MicroStrategy has announced plans to raise additional funds to expand its Bitcoin holdings through a public offering of Strike Preferred Stock (STRK), according to a Jan. 27 statement. The company aims to issue 2.5 million shares of its Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock, subject to regulatory approval and prevailing market conditions. The offering’s proceeds […]
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Rosseti, Russia’s state-owned electricity giant, is reportedly evaluating Bitcoin mining to enhance energy utilization in areas with surplus capacity, local news agency TASS reported. According to the report, the power grid operator plans to establish mining infrastructure in regions with low energy demand. The company believes this move would improve energy efficiency and generate tax […]
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The following article is an op-ed by João Victor Alves Souza from Boletim Bitcoin. Stablecoins have exploded in popularity in recent years along with the wider digital asset market. Notably, the stablecoin market is gaining prominence in emerging economies, such as Brazil and other Latin American countries. Notably, Dollar Tether, USD Coin and other stablecoins are […]
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Cryptocurrency goes mainstream in the UK. British businesses must introduce crypto solutions.
Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick said the lender is exploring how it can offer crypto services in the US and intends to engage with regulators once the review is complete. During an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Jan. 23, Pick said that Morgan Stanley’s equation is understanding how to act as crypto transactors while […]
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Riot Platforms vice president Pierre Rochard accused Ripple Labs of actively lobbying against the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve (SBR) in the US. Rochard made the claims in a Jan. 23 social media post. He stated: “The biggest obstacle for the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is not the Fed, Treasury, banks, or even Elizabeth Warren. It’s […]
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Ecosystem health is the key to blockchain’s long-term success. Cultivating transparency, strong developer tools and engaged communities, blockchain networks can grow securely and sustainably.
Bitwise Asset Management has set the stage for what could become its first Dogecoin-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF). On Jan. 22, the firm registered a Delaware statutory trust with Delaware’s Division of Corporations, a common preparatory step for launching financial products. Following the news, DOGE’s value fell by around 5% in the last 24 hours to […]
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink believes that Bitcoin (BTC) could soar to $700,000 if global economic and political instability prompts widespread adoption of the flagship crypto. Fink made the prediction while speaking on a panel at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 22. He outlined a scenario in which Bitcoin becomes a refuge for wealth preservation […]
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Cryptocurrency adoption by merchants is reshaping global commerce, driving financial inclusivity and enabling a borderless future.
Avalanche is positioning itself for significant growth in the US by leveraging the Trump administration’s focus on technological advancement On Jan. 21, Emin Gün Sirer, founder of Ava Labs, shared optimism about the administration’s emphasis on innovation, describing it as a timely push for transformative growth. According to him, Avalanche intends to align its initiatives […]
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Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, said its users collectively transferred $26 billion in peer-to-peer remittances between 2022 and 2024 — saving $1.75 billion in remittance fees, according to a Jan. 21 statement shared with CryptoSlate. Binance CEO Richard Teng revealed the milestone during the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting how Binance […]
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President Donald Trump closed his inaugural speech without even once mentioning Bitcoin (BTC) or crypto. Meanwhile, Punchbowl News reported that a document sent by Republicans outlining the White House’s new priorities also fails to mention digital assets and Bitcoin. The document does not reflect Trump’s views on the crypto industry, such as creating a Bitcoin reserve […]
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Rumble, a Tether-backed video-sharing platform, has made its first Bitcoin acquisition two months after adopting the top crypto as a strategic reserve asset. On Jan. 20, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski announced that the company had purchased Bitcoin on Friday, Jan. 17. According to him: “On Friday, Rumble made its first-ever purchase of Bitcoin. It won’t […]
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Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, and key executives from Marathon Digital, a prominent Bitcoin mining firm, have engaged with representatives of President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The meeting, held during a reception hosted by Vice President JD Vance, signals potential movement in Bitcoin policy under the new administration. While details of the discussions remain private, […]
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi platform associated with Donald Trump, is seeing a sudden surge in demand for its token pre-sale. The project initially sought to raise $300 million during its token sale but scaled back its target to $30 million after facing fundraising challenges. However, on Jan. 20, WLFI confirmed that it successfully […]
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A wave of new projects and innovations is bringing increasing utility to the Bitcoin ecosystem.
The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo Blockchain. The 14th Amendment and the Debt Limit The debt limit is the amount of money the United States government can borrow to pay its existing legal obligations. These include Social Security and Medicare benefits, military salaries, interest on the national debt, tax […]
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Lawmakers in Wyoming and Massachusetts have recently introduced bills to authorize state investments in Bitcoin (BTC), bringing the total number of US states with such proposals to eight. In Wyoming, Representative Jacob Wasserburger introduced House Bill 201, titled “State Funds-Investment in Bitcoin,” proposing that the state allocate up to 3% of its public funds to […]
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Base, the Ethereum layer-2 network developed by Coinbase, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for 2025. The network seeks to secure $100 billion in on-chain assets, onboard 25,000 developers, and attract 25 million users by the end of the year. Additionally, Base is working toward processing 1 billion transactions by October 2025 as part of its […]
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Switzerland’s state-owned financial giant, PostFinance AG, has launched an Ethereum (ETH) staking service — allowing users to earn rewards while strengthening blockchain security. The initiative is part of the bank’s ongoing expansion into digital assets. The program, unveiled on Jan. 16, lets customers stake as little as 0.1 ETH, with a 12-week mandatory lock-up period […]
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Leading asset management firm VanEck has submitted an application for an Onchain Economy Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), according to a Jan. 15 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This proposed fund aims to provide exposure to the broader crypto ecosystem by investing in companies and instruments connected to digital assets. The fund outlines a strategy that […]
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President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly exploring the inclusion of US-developed digital currencies like Ripple’s XRP and Solana in his proposed national crypto reserve, the New York Post reported on Jan. 16, citing insider sources. This move aligns with his campaign pledge to establish a Bitcoin reserve alongside other potential crypto-focused policies to strengthen the US […]
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A national government is reportedly exploring Bitcoin as an alternative to its foreign currency bonds. On Jan. 16, Hunter Horsley, the CEO of Bitwise, revealed this development, noting that his firm had supplied detailed information to the government about Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to Horsley, the government is examining the potential of reallocating part […]
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi initiative linked to US President-elect Donald Trump, has addressed concerns about recent Ethereum transactions worth $60 million. On Jan. 15, the project clarified that the movements are part of its routine treasury management, dispelling speculations of asset sales. It stated: “To be clear, we are not selling tokens—we are […]
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Thailand is ramping up its involvement in the crypto space with two contrasting regulatory moves. Media reports in the Asian nation have revealed that it is weighing the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) while considering a ban on Polymarket. Bitcoin ETF The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly considering introducing spot Bitcoin […]
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Bitwise chief investment officer Matthew Hougan believes that companies adding Bitcoin (BTC) to their balance sheets are no longer an anomaly but a burgeoning megatrend that could transform the crypto market this year. In a recent memo to clients, Hougan highlighted that MicroStrategy has been making the headlines with its aggressive BTC accumulation strategy. The company […]
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USD Coin (USDC) surpassed $20 trillion in cumulative transaction volume in 2024, according to a report published by Circle. In November 2024 alone, USDC recorded $1 trillion in monthly transaction volume. The report highlighted USDC’s role as a digital representation of the US dollar integrated into various blockchains. Moreover, USDC circulation grew 78% year-over-year. The […]
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The TON Foundation, a blockchain initiative linked to Telegram, is gearing up for significant expansion into the United States, according to a Jan. 14 statement. The strategic shift follows its strong 2024 performance and aligns with a more favorable crypto outlook under President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. This move marks a pivotal moment for TON, […]
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Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank, has reportedly entered the Bitcoin market by acquiring €1 million worth of the leading digital asset. This translates to approximately 11 BTC, according to an internal email allegedly signed by Niccolo Bardoscia, the head of the bank’s digital asset trading and investment division. Although Intesa has yet to confirm the […]
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