Tagged: bitcoin

May 6, 2025 @ 7:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As of April 2025, governments worldwide hold 463,741 BTC, roughly 2.3% of Bitcoin’s total supply, valued at approximately $42.9 billion, according to CoinGecko’s research. This figure reflects a decline from 529,591 BTC in July 2024, underscoring the dynamic nature of government involvement in cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile,… Read More

May 5, 2025 @ 7:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The rise of bitcoin treasury companies is reshaping capital markets, with firms like Twenty One behind a seemingly transformative wave. Greg Cipolaro, Global Head of Research at NYDIG, recently highlighted the significant “dry powder” these companies possess, capable of driving bitcoin prices higher. This trend,… Read More

May 5, 2025 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ryan Breslow, Founder and CEO of Bolt, has unveiled the Bolt Finance & Crypto Super App, now accessible from the Apple and Google Play Stores. With a vision to emulate the transformative impact of WeChat in China, Breslow’s latest venture aims to consolidate and simplify… Read More

May 4, 2025 @ 7:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Relai is pleased announce the launch of a new feature: Bitcoin-backed loans. Also known as Lombard loans, this financial instrument enables Bitcoin holders to “spend CHF or EUR” without having to sell their Bitcoin (BTC). In partnership with Sygnum Bank— a Swiss digital assets bank… Read More

May 4, 2025 @ 7:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sui continues to lay the foundation for the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem in crypto. The Layer 1 network will support sBTC in the coming months, which is the one-to-one “bitcoin-backed asset” from Stacks, a Bitcoin L2 network. This integration will enable holders to deploy their BTC… Read More

May 4, 2025 @ 7:15 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed Senate Bill 1025, a measure that would have allowed the state’s retirement fund to invest in virtual currencies such as Bitcoin. The veto effectively halts a legislative effort that could have made Arizona the first U.S. state to hold… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 8:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s derivatives and securities exchange network, announced it has begun to offer trading in its new Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index futures. These cash-settled futures, reportedly based on the FTSE Bitcoin Reduced Value Index (Ticker: XBTF), are the latest… Read More

April 29, 2025 @ 9:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Arizona’s legislature has passed legislation that could position the state as a pioneer in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption within the United States. The bill, which authorizes the state treasurer and retirement system to allocate up to 10% of their available funds to Bitcoin and other… Read More

April 28, 2025 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech SlowMist, a blockchain security firm, continues to solidify its role in the evolving Web3 ecosystem through innovative incident response, and collaborative defense strategies. Recent updates from Regtech SlowMist highlight their pivotal role in recovering stolen funds, advancing on-chain communication techniques, and fostering global cybersecurity… Read More

April 27, 2025 @ 11:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move toward enhancing Bitcoin self-custody, Ledger has integrated MuSig2, Bitcoin’s latest multisignature evolution, into version 2.4.0 of its Bitcoin app. This update marks the culmination of a journey that began with Taproot support, advanced through multisig and Partially Signed Bitcoin Transaction (PSBT) capabilities,… Read More

April 26, 2025 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bitcoin mining ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements, market dynamics, and strategic shifts among major players. Insights from CoinShares’ Q4 2024 Mining Report and Compass Mining’s March 2025 Bitcoin Mining Industry Report highlight key trends, including rising hashrates, sustainable energy adoption,… Read More

April 24, 2025 @ 5:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Arch Labs has closed a $13 million Series A funding round at a $200 million valuation. The funding round was led by Pantera Capital with participation from other strategic investors. The funds will now aim to accelerate the development and launch of the ArchVM, which… Read More

April 23, 2025 @ 10:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Brandon Lutnick, chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald and son of U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is leading a significant Bitcoin investment initiative. According to a recent report by the FT, Lutnick has recently partnered with key players in the crypto / web3 and investment sectors—SoftBank, Tether,… Read More

April 23, 2025 @ 5:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In its first-quarter earnings report released on April 22, 2025, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) confirmed that it held steady with its Bitcoin reserves, maintaining a total of 11,509 Bitcoin throughout the period. The electric vehicle giant did not sell any of its cryptocurrency holdings, however, Tesla‘s holding… Read More

April 22, 2025 @ 10:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key move for the crypto derivatives market, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) has announced plans to introduce Bitcoin perpetual futures in the second half of 2025. This development positions SGX as a key player in the growing integration of digital assets into traditional financial… Read More

April 21, 2025 @ 12:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tokyo-based Metaplanet has acquired an additional 330 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at $28.2 million, marking its third purchase this month. The acquisition, executed at an average price of 12.18 million Japanese yen ($85,605 per BTC), comes amid market volatility spurred by U.S. tariff measures. *Metaplanet Purchases… Read More

April 19, 2025 @ 3:47 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

YouHodler’s chief of markets, Ruslan Lienkha, recently spoke about Bitcoin’s place in investment markets. What does Bitcoin’s near four-year dominance suggest about investor confidence amid global market uncertainty? The current trend in Bitcoin dominance differs significantly from the previous cycle. Unlike past bull markets, Bitcoin… Read More

April 17, 2025 @ 11:07 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Branta, a provider of advanced payment verification for Bitcoin and Lightning, has partnered with Amboss, a provider of payment operations solutions for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, to bring a risk management solution for irreversible Bitcoin transactions. By integrating Branta’s payment verification with Amboss’ compliance tools, businesses now have a solution to mitigate fraud risks… Read More

April 15, 2025 @ 8:27 am By JD Alois  |  

The Bitcoin Conference, the world’s largest Bitcoin and fintech event, and America250 announced “Code & Country,” a first-of-its kind program exploring the intersection of public policy and technology. Taking place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Venetian Conference Center during Bitcoin 2025, Code &… Read More

April 15, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which claims to be the largest company in the digital assets industry, announced its intention to deploy both existing and future hashrate on OCEAN, a Bitcoin mining pool focused on decentralization and launched by long-time Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr. This strategic move strengthens… Read More