A Bitcoin hard fork splits the blockchain into two chains. Learn how hard forks work, every major fork in history, and the debate over Bitcoin's next one.

Brian Armstrong says lab-made gold and diamonds are real, but nothing can raise Bitcoin's 21 million cap.

A planned Bitcoin fork tied to the controversial BIP-110 proposal could create duplicate balances on two chains, tempting holders to sell the new coins for what looks like free money. Because both ...

Bitcoin holders are scheduled to get at least one airdrop this summer, as one explicit hard fork will take place in early August and a separate soft fork attempt appears destined for failure. While ...

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Bitcoin is heading toward two separate fork events in August 2026, and knowing the difference between them is the first step to understanding what’s actually at stake.

Brian Armstrong argues that Bitcoin's 21 million emission limit is immutable compared to gold's supply against a backdrop of declines in 2026.

Bitcoin continues to defy gravity and much more with Bitcoin sitting at just under $5,500 at the time of writing, as the markets continue to look ahead to up and coming forks that are likely to result ...

Bitcoin Gold was founded in 2017 to become a user-friendly alternative to Bitcoin. The BTG network aims to combine the security and sturdiness of the Bitcoin blockchain and its characteristics with ...