Lloyds Auctions has announced the auction of XBT.com, a domain name with strong ties to Bitcoin’s historical identity in traditional finance. Bidding starts at $2,798,917. The listing claims the auction, closing on March 28, has already generated considerable media attention and industry speculation and represents a unique opportunity to acquire a digital asset associated with […]
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The US government may be preparing to overhaul the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with blockchain technology set to play a pivotal role. A leaked internal memo has revealed that the Trump administration is evaluating a plan to reshape USAID’s structure, align it more closely with the State Department, and introduce emerging technologies […]
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Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has appointed Eric Trump, the son of US President Donald Trump, to its newly formed Strategic Board of Advisors. Metaplanet announced Trump’s appointment on March 21, confirming that he will join as the first official member of the new advisory board. The board aims to unite influential voices committed to […]
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Coinbase has put forward a regulatory blueprint for digital assets, urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish clearer guidelines. The proposal follows a request from SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the agency’s crypto task force, for input on regulatory clarity. According to the exchange, this move aligns with growing efforts to […]
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Jan Kubíček, a Czech National Bank’s (CNB) board member, has reportedly questioned Bitcoin’s suitability as a reserve asset. He pointed to its legal uncertainty and price instability as key reasons for skepticism, casting doubt on whether the bank will integrate the digital asset into its portfolio. According to the report, Kubíček acknowledged that Bitcoin is […]
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North Dakota lawmakers have taken a decisive step toward regulating crypto ATMs, approving a bill imposing a $2,000 daily transaction limit per user. On March 18, the state Senate passed House Bill 1447, advancing legislation designed to curb fraud and enhance oversight. HB 1447 seeks to protect residents from rising fraud cases linked to crypto ATMs. According […]
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Coinbase has launched Verified Pools, a Know-Your-Customer (KYC)-verified liquidity pool designed to enhance DeFi adoption while reducing counterparty risks. This new initiative provides institutional and retail traders with compliant access to on-chain liquidity. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted that some digital assets require specific regulatory approvals under US law. He noted that Verified Pools will […]
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Institutional investors are increasingly bullish on cryptocurrency, with 83% planning to expand their allocations this year, according to a new survey conducted by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon. The research, which polled 352 institutional decision-makers in January, found growing confidence in digital assets as regulatory clarity improves and broader use cases emerge. A majority (59%) of respondents […]
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The Bank of Korea (BOK) is gearing up to launch a pilot program involving 100,000 participants in early April to test its central bank digital currency (CBDC) in real-world transactions. Project Hangang, a three-month initiative running through the end of June, involves seven South Korean banks, including KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Woori, NH NongHyup, BNK […]
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Ethena Labs and Securitize have announced the launch of Converge, a layer-1 blockchain focused on institutional capital flows and integrating tokenized assets with DeFi. According to Ethena Labs’ March 17 announcement, the initiative aims to provide a purpose-built network for permissioned and permissionless financial applications. Ethena Labs and Securitize plan to release technical documentation in […]
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A senior European Central Bank (ECB) official said that President Donald Trump’s aggressive push for crypto adoption could fuel financial instability and urged EU policymakers to strengthen their regulatory stance to mitigate potential fallout. François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France and a member of the ECB’s Governing Council, said in an […]
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In a significant move that solidifies Bitcoin Magazine’s presence in Asia, HK Asia Holdings (01723.HK) has announced key leadership changes effective March 14, 2025. This development marks a pivotal moment for Bitcoin Magazine’s expansion strategy in the region. New Leadership at the Helm John Edwin Riggins, a veteran in the crypto industry with over a […]
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The government of Pakistan has established the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) to oversee the integration and use of blockchain technology and digital assets into the nation’s financial landscape. The initiative, announced in a statement by the Finance Division, aims to regulate, foster, and incorporate crypto innovations into Pakistan’s economic framework. The initiative marks an about-turn […]
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Argentina’s Comisión Nacional de Valores (CNV) has introduced new regulations for virtual asset service providers (PSAVs), requiring them to comply with registration, cybersecurity, anti-money laundering, and asset custody standards to ensure transparency and consumer protection in the crypto sector. The regulatory framework — dubbed Resolution No. 1058 — was approved following a public consultation process […]
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Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, the Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, urged the US Treasury Department to abandon plans to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and the digital asset stockpile. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Connolly condemned the effort as fiscally irresponsible and politically motivated. He warned that the […]
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Russia has started using crypto for oil trades with China and India as it seeks to bypass Western sanctions, Reuters reported on March 14, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, some Russian oil companies have settled trades in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like Tether’s USDT. This strategy simplifies the conversion of […]
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Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart believes the next phase of adoption for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will be driven by financial advisers, wirehouses, and brokers managing assets for high-net-worth individuals. Speaking on the “Coin Stories” podcast, Seyffart outlined how these financial institutions, which oversee trillions of dollars in assets, could play a central role in […]
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Bolivia has authorized its state-run energy company, YPFB, to use crypto for fuel imports as the country struggles with a worsening dollar shortage and fuel crisis. The government approved the move to sustain fuel subsidies and secure essential energy supplies amid declining foreign currency reserves. Gas stations across Bolivia have seen long lines as fuel […]
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The amount of Bitcoin (BTC) held by public corporations reached 592,112 BTC in 2024, according to Bitcoin Treasuries data. Bitwise head of research Ryan Rasmussen highlighted that the number is twice as much Bitcoin as institutions accumulated in the previous five years combined. History of accumulation On Jan. 1, 2024, the amount of Bitcoin held by […]
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The Bank of Russia has proposed a three-year experimental legal framework that would allow a limited group of investors to trade cryptocurrencies, marking a potential shift in the country’s digital asset regulations. The central bank announced on March 12 that it had submitted proposals to the Russian government for discussion. The initiative would grant access […]
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In a recent Bitcoin Policy Institute event speech, Michael Saylor aligned closely with Major Jason Lowery’s ‘SoftWar’ thesis, framing Bitcoin as a critical defense mechanism rather than simply a financial asset. Saylor emphasized Bitcoin’s role as a “digital defense system,” equating its open, decentralized energy flow to the strategic military defense of cyberspace. Echoing Lowery’s […]
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Currently, running open-source AI models locally is merely an awkward alternative to the ease of using cloud-based services like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok. However, running models directly on personal devices rather than sending information to centralized servers offers enhanced security for sensitive information processing and will become increasingly important as the AI industry scales. […]
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Senator Cynthia Lummis reintroduced legislation that would authorize the US government to acquire up to 1 million Bitcoin (BTC), formalizing President Donald Trump’s recent executive order establishing a federal Bitcoin reserve. The BITCOIN Act aims to integrate digital assets into US financial strategy, requiring the Treasury Department to manage the acquisition and secure storage of […]
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Bitwise Asset Management has launched Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF (OWNB), a new investment product designed to provide exposure to companies holding significant Bitcoin reserves. According to a March 11 statement, the ETF follows the Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations Index, which includes firms that have integrated Bitcoin into their corporate treasuries. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan […]
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Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, stated today that USDT stablecoin adoption in developing nations effectively creates a decentralized market for US debt, positioning everyday people as indirect purchasers of American treasuries through Tether’s reserves. Speaking at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, Bitcoin for America event, Ardoino highlighted Tether’s significant role in maintaining US dollar dominance globally […]
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Clearstream, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse, is set to launch crypto custody services for institutional clients. Deutsche Börse is Europe’s third-largest stock exchange. The company announced this development on March 11, marking a significant step in its expansion into digital assets. According to the statement, the service will initially support Bitcoin and Ethereum, with plans […]
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Texas has introduced a second crypto reserve bill, marking another significant step toward integrating Bitcoin into its financial framework. According to a document released on March 11, the proposed legislation, HB 4258, seeks to allocate up to $250 million from the state’s economic stabilization fund for Bitcoin and other digital assets. This marks the second […]
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European Stability Mechanism (ESM) managing director Pierre Gramegna said that President Donald Trump’s administration’s favorable stance toward crypto, particularly dollar-backed stablecoins, could challenge Europe’s monetary autonomy, Bloomberg News reported on March 10. Gramegna warned that the changing US stance could encourage both foreign and American technology firms to pursue large-scale payment solutions using dollar-denominated stablecoins. […]
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Byron Donalds, a US congressman and candidate for Florida’s governorship, has proposed that the state establish a Bitcoin reserve, arguing that the digital asset could serve as a safeguard against inflation and federal monetary policy. In an interview with Fox Business on March 10, Donalds suggested that Florida should hold Bitcoin as part of its […]
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Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) has unveiled plans to raise $21 billion through its Series A preferred stock (STRK) to acquire more Bitcoin. According to a March 10 statement, the company had entered a sales agreement to issue and sell shares of its 8.00% Series A perpetual strike preferred stock at the market (ATM). The shares will […]
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