to understand (not predict) Bitcoin price movements using sentiment tools like the Fear & Greed Index, the Stock-to-Flow model, and on-chain analytics from platforms like Glassnode. Explore how data and market behaviour offer deeper insights than forecasts alone.

Discover what’s driving gold’s ongoing price surge, from central bank demand and global uncertainty to shifting monetary policy. This article explores the key factors behind gold’s rally and what it means for Bitcoin as a competing store of value.

Discover how Bitcoin fits into Kenya’s evolving financial landscape. VALR Unfiltered explores crypto adoption, mobile money, and wealth preservation with BitcoinKe’s David Gitonga.

Explore Bitcoin security and self-custody with Jameson Lopp on The VALR Podcast. Learn why protecting your crypto matters, from hardware wallets to multi-sig setups and privacy best practices.

Learn how Bitcoin mining works, why it's essential, and what it means for energy, environment, and global power dynamics.

Bitcoin mining is reshaping energy, driving innovation, and influencing geopolitics. Learn why it's now a strategic asset in the global economy.

Hong Kong’s crypto-friendly policies, Bitcoin ETFs and digital asset leadership give it a unique chance to redefine global finance with ethics and purpose.

In the 6th episode of VALR Unfiltered: Money, Meaning & Society, host Ben Caselin engages Anton Gulin, Co-Founder and Chief Product Owner of Bincentric, in a candid discussion about Russia’s economic landscape and Bitcoin’s role within it.

Can Bitcoin really reach $1 million? This article explores the origins of the million-dollar BTC narrative, key macroeconomic factors, and what it would take for Bitcoin to hit such a target—while highlighting the risks of relying too heavily on price predictions.

Discover how Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) became the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. This article breaks down the company’s bold BTC acquisition strategy, the so-called “infinite money glitch,” the financial mechanics behind it, and the risks involved for corporate treasuries exploring crypto.

Stablecoins are gaining momentum worldwide, from major banks to everyday use in unstable economies. But are they a lasting solution or just digital fiat? In this piece, Ben Caselin, CMO of VALR, explores why Bitcoin may offer a more enduring path.

Explore the unique role of Hong Kong in global finance and crypto innovation in this episode of VALR Unfiltered, as VALR’s CMO Ben Caselin and Gate.io’s CBO Kevin Lee discuss the city’s financial culture, its history with Bitcoin mining, and its potential as a testing ground for decentralized technologies.

Discover how Bitcoin, sound money, and decentralized finance can lay the foundation for a “divine economy”—a long-term vision for a fairer, more compassionate global financial system.

Explore the first episode of VALR Unfiltered: Money, Meaning & Society, where VALR CMO Ben Caselin speaks with Bitcoin Ekasi founder Hermann Vivier about prosperity, decentralisation, and how Bitcoin is driving real-world change in South Africa’s townships.